Gossamer Gear Mariposa

Let's gives my arms a rest That magnetic Clip makes it super easy and convenient, you know, if I need water just keeps the tube right here and That wa...

So that's really all that I have to say about the Mariposa 60 backpack. Head over to Gossamer Gear's website and check it out for yourself, hit subscr...

So that is my review, comparison, whatever you want to call it of the Gossamer Gear Mariposa and the Z-Pax Arc Blast.

Anyway just a great pack and it carries a lot of weight very well.

Packs to look into:

* ULA Circuit/Ohm

* Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 50

* Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60

* Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50

* REI Co-op Flash 55

* Osprey Exos 58/48

* Granite Gear Crown2 60

My partner just switched from the Osprey Atmost AG 65 to the Gossamer Gear Mariposa and really likes it. Make sure you know your torso length and hip belt size when buying a backpack. **Sleeping Bag**: [Hammock Gear](https://hammockgear.com/). Great company and great quilts for those who are just transitioning to a quilt from a sleeping bag.

**GG Mariposa**: No, not the lightest option out there but it held everything fine without having to smash insulation too much. The elastic on the side pockets iced over and froze, which made it a little tricky to get water bottles out. Otherwise it did great. **CNOC 2L**: A little heavier than the Evernew, but much easier to fill.

I did a lot of research and wound up with a reasonably-priced, reasonably light, very beginner-friendly kit (GG Mariposa, Nemo Hornet). Since then, although I've found it fun to tinker with ounces here and there for the hell of it, I've had no delusions that my performance/experience would be affected by taking a 1.2oz nylofume pack liner bag over a 2oz compactor bag.

I've looked at KS, but the suggested baseweight for those is much lower than I'm at. The Gossamer Gear Mariposa looks promising as it has a removable frame, same with the Granite Gear Crown 2 38L. I'm really hoping that based on everything I've written here you guys are able to give me some very targeted suggestions, please and thank you so much!.

* Gossamer Gear Mariposa - this thing is the real deal. Fits everything great, the pocket design is seriously the best.