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Red Paw Packs Flatiron 28L vs WATERFLY Lightweight Packable Hiking Backpack 30L

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

Red Paw Packs Flatiron 28L is the lighter option — 52 g lighter than the WATERFLY Lightweight Packable Hiking Backpack 30L (12% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Red Paw Packs Flatiron 28L WATERFLY Lightweight Packable Hiking Backpack 30L
Weight 368 g · 0.368 kg · 0.81 lb 420 g · 0.420 kg · 0.93 lb
Brand Red Paw Packs WATERFLY
Category Backpack Backpack
Red Paw Packs Flatiron 28L
368 g

Handmade ultralight frameless fastpack perfect for trail running and fast hiking. Minimalist design with clean lines. Customizable materials allow weight reduct...

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WATERFLY Lightweight Packable Hiking Backpack 30L
420 g

Ultralight foldable daypack for hiking and travel. Folds compactly into its own pocket with tear-resistant nylon, 30L capacity, multiple pockets, waterproof wet...

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Red Paw Packs Flatiron 28L vs WATERFLY Lightweight Packable Hiking Backpack 30L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Red Paw Packs Flatiron 28L wins — at 368 g it is 52 g (12%) lighter than the WATERFLY Lightweight Packable Hiking Backpack 30L (420 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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