3F UL Gear Qidian Pro 46+10L vs Salomon ADV Skin 12
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
UHMWPE blended nylon ultralight backpack with 46L main and 10L external compartment. Fits users 160-190cm with torso 15-18 inches.
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3F UL Gear Qidian Pro 46+10L vs Salomon ADV Skin 12: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 wins — at 260 g it is 620 g (70%) lighter than the 3F UL Gear Qidian Pro 46+10L (880 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.