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Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 vs Durston Wapta 30

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

Durston Wapta 30 is the lighter option — 1,050 g lighter than the Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 (67% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 Durston Wapta 30
Weight 1,570 g · 1.570 kg · 3.46 lb 520 g · 0.520 kg · 1.15 lb
Brand Deuter Durston
Category Backpack Backpack
Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10
1,570 g

Lightweight 45+10L pack with Aircontact Lite back.

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Durston Wapta 30
520 g

Frameless ultralight daypack in durable ALUULA Graflyte fabric with a removable hip belt, ideal for fast hikes and light loads.

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Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 vs Durston Wapta 30: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Wapta 30 wins — at 520 g it is 1,050 g (67%) lighter than the Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 (1,570 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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