Hyperlite Mountain Gear Crux 40 Backpack
Overview
Quick transitions, easy access, and ultimate durability—the Crux 40 is built for skiers who move fast in technical terrain.
Designed with ski legend Cody Townsend, this pack keeps your safety and climbing tools within reach when it matters most.
Made with exclusive 400D Fully Woven Dyneema®, it stands up to sharp ski edges and rugged conditions, so you can focus on the climb and the descent.
Weight: 44.1oz - 1250g Features
Key Features
- The drawstring extension collar with removable lid offers extra versatility and storage capacity for varying gear needs.
- The zippered back panel provides quick access to gear, especially useful in steep terrain.
- Internal avalanche tool pockets ensure optimal security and organization for essential equipment.
- The pack is A-frame or diagonal carry compatible, offering flexible options for carrying skis or a snowboard.
- Buckles / Bungees. Dual Ice Axe Pick Pockets with 3/4" buckles and reflective bungees for securing various ice tools
- Compatible With. Diagonal Carry Kit (sold separately), Pods, Stuff Sacks, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Removable Hip Belts
- Daisy Chains. Daisy chains on shoulder straps, two external daisy chains for attaching extra gear for trip-specific customization.
- External Pockets. Low-profile side sleeve pockets hold mountaineering wands/pickets. Front Dyneema® Stretch Mesh UL front pocket
- Zippered Pockets. One zippered hipbelt pocket. Zippered lid pocket
- Top Closure. Double drawstring closure provides the flexibility to add an additional 15L of storage
- Hip Belt. Removable hip belt with a gear loop and ice clipper slot on wearers right and one zippered pocket on left. Built using Hardline with Dyneema®, dual-density 1/8" closed cell rigid foam, 1/4" closed cell foam and spacer mesh
- Back. #8 YKK zippered back panel entry for quick access on steep slopes
- Includes. Removable floating lid
- Internal Sleeve. One main and two side avalanche tool pockets. Fits most avalanche tools
- Loops. Front and rear grab loops for hauling or anchoring pack
- Side Straps. 4 side compression straps for attaching skis, a splitboard, or for horizontal compression
- Top Compression Straps. Y Strap adds additional compression or secures rope when lid is not in use
- Shoulder Straps. Hardline with Dyneema® shoulder strap construction with 3/8" closed cell foam and spacer mesh.
- Stays. Two removable, contoured aluminium stays
- Sternum Straps. Adjustable sternum strap with self-tensioning elastic and whistle
- Water Resistant. Yes Technical Specs
- Volume: 40L 15L
- Load Capacity: 50lbs
- Material: Dyneema® Woven Composite 5.0, Dyneema® Composite Hybrid,
- Dyneema® Composite Hybrid 3.8, 100d Gridstop with Dyneema®, 210d Nylon,
- Dyneema® Stretch Mesh UL
- Weight: 44.1oz - 1250g
- Back Width: 11.0" - 27.9cm
- Height: 35.0" - 88.9cm
- Top Circumference: 38.0" - 96.5cm
- Bottom Circumference: 28.0" - 71.1cm
- Country: Mexico
- Average weight based on size medium Sizing Size
Torso (inches) Torso (cm) Small
15"-17" 38-43 cm Medium 17"-19"
43-48 cm Large 19"-21" 48-53 cm