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Fjallraven Kajka 55 vs Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L

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

Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L is the lighter option — 1,494 g lighter than the Fjallraven Kajka 55 (71% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Fjallraven Kajka 55 Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L
Weight 2,100 g · 2.100 kg · 4.63 lb 606 g · 0.606 kg · 1.34 lb
Brand Fjallraven Zpacks
Category Backpack Backpack
Fjallraven Kajka 55
2,100 g

Classic 55L Swedish trekking pack with wooden frame stays.

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Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L
606 g

Ultralight thru-hiking pack with carbon fiber frame and Dyneema Composite Hybrid fabric. Features roll-top closure and adjustable torso fit.

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Fjallraven Kajka 55 vs Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L wins — at 606 g it is 1,494 g (71%) lighter than the Fjallraven Kajka 55 (2,100 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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