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The Conifer Sand Hill 45L Hiking Pack is a lightweight, ventilated backpack built for multi-day treks, travel, and backcountry use. Designed with an air-vent suspension system and tensioned mesh back panel, it promotes airflow while maintaining stable load carry across long distances.

Constructed from 210D Robic nylon, it balances durability and weight, making it well-suited for varied terrain and extended use in changing conditions.

"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"

— CHARLES, SRO FOUNDER & FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Air-Vent Suspension System

Promotes airflow to reduce heat buildup and improve comfort.

Tensioned Mesh Back Panel

Keeps pack off the back for ventilation and pressure reduction.

Lightweight Robic Construction

Provides durability while minimizing overall pack weight.

Expandable Storage System

Extendable top lid increases capacity for bulk gear.

Hydration-Ready Design

Supports hydration bladder with hose routing.

Versatile Gear Carry

Lash points, compression straps, and tool loops support varied loadouts.

Capacity: 45L

Weight: 2.56 lb (1.16 kg)

210D Robic nylon

Spring-steel wire frame

Tensioned mesh back panel

Air-Vent suspension system

Top-loading main compartment

Extendable top lid (removable)

Spacious front shove-it pocket

Zippered compartments for organization

Multiple external attachment points

Internal hydration sleeve

Hose routing ports

Compression straps

Tool loops

External lash points for bulky gear (sleeping pads, tripods, etc.)

Mediterranean

Port

Teal

The numbers, flat and honest.

Capacity 45L
Weight 2.56 lb (1.16 kg)
Material 210D Robic nylon
Frame Spring-steel wire with tensioned mesh back panel
Suspension Air-Vent system for airflow and load distribution
Hydration Compatible with internal sleeve and tube routing
Colors Mediterranean, Port, Teal
⸻ The SRO Standard

WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.

We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.

01

Curated

Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.

02

Authenticated

Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.

03

Supported

Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.

04

American

HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.

BALANCE PACKS & ULTRALIGHT GEAR

Explore more. Carry less. Ergonomic balance packs from Whidbey Island.

Light Hiking Gear is run by Rich and Genie Murphy out of Whidbey Island, Washington — devoted users of lightweight, comfortable packs who built a business around the gear they'd want on their own trails. They carry Aarn balance packs, Couloir ski and alpine packs, and Conifer trekking packs, all built around scientific load distribution and unisex sizing by body measurement rather than gender. The North American operation started in late 2016 (originally as Aarn-USA) and rebranded to Light Hiking Gear in late 2022.

  • Run by Rich and Genie Murphy on Whidbey Island, Washington
  • North American operations since late 2016
  • Aarn balance packs, Couloir ski packs, Conifer trekking packs
  • Scientifically-balanced load distribution design
  • Unisex sizing based on individual body measurements

Answers, straight up.

Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.

About this product
Is this pack suitable for multi-day trips?

Yes. The 45L capacity and expandable storage make it well-suited for multi-day treks and travel.

Does it provide good ventilation?

Yes. The air-vent suspension and mesh back panel improve airflow and reduce heat buildup.

Can it carry larger or bulky gear?

Yes. External lash points and compression straps allow you to secure oversized items.

Shopping with SRO
How long does shipping take?

Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.

What’s your return policy?

30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.

Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.

What can’t I return?

Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.

Do you ship outside the contiguous US?

Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.

My package arrived damaged — what now?

Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.

Can I talk to a human before buying?

Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.

Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?

Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.