Gossamer Gear Mariposa 2016

The Mariposa 2016 is Gossamer Gear's largest pack in this set at 60 L, weighing 942 g with a removable aluminum stay for structural support on longer carries. Rated for extended trips of six nights or more, it pairs a padded, removable hip belt and load lifters with three stretch-mesh side pockets and one front pocket, giving quick access to water, snacks, and layers without unpacking the main compartment — useful on trips where you're carrying more days of food between resupply points. The 70D/100D Robic nylon body accesses via drawstring collar and top lid, with a non-removable lid pocket for small essentials and internal pockets for organization. Side compression straps cinch the load down as it shrinks. At 15.7 g per liter, it's efficient for a 60 L framed pack, competitive with smaller-volume ultralight designs despite carrying considerably more gear. This is a pack for hikers doing long stretches with heavier food and gear loads — bear canister trips, cold-weather sections, or multi-week resupply gaps — rather than fast-and-light weekend outings.