Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack vs Mountain Hardwear Alakazam 60L
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Frameless 36L hyperlight thru-hiking pack made from ALUULA Graflyte fabric, with roll-top closure and included torso pad.
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Check price Full details →Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack vs Mountain Hardwear Alakazam 60L: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack wins — at 225 g it is 635 g (74%) lighter than the Mountain Hardwear Alakazam 60L (860 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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