Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 vs Six Moon Designs Minimalist V2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight 60L frameless pack with sit pad back panel.
Full details →Full-featured 50L ultralight pack in Robic nylon. Removable frame and hip belt, multiple pockets and three harness options; fits a bear canister.
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 vs Six Moon Designs Minimalist V2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 wins — at 617 g it is 595 g (49%) lighter than the Six Moon Designs Minimalist V2 (1,212 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.