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Salomon ADV Skin 12 vs Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Salomon ADV Skin 12 is the lighter option — 346 g lighter than the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L (57% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L
606 g
Ultralight thru-hiking pack with carbon fiber frame and Dyneema Composite Hybrid fabric. Features roll-top closure and adjustable torso fit.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 wins — at 260 g it is 346 g (57%) lighter than the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L (606 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.