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Deuter Futura 30 SL vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack is the lighter option — 360 g lighter than the Deuter Futura 30 SL (27% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Deuter Futura 30 SL Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack
Weight 1,330 g · 1.330 kg · 2.93 lb 970 g · 0.970 kg · 2.14 lb
Brand Deuter Gossamer Gear
Category Backpack Backpack
Deuter Futura 30 SL
1,330 g

Women-specific 30L hiking backpack with Aircomfort ventilation system, ActiveFit shoulder straps, and flexi spring steel frame for balanced weight distribution

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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack
970 g

Versatile ultralight pack with internal frame and removable foam back panel. 60L capacity ideal for multi-day thru-hikes with loads up to 35 lbs.

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Deuter Futura 30 SL vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack wins — at 970 g it is 360 g (27%) lighter than the Deuter Futura 30 SL (1,330 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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