Durston Wapta 30 vs Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Frameless ultralight daypack in durable ALUULA Graflyte fabric with a removable hip belt, ideal for fast hikes and light loads.
Full details →Frameless 36L hyperlight thru-hiking pack made from ALUULA Graflyte fabric, with roll-top closure and included torso pad.
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Durston Wapta 30 vs Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack wins — at 225 g it is 295 g (57%) lighter than the Durston Wapta 30 (520 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.