Gossamer Gear
Gorilla 50
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$275.00
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Overview
Megaversatile, ultralight, and insanely durable. This pack is for plan-ahead thru-hikers and minimalist warriors. For being so light, this animal comes loaded with features. Enjoy the signature PVT Frame and Belt: an aluminum, closed-shape frame and pivoting hipbelt that allow your pack to move with your natural gait for comfort.
Specs
- Brand
- Gossamer Gear
- Weight
- 885 g · 31.2 oz
- Capacity
- 50 L total, 32 L main body to the extension collar seam
- Frame
- Removable PVT Frame and Belt: closed-shape aluminium frame with a pivoting hipbelt
- Materials
- 70D and 100D recycled Robic nylon, PFAS-free
- Torso
- Small 16-18 in, Medium 18-20 in, Large 20-22 in
- Weight basis
- 885 g / 31.2 oz, manufacturer stated for small with the S/M curved belt
Weight vs. category
22% heavier than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the backpacks in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 1.95 lb (885 g)
- Lighter than 44% of 32 weighed · #18 lightest
- +8% vs the median 1.80 lb
- Price
- $275.00
- Cheaper than 34% of 76 priced · #50 cheapest
- +20% vs the median $229.97 · $8.81/oz (median $11.26/oz)
The lightest of the backpacks on record is Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Daypack at 2.5 oz — 813 g less and $225.05 less.
The cheapest is Gossamer Gear RikSak at $45.00 — $230.00 less.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
Compared with
Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$275.00