Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in Austin, TX | Est. 1998

Gossamer Gear's bestselling pack

Named for the butterflies that can travel 100 miles a day, this world-famous pack weighs a little and hauls a lot. Recycled Robic nylon resists cuts and tears. Ample pockets make organization a breeze. The Mariposa is sized for big trips, bear canisters, and serious mileage.

An S-curve harness and load lifters provide even weight distribution, and you'll enjoy Gossamer Gear's signature PVT Frame+Belt: an aluminum, closed-shape frame and pivoting hip belt that allow your pack to move with your natural gait for maximum comfort.

Features:

• Internal frame: The PVT frame system is designed to maximize your comfort and help the pack to move with your natural gait. The frame is removable
• Hip belt included: this hip belt hugs your body for optimum weight transfer. Pockets are included on both sides of the hip belt. The hip belt is removable
• Load Lifters for improved performance and better carry
• S-curve harness
• Front stretch-mesh pocket
• Trekking pole attachments on the bottom of the pack
• Lid pocket
• Roll top closure with a front closure system
• Four side gear loops on each side
• Shoulder strap contains gear loops and an adjustable sternum strap 
• Hydration tube router  
• Headphone port
• Side ice axe loop
• Tough recycled Robic fabric
• Removable SitLight pad

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Specs

Volume:

• Total: 60L

• Main pack body to bottom of the extension collar: 36L

External Pockets: 7

Recommended Load Capacity: 35lbs

• Comfort 30lbs

Sizing:

• Small: 16" - 18" torso | 40.6cm - 45.7cm

• Small/Medium Curved PVT Hip belt: 28.5" - 56” | 72.4cm - 142.2cm

• Medium: 18" - 20" torso | 45.7cm - 50.8cm

• Large: 20" - 22" torso | 50.8cm - 55.9cm

• Medium Straight PVT Hip belt: 30" - 57.5" | 76.2cm - 146.1cm

*See our backpack sizing page to learn how to fit a backpack

*Small Mariposa comes with a S/M Curved Belt. The Medium and Large Mariposa come with a Medium Straight Belt.

Weight*:

• Small: 33.4oz | 946.9g

• Medium: 34.2oz | 969.6g

• Large: 36.2oz | 1026.3g

*Average weight fully configured (Pack, Belt, Frame, Lid, and Pad)

Dimensions: 11”W x 7”D x 22”T | 27.9cm x 17.8cm x 55.9cm

• Extension collar height: 11.5” | 29.2cm

Materials:  Updated to a more durable 100D & 210D Recycled Robic Nylon. PFAS-free.

Made in Vietnam

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