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Evolved Supply Co The Ranger 40L vs Zpacks Arc Scout 37L

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

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Spec Evolved Supply Co The Ranger 40L Zpacks Arc Scout 37L
Weight 444 g · 0.444 kg · 0.98 lb
as listed (single size)
 390 g · 0.390 kg · 0.86 lb
Brand Evolved Supply Co Zpacks
Category Backpack Backpack
Evolved Supply Co The Ranger 40L
444 g

Frameless ultralight backpack from recycled plastic water bottles. Base pack weighs 16oz with all essentials: roll-top, pockets, and trash hole.

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Zpacks Arc Scout 37L
390 g

Compact Dyneema frameless pack for lightweight overnighters.

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Evolved Supply Co The Ranger 40L vs Zpacks Arc Scout 37L: which should you buy?

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