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Deuter Speed Lite 20 vs ULA Catalyst

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

Deuter Speed Lite 20 is the lighter option — 430 g lighter than the ULA Catalyst (51% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Deuter Speed Lite 20 ULA Catalyst
Weight 420 g · 0.420 kg · 0.93 lb 850 g · 0.850 kg · 1.87 lb
Brand Deuter ULA
Category Backpack Backpack
Deuter Speed Lite 20
420 g

Ultralight 20L daypack for fast hikes and trail running.

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ULA Catalyst
850 g

Versatile 68L semi-frameless pack for loaded trips.

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Deuter Speed Lite 20 vs ULA Catalyst: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Deuter Speed Lite 20 wins — at 420 g it is 430 g (51%) lighter than the ULA Catalyst (850 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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