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Bedrock Cairn Evo vs Salomon Quest 4 GTX

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Bedrock Cairn Evo is the lighter option — 406 g lighter than the Salomon Quest 4 GTX (62% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Bedrock Cairn Evo Salomon Quest 4 GTX
Weight 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 lb 655 g · 0.655 kg · 1.44 lb
Brand Bedrock Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Bedrock Cairn Evo
249 g

Ademend en licht minimalistisch sandaal met 249g per sandaal, sterke grip en duurzaam voor rots- en trail-wandelen

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Salomon Quest 4 GTX
655 g

Full-support Gore-Tex hiking boot for multi-day backpacking. Sensifit lacing system, Contagrip MA rubber outsole, and EnergyCell midsole.

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Bedrock Cairn Evo vs Salomon Quest 4 GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Bedrock Cairn Evo wins — at 249 g it is 406 g (62%) lighter than the Salomon Quest 4 GTX (655 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 footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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