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Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack vs Zpacks Nero Classic 30L

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

Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack is the lighter option — 76 g lighter than the Zpacks Nero Classic 30L (25% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack Zpacks Nero Classic 30L
Weight 225 g · 0.225 kg · 0.50 lb 301 g · 0.301 kg · 0.66 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear Zpacks
Category Backpack Backpack
Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack
225 g

Frameless 36L hyperlight thru-hiking pack made from ALUULA Graflyte fabric, with roll-top closure and included torso pad.

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Zpacks Nero Classic 30L
301 g

Frameless ultralight backpack built with durable Ultra 100X fabric. Minimalist design for long-distance hikers prioritizing minimum pack weight.

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Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack vs Zpacks Nero Classic 30L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack wins — at 225 g it is 76 g (25%) lighter than the Zpacks Nero Classic 30L (301 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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