The Wapta 30 superlight pack combines innovative features with ALUULA materials, advanced construction and ergonomic shaping. The result is a ultralight pack that weighs as little as 13.6 oz (385 g) while being highly functional, durable, and comfortable. The Wapta 30 is the ideal overnight pack for the superlight hiker.
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Against every one of the backpacks in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
The lightest of the 21–39 L backpacks on record is Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula) at 7.9 oz — 295 g less.
Main models on the same shelf, compared with the Wapta 30 on the makers’ published figures; the tick on each bar is the Wapta 30.
Gossamer Gear
Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula)
10.4 oz lighter (295 g)
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Summit 30
2.5 oz lighter (72 g)
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Contour 35
2.2 oz lighter (61 g)
Not ranked: 23 with no published volume, 4 with no published weight.
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Gossamer Gear
Skala 38 Backpack
8 L more
2.0 oz heavier (58 g)
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Contour 35
5 L more
2.2 oz lighter (61 g)
Gossamer Gear
Fast Kumo 36 Fastpack
6 L more
2.3 oz heavier (66 g)
Not ranked: 27 with no published volume.
See all 14 →Ultralight backpacks ranked by maker-published weight: 24 models. Lightest: Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula) at 7.9 oz (225 g).
Six backpacking packs from 45 to 68 L: how to fit one, then their published volume, frame, load range, weight and list price, with a reason to skip each.