Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Decathlon ultralight thru-hiking backpack with 50+10L capacity, roll-top closure and removable components for paring down trail weight.
60L ultralight backpack at just 895g (31.5oz) with carbon fiber frame, full suspension system, and comfortable hip belt for multi-day trips.
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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack wins — at 895 g it is 420 g (32%) lighter than the Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 (1,315 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.