Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Pemi 15
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$250.00
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Overview
The Pemi 15 boldly takes the lead in the evolution of performance fastpacking. It's a low-volume hybrid running vest that combines our optimal balance of weight and durability with a significant step forward in water resistance, courtesy of ALUULA 97 and Thermo-welding technology.
Specs
- Brand
- Hyperlite Mountain Gear
- Weight
- 352 g · 12.4 oz
- Torso length
- not published by the manufacturer
Weight vs. category
51% lighter 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
- 12.4 oz (352 g)
- Lighter than 84% of 32 weighed · #5 lightest
- -57% vs the median 1.80 lb
- Price
- $250.00
- Cheaper than 40% of 75 priced · #44 cheapest
- +9% vs the median $229.99 · $20.13/oz (median $11.26/oz)
The lightest of the backpacks on record is Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Daypack at 2.5 oz — 280 g less and $200.05 less.
The cheapest is Gossamer Gear RikSak at $45.00 — $205.00 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$250.00