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Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus

Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 4 Trailspace users

Description

The Mariposa Plus is an internal frame backpack made by Gossamer Gear. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

Manufacturer's Description:
The Mariposa Plus continues the ultralight backpacking revolution with the same incredible array of important features at a weight of just over a pound! This is the same great pack as the original but constructed of ripstop nylon for added durability while keeping the weight penalty to about 3 ounces. We've also made the side pockets bigger and beefed up the interior stay pockets to make them more sturdy. Use for general lightweight backpacking with total loads of 30 lbs (14 kg) or less.

Weight: 17.8 - 20.1 oz (505 - 570 g)
Capacity: 2,900 ci body (47 l body), 4,200 ci max (70 l max)
Recommended maximum load: 30 lbs (14 kg)
MSRP: $180

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Unisex Mariposa Plus
Reviewed by NotQuiteThere, Jun 23, 2008

"I picked this pack over a bunch of heavier models available at box stores locally, primarily because it made little sense to me to have a pack that weighed more than the things I carried in it.

So far I have used the pack as a daypack; some shock cord and it works great for this."

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rated 4.5 of 5 stars Unisex Mariposa Plus
Reviewed by Russel Limbaugh, May 29, 2008

"So far, a good, sensible pack for the lightweight backpacker.

One of the things you always buy with a piece of gear is a piece of the manufacturer and quality in that department can be as important as the gear itself. Gossamer Gear is a small company that appears to care deeply about customer satisfaction which is exactly the kind of company I want to buy my equipment from."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Mariposa Plus
Reviewed by Jim Shireman, May 04, 2008

"A few years ago I thought I had taken my last backpack trip. A 50 pound pack was not fun anymore and admittedly I am a little older. However, I really enjoy backpacking so began researching ultra light backpacking and the type of gear which was available."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Mariposa Plus
Reviewed by Mike Conlon, May 03, 2008

"Hard to believe nobody has reviewed this pack yet! After searching extensively on-line for lighter packs I chose the Mariposa Plus as my loads will be under 30 pounds these days. Previous packs used over last 20 years: Dana Design Terraplane and Osprey Aether 60."

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