"I had the opportunity to take my Mariposa™ with the new curved aluminum stay on a 3-day 37-mile trip through the Cohutta & Big Frog Wilderness areas last week. The new aluminum stay is wonderful - a tremendous improvement over the straight arrow shafts. You have consistently provided excellent gear and outstanding customer service - I really appreciate you, your products, and your service." - Jim Moore

"Like I mentioned on the phone, you helped to keep me on the trail into my sixties (I am now 62). Three years ago the old body just gave out while humping over 60# on a 3 day desert backpack trip with my son. It was at that time that I discovered Ultralight Backpacking and its related gear ---after much research I decided on Gossamer Gear for my pack (the Mariposa™). With your new hip/shoulder pad pouches my pack is complete. My Base Weight is now about 8.5# on any given trip, and I hike the kids into the dust (including my grand kids)." - Steve Dennstedt | Sgt USMC 1965-1971, Vietnam 1967-1968

Jason Klass has filmed a short video explaining different configurations for the Mariposa™ Plus. Watch the video here

Weight

• Small: 21.3 oz. (604 g.)
• Medium: 22.3 oz. (632 g.)
• Large: 23.8 oz. (675 g.)

This includes:

• 2 Foam shoulder strap pads = 0.2 oz. (6 g.) each
• 2 Foam hip belt pads = 0.1 oz. (3 g.) each
• Removable hip belt = 3 oz. (85 g.)
• Removable sternum strap = 0.7 oz. (20 g.) 
• Compression lacing and cord locks = 0.5 oz. (14 g.)
• Aluminum curved stay = 3.4 oz. (96 g.)
• Sitlight Sit Pad = 1.8 oz. ( 51 g. )

Capacity

• 3,600 c.i. (59 l.) total
• 2,800 c.i. (46 l.) in main pack body/extension collar
• 800 c.i. (13 l.) in all pockets combined
• 30 lb. maximum carry capacity

Size

• Small (13" - 17" torso) (33 - 43 cm.)
• Medium (16" - 20" torso) (41 - 51 cm.)
• Large (20" - 24" torso) (51 - 61 cm.)

Materials

• 70 denier 2.2 oz. per sq. yd. (74.7 g. per sq. m.) urethane-coated ripstop nylon
• Selected use of 210 denier 4 oz. per sq. yd. (135.7 g. per sq. m.) urethane-coated double wall ripstop nylon
• Selected use of 30 denier 1.3 oz. per sq. yd. (44 g. per sq. m.) silicone-coated ripstop nylon ("silnylon")

Color

• Large and Medium - Silver
• Small - Sage

Dimensions  (size medium – small is 2 inches shorter and large is 2” taller)

• Height 22”
• Width 11”
• Depth 7“
• Extension collar adds another 9” in height

Options:  Hip Belt Size

• Small hip belt (25" - 30" waist) (64 - 76 cm.)
• Medium hip belt (30" - 35" waist) (76 - 89 cm.)
• Large hip belt (35" - 42" waist) (89 - 107 cm.)

• Comes with our new aluminum curved stay
• Long mesh pocket on left side for larger items
• Short mesh pocket on right side accessible without taking pack off
• Side mesh pocke on right side for quick access to sundries
• More durable power-stretch pocket mesh with ripstop bottoms
• 3-D mesh wicking pad holder back panel
• 3-D wicking fabric on shoulder straps and hip belt for more comfort
• Webbing side compression straps
• Y-strap closure to attach bulky items like bear canisters on top
• Hydration bladder pocket with dual drinking tube ports
• Rear mesh pocket great for drying gear and other gear storage
• Detachable hip belt system with 3 different hip belt sizes
• Plenty of sewn-in loops, shock cord and cord locks for many compression options
• Pad holder pockets uses pad as additional support
• Removable foam inserts for shoulder straps and hip belts
• Shoulder straps and hip belts accept unused clothing as padding
• Sternum strap with integrated whistle buckle is adjustable and removable
• Grosgrain drinking tube keeper loop are on shoulder straps
• Haul loop is incorporated for picking up pack
• Center lashing loop doubles as ice axe holder