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Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 vs Zpacks Nero Classic 30L

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

Zpacks Nero Classic 30L is the lighter option — 317 g lighter than the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 (51% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 Zpacks Nero Classic 30L
Weight 618 g · 0.618 kg · 1.36 lb 301 g · 0.301 kg · 0.66 lb
Brand Zpacks Zpacks
Category Backpack Backpack
Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60
618 g

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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Zpacks Nero Classic 30L
301 g

Frameless ultralight backpack built with durable Ultra 100X fabric. Minimalist design for long-distance hikers prioritizing minimum pack weight.

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Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 vs Zpacks Nero Classic 30L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Nero Classic 30L wins — at 301 g it is 317 g (51%) lighter than the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 (618 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.

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