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Gossamer Gear Mirage 40 vs Pa'Lante Packs V2

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

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Spec Gossamer Gear Mirage 40 Pa'Lante Packs V2
Weight 527 g · 0.527 kg · 1.16 lb
total as listed; page names no sizes (torso 16-20 in)
 520 g · 0.520 kg · 1.15 lb
Brand Gossamer Gear Pa'Lante Packs
Category Backpack Backpack
Gossamer Gear Mirage 40
527 g

40L frameless ultralight pack crafted from ALUULA Graflyte fabric, one of the lightest full-featured backpacks available in 2026.

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Pa'Lante Packs V2
520 g

Minimalist 37L frameless ultralight pack made from X-Pac VX21 fabric. Designed for thru-hikers prioritizing the lowest possible base weight.

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Gossamer Gear Mirage 40 vs Pa'Lante Packs V2: which should you buy?

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