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Fjällräven Abisko Hike Lite 20 vs REI Co-op Flash 55

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

Fjällräven Abisko Hike Lite 20 is the lighter option — 760 g lighter than the REI Co-op Flash 55 (56% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fjällräven Abisko Hike Lite 20 REI Co-op Flash 55
Weight 600 g · 0.600 kg · 1.32 lb 1,360 g · 1.360 kg · 3.00 lb
Brand Fjällräven REI Co-op
Category Backpack Backpack
Fjällräven Abisko Hike Lite 20
600 g

Lightweight 20-liter daypack with ventilated frame, running-vest-inspired shoulder straps, removable hip belt, designed for hiking and trekking with excellent w...

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REI Co-op Flash 55
1,360 g

Lightweight 55L pack designed for trail-focused backpacking.

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Fjällräven Abisko Hike Lite 20 vs REI Co-op Flash 55: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Fjällräven Abisko Hike Lite 20 wins — at 600 g it is 760 g (56%) lighter than the REI Co-op Flash 55 (1,360 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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