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 packable backpack from Gossamer Gear for minimalist travel: it folds into luggage and unfolds as a daypack on arrival. Gossamer Gear lists a weight of 139 g.
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85% lighter than the category average.
Against every one of the backpacks in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
The lightest of the 14–26 L backpacks on record is Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Daypack at 2.5 oz — 67 g less for $4.95 more.
Main models on the same shelf, compared with the RikSak on the makers’ published figures; the tick on each bar is the RikSak.
Nothing on record is cheaper than the Gossamer Gear RikSak among 14–26 L backpacks.
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.
