Hyperlite Mountain Gear Nano 28 Rucksack

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Reliable, unfussy, and surprisingly comfortable, the Nano 28 quietly earns its place as a go-to pack for both short hill walks and city commutes.

Gregory says: 

The Nano 28 is fully featured with the stash pockets and organization you need for your everyday life and weekend adventures. The fully padded harness and breathable backpanel keep you comfortable on the trail or in the airport on your way to the next place on your bucket list.

Our Verdict

Weighing in at 614g, it strikes a solid balance between lightness and structure. The die-cut back panel and padded harness feel well thought out, even under a full load close to its 11kg limit. Ventilation on the back panel is better than expected for a pack at this price point—an understated win.

Organisation is where the Nano 28 really shines. The external zip pocket is deep enough for quick-access items, while the internal compartments keep contents tidy without overcomplicating things. The lack of a front mesh pocket—a feature found on the 24L version—feels like an odd omission here.

The main compartment’s drawstring-plus-buckle system secures gear well, and the side mesh pockets hold bottles snugly without the sag you often find on cheaper packs. Trekking poles stay put with the shock locks, though I would have preferred slightly more robust loops for added confidence.

If you’re after a no-nonsense daypack that keeps a low profile but performs consistently, the Nano 28 delivers. It’s a dependable 28L pack that handles hills and high streets with equal ease—built for movement, made to last.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Designed For a Life Outside: A pack for every adventure, the Nano collection is your ideal companion for trail, travel, or daily use.
• Express Yourself: Colorful, energetic packs that reflect your mountain lifestyle.
• Gear You Can Trust: Designed with uncompromising standards with measured targets through the Life Cycle Assessment tool to reduce carbon impact and backed by Gregory’s lifetime guarantee.
• Zippered top pocket with center buckle closure and drawstring access to the main compartment
• Padded airmesh shoulder harnesses with one-handed sternum strap buckle and hydration routing loops
• Breathable die-cut backpanel and removable 25mm webbing hipbelt
• Externally accessed, zippered pocket for hydration reservoir with routing to harness, or space for your tablet
• Large, zippered accessed main compartment and dual compression straps with quick release buckles
• Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock for trekking poles or an ice axe
• Quick access zippered front pocket and internal mesh zippered pocket with key clip
• Side stretch mesh pockets for water bottles and quick storage and zippered stash pocket for secure, quick access to items on the go.
• Custom comfort-grip molded zipper pulls
• Reflective webbing loops for visibility and front light loop

Specifications

• Weighs: 614g
• Dimensions: 54H x 31W x 23D cm
• Recommended maximum carry weight: 11 kg
• Volume: 28L

Material & Construction

• Body: 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS
• Base: 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS
• Harness/Hipbelt/Lumbar: Perforated CLPE Foam
  Lining: 40% Post-Consumer Recycled 135D Polyester with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS
  Pack Hardware: Bluesign approved buckles

Help & advice:

• The Bluesign System
• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Rucksack
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Rucksack