Maker’s warranty: Manufacturing defects, within one year, within the United States; covers the purchaser; discounted third-party repair (Rugged Thread). Gossamer Gear’s terms, read Oct 25, 2026
A 19-liter pack from Gossamer Gear for long day hikes and trips to town, with simple interior organization, a removable back pad, air-mesh shoulder straps and a drawstring top.
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Weight and price against the backpacks of 14–24 L in the RidgeNote register with a published figure; other figures against every one of the backpacks. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
Main models on the same shelf, compared with the Minimalist 19 on the makers’ published figures; the tick on each bar is the Minimalist 19.
Nothing on record is lighter than the Gossamer Gear Minimalist 19 among 13–25 L backpacks.
Not ranked: 20 with no published volume, 1 with no published weight.
Nothing on record is cheaper than the Gossamer Gear Minimalist 19 among 13–25 L backpacks.
Not ranked: 16 with no published volume, 5 with no published list price.
Gossamer Gear
Vetta 20L Daypack
1 L more
2.9 oz heavier (82 g) · $71 more
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Elevate 22
3 L more
6.1 oz heavier (173 g) · $196 more
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Daybreak 22
3 L more
7.6 oz heavier (215 g) · $171 more
Not ranked: 21 with no published volume.
See all 6 →Ultralight backpacks ranked by maker-published weight: 40 models. Lightest: Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula) at 7.9 oz (225 g).
Six backpacking packs from 45 to 68 L: how to fit one, then their published volume, frame, load range, weight and list price, with a reason to skip each.