Durston Kakwa 55 (2025) vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
55L ultralight thru-hiking pack in Ultra 200X fabric with tubular aluminum frame, carries up to 20kg comfortably.
Full details →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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Durston Kakwa 55 (2025) vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Durston Kakwa 55 (2025) wins — at 850 g it is 120 g (12%) lighter than the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack (970 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.