Hyperlite Mountain Gear Zippy

Description

Rikkar Specs

Specification	1L	2L	3L
Volume	1 L	2 L	3 L
Weight	0.6 oz / 17 g	0.67 oz / 19 g	0.76 oz / 21 g
Dimensions	7 x 3 x 3 in	9 x 3.5 x 4 in	10.5 x 4 x 4.5 in
Material	Dyneema® Composite Fabric 1.3	Dyneema® Composite Fabric 1.3	Dyneema® Composite Fabric 1.3
Closure	Waterproof zipper	Waterproof zipper	Waterproof zipper
Country of Manufacture	Mexico	Mexico	Mexico

The listed weights and dimensions are the manufacturer’s stated specifications.

Key Features

• Available in 1L, 2L, and 3L sizes
• Extremely lightweight construction
• 100% waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabric
• Waterproof zipper
• Compact rectangular design
• Helps organize small gear inside larger packs and bags
• Protects contents from rain and moisture
• 1L weighs just 0.6 oz / 17 g
• 2L weighs just 0.67 oz / 19 g
• 3L weighs just 0.76 oz / 21 g
• Useful for backpacking, travel, bikepacking, skiing, and everyday organization
• Made in Mexico

Waterproof Organization

The Zippy is designed to solve a simple problem: keeping small pieces of gear organized and protected without adding much weight.

Instead of allowing cables, tools, hygiene items, cooking accessories, or other small pieces of equipment to become scattered throughout your backpack, the Zippy gives them a dedicated place.

The Dyneema® Composite Fabric construction and waterproof zipper also add protection from moisture.

That makes the Zippy particularly useful for gear that you want to keep dry, such as electronics, charging cables, first-aid supplies, clothing accessories, or other small essentials.

Three Sizes

The biggest advantage of the Zippy lineup is the choice of three different sizes.

The 1L, 2L, and 3L versions are shaped differently rather than simply being scaled versions of the same pouch, giving each size a useful role within a backpacking setup.

The 1L is best suited to small essentials, the 2L provides additional room for larger kits, and the 3L works well when you’re organizing bulkier equipment or larger collections of gear.

This makes it possible to choose the size based on what you’re actually carrying rather than using a larger pouch than necessary.

1L Zippy

The 1L Zippy is the smallest option and weighs just 0.6 ounces / 17 grams.

With dimensions of 7 x 3 x 3 inches, it’s well suited to small items that tend to disappear inside a larger backpack.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear recommends the 1L size for things such as charger cables, earbuds, keys, small first-aid supplies, medications, minimalist hygiene kits, and wallets.

It’s a particularly good choice when the goal is simply to keep a handful of small essentials together without carrying a larger organizational pouch.

2L Zippy

The 2L Zippy weighs 0.67 ounces / 19 grams and measures 9 x 3.5 x 4 inches.

The additional capacity makes it better suited to slightly larger collections of gear.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear recommends it for power banks and charging cables, bikepacking tools, ski hardware, larger repair kits, snacks, and trail fuel.

The 2L size is a useful middle ground for hikers who need more room than the 1L provides but don’t want to dedicate an entire 3L pouch to their gear.

3L Zippy

The 3L Zippy is the largest option, weighing just 0.76 ounces / 21 grams.

At 10.5 x 4 x 4.5 inches, it provides enough space for larger kits while still maintaining an extremely low weight.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear suggests the 3L for an ultralight stove and cook kit, a full hygiene setup, winter accessories such as gloves and hats, larger repair kits, or additional food.

The larger size also makes the 3L useful when you want to keep a group of related items together rather than dividing them between several smaller storage bags.

Waterproof Protection

All three Zippy sizes use Dyneema® Composite Fabric 1.3 along with a waterproof zipper.

This construction helps protect the contents from rain and moisture and provides an additional layer of protection inside your backpack.

For electronics, first-aid supplies, hygiene items, or other gear that you don’t want exposed to water, this added protection can be particularly useful.

The waterproof construction also gives the Zippy another practical use: storing wet or damp items separately from the rest of your gear.

It isn’t simply an organizational pouch with a weather-resistant exterior. The waterproof materials are an important part of what makes the Zippy useful for backpacking and other outdoor activities.

