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REI Co-op Trailmade 60 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. REI Co-op Trailmade 60 is cheaper at $189. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the REI Co-op Trailmade 60 or Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The REI Co-op Trailmade 60 is the cheaper at $189.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec REI Co-op Trailmade 60 Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55
US price $189 $399
BrandREI Co-opHyperlite Mountain Gear
Released2025
Capacity liters 60 55
Weight grams 874
Max load (kg)
Frame type internal internal
Torso range (cm) 43-53
Material denier 200
Num external pockets 6
Hydration compatible Yes Yes
Rain cover included No No
Access type hybrid top
Ventilated back No No

Sources — REI Co-op Trailmade 60: bettertrail.com (verified 2026-07-11). Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55: hyperlitemountaingear.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the REI Co-op Trailmade 60 and Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Capacity liters: REI Co-op Trailmade 60 60 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 55
  • Access type: REI Co-op Trailmade 60 hybrid vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 top

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