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Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10 vs Mystery Ranch Bridger 65

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

Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10 is the lighter option — 185 g lighter than the Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10 Mystery Ranch Bridger 65
Weight 2,310 g · 2.310 kg · 5.09 lb
as listed; maat niet vermeld (VariClick-rugsysteem, instelbaar)
 2,495 g · 2.495 kg · 5.50 lb
5.5 lb as stated in official Mystery Ranch blog post; size not stated
Brand Deuter Mystery Ranch
Category Backpack Backpack
Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10
2,310 g

Versatile 50+10L pack with Aircontact back system.

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Mystery Ranch Bridger 65
2,495 g

Durable 65L pack with NICE frame system for heavy loads.

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Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10 vs Mystery Ranch Bridger 65: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Deuter Aircontact Core 50+10 wins — at 2,310 g it is 185 g (7%) lighter than the Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 (2,495 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.

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