Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Crux 40
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$500.00
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Overview
Quick transitions, easy access, and ultimate durability—the Crux 40 is built for skiers who move fast in technical terrain. Designed with ski legend Cody Townsend, this pack keeps your safety and climbing tools within reach when it matters most. Made with exclusive Dyneema® Woven Composite 5. 0, it stands up to sharp ski edges and rugged conditions, so you can focus on the climb and the descent.
Specs
- Brand
- Hyperlite Mountain Gear
- Weight
- 1250 g · 44.1 oz
- Torso length
- not published by the manufacturer
Weight vs. category
73% heavier than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the backpacks in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 2.76 lb (1250 g)
- Lighter than 19% of 32 weighed · #26 lightest
- +53% vs the median 1.80 lb
- Price
- $500.00
- Cheaper than 1% of 75 priced · #74 cheapest
- +117% vs the median $229.99 · $11.34/oz (median $11.26/oz)
The lightest of the backpacks on record is Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Daypack at 2.5 oz — 1178 g less and $450.05 less.
The cheapest is Gossamer Gear RikSak at $45.00 — $455.00 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$500.00