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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Salomon ADV Skin 12

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

Salomon ADV Skin 12 is the lighter option — 620 g lighter than the Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 (70% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 Salomon ADV Skin 12
Weight 880 g · 0.880 kg · 1.94 lb 260 g · 0.260 kg · 0.57 lb
Brand Forclaz Salomon
Category Backpack Backpack
Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10
880 g

Decathlon ultralight thru-hiking backpack with 50+10L capacity, roll-top closure and removable components for paring down trail weight.

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Salomon ADV Skin 12
260 g

Ultra-light 12L trail running and fastpacking vest.

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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Salomon ADV Skin 12: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 wins — at 260 g it is 620 g (70%) lighter than the Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 (880 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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