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42–78 L backpacks lighter than the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Backpack

Every one lighter on maker-published weight · closest in list price to the Mariposa 60 Backpack first

Compared with Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Backpack2.09 lb·$315·60 L

Gossamer GearGorilla 501.95 lb$27550 L2.2 oz lighter (61 g)$40 less
ZpacksNero Classic Backpack9.9 ozfrom $2391.47 lb lighter (665 g)
ZpacksWomen's Arc Haul Ultra 50L Backpack1.29 lbfrom $39950 L12.7 oz lighter (360 g)
ZpacksWomen's Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack1.32 lbfrom $39960 L12.3 oz lighter (349 g)
ZpacksArc Haul Ultra 50L Backpack1.34 lbfrom $39950 L11.9 oz lighter (338 g)
ZpacksWomen's Arc Haul Ultra 70L Backpack1.34 lbfrom $39970 L11.9 oz lighter (338 g)
ZpacksArc Pro 50L Backpack1.35 lbfrom $44950 L11.8 oz lighter (335 g)
ZpacksArc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack1.36 lbfrom $39960 L11.5 oz lighter (327 g)
ZpacksArc Pro 60L Backpack1.38 lbfrom $44960 L11.2 oz lighter (318 g)
ZpacksArc Haul Ultra 70L Backpack1.39 lbfrom $39970 L11.1 oz lighter (316 g)
ZpacksArc Pro 70L Backpack1.42 lbfrom $44970 L10.6 oz lighter (301 g)
ZpacksWomen's Arc Zip Ultra 62L Backpack1.49 lbfrom $44962 L9.5 oz lighter (268 g)
ZpacksArc Zip Ultra 62L Backpack1.54 lbfrom $44962 L8.7 oz lighter (246 g)
Hyperlite Mountain GearUnbound1.81 lbfrom $3954.5 oz lighter (127 g)
Hyperlite Mountain GearJunction1.84 lbfrom $3954.0 oz lighter (113 g)
Hyperlite Mountain GearWindrider1.85 lbfrom $3953.7 oz lighter (106 g)
Hyperlite Mountain GearSouthwest1.86 lbfrom $3953.7 oz lighter (104 g)
DurstonKakwa 551.96 lbfrom $19955 L2.0 oz lighter (56 g)

22 left out of this comparison: 20 with no published volume, 2 with no published weight.

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