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Forclaz MT900 UL 50+10 vs Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack

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

Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack 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 Ultra Backpack
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 Ultra Backpack
289 g

Frameless ultralight backpack made from Dyneema Composite Fabric. Minimalist design for SUL hikers. Top-loading with roll-top closure.

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

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack 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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