Osprey Talon 33 vs Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight 60L thru-hiking pack with carbon fiber frame and Ultra 100X Dyneema fabric. Seam-taped roll-top design with side water bottle pockets.
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Osprey Talon 33 vs Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 wins — at 618 g it is 152 g (20%) lighter than the Osprey Talon 33 (770 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.