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Gregory Paragon 58 vs Kelty Coyote 65

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

Gregory Paragon 58 is the lighter option — 120 g lighter than the Kelty Coyote 65 (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Gregory Paragon 58 Kelty Coyote 65
Weight 1,680 g · 1.680 kg · 3.70 lb 1,800 g · 1.800 kg · 3.97 lb
Brand Gregory Kelty
Category Backpack Backpack
Gregory Paragon 58
1,680 g

Lightweight 58L pack with FreeFloat suspension system.

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Kelty Coyote 65
1,800 g

Affordable 65L backpacking pack with customizable fit.

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Gregory Paragon 58 vs Kelty Coyote 65: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gregory Paragon 58 wins — at 1,680 g it is 120 g (7%) lighter than the Kelty Coyote 65 (1,800 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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