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Montane Trailblazer LT 20L vs Salomon ADV Skin 12

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

Salomon ADV Skin 12 is the lighter option — 40 g lighter than the Montane Trailblazer LT 20L (13% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Montane Trailblazer LT 20L Salomon ADV Skin 12
Weight 300 g · 0.300 kg · 0.66 lb 260 g · 0.260 kg · 0.57 lb
Brand Montane Salomon
Category Backpack Backpack
Montane Trailblazer LT 20L
300 g

Ultralight day pack with customizable COVALENT harness system designed for active adventures where low weight and speed are paramount. 20L capacity, waterproof...

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Salomon ADV Skin 12
260 g

Ultra-light 12L trail running and fastpacking vest.

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Montane Trailblazer LT 20L vs Salomon ADV Skin 12: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 wins — at 260 g it is 40 g (13%) lighter than the Montane Trailblazer LT 20L (300 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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