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Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack

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

Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight is the lighter option — 556 g lighter than the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack (57% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack
Weight 414 g · 0.414 kg · 0.91 lb 970 g · 0.970 kg · 2.14 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear Gossamer Gear
Category Backpack Backpack
Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight
414 g

Frameless 36L ultralight pack in recycled Robic nylon, ideal for day hikes and minimalist overnight loads up to 25 lbs.

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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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Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight vs Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight wins — at 414 g it is 556 g (57%) 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.

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