Osprey Aether 65 vs Pa'lante Packs Ultralight Backpack
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Heavy-load backpacking pack with Fit-on-the-Fly adjustable harness and hipbelt and an AirScape backpanel for extended trips.
Full details →Ultralight frameless backpack at 13.6-14.7 oz, available in various materials, designed for minimalist hiking
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Osprey Aether 65 vs Pa'lante Packs Ultralight Backpack: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Pa'lante Packs Ultralight Backpack wins — at 400 g it is 1,810 g (82%) lighter than the Osprey Aether 65 (2,210 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.