Which backpack models does this hip belt work with?

It fits the Prism 40, Halka 55/70, Ice Pack, Headwall 55, and Crux 40 packs from Hyperlite Mountain Gear. It will not attach to other brands or models.

How do I know which size hip belt to order?

The belt comes in S, M, and L lengths to accommodate different waist sizes and clothing layers. If you wear bulky winter jackets or puffy pants, consider sizing up for adjustability.

Can I switch between belt styles during a trip?

Yes. The belts detach and reattach quickly, so you can carry a second style in your pack and swap them if conditions or objectives change midway through a trip.

What is the difference between the three style options?

Gear Loops style has attachment points for ice axes and climbing tools. Pockets style has zippered compartments for snacks and small items. Gear Loop & Pocket combines both features on one belt.

Does the hip belt add much weight to the pack?

It is designed to match the lightweight construction of the packs it fits, so the weight addition is minimal while still providing load support and the functionality of pockets or loops.

Removable Hip Belt

The 3-second version

Swaps between pocket, gear loop, or combined configurations
Attaches to five compatible ultralight pack models
Three lengths fit over bulky layers or adjust for load
Compatible only with select HMG packs
Requires buying separate belts for each configuration

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Swap your backpack's hip belt without needing a whole new pack

Most ultralight packs either come with a minimal fixed hip belt or force you into a single pocket-and-loop arrangement that stays the same trip after trip. This modular system solves the problem of needing different carrying setups without buying a second pack.

The real payoff is for people who climb in winter, then switch to summer backpacking, or who alternate between technical alpine routes and standard trails. Instead of carrying unused pockets on a climb or wishing for gear loops when you hit a snow gully, you swap the belt in under a minute and move on.

Good gift when

Backpackers who move between technical and trail conditions
People who want one pack to handle winter and summer trips
Climbers who sometimes need gear loops and sometimes don't
Anyone layering heavy clothing that changes belt sizing

Skip it if Only works with specific pack models from Hyperlite Mountain Gear—check compatibility before buying. If your pack isn't on the list, this won't attach.

Specs

Compatible Packs: Prism 40, Halka 55/70, Ice Pack, Headwall 55, Crux 40
Sizes Available: S, M, L
Style Options: Gear Loops, Pockets, Gear Loop & Pocket
Zipper: YKK (on pocket styles)

What's included

One removable hip belt in selected size and style

If you're giving it

You'll need their size

Requires knowing both belt size and which pack model the recipient owns.

The details

Most backpacks lock you into whatever hip belt arrangement came with the pack. This removable system works across several ultralight pack models, letting you reconfigure based on what you're carrying and where you're going.

Choose a belt with zippered pockets for small items you want within reach, gear loops to clip climbing or ice tools, or a combination of both. Each style attaches and detaches quickly, so you can change setups between trips or even mid-route if your needs shift.

The belt comes in three lengths to accommodate layering bulky winter clothing or adjusting fit as your gear load changes through the season. Constructed from the same lightweight materials as the packs it pairs with, it adds support and carrying options without bulk.

Compatible with Prism 40, Halka 55/70, Ice Pack, Headwall 55, and Crux 40 packs from the same maker. Each belt uses YKK zippers where pockets are included, and the webbing distributes load the way a fixed hip belt would.

If you move between technical alpine routes, winter backpacking, and lighter three-season trips, swapping the hip belt is faster and cheaper than owning multiple specialized packs. The gear loop version keeps metal tools off your back panel, the pocket version organizes snacks and hand warmers, and the combination handles mixed objectives.

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Removable Hip Belt

Modular hip belt system lets you add pockets, gear loops, or both when conditions change

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The 3-second version

Swaps between pocket, gear loop, or combined configurations
Attaches to five compatible ultralight pack models
Three lengths fit over bulky layers or adjust for load
Compatible only with select HMG packs
Requires buying separate belts for each configuration

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Questions

Which backpack models does this hip belt work with?: It fits the Prism 40, Halka 55/70, Ice Pack, Headwall 55, and Crux 40 packs from Hyperlite Mountain Gear. It will not attach to other brands or models.
How do I know which size hip belt to order?: The belt comes in S, M, and L lengths to accommodate different waist sizes and clothing layers. If you wear bulky winter jackets or puffy pants, consider sizing up for adjustability.
Can I switch between belt styles during a trip?: Yes. The belts detach and reattach quickly, so you can carry a second style in your pack and swap them if conditions or objectives change midway through a trip.
What is the difference between the three style options?: Gear Loops style has attachment points for ice axes and climbing tools. Pockets style has zippered compartments for snacks and small items. Gear Loop & Pocket combines both features on one belt.
Does the hip belt add much weight to the pack?: It is designed to match the lightweight construction of the packs it fits, so the weight addition is minimal while still providing load support and the functionality of pockets or loops.