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Retreat 17L Small Backpack
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
Summit peaks with the ultralight Daybreak Backpack - 17L capacity, durable Dyneema construction, padded comfort, and customizable stability.
Deep Dive
Why We Like The Daybreak 17L Backpack
Conquer mountains, navigate challenging ridge lines, and indulge in afternoon hikes effortlessly with the fully-equipped, lightweight marvel that is the Daybreak Backpack by Hyperlite Mountain Gear. Weighing in just over a pound, this backpack surprises with its spacious 17L capacity, ideal for storing ample amounts of food, water, clothing layers, and even climbing gear. Hyperlite has pioneered an extraordinary lightweight design through the use of Dyneema, a material renowned for its resilience in the climbing gear industry.
Product Details:
Specs
Material: Dyneema
Volume: 17L (1037cu in)
Support/Suspension: Dyneema Hardline, 1/4-inch foam back panel
Shoulder Straps: 1/4-inch foam, sewn-in spacer mesh
Waist Belt: yes, stowable
Hydration Compatible: yes
Access: front panel
Pockets: 1 front, 2 side water bottle, 1 stow, 1 zippered internal, 1 internal sleeve
Ice Axe Carry: yes, removable
Trekking Pole Carry: yes
Compression: yes
Dimensions: 11 x 21 x 6.5in
Claimed Weight: 1lb 3oz
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
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