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Deuter Speed Lite 20 vs Zpacks Arc Scout 37L

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

Zpacks Arc Scout 37L is the lighter option — 30 g lighter than the Deuter Speed Lite 20 (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Deuter Speed Lite 20 Zpacks Arc Scout 37L
Weight 420 g · 0.420 kg · 0.93 lb 390 g · 0.390 kg · 0.86 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 Scout 37L
390 g

Compact Dyneema frameless pack for lightweight overnighters.

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Deuter Speed Lite 20 vs Zpacks Arc Scout 37L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Arc Scout 37L wins — at 390 g it is 30 g (7%) lighter than the Deuter Speed Lite 20 (420 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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