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Windrider 55
SKU: 3-10155-1
DESIGNED FOR: All-purpose backpacking
GREAT FOR: Any on-trail or off-trail backcountry activity
WEIGHT: 31.8oz | 902g (Med/White), 33.8oz | 958g (Med/Black)
PRIMARY FEATURE SUMMARY
One of our three all-purpose backpacking models, this workhorse is designed for almost any backcountry activity, from on-trail hiking to the most demanding off-trail and all-season environments. Primary features include:
- Identical to Southwest/Junction but with mesh exterior pockets
- Two over the pocket compression straps for load security
- D-shaped flat bottom keeps pack upright while loading/unloading
- Roll-top closure with internal mesh sleeve & hydroport
- White pack is 50-denier DCH fabric, Black pack is 150-denier
WHY CHOOSE THE WINDRIDER 55?
WHY CHOOSE THE WINDRIDER 55?
ULTRALIGHT ORIGINAL
Our original backpacking pack with external mesh pockets provide ample room for gear without having to open your pack and dig
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
EXTERNAL POCKETS
Three external mesh pockets -- Makes it easy to see what's in your pockets and allows gear to dry faster
FEATURES
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SPECS & DIMENSIONS
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MaterialsWhite: DCH50 (Main Body) & DCH150 (Bottom)
Black: DCH150 (Main Body & Bottom) - Internal Volume55L
- External Volume9.8L
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WeightWhite: 31.8oz | 902g
Black: 33.8oz | 958g
*Average weight based on size Medium - Load CapacityUp to 40lbs
- Back Width10.5" | 26.7cm
- Height (Fully Unrolled)34.0" | 86.4cm
- Top Circumference40.0" | 101.6cm
- Bottom Circumference33.5" | 85.1cm
- Made InMexico
WHY CHOOSE THE WINDRIDER 55?
ULTRALIGHT ORIGINAL
Our original backpacking pack with external mesh pockets provide ample room for gear without having to open your pack and dig
WATERPROOF MATERIALS
Pair with our Stuff Sacks for a buttoned up, nearly waterproof kit
EXTERNAL POCKETS
Three external mesh pockets -- Makes it easy to see what's in your pockets and allows gear to dry faster
Features
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Product Reviews and Questions
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I love this pack! Holds everything that I need for the trail. Outside pockets are great size for everything that is needed quickly. Can’t go wrong with this pack!
I have used it a few times. It is well made and everything about it works.
I Love it.
5 Stars
Awesome Pack!!!
Nice backpack
Overall it is a nice backpack, even though som of the straps seems a little flimsy and tbh som of the straps I don’t know what I am supposed use them for.
Nice Improvement!
After carrying too much weight on my last backpacking trip, I decided to do an about face. Most of my gear was already either "light weight" or ultralight but I clearly needed to do much more. I purchased the 55L Windrider and also tweaked other items I usually carry. The result was a much light, more comfortable pack. I was able to enjoy my time backpacking much more.