Lightweight Dyneema® Construction

The Zippy follows the same lightweight design philosophy found throughout Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s gear.

The 1L version weighs only 17 grams, while even the largest 3L version weighs just 21 grams.

That means you can add dedicated organization to your backpack without paying a significant weight penalty.

The Dyneema® Composite Fabric also provides a durable material for an accessory that will frequently be packed, unpacked, compressed, and moved around inside a backpack.

Easy Access

The Zippy uses a full zipper opening that makes it easy to see and access the contents.

This is particularly useful compared with narrow stuff sacks where smaller items can settle toward the bottom and become difficult to find.

The rectangular shape also makes the pouch easy to pack alongside other gear.

Instead of having loose cables, repair components, or cooking accessories spread throughout your backpack, you can keep each category together in its own Zippy.

Backpack Organization

The Zippy can be used as part of a larger organization system inside almost any backpack.

A 1L pouch can hold electronics or personal essentials, a 2L pouch can organize repair equipment or food, and a 3L pouch can hold clothing accessories or a larger cooking system.

Using multiple sizes together can also create a simple modular organization system where each Zippy has a specific purpose.

This makes it easier to find gear without adding complicated internal compartments to your backpack.

Travel & Everyday Use

The Zippy isn’t limited to backpacking.

Its small size, low weight, and waterproof construction make it useful for travel and everyday organization as well.

The 1L version works well for chargers, cables, toiletries, or personal items. The 2L can organize larger electronics or travel accessories, while the 3L provides room for bulkier items.

Because the Zippys are so light, they can be used inside larger duffels, travel bags, or everyday packs without contributing much additional weight.

What Is The Zippy Best For?

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Zippy is particularly useful for:

• Backpacking
• Thru-hiking
• Fastpacking
• Day hiking
• Bikepacking
• Skiing
• Travel
• Electronics organization
• Hygiene kits
• First-aid supplies
• Cooking equipment
• Repair kits
• Trail food
• Clothing accessories
• Protecting small gear from moisture

The best size depends primarily on what you’re trying to organize.

1L: Best for cables, chargers, keys, earbuds, medications, small first-aid kits, and compact hygiene supplies.

2L: Best for power banks, cords, tools, repair kits, ski hardware, and snacks.

3L: Best for cooking kits, larger hygiene systems, gloves and hats, bigger repair kits, and additional food.

The Tradeoff

The main tradeoff with the Zippy is that the waterproof construction comes at a higher price than a basic lightweight stuff sack.

You’re paying for the combination of Dyneema® Composite Fabric, waterproof protection, a waterproof zipper, and extremely low weight.

The rectangular shape also means the Zippy isn’t designed to compress as tightly as a traditional drawstring stuff sack when it’s only partially full.

For organization, however, that shape is an advantage. The Zippy is easier to open, pack, and access than many ultralight storage bags.

Choosing the correct size is also important. The 1L is excellent for small essentials, but it can fill quickly with bulkier gear. The 3L offers substantially more room, but using it for a handful of small items can be unnecessary if saving space and weight is the priority.

Rikkar Take

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Zippy is a great example of how a very simple piece of gear can make a backpacking setup noticeably easier to manage.

We particularly like that Hyperlite offers three sizes rather than trying to make one pouch do everything. The 1L is small enough for the little things that are always getting lost, the 2L hits a useful middle ground for tools and electronics, and the 3L gives you enough room for larger systems without becoming a bulky storage bag.

The weight is also impressive. At 17 grams for the 1L and only 21 grams for the 3L, there is very little penalty for adding dedicated organization to your pack.

The waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabric and waterproof zipper make the Zippy even more useful. You’re not just organizing your gear; you’re giving it another layer of protection from rain and moisture.

For us, the biggest appeal is versatility. A Zippy can hold almost anything that benefits from being grouped together, from charging cables and toiletries to cooking gear, repair kits, gloves, or food.

If you’re the type of backpacker who likes having a place for everything, the Zippy is an easy addition to an ultralight setup. Pick the size that matches your gear, keep your essentials together, and avoid digging through the bottom of your pack every time you need a small piece of equipment.