Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack vs Osprey Talon 44

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

Osprey Talon 44 is the lighter option — 70 g lighter than the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack	Osprey Talon 44
Weight	970 g · 0.970 kg · 2.14 lb	900 g · 0.900 kg · 1.98 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 Talon 44

900 g

Versatile 44L pack for overnight and weekend trips.

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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack vs Osprey Talon 44: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Osprey Talon 44 wins — at 900 g it is 70 g (7%) 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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