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Hyperlite Mountain Gear HMG Porter

Brand: Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Model: HMG Porter


New model for this year (Do not check this option if this model was listed as new in last year’s Gear Guide)The HMG Porter is constructed out of HMG’s proprietary Cuben Fiber/Nylon material that provides the ultimate in durability, protection, and strength. This frameless pack boasts a 3400 cu/in capacity.

With a multitude of accessories and attachment points, the Porter gives packrafters, hikers, and mountaineers a variety of options allowing for trip-specific customization. The HMG Porter’s streamlined design features a wrap-around hip belt that keeps the pack snug and allows the pack load to rest on hips rather than shoulders; an internal hydration sleeve for a water bladder or for other internal storage; compression straps to help stabilize the load; and external attachment points that allow hikers to lash on additional gear and to accept a variety of pack accessories.

Other features include a roll-top closure system, side and top compression, an adjustable sternum strap, a hydration hose port, and a double-reinforced bottom. As with all HMG packs, the Porter does not require a pack cover for rain protection.

– Main body is made from a durable, 100% waterproof, rip-stop Cuben Fiber/Nylon hybrid material
– 3400 cu/in capacity
– Two removable, shaped stays
– Padded back panel for added comfort
– Bright interior makes it easy to load and organize contents
– Two exterior daisy chains for attaching gear or other accessories
– Three side compression straps with side release buckles to tighten pack load or to help secure gear
– Removable roll-top compressor straps that can double as accessory straps
– Roll-top closure can be closed using accessory compression straps or clipped closed like a dry bag via side release buckles
– Roll-top storm closure with hook and loop to keep pack opening aligned and protected from the elements
– Top Y-strap compressor system – also designed to also hold sleeping pad or other gear
– Padded shoulder straps with moisture-wicking, antimicrobial mesh spacer fabric
– Padded hip belt with 1.5″ webbing and bar tacks every 1.5″ for attaching accessories or carabineers
– Side compression straps to tighten pack load and to stow trekking poles when not in use
– Shoulder strap daisy chains
– Adjustable sternum strap with self-tensioning elastic
– Internal hydration sleeve with hydration hose port
– Internal mesh stuff-it pocket for organizing gear
– Double-reinforced pack bottom
– Haul loop handle
– Bar tacked reinforcements on all stress points
– Stitched with bonded Tex 69 thread
– 100% rainproof
– Hand crafted in Maine, USA

Sizes:
– Small (15.0” – 17.0” torso)
– Medium (17.0” – 19.0” torso)
– Large (19.0” – 20.0” torso)
– Large/Tall (20.0″+ torso)

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