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  This is a personal preference, but I do also like that it isn't too strappy. Don't get me wrong, a hiking bag is great but when you're running around the store, office, airport, wherever, all those straps become flails that hit everyone, or catch on everything. The only thing this bag has is a chest strap, which is just about perfect for an everyday bag.  The cons:  This bag is big

  Deep water bottle pockets. They actually fit a hydroflask bottle and once everything settles, it holds everything in well enough that you can set the bag down without it ejecting your bottle.  This is a personal preference, but I do also like that it isn't too strappy. Don't get me wrong, a hiking bag is great but when you're running around the store, office, airport, wherever, all those straps become flails that hit everyone, or catch on everything

 But still.  The straps could be a little longer. When I put this on wearing a big coat or my motorcycle jacket, I tend to run out of strap to let out before I put the backpack on and tighten it up again.  The rigidity may not be for you if you carry big poofy things like sweaters

 The only thing this bag has is a chest strap, which is just about perfect for an everyday bag.  The cons:  This bag is big. Not just in capacity, but footprint. I have a large frame, so it fits me well but if you're on the slender side you're going to look like a little kid on their first day of kindergarten

This is the backpack the Hondo should have been.

 You know we get that. The strap is there to cover it up, give it a little more sleek, look hide the zipper a little bit more, but it can really get in the way when you're trying to open up this zipper. You know dealing with that right in front and then this front pocket is a little bit odd and this is another spot where it comes into. The material is kind of fighting you

 You know it's nice wide, straps, quite a bit of padding. It'S got the mesh for good airflow there, so you don't get too sweaty and then on the back panel, plenty of padding and then kind of the uh whatever shape you would call this kind of honeycomb design here lets uh air flow through the middle here. Just to help keep your back uh, nice and dry, and not so sweaty. Now

 Here, uh, for you, know a nice everyday bag. It'S got a pretty solid, harness system uh. You know it's nice wide, straps, quite a bit of padding. It'S got the mesh for good airflow there, so you don't get too sweaty and then on the back panel, plenty of padding and then kind of the uh whatever shape you would call this kind of honeycomb design here lets uh air flow through the middle here

 Just to help keep your back uh, nice and dry, and not so sweaty. Now. One interesting thing is the shoulder straps, where they're attached they're just kind of attached with this uh nylon here, which actually gives it a little more flex. So you can throw this bag on and off a little bit easier gives it a little more pivoting on top, which is a nice touch, and then you just have a little loop on top

Chrome Industries Hondo Backpack Review (2 Weeks of Use)

  Pockets, storage, zippers etc. are thoughtful and hit that sweet spot of 'just enough'..

  Solid straps (durable and comfortable).  I got the black bag, and would have no problem taking it into a meeting if necessary - I wouldn't say it's the most professional bag, but it's definitely not unprofessional/high-schoolish.

Ideal Personal Item

 I am NOT gentle with my bags, and this thing is still in great shape! It has a couple of minuscule marks from paint that it's picked up as a result of me scraping it along walls, but it's easily cleaned with a damp paper towel/rag. All of the hardware is still in great shape.  I've FULLY loaded this thing during a transatlantic flight, followed by time on public transit; the wide padded straps, sternum strap, and padded vented back panel make this thing impressively comfortable to walk around with all day (even when fully loaded). I've also used this as my ONLY bag for about a dozen long weekend trips (packed similarly to the specs outlined above/in the pics), which might be its ultimate/most impressive utilization (find me another 31L BACKPACK that easily fits under a regional jet's seat

  I've FULLY loaded this thing during a transatlantic flight, followed by time on public transit; the wide padded straps, sternum strap, and padded vented back panel make this thing impressively comfortable to walk around with all day (even when fully loaded). I've also used this as my ONLY bag for about a dozen long weekend trips (packed similarly to the specs outlined above/in the pics), which might be its ultimate/most impressive utilization (find me another 31L BACKPACK that easily fits under a regional jet's seat..

Ideal Personal Item - Less Durable than Expected

 The backpack feels like a quality item.  There is an internal sleeve for a laptop, and pockets on the outside of the bag. The integrated laptop sleeve is made from a soft, synthetic fabric and will hold a 15" laptop. The outside pocket is covered with a flap secured with velcro, and inside is a zippered pocket

Nice Looking Backpack

 (small compartment on the back you can stash credit cards, passports or anything else that's kind of out of the way)  On the front of the bag you have a spot to stash documents that this bag is designed to keep safe even in bad weather conditions. You have spots on the left and right where you can store a water bottle to keep things safe and ready to go.  All in all this is a solid top zip bag that can handle whatever you throw at it. I love the look, I feel confident with this bag when I am out and about, it's a touch expensive, but what you're paying for is the military grade construction

  All in all this is a solid top zip bag that can handle whatever you throw at it. I love the look, I feel confident with this bag when I am out and about, it's a touch expensive, but what you're paying for is the military grade construction.  I do love it. Highly Recommended!

