Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs Herschel settlement

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 m...

I bought this because I needed a backpack to carry my laptop/literature/small samples for work travels. This is so much more comfortable than your usual messenger bag for laptops. Things are secured and safe with great foam lining. The backpack is also sophisticated looking enough to not make it seem like you are just on your way to a class in school

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 mil...

I also find this backpack incredibly comfy, I used it on a few hikes as a day pack recently and it didn’t bother me at all! The big zippers are a nice look too. Hopefully it lasts a long time, I’ve only had it for about a month. So far so good!

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.

The dimensions for the height say in one spot on the item description 18" and in the other 17"; it is actually only 16.5" according to the tag attached to it and my own precise measurements. So anyone looking for more than a medium sized backpack, look elsewhere! You'll be disappointed with this. I had ordered the black backpack

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 ...

The Herschel backpack is made of good quality canvas, and has plenty of storage space for my work materials. The backpack features a front compartment for pens, pencils, laser pointers, etc.. The interior of the bag has 2 compartments: the larger compartment is great for larger items, while the smaller interior compartment conveniently fits notebooks or thinner books

6 ounces—significantly less than the medium version of the Mariposa with a hipbelt. But with only three external pockets (none of which zip), the Arc Blast is limited in its organizational capacity, and we find that it doesn’t carry a load as well. If pack weight is your number one consideration, it’s hard to argue against the Arc Blast. But we give the overall edge to the Gossamer Gear Mariposa for its added carrying comfort, organization, and durability

I just bought my boyfriend the Herschel Chapter Travel Kit Carry-On 3L size. He absolutely loves it and it's surprisingly spacious for how compact it is. It has a few inside pockets and one outer zip pocket. I also think it's more aesthetically appealing than some of the other more utilitarian options posted here