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Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 vs REI Co-op Trailmade 60

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

REI Co-op Trailmade 60 is the lighter option — 900 g lighter than the Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 (38% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 REI Co-op Trailmade 60
Weight 2,400 g · 2.400 kg · 5.29 lb 1,500 g · 1.500 kg · 3.31 lb
Brand Mystery Ranch REI Co-op
Category Backpack Backpack
Mystery Ranch Bridger 65
2,400 g

Durable 65L pack with NICE frame system for heavy loads.

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REI Co-op Trailmade 60
1,500 g

New budget-friendly 60L backpacking pack weighing 3 lbs 5 oz (1500g) M-XL, offering excellent value for multiday trips with comfortable load capacity.

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Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 vs REI Co-op Trailmade 60: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the REI Co-op Trailmade 60 wins — at 1,500 g it is 900 g (38%) lighter than the Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 (2,400 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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