Gossamer Gear's Mariposa 60L Backpack

See the Mariposa on Gossamer Gear's website.

I took this pack on a 33-mile trip on the Sheltowee Trace Trail last weekend. It got up to 90 degrees, but this pack kept my worries away from the 20lbs on my back.

​I was excited to switch to an ultralight pack. I expected it to fit a lot differently than my previous 65L pack, but it was surprisingly similar. The shoulder straps and pack body hugged my small woman’s body perfectly. It is more durable than I thought it would be. The detail on the pockets are so well thought-out and made of strong material. The pack is constructed for heavy outdoor use. It is a versatile pack because you can fit a giant bear canister and 5-days of supplies in it or you can use it for just a weekend. The removable sit-pad back was not too hot or even warm in 90-degree weather. Its easy to distribute weight correctly with this pack versus others that don’t have big side pockets. Also, one of the lower side pockets is perfect for grabbing things even when the pack is on- you can’t say that about many other packs. I highly recommend this for any kind of long distance hike and can vouch for the great customer service that comes with it.