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Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 vs Gregory Stout 60

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

Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 is the lighter option — 40 g lighter than the Gregory Stout 60 (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 Gregory Stout 60
Weight 1,570 g · 1.570 kg · 3.46 lb 1,610 g · 1.610 kg · 3.55 lb
Brand Deuter Gregory
Category Backpack Backpack
Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10
1,570 g

Lightweight 45+10L pack with Aircontact Lite back.

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Gregory Stout 60
1,610 g

Adjustable 60L men's backpacking pack with a ventilated suspension and tough nylon body, built for value-focused multi-day trips.

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Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 vs Gregory Stout 60: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 wins — at 1,570 g it is 40 g (2%) lighter than the Gregory Stout 60 (1,610 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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