The removable frame is also nice for when I am carrying varying loads. A size medium has a total volume of 40 liters and the webbing straps can be used to compress your pack when not carrying a full load. I’ve also used it as a day pack when I needed bulkier layers.
Sure, such a simple design and light materials saves you weight, but at the expense of accessibility and ergonomics. “I love this pack. Winner of Outdoor Gear Lab’s Editor’s Choice award for best mid-volume light backpack, its versatility, durability and comfort make it the best weekend companion you’ll ever have. Whether it’s high mileage multi-day trips, weekend warrior style outings, or a pack for day hiking, you will need an ultralight backpack that can adequately hold your gear with the key features that match your style of hiking.
At 5’8”, 145-ish pounds, I’m just barely on the smaller end of “average”-sized hikers and runners. With my clothes and quilt packed on the bottom half, and a deflated & folded inflatable sleeping pad plus a shirt lining the upper half of that inside panel, I didn’t feel anything excessively rubbing against my back. ( Log Out / Also fits a laptop, should you ever choose to return to civilization. More details from Gossamer Gear here. The Vagabond Trail hacks it on the mountain, coddles your kale in town, and fits conveniently under the seat in front of you. Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Beyond. They’d instead charge you another $20-30 just to add a single pocket onto one strap. I also find that the straps can sometimes be a little farther out on top of my shoulders than I’d like.
It held everything I needed and organization was easy. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account.
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For better or for worse, those packs have a longer lead time, are hard to find, and expensive, so it looks like the Kumo will be doing the job for the near future!
Piñata’s Kumo next to my more minimal homemade pack. Just be sure to pack some semi-rigid, yet soft, items on the inside panel closest to your back. The Mariposa is made of a durable custom Robic fabric for those who are tough on their gear. If you're not sure if it’s the right pack for you, it probably isn’t. I find that if you’ve got the pack just barely stuffed, it will generally hold its shape. Based in Austin, Texas, our mission is to improve your experience with backpacking with the best ultralight products. When working fits a full size 15" laptop, full size headphones and big horse shoe bike lock with some layers etc. I was amazed by the Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 from the moment I took it out of the box. Thanks.” -John. It has a capacity of 60 liters and can swallow all the gear you need including a bear canister. If you can't find your answer in our F.A.Q. We are a small hands-on team based in Austin, TX. I had to search over a lot of sites and read a lot of Reddit threads to get reviews on some smaller-name packs. In theory, it was going to be good to have a conveniently-located pocket on the outside of the bag where I could securely stash small items like a cell phone, keys, and maybe some snacks. While the Kumo is a frameless pack, it can be paired with our airflow sitlight pad for a little extra support and increased ventilation when hiking in hot weather. While there were definitely some better options out there, in the interests of time and price, I went with Gossamer Gear.
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8 of the 36 stated liters of storage are in these areas, so they ought to be good. Ergonomic (Men's and Women's) shoulder strap system matching the award winning Mariposa and Gorilla. I heard about gossamer from a friend of mine who has 5 of there packs. Since there’s no frame, and the pack is comparatively high up on your back, the belt won’t transfer any load to your hips. My dog took a liking to it at one point and even her big clumsy paws and claws didn’t damage it.” -Brian. We repaired the issues with needle and thread as needed along the trail.
Choose between packs like the award-winning high volume Mariposa, the fan favorite Gorilla, or the ultralighter’s dream: the Kumo, by learning the elements of each pack and key features that set them apart.
Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 36L total storage (28L main pack, 8L pockets).
Secondly, their warranty is less generous than many other UL companies, and we have had a negative experience with their customer service in the past. The most versatile pack I own.” -Heather, Weighs 21 oz (pack, fast belt, sit pad, and compression cords), Dual stretchy shoulder strap pockets for easy access to your phone or snacks. The first thing you’ll notice about the Kumo is that it’s frameless. "My husband has been using this pack for almost a year and loves it. "I travel a lot for work and I always work some explorations in nearby. It is light, comfortable, holds everything I need it to and compresses down when I’m headed into town. On long bike rides and day hikes, hydration bladder, layers, food, and "stuff". The accessible hipbelt and side pockets make my “snackpacking” strategy possible (I eat while walking). The stitching is still perfect. I took the Mariposa out on a few overnighters to get a feel for it and experiment with loading-it all worked well! I love this pack. Travel.
From a removable back pad that doubles as a sit pad, to a top zippered pocket, to ice axe loops and D-rings for external tie-ons, to stretchy shoulder strap pockets, to a removable and adjustable hip belt, this pack is damn near luxurious. NO GROUND OR EXPRESS SERVICE CAN BE GUARANTEED SO PLAN FOR EXTRA TRANSIT TIME. The Gossamer Gear Kumo 36, on the other hand, packs in many features of a traditional pack, while still keeping total pack weight under 2 pounds. Winner of Outdoor Gear Lab’s Editor’s Choice award for best mid-volume light backpack, its versatility, durability and comfort make it the best weekend companion you’ll ever have. This pack is transformational for me because it changed my thinking about frameless packs. Five stars!" It’s also able to handle the weight of UL posers like me (11 lb baseweight), meaning that I can gradually start cutting my gear weight rather than just overhaul my entire kit in order to use some fragile UL pack. Instead of the roll-top & clip closure that you’ll see on other UL packs, the Kumo has an almost-conventional flip-top (“brain”) that you fold over the opening and clip down. "I am a "onebag" traveller and ultralight hiker and the Vagabond Packable can go on the plane as my "personal" bag and the zip closure keeps the contents from spilling out under seat and it can be stashed in my overhead bag if needed. The Murmur is super light, but doesn’t feel at all flimsy. – The Morning Run. However, there are some issues that can’t be totally ignored. I noticed some online complaints about the slanted back pouch. The Mariposa does best with weights under 30 pounds, but can handle up to 35 pounds just fine. Learn how to start lightweight backpacking. It was an almost overwhelming search. And to be honest, I’d probably just get out my sewing machine and reinforce all the major seams before heading out. There’s not much special inside here, which is probably a good thing. It is configured to keep all your large gear items inside the main pocket allowing for a really comfortable carry.
The main compartment can close two ways: roll top for a more streamlined shape or you can clip the buckle together in a ‘dry bag’ style to use the extension collar. It’s a little dirtier now but it held up great. This could’ve been a nice feature, but it didn’t really work out in practice, and honestly, I don’t really need it. Stretchy back panels hold included sit pad, or a thin sleeping pad, saving inside pack space, and allowing pad to be pulled out during rest breaks. Thru-hiking packs, even ultralight ones, benefit from double and triple stitching along seams that receive a lot of stress, and this pack could definitely use such reinforcements.
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