Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Report Card. 5 years of ROUGH Terrain. Would I buy another one?

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Such stunning views! You’ve really captured the essence of these places. Thanks for sharing such an amazing content! 👍

[@LifeIsBetterByTheBrook]

Thank you for making this video! I have been looking at the Mariposa 60 for a while now. I hadn't made up my mind yet, but after watching your vid, I'm getting one.

[@HowestheHike]

You are so welcome! Of course it's been a super pack for me, but I'm not sure it works for everybody so make sure you check the return policy :-) but little things like load lifters and stuff on an ultralight pack are just such a bonus.

[@tangenttrails]

Now that’s a pack with a lotta miles! Well done!

[@HowestheHike]

Thanks! I didn't treat it with kid gloves that's for sure!! But I think it's time for a new one :-)

[@tangenttrails]

@@HowestheHikeI agree.

[@NatureBoundNomads]

Hey brother, parked right behind you😊

[@HowestheHike]

It was great to meet you! Safe travels :-)

[@gcruishank9663]

44lbs is pretty impressive for that much hiking. I just did a 2k 1 nighter with a 48lb pack with my Exo K4 systems which weighs about 5.5lbs. I'm 5'9", 180lbs. You?

[@HowestheHike]

I'm just over 6 feet. Not sure of my weight - it came down a lot over the summer ha ha ha! I could even be lighter if I didn't have all the batteries and the solar panel I carry for the KZbin channel. So for you, why that much weight in the pack?

[@gcruishank9663]

@@HowestheHike Let’s see, down bag 3.5lb, Zenbivy pad, Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ w/poles, extra clothes 3lbs, Luxe Polatouche tarp 1.4lb, Helinox Zero Highback chair, Rumple Fire blanket 1.1lb, Silky Gomboy 300, Bearvailt 450 (yes too big but thought I could be staying for 3 nights, going to get the 425) first aid kit, 20K power bank, GoPro 12 (selfie stick/tripod, 1 extra battery) Flextail MaxPump 3, Platypus Qickdraw filter & Cnoc 2L bag, MSR pocket rocket deluxe, Toaks 750ml pot, Evernew pot and pan, 250 ISO butane, poop kit, headlamp & spare battery, leather gloves, waterproof gloves, small odds and ends. Pretty much it.