4/25/2025
Hill People Gear has been making packs and accessories for all types of backcountry travelers since 2010. Because of their background in the Forest Service, they've long been fans of belted lumbar packs. The Bookcliff is the latest in their lineup, joining the Umlindi and the M2016.
The Bookcliff is sized in between the other two and at 1237ci (dimensional) is the largest lumbar pack that can be effectively carried with just a belt. In keeping with HPG's modularity, the Bookcliff can be used with the Recon Belt, Prairie Belt, and Shoulder Harness. It is sold with a simple shoulder strap so folks need only purchase the suspension component(s) they want, or use HPG components they already have.
This lumbar pack will appeal to a wide range of users, including wildland firefighters looking for a Berry Compliant commercially produced "jumper pack", which the Bookcliff is very close to in size. It is designed to accept the fire shelter case for line use.
The Bookcliff is made in the USA out of US materials by First Spear, Hill People Gear's primary manufacturing partner. Zippers are both YKK #10s for longevity and the material is all 500d Cordura. There is an attached rear pocket with a slot pocket behind it and an internal mesh slot pocket. There is a slant style wand pocket on each side large enough to accept a Nalgene silo or any 1qt canteen. Compression straps top, bottom, and sides round out this purpose built pack.
For more information, you can check out the Bookcliff on HPG's website.
