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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Zpacks Nero Classic 40L

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

Zpacks Nero Classic 40L is the lighter option — 591 g lighter than the Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 (67% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 Zpacks Nero Classic 40L
Weight 880 g · 0.880 kg · 1.94 lb 289 g · 0.289 kg · 0.64 lb
Brand Forclaz Zpacks
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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Zpacks Nero Classic 40L
289 g

Frameless ultralight pack in 30L or 40L, built from Dyneema CF fabric. One of the lightest load-carrying packs available for thru-hiking.

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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Zpacks Nero Classic 40L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Nero Classic 40L wins — at 289 g it is 591 g (67%) 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.

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