Front view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 in White with durable Dyneema® Stretch Mesh front pocket

Unbound

Rated 4.7 out of 5
Based on 129 reviews

"As an experienced thru hiker, this is the best pack in my collection yet. Kept all my gear dry through the Scottish Highlands, very sturdy and comfortable." — Scott C.

Designed for on-trail backpacking prioritizing mobile storage and accessibility. This 40L pack is great for the on-trail backpacker or all-day thru hiker devouring miles.

Volume
Torso Length
Color:White
Weight: 28.5 oz
Availability: SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS
Sale price$369.00

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How to Choose a Pack Size

Your torso length, not your height, determines your pack size. We recommend the following to determine yours:

  1. Tilt your head slightly forward to locate the bony bump at the base of your neck. (This is your 7th cervical (or C7) vertebra).
  2. Using a flexible tape measure, have someone measure starting at that spot and running down along the curve of your spine.
  3. Place your hands on your hips so you can feel your iliac crest, which serves as the “shelf” of your pelvic girdle. (It’s the first hard thing you feel when you run your fingers down from the sides of your ribcage.) Position your hands so your thumbs are reaching behind you.
  4. Have your friend finish measuring at the point where the tape crosses an imaginary line drawn between your thumbs. This distance is your torso length.
    • Small (15.0” - 17.0” torso)
    • Medium (17.0” - 19.0” torso)
    • Large (19.0” - 21.0” torso)
    • Tall (21.0”+ torso)
  5. If your measurement falls right in between sizes (for example, if you have a 17.0” torso, so you are right on the line between a Small and a Medium), we suggest you choose the larger torso size.

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How to Choose a Pack Size

How to Choose a Pack Size

Your torso length, not your height, determines your pack size. We recommend the following to determine yours:

  1. Tilt your head slightly forward to locate the bony bump at the base of your neck. (This is your 7th cervical (or C7) vertebra).
  2. Using a flexible tape measure, have someone measure starting at that spot and running down along the curve of your spine.
  3. Place your hands on your hips so you can feel your iliac crest, which serves as the “shelf” of your pelvic girdle. (It’s the first hard thing you feel when you run your fingers down from the sides of your ribcage.) Position your hands so your thumbs are reaching behind you.
  4. Have your friend finish measuring at the point where the tape crosses an imaginary line drawn between your thumbs. This distance is your torso length.
    • Small (15.0” - 17.0” torso)
    • Medium (17.0” - 19.0” torso)
    • Large (19.0” - 21.0” torso)
    • Tall (21.0”+ torso)
  5. If your measurement falls right in between sizes (for example, if you have a 17.0” torso, so you are right on the line between a Small and a Medium), we suggest you choose the larger torso size.

WATCH THE VIDEO

How to Choose a Pack Size

Incorporating the latest on-trail features for the on-trail backpacker or sunup to sundown thru hiker, this pack prioritizes mobile storage and easy accessibility for the hiker devouring miles. Primary features include:

  • Dual-entry stretch mesh front pockets
  • Large and easy-to-reach side pockets for water bottles or gear
  • Bottom stash pocket with trash port
  • Removable hip belt for swap-out amidst thru-hike weight loss
  • Single-stay suspension with sewn-through back panel
  • White pack is 50-denier DCH fabric, Black pack is 150-denier

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WHY CHOOSE THE UNBOUND 40?

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ACCESSIBILITY ON THE MOVE

Large dual-entry front external pocket for quick grabs without needing to dig through everything inside. Generously sized side pockets and a stretch bottom pocket add even more storage options

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MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Low-profile daisy chains allow countless ways to carry external items for different kinds of trips. Remove or add top-side compression straps depending on needs, or shock cord for oddly shaped gear

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COMPLETE SEAM TAPING

With the exterior binding, seam bulking is eliminated within the pack, allowing for more efficient taping and improved water resistance

average rating 4.7 out of 5
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Great Pack!

Climbed Mt Washington with one. Great pack. Comfortable, light, reliable, and functional!

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Super nice pack

Very nicely made

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Perfect

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Wonderland Trail Rockstar

I originally bought this to do the Wonderland Trail in last year and it was the perfect tool. I've used this up to 7 day backpacking trips (40L) and it's been great. Held up to rain, hail, snow, and kept everything inside dry during all of it. I live in CO, so since doing the Wonderland I've also taken it all over the Rockies and found it more durable than expected. At first I was worried I'd rip it as I'm not the easiest on my gear, but this has proven the perfect pack.

I heard someone say they didn't get the white because it shows dirt.... it does show dirt. But it's a backpack so I don't want it to look brand new and clean anyway.

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Love it!

I love every piece of Hyperlite gear that I own. I've used the Unbound for a short trip in the NC mountains and will be using it for longer ones in Peru, the Wind River Range, and the Tetons next summer. It is all I need for two nights or six nights!

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