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Salomon ADV Skin 12 vs Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack

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

Salomon ADV Skin 12 is the lighter option — 29 g lighter than the Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Salomon ADV Skin 12 Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack
Weight 260 g · 0.260 kg · 0.57 lb 289 g · 0.289 kg · 0.64 lb
Brand Salomon Zpacks
Category Backpack Backpack
Salomon ADV Skin 12
260 g

Ultra-light 12L trail running and fastpacking vest.

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Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack
289 g

Frameless ultralight backpack made from Dyneema Composite Fabric. Minimalist design for SUL hikers. Top-loading with roll-top closure.

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Salomon ADV Skin 12 vs Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 wins — at 260 g it is 29 g (10%) lighter than the Zpacks Nero Classic Ultra Backpack (289 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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