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Kelty Coyote 65 vs ULA Catalyst

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

ULA Catalyst is the lighter option — 950 g lighter than the Kelty Coyote 65 (53% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Kelty Coyote 65 ULA Catalyst
Weight 1,800 g · 1.800 kg · 3.97 lb 850 g · 0.850 kg · 1.87 lb
Brand Kelty ULA
Category Backpack Backpack
Kelty Coyote 65
1,800 g

Affordable 65L backpacking pack with customizable fit.

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ULA Catalyst
850 g

Versatile 68L semi-frameless pack for loaded trips.

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Kelty Coyote 65 vs ULA Catalyst: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the ULA Catalyst wins — at 850 g it is 950 g (53%) 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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