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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack vs Salomon ADV Skin 12

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

Salomon ADV Skin 12 is the lighter option — 710 g lighter than the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack (73% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack Salomon ADV Skin 12
Weight 970 g · 0.970 kg · 2.14 lb 260 g · 0.260 kg · 0.57 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear Salomon
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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Salomon ADV Skin 12
260 g

Ultra-light 12L trail running and fastpacking vest.

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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L Backpack vs Salomon ADV Skin 12: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 wins — at 260 g it is 710 g (73%) 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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