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Durston Wapta 30 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack

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

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack is the lighter option — 14 g lighter than the Durston Wapta 30 (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Durston Wapta 30 Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack
Weight 520 g · 0.520 kg · 1.15 lb 506 g · 0.506 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Durston Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Category Backpack Backpack
Durston Wapta 30
520 g

Frameless ultralight daypack in durable ALUULA Graflyte fabric with a removable hip belt, ideal for fast hikes and light loads.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack
506 g

Ultralight fastpacking pack with 28L capacity + 8.5L external storage. Dyneema Composite Hybrid construction, vest-style harness, removable hip belt.

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Durston Wapta 30 vs Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Aero 28 Ultralight Fastpack wins — at 506 g it is 14 g (3%) 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.

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