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Once again, against relentless competition from other brands, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa holds its place at the top of the fleet. This pack balances comfort with an emphasis on lightweight design in a way that is unparalleled. The feature set is thoughtful and useful but not overkill. It provides plenty of external-carry options without feeling weighed down by superfluous bells and whistles. The Mariposa had our favorite stretchy back mesh pocket, which was large enough to store extra layers, snacks, and other items we wanted to quickly access. It fits a bear canister and can carry a heavy load but can also be compressed to comfortably carry a smaller load. The fabrics used in its design are durable and lightweight; miles of bushwacking and talus-crossing hardly left a scratch. 
Marketed as a 60-liter pack, the Mariposa can carry up to 64 liters when stuffed to the brim. For some, this may feel like too much room for an ultralight pack, as the more room you have, the more you may end up filling with unnecessary gear. It isn't the lightest in our review, though its 2.5-pound total weight and 14g/L weight-to-volume ratio are impressive. Plus, its slightly heavier weight added a level of comfort that was hard to beat. 

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Gossamer Gear is a household name in ultralight backpacking, with a popular collection of packs for a range of adventures. Their largest capacity hauler, the Mariposa 60, is one of our go-tos for everything from quick overnights to week-long missions. Despite the sub-2-pound build (for the medium frame and hipbelt), it offers 60 liters of capacity spread out between a main compartment and seven exterior pockets, and is impressively supportive for loads up to 35 pounds (we took it right up to the limit). What’s more, the feature set is clearly designed by experienced thru-hikers: You get a tall side pocket to stash a tent or shelter, two pockets on the right side for water bottles and a filter, a stretchy rear pocket that offers quick access to essentials, large hipbelt pockets, and a bear-canister-compatible main compartment. Uniquely, the removable foam backpanel is located on the outside of the pack for easy accessibility and doubles as a great sit pad for trail-side breaks and camp life.

The Mariposa joins the Circuit above as one of the most popular cottage-brand UL packs on the trail. But while the Gossamer Gear is the clear winner in terms of weight, it falls short of the ULA in a few key ways: First off, the fabric is noticeably thinner, which will be of little concern to most recreational hikers (our pack has held up well to general use and abuse) but noticeable for those who spend months of each year on the trail. Further, the Mariposa offers far less fit customization—you get your pick of three torso and hipbelt sizes, compared to the Circuit’s larger set of offerings (including two styles of shoulder straps). And finally, we found its foam backpanel to bunch up throughout a day of hiking, and many hikers will trade in another foam pad or inflatable pad in place of the stock design (Gossamer Gear also offers a more rigid SitLight Camp Seat). But for dedicated ULers that prioritize organization, the Mariposa is a bare-bones yet fully functional backpack... Read in-depth reviewSee the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60

Once again, against relentless competition from other brands, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa holds its place at the top of the fleet. This pack balances comfort with an emphasis on lightweight design in a way that is unparalleled. The feature set is thoughtful and useful but not overkill. It provides plenty of external-carry options without feeling weighed down by superfluous bells and whistles. The Mariposa had our favorite stretchy back mesh pocket, which was large enough to store extra layers, snacks, and other items we wanted to quickly access. It fits a bear canister and can carry a heavy load but can also be compressed to comfortably carry a smaller load. The fabrics used in its design are durable and lightweight; miles of bushwacking and talus-crossing hardly left a scratch. 
Marketed as a 60-liter pack, the Mariposa can carry up to 64 liters when stuffed to the brim. For some, this may feel like too much room for an ultralight pack, as the more room you have, the more you may end up filling with unnecessary gear. It isn't the lightest in our review, though its 2.5-pound total weight and 14g/L weight-to-volume ratio are impressive. Plus, its slightly heavier weight added a level of comfort that was hard to beat. 
Read more: Gossamer Gear Mariposa review

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 I pull that as tight as I can. I like to keep my shirt untucked Otherwise, you know kind of gets weird and all bunched up But yeah, I like the soup hip belt super tight Load lifters are just taught pull up any slack But the shoulder straps if you guys can see and the sternum strap is super loose That does two things for me. It helps me stand up straighter when I'm hiking and It also gives me some breathability as you can see a lot of my back is exposed You know can slip my hand through how that really hurt But yeah That's just how I like to wear the pack everything's just tight enough to where the pack doesn't bounce around and move around too much But you know super comfortable pack worn it for hours and hours on end But yeah another advantage to having super loose straps is When my shoulders get tired and start hurting I can just slip my arms in Keep my hands like this takes the weight off my shoulders. Let's gives my arms a rest That magnetic Clip makes it super easy and convenient, you know, if I need water just keeps the tube right here and That water bottle holder also makes it easier to get water versus trying to like have a Try and reach back here that just that hurts a lot So I just keep this right here But yeah, that's that's me with the bag That's that's me with the pack again

