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Zpacks Arc Scout 37L vs Zpacks Nero Classic 40L
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zpacks Nero Classic 40L is the lighter option — 101 g lighter than the Zpacks Arc Scout 37L (26% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Zpacks Arc Scout 37L
390 g
Compact Dyneema frameless pack for lightweight overnighters.
Full details →Zpacks Nero Classic 40L
289 g
Frameless ultralight pack in 30L or 40L, built from Dyneema CF fabric. One of the lightest load-carrying packs available for thru-hiking.
Check price Full details →Zpacks Arc Scout 37L vs Zpacks Nero Classic 40L: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Nero Classic 40L wins — at 289 g it is 101 g (26%) lighter than the Zpacks Arc Scout 37L (390 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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