Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs Alpha One Niner Evade 1.5 Full

It helps me stand up straighter when I'm hiking and It also gives me some breathability as you can see a lot of my back is exposed You know can slip m...

I use the pack to carry camera gear along with the usual dad-carry gear like snacks, drinks, extra clothing, first aid kit, and frisbees, etc. I find the suspension system quite comfortable and I actually like the fact that the shoulder straps aren't overly padded. They (the shoulder straps) are nicely contoured and once you have the system dialed in for your torso, everything wraps and hangs nicely.

It's a 60 liter backpack from Gossamer Gear and I was able to use it this past weekend on a backpacking trip in north Georgia. I did 3 days and 25 mil...

And when the kids are older this will become my go to for day hikes and everyday carry for my stuff. Plus it's Mystery Ranch, so it'll stand the test of time. Super well built and I'm sure it'll hold up for years. Any dads out there, you can't go wrong with this one

I bought a used large Mariposa but find that when it's heavily loaded it hits my ass, no matter how I adjust it. I love those packs but haven't quite figured out the fit and I can't really return the used gear.

It really doesn't feel comfortable to carry any more than 25 pounds, and that's pretty sad, I carry a 6 pound laptop (with cord), a 32oz nalgene, 2 books, around 3-5 pounds each, another 5 subject notebook, and just a pelican 1040 case with pens and USB's. This isn't even a lot of things to carry on your EDC and the bag is just super uncomfortable. And the Yoke, why design backpacks with interchangeable yokes but this one is specifically to this bag, i tried swapping in my extra hunting yoke for at least double padding and the straps are too thick to run through the small plastic clips, so honestly this bag is a no from me, dawg. Attached pictures are the usual amount of things i carry to class, the shoulder strap thickness, and the plastic clip thickness

It has another side pocket on the top here that is wonderful. The big pockets on the side for water bottles here I put two one liter water bottles in ...

The top handle is pretty robust and has a little bit of cushion in it. It's pretty comfortable to hold on to it does have a seam at the front that can...

6 ounces—significantly less than the medium version of the Mariposa with a hipbelt. But with only three external pockets (none of which zip), the Arc Blast is limited in its organizational capacity, and we find that it doesn’t carry a load as well. If pack weight is your number one consideration, it’s hard to argue against the Arc Blast. But we give the overall edge to the Gossamer Gear Mariposa for its added carrying comfort, organization, and durability

Seems like a lot of other people have gone into a lot of detail on this bag, so I'll hit on the major bits. Love the tuck away waist straps to help when you're going long/have a heavy load. Magnetic rip ups are sick, and speed up access. Front pockets are great, but access is a little tough for bigger hands