 It helps me stand up straighter when I'm hiking and It also gives me some breathability as you can see a lot of my back is exposed You know can slip my hand through how that really hurt But yeah That's just how I like to wear the pack everything's just tight enough to where the pack doesn't bounce around and move around too much But you know super comfortable pack worn it for hours and hours on end But yeah another advantage to having super loose straps is When my shoulders get tired and start hurting I can just slip my arms in Keep my hands like this takes the weight off my shoulders. Let's gives my arms a rest That magnetic Clip makes it super easy and convenient, you know, if I need water just keeps the tube right here and That water bottle holder also makes it easier to get water versus trying to like have a Try and reach back here that just that hurts a lot So I just keep this right here But yeah, that's that's me with the bag That's that's me with the pack again. It's the size large and hip belt size medium. So Let's head back inside because it's freezing out, you know, give you my thoughts and opinions on it So I've owned this pack for a year and a half Probably got anywhere from a couple to a few hundred miles into it Mostly day hikes to get a good workout in but also lots of overnight trips and weekend trips as well It's a great pack very comfortable Has never caused me any pain There's lots of space inside and I really like all the pockets For quick and easy access and allowing me to organize everything how I want if the dog does go with me on a trip There's still plenty of room left over which makes it easier to add all of his stuff as well Packs got no signs of wear and tear like none Maybe few dirt stains and the occasional loose thread, but that's easily fixed with a lighter The shoulder straps and hip belt cushioning still like new no issues there The only gripe I could think of is that none of the pack material is waterproof, but very few packs have that feature I would definitely buy this pack again

Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 - Long Longterm Review

 I was a little skeptical about this pad that they have in the back of the pack here but it was surprisingly comfortable and breathable. So I used Gossamer Gear's optional cell phone pocket and it's this little nylon pocket. It's padded. It velcros right to the shoulder strap and it worked really well to keep my phone out of the water and protected

 It got a little deeper than what I anticipated because I'm wet all the way up to my chest strap. The chest strap has this piece of elastic right here which makes the strap pretty comfortable, allows a little bit of flex there. The hip strap has this nice plastic clip, very sturdy, easy enough to adjust with these straps. It has two hip pockets there, very nice for carrying things like bug spray or your pocket knife

 There's another pocket on the top here. On the back there's this mesh pocket which was great for carrying my water shoes because I knew that they would dry out easily inside the mesh pocket so there's plenty of storage on the outside of this pack. On the bottom there are these two plastic clips that are made for carrying trekking poles and there's also this lashing loop which is made for carrying something like an ice axe. There are two adjustable straps with clips on this side and on this side so you just undo those two clips

 It's a 60 liter backpack from Gossamer Gear and I was able to use it this past weekend on a backpacking trip in north Georgia. I did 3 days and 25 miles and I have to say I was really, really impressed with this pack. The weight in the pack, it really carried well. Most of the packs that I've tried after, you know, 15, 20 miles, it starts to really wear on your hips

 What's up guys, Paul here with GearTestTV and today we're reviewing the Mariposa 60. So I'm here today with the Mariposa 60. It's a 60 liter backpack from Gossamer Gear and I was able to use it this past weekend on a backpacking trip in north Georgia. I did 3 days and 25 miles and I have to say I was really, really impressed with this pack

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 I bought a used large Mariposa but find that when it's heavily loaded it hits my ass, no matter how I adjust it. I love those packs but haven't quite figured out the fit and I can't really return the used gear.

I love Gossamer Gear packs but I've run into an issue with the length. My torso length puts me in a large and I buy most of my gear used. I bought a used large Mariposa but find that when it's heavily loaded it hits my ass, no matter how I adjust it. I love those packs but haven't quite figured out the fit and I can't really return the used gear

I come from a Scouting backpacking background where as an adult I have to carry way too much gear. I’m doing way more backpacking with my friends and really enjoying cutting weight. I’m at the point where my backpack is the next most logical place to drop significant lbs as it currently makes up about 25% of my base weight.  I’m looking for a pack in the 55 liter (+/-) range and around 2lbs (+/-). Most of my trips are long weekends. I love my Mystery Ranch Glacier but it is way too big and heavy for short trips where I’m not loaded down with backup gear for the kids. Thanks for any recommendations.

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 It has another side pocket on the top here that is wonderful. The big pockets on the side for water bottles here I put two one liter water bottles in this side and this side I put my trekking pole or even my tent can go on this side. This long pocket at the top. Anyway just a great pack and it carries a lot of weight very well

 I just bought this pack with my own money and absolutely love it. It's well made. I'll put the fabric on here but this Rovik fabric I think it is is very sturdy and has had no issues for the last two and a half years. But adding this sit pad on the back it goes from a 9 to a 10 for me because it is so much more comfortable

 Sometimes I'll use a granite gear pack but most of the time I really like the Gossamer Gear Mariposa. It's a 60 liter pack. I'll put some of the specifications, the specs on the screen here about it but it has this great mesh panel on the front. It's got a good side pocket and what sold me on it as you've seen before is this longer side pocket on one side

 It has kind of a u-shaped frame running down the inside and it has this great place to put the pad in and then everything is attached there at the bottom. So a wonderful, wonderful place for that. I thought about getting a z-seed or something else and put it in there but then I saw this and you can see just how more substantial the foam is on this. How well it's made around the corners, all the stitching and it really is a comfortable pad

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