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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 vs Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack

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

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Spec Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack
Weight 968 g · 0.968 kg · 2.13 lb
Average weight, Medium pack with M Straight belt; other pack and belt sizes differ
 895 g · 0.895 kg · 1.97 lb
size M with M hip belt (Regular torso)
Brand Gossamer Gear Outdoor Vitals
Category Backpack Backpack
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60
968 g

Ultralight 60L frameless pack with sit pad back panel.

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Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack
895 g

60L ultralight backpack at just 895g (31.5oz) with carbon fiber frame, full suspension system, and comfortable hip belt for multi-day trips.

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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 vs Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack: which should you buy?

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