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Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack vs REI Co-op Flash Air 50

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

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Spec Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack REI Co-op Flash Air 50
Weight 895 g · 0.895 kg · 1.97 lb
size M with M hip belt (Regular torso)
 868 g · 0.868 kg · 1.91 lb
Brand Outdoor Vitals REI Co-op
Category Backpack Backpack
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack
895 g

60L ultralight backpack at just 895g (31.5oz) with carbon fiber frame, full suspension system, and comfortable hip belt for multi-day trips.

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REI Co-op Flash Air 50
868 g

Ultralight 50L pack with 3D contoured hip belt and ventilated back panel. Made from PFAS-free UHMWPE fabric with DWR coating.

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Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack vs REI Co-op Flash Air 50: which should you buy?

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