Description
Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in Austin, TX | Est. 1998
The Fast Kumo is a new spin on a Gossamer Gear classic. This pack has been re-designed with a vest-like fit and easy-access storage to keep up with you at your fastest speeds. Whether you are new to trail running or a seasoned record-setting fast packer, this pack is built for the challenge.
Features:
- Frameless
- Detachable Hip belt with stretch mesh zippered pockets
- Over-the-Top™ closure with a zippered pocket
- Removable back sitlight pad
- Easy access side pockets can be accessed from the top or side while wearing
- Layered shoulder strap pockets for easy access to bottles and nutrition. One zippered shoulder pocket
- Elastic loop on shoulder strap to hold gloves or bandana
- Movable shock cord hook for trekking pole attachment or hydration tube
- Dual sternum straps for a more secure fit
- Hydration tube routing system
- Large front mesh pocket
- Side shock cord compression
- Bottom gear loop and trekking pole stash points
_______________________________________________
Specs
Volume:
- Total: 36L
- Main pack body to bottom of extension collar: 28L
- Mesh and side pockets: 8L
External pockets: 10
Recommended Load Capacity: 25lbs
- Comfort: 20lbs
Sizing*:
- S/M: 16” | 40.6cm (14"-20" torso | 35.6cm - 50.8cm)
- M/L: 18” | 45.7cm (16"-23" torso | 40.6cm- 58.4cm)
- Fast Belt Waist: 29"-54" | 73.7cm- 137.2cm
*See our backpack sizing page to learn how to fit a backpack
*This fastpack is designed to be worn higher and tighter
Weight:
- S/M: 20.7oz | 587g (total)
- M/L: 21.5oz | 610g (total)
- Removable fast belt: 3.2oz | 91g
-
Removable sitlight pad:
- Small: 2.3oz | 65g
- Medium: 2.5oz | 71g
Dimensions: 10.6"W x 4.5"D x 15.3"H (small) / 16.9" (medium) | 27cm x 11.4cm x 38.9cm (small) / 42.9cm (medium)
- Extension collar height: 8" | 20.3cm
Materials: 70D and 100D Robic Nylon
Made in Vietnam
***Discounts are not available on Gossamer Gear products.
- Reviews
- Questions
Awesome Pack!
I had some specifics that I wanted from a pack and this one fit them all: shoulder strap pockets, slim but usable hip belt, easy access and sufficient pockets. My only complaint is that my arms are too short to take my water bottle out of the side pockets. I have to use the strap pockets, which was fine since my bottles fit them. I've only used it for one trip but each day I used it, I was happy with the pack. I love that it is so lightweight!
Solid Piece of Kit
Very comfortable with ~8kg in it running and climbing a serious amount of vert this weekend. I really liked the hip belt pockets capacity. I do find the phone pocket a bit fiddly and if you have a "Max" sized phone in a case I don't think it will fit.
Tested on Kilimanjaro
after falling in love with running vest packs (shoulder strap pockets and the use of a chest harness), including a bd distance 8l & 22l, i needed bigger for my kmj trek (25-35l). really only found this pack to meet the needs. it is light and i like the bottle holders, particularly for winter hiking, which the bd doesn't have. i didn't find the side-entry bottle access helpful, just from the top. this also has a grey body which makes it easier to find stuff over the bd's black body. the shove-it pouch is goof & can be used without taking the pack off. the hydration mount is abysmal - just a closed loop. i had to get a carabiner and strap to mount my bladder. harness isn't great. it doesn't carry the weight that well. may be due to the padding. i found myself lifting the bottom of the pack up occasionally to take the strain off my shoulders. most days i had 8-12 pounds. the collar can extend high and hold alot - but most of the time i had the straps all the way down. while it felt roomy, i don't think it can really handle the weight of being full, circa 20 pounds. i used the waist belt once. not sure of the purpose. it doesn't hold weight & makes it feel more like a regular pack. it does give you two more zippered pockets. i much preferred to wear the gossamer gear ***** pack instead. the shoulder strap pockets were good, a little roomier than my bd. now that my trek is over, i won't use this pack much. perhaps for an overnight bivy.
Comfy pack!
Mostly using for backpacking but I love it compared to my original kumo 36. GG nailed it with the vest pockets!
Fantastic pack
i bought this directly from gossamer gear. it has been fantastic so far. i ran 8 miles with it loaded with 20lbs of my full kit for the final section of the river to river trail in illinois. we are going the final 80 miles mid october 23 and both me and my buddy have this pack so we can add in some fast packing. the harness fits great and i usually run with a salamon vest. the only changes i’d even consider would be the chest straps being made from an elastic material similar to salamon’s. if you want an ultra light pack with a harness style straps, i’d say this is the one to get. the sleeves on the harness fit hydrapak bottles well, including the .6 liter befree which is what i will carry on it. the hip belt is removable if you choose not to have it. it doesn’t carry the load like other packs, but it can stash a few items in the pockets and it prevents the pack from flopping while running.