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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ljup732ulf/atom-packs-atom/xpbcc6k4c7/hyperlite-mountain-gear-southwest/"
title: "Atom Packs &quot;Atom+&quot; vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest"
description: "Atom Packs &quot;Atom+&quot; vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ljup732ulf/atom-packs-atom/xpbcc6k4c7/hyperlite-mountain-gear-southwest/"
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# Atom Packs "Atom+" vs. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Atom Packs "Atom+"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ljup732ulf/atom-packs-atom/)

by [Atom Packs](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Atom Packs)

![Front facing view of the Atom Packs "Atom+"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620624793/carryons/Atom_Packs_Atom_louhmr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>50 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>0×0×0 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$242</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Atom Packs "Atom+" | Feature | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport |  |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210d Robic</td><td>Dyneema® 200-denier</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xpbcc6k4c7/hyperlite-mountain-gear-southwest/)

by [Hyperlite Mountain Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hyperlite Mountain Gear)

![Front facing view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990483/carryons/hyperlite-mountain-gear-southwest-xpbcc6k4c7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>70×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>12%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$380</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Atom Packs "Atom+" and Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Atom Packs "Atom+"; 5 on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Atom Packs "Atom+"; Yes on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the Atom Packs "Atom+"; 2, side on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Atom Packs "Atom+" vs. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest: which should you pack?

The **Atom Packs "Atom+"** carries 10L more than the **Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest** (50L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Atom Packs "Atom+"; if you want to travel lighter, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest is the better call.
