Description
Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in Austin, TX | Est. 1998
Gossamer Gear's bestselling pack
Named for the butterflies that can travel 100 miles a day, this world-famous pack weighs a little and hauls a lot. Recycled Robic nylon resists cuts and tears. Ample pockets make organization a breeze. The Mariposa is sized for big trips, bear canisters, and serious mileage.
An S-curve harness and load lifters provide even weight distribution, and you'll enjoy Gossamer Gear's signature PVT Frame+Belt: an aluminum, closed-shape frame and pivoting hip belt that allow your pack to move with your natural gait for maximum comfort.
Features:
- Internal frame: The PVT frame system is designed to maximize your comfort and help the pack to move with your natural gait. The frame is removable
- Hip belt included: this hip belt hugs your body for optimum weight transfer. Pockets are included on both sides of the hip belt. The hip belt is removable
- Load Lifters for improved performance and better carry
- S-curve harness
- Front stretch-mesh pocket
- Trekking pole attachments on the bottom of the pack
- Lid pocket
- Roll top closure with a front closure system
- Four side gear loops on each side
- Shoulder strap contains gear loops and an adjustable sternum strap
- Hydration tube router
- Internal sleeve
- Headphone port
- Side ice axe loop
- Tough recycled Robic fabric
- Removable SitLight pad
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Specs
Volume:
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Total: 60L
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Main pack body to bottom of the extension collar: 36L
External Pockets: 7
Recommended Load Capacity: 35lbs
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Comfort 30lbs
Sizing:
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Small: 16" - 18" torso | 40.6cm - 45.7cm
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Small/Medium Curved PVT Hip belt: 28.5" - 56” | 72.4cm - 142.2cm
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Medium: 18" - 20" torso | 45.7cm - 50.8cm
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Large: 20" - 22" torso | 50.8cm - 55.9cm
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Medium Straight PVT Hip belt: 30" - 57.5" | 76.2cm - 146.1cm
*See our backpack sizing page to learn how to fit a backpack
*Small Mariposa comes with a S/M Curved Belt. The Medium and Large Mariposa come with a Medium Straight Belt.
Weight*:
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Small: 33.4oz | 946.9g
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Medium: 34.2oz | 969.6g
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Large: 36.2oz | 1026.3g
*Average weight fully configured (Pack, Belt, Frame, Lid, and Pad)
Dimensions: 11”W x 7”D x 22”T | 27.9cm x 17.8cm x 55.9cm
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Extension collar height: 11.5” | 29.2cm
Materials: Updated to a more durable 100D & 210D Recycled Robic Nylon. PFAS-free.
Made in Vietnam
***Discounts are not available on Gossamer Gear products.
- Reviews
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Weimunuche wilderness, Co. 24
Am 118 lb, 72 yea old female ordered small medium belt , veteran of many Long Trails. Took this pack on multiple days and night trip from San Juans mts NP thru some weimunche NP 24, starting in Bayfield, Colorado. Needed Bear Can. Carefully considered every dern gram, finding the wt and fit of this pack best for me. able to sqish everything needed in this for carry. Lined pack with thick plastic; pack has inner frame, load lifters; inner sleeve for water bladder; has decent hole for bladder straw and deep side pockets. My Gregory packs fit better but heavier. This pack best for a lighter carry. Recommend
Gossamer gear mariposa 60
So excited to receive my backpack! Can’t wait to get hiking asap!
Great looking pack, light weight and roomy!
The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I have no gone on my backpacking trip yet. I can’t make a full review until I actually return from my trip. So far the pack is obviously well made, good quality stitching and seams. I like the layout and compartment designs. Color is simple and neutral.
excellent pack
just finished 550 mile PCT SoCal sections. this pack was great. i changed the stock back cushion to a corrugated z lite pad for better aeration on my back with the desert heat and sweating. the side pockets work great for 1 to 1.5 liter water bottles and my smaller cold soak container. super comfy on the trail. very happy. also used on the JMT and CT trails, and with a bear canister.
Mariposa 60 by Gossamer Gear
Have used it only for a practice hike w/o rain. It carries really well (23lbs). Still, I do miss a proper brain on the pack. This one can only be used for very flat items. For me a brain needs to holds all essentials readily available while securely stored. With this pack I have to leave those items in unsecured mesh pockets. The load lifter straps are highly praised but adjust only minimally which I found disappointing. Mesh pockets are large and hold a lot. I wish there was a good place to hold my foam pad, though. Bulging mesh pockets do not allow me to strap it on. Will see how it goes when I do serious hiking
