Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Large Rucksack
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. For those of you who prefer a more "stealth" color scheme it comes in a light Sage.
The new aluminum curved stay that replaces the two carbon fiber straight stays. This new feature greatly improves the fit and comfort of the pack. It also increases the load transfer capability and allows the pack to hug your back better providing a snug fit and virtually eliminating the need for load lifter straps. This single enhancement, we believe, make this the perfect all-around pack. You won't believe how good this pack feels with this new stay until you try it. The approximately 3 ounces that it adds won't even be noticed.
The Mariposa™ Plus continues building on the popular features of the stalwart G4™ backpack, effectively incorporating the "dual use" technique of ultralight backpacking. Your sleeping pad (NightLight™, Z-Lite™/Z-Rest™, Thermarest® 3/4 length, or other 20"-wide pad) becomes part of the pack frame by inserting into the back of the pack. This way it can be extracted during rest stops to sit/lay on without unpacking your pack. The shoulder straps and hip belt are designed to accept unused articles of clothing as padding. Foam inserts are included if you don't want to use sleeping socks, gloves, etc as your padding. Both side mesh pockets are deep enough to swallow a 3-liter Platypus®.
The Mariposa™ Plus utilizes a new aluminum rod curved single-piece stay for real load transfer (removable for lighter loads), a unique asymmetric side pocket design (right hand pocket is accessible while wearing the pack), a dual function removable and adjustable sternum strap/emergency whistle and a hydration bladder pocket with ports on each side. Cushy wicking fabric on the shoulder straps and hip belt prevent slipping and the 3-dimensional weave aids in faster drying times. Multiple pockets help you organize your load. Tons of strategically placed lashing loops enable you to easily adapt the pockets to carry longer items by lashing them to the sides. The unique "Y" top lash strap allows for a more stable 3-point connection to secure items such as rolled sleeping pads or bear canisters with still only one buckle to operate. The sturdy shock cord compression lacing allows you to reduce the pack volume so it still carries the load tightly for shorter trips. Many of the features are removable, so you don't need to carry the weight if you don't require that feature for a particular trip. You can configure the basic pack, with sternum strap and curved stay, for a little over one pound.
You'll love the attention to detail such as the angle on the bottom right pocket to make it more accessible, the use of "V" lash loops to spread the loads over a wider area and for ease of use, and the lining of the shoulder strap and hip belt with silnylon against the wicking fabric, for easier insertion of socks, etc, and to help prevent those socks from getting soggy from sweat.
All Mariposa™ Plus backpacks ship with the following: IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS PACK DOES NOT COME WITH THE SHOCK CORD, CORD LOCKS and SitLight SpecificationWeight: Large: 23.8 oz. (675 g.) This includes: 2 Foam shoulder strap pads = 0.2 oz. (6 g.) each 2 Foam hip belt pads = 0.1 oz. (3 g.) each Removable hip belt = 3.8 oz. (102 g.) Removable sternum strap = 0.8 oz. (23 g.) Compression lacing and cord locks = 0.5 oz. (14 g.) Aluminum curved stay = 3.4 oz. each (96 g.) Capacity: 3,600 c.i. (59 l.) total 2,800 c.i. (46 l.) in main pack body/extension collar 800 c.i. (13 l.) in all pockets combined Size: Large (20" - 24" torso) (51 - 61 cm.) Materials: 70 denier 2.2 oz. per sq. yd. (74.7 g. per sq. m.) urethane-coated ripstop nylon Selected use of 210 denier 4 oz. per sq. yd. (135.7 g. per sq. m.) urethane-coated double wall ripstop nylon Selected use of 30 denier 1.3 oz. per sq. yd. (44 g. per sq. m.) silicone-coated ripstop nylon ("silnylon") Color: Sage **If you would like to buy multiples, please contact me and I will do a discount on postage** |