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Deuter Speed Lite 20 vs Zpacks Arc Blast 55L

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

Deuter Speed Lite 20 is the lighter option — 30 g lighter than the Zpacks Arc Blast 55L (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Deuter Speed Lite 20 Zpacks Arc Blast 55L
Weight 420 g · 0.420 kg · 0.93 lb 450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb
Brand Deuter Zpacks
Category Backpack Backpack
Deuter Speed Lite 20
420 g

Ultralight 20L daypack for fast hikes and trail running.

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Zpacks Arc Blast 55L
450 g

Frameless Dyneema pack with excellent load carry for its weight.

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Deuter Speed Lite 20 vs Zpacks Arc Blast 55L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Deuter Speed Lite 20 wins — at 420 g it is 30 g (7%) lighter than the Zpacks Arc Blast 55L (450 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.

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