Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Backpack 2023

The Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 is an ultralight backpack with plenty of storage space for long-distance treks and pilgrimages. Comes with a hip belt size M.

The backpack won the Editors' choice award as the best ultralight backpack in the Outdoorgearlab.com test. It has been ranked at the top for a long time. We recommend it especially for long hiking trips, where you will appreciate the ample internal space along with the extra-large external pockets (60l in total).

It is one of the most popular packs on long distance treks like the PCT due to the combination of very light weight for the volume, comfort of carrying, and sufficient durability for this type of travel. Compared to its brother pack, the Gorilla 50 adds balance straps on the shoulders to increase comfort under heavier loads, in addition to the larger volume.

BACK AND STRAPS

• removable internal frame
• small mattress inserted in the back which can be used as a seat - now with ventilation
• padded straps - now even softer
• balance straps on the shoulders to pull the pack towards the back
• chest belt with whistle

The back panel can be exchanged for a Thinlight mattress (only valid for backpack size M).

The waist belt with lid pockets is removable (weight approx. 200 g). Size M is included in the backpack. If you need a different size, it must be ordered separately.

Waist belt sizes:

• S - waist 61 - 81 cm
• M - waist 71 - 114 cm
• L - waist 91 - 127 cm

STORAGE SPACE

• main compartment
• outer pocket on lid
• front stretch mesh pocket, e.g. for wet clothes
• two small side pockets
  large side pocket

OTHER FEATURES

• trekking pole attachment
• axe holder
• ready for hydration systems
• loops on the pack for possible placement of additional lanyards (not included)

ACCESSORIES

Accessories can be purchased with the backpack. Not included.

• can be combined with the Fast belt waist belt
• more breathable Air Flow Sitlight Camp seat back pad
• strap pocket
• feedbag
• bottle pocket
• waterproof Pack Liner

HOW TO CHOOSE THE SIZE OF THE BACKPACK?

Have the length of your spine measured from the level of the iliac crest (the top of the bone on the side of your back) to the C7 vertebrae at the base of your neck. This is the top of the first vertebra that protrudes when the head is tilted.

Length 49-60+ cm = size L
length 41-50 cm = size M
Length 29-41 cm = size S