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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack vs Osprey Exos 38

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

Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack is the lighter option — 220 g lighter than the Osprey Exos 38 (18% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack Osprey Exos 38
Weight 970 g · 0.970 kg · 2.14 lb 1,190 g · 1.190 kg · 2.62 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear Osprey
Category Backpack Backpack
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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Osprey Exos 38
1,190 g

Ultralight ventilated multi-day pack with AirSpeed suspended mesh backpanel and removable top lid for fast-and-light backpacking.

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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack vs Osprey Exos 38: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack wins — at 970 g it is 220 g (18%) lighter than the Osprey Exos 38 (1,190 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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