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Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 vs Patagonia Ascensionist 35L

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

Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 is the lighter option — 87 g lighter than the Patagonia Ascensionist 35L (12% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 Patagonia Ascensionist 35L
Weight 651 g · 0.651 kg · 1.44 lb 738 g · 0.738 kg · 1.63 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear Patagonia
Category Backpack Backpack
Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40
651 g

Lightweight 40L weekend pack with internal frame.

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Patagonia Ascensionist 35L
738 g

Lightweight climbing and hiking 35L pack.

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Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 vs Patagonia Ascensionist 35L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 wins — at 651 g it is 87 g (12%) lighter than the Patagonia Ascensionist 35L (738 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.

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