Durston Gear Wapta 30 Ultralight Backpack vs Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22L
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Functional ultralight pack, 13.6oz, highly durable despite minimal weight
Full details →Lightweight daypack and hiking backpack at approximately 800g, features ventilated back system and hydration compatibility
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Durston Gear Wapta 30 Ultralight Backpack vs Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22L: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Gear Wapta 30 Ultralight Backpack wins — at 385 g it is 415 g (52%) lighter than the Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22L (800 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.