Deuter
Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10
$300Cheaper
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Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 is cheaper at $300. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55
$399
Released 2025
Which is better: the Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 or Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 is the cheaper at $300.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $300 | $399 |
| Brand | Deuter | Hyperlite Mountain Gear |
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Capacity liters | 60 | 55 |
| Weight grams | 2360 | 874 |
| Max load (kg) | 20 | — |
| Frame type | internal | internal |
| Torso range (cm) | 42-62 | — |
| Material denier | 235 | 200 |
| Num external pockets | 6 | — |
| Hydration compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover included | Yes | No |
| Access type | hybrid | top |
| Ventilated back | No | No |
Sources — Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10: deuter.com (verified 2026-07-11). Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55: hyperlitemountaingear.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 and Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity liters: Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 60 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 55
- Weight grams: Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 2360 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 874
- Material denier: Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 235 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 200
- Rain cover included: Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 true vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 false
- Access type: Deuter Aircontact Core 60+10 hybrid vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 top