The Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo - How Will My Gear Fit

A little dry test of the Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo. I still love my Volpi Fastpack 30. Fastpacks.
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[@smkymike569]

Thanks for doing this video! I'm looking for a fastpack for one night trail running trips in the 30L range and like you said there isn't much out there. Leaning towards getting this one, thanks again!

[@HeyItsTim]

Good luck to you. Finding the right pack can be daunting.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Informative and beneficial video

[@HeyItsTim]

Great thanks for watching. I can access THIS comment.

[@HuskyMike]

Nice little pack. I used the Mariposa 60 for while and really liked it (had to buy another backpack because I also suffer from needing to try new gear even though my current gear is fine). Only minor complaint is that the top zipper pocket isn't very useful for anything but maps/ papers since it gets folded over the top. Also, don't write off the importance of being able to run with your pack. The huskies and I got charged by a bull while hiking to Eagle Rock. I took off running, dragging the dogs behind me. Luckily, a couple ladies on horseback showed up and escorted us out showing the bull who was boss (wasn't me, that's for sure.)

[@Утконос-г5д]

hi. thanks a lot. very usefull! i wonder if those black and opposite yellow stripe are elastic or not? 13:41. Thanks

[@HeyItsTim]

No their not elastic.

[@tommyboy72387]

Great and informative video!! I ventured to your channel looking for backpacks for my upcoming pct thru hike and am enjoying your videos. Quick question what brand button up shirt are you using?

[@HeyItsTim]

Thanks. My button up shirt is a Pacific Trail. It's been a good shirt. I used to wear a sun hoody, but I like this better if it's warm. I pack a Moreno hoody to sleep in.

[@KevinRStrauss]

Hey Tim, just curious if you saw my Fast Kumo gear loadout video. It's not a backpack specific review but includes packing the Fast Kumo completely.

[@HeyItsTim]

I did. I watched it before I bought this one.

[@KevinRStrauss]

@HeyItsTim, cool! Hope It was helpful. Can't wait to watch more of your videos using the pack.

[@HeyItsTim]

Definately helped me see what it looked like and how you fit your gear. I had the older Kumo too, so I had a good idea.

[@sulj3373]

I have watched every video for the past year on this pack. I’m worried about weight on shoulders and if the belt it comes with helps at all. I’m guessing not at all from what you said.

[@HeyItsTim]

The fast belt it comes with ends up sitting so high on your body, it's nowhere near your hips unless you're a shorter person or maybe have higher hips. I'm 6'1". Also, it attaches with flimsy little clips and doesn't transfer weight well. It's only intended to hold the pack close so it doesn't bounce.

[@HeyItsTim]

Also, watch the video I put out this morning. It's longer, but I get into that a little.

[@HeyItsTim]

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[@jhonyermo]

Did I say something wrong?

[@HeyItsTim]

I don't think so. I saw your comment in the notifications, but I can't open it or read it.

[@jhonyermo]

@@HeyItsTim OK thanks. Jeez, wonder what the heck up with that. I think was telling you how much I liked your new GG pack! Their Fast Pack is great and I like the price compared to many of the others. I am a GG guy too. As far at the hiking poles. I use GGs LightTrek Pack Bungee Attachment on my 2 GG packs. $5 from GG. Whew Hope that works.

[@HeyItsTim]

I got this one.

[@scorbett4370]

Nice video Tim. I’m looking forward to ur next one - good, bad or indifferent about the GG FK, I’m anxious to know. I think I too have a backpack “problem”. This summer I was choosing between the GG Kumo Fast Pack and some other GG packs, but primarily as a day pack/travel pack. I chose the Loris 25, and also purchased the Bumster, which I really appreciate on an every day basis. The Loris is quite comfortable even though I have bad shoulders. Those shoulders are my main issue when buying a pack, and not being able to try before I buy makes me shy away from packs designed to be beltless, concerned that my shoulders would have to take the whole load.

[@HeyItsTim]

Yes, it's always hard to buy online. I think the vest style packs are better for the shoulder weight due to the way it transfers load in your chest and torso, if the chest part goes low enough. I would say that the FK is a little too high to that effectively. I mean the harness system and sternum straps are way too high in my opinion, up by my neck. My Volpi straps are much lower. Otherwise, a good hip belt is good too. Whatever gets you out there in the wild-er-ness.