![]() More recently, in 2020, I sized down, stuck with the brand I know and like, and purchased a frameless Gossamer Gear G4-20. Even then I could squeeze more ‘stuff’ in if necessary. It is only when carrying more clothing for colder or inclement weather, or when also loaded with extra water and many days of food that it is approaching full. This is a pretty big pack and will swallow a lot of gear. I can keep many items outside of the main pack, including my shelter in the tall wand pocket on the side, and day ‘stuff’ and waterproof in the stretchy outer pocket. ![]() This is a lovely lightweight framed pack that I can configure exactly to my preference. I wore out my first one, retired it and purchased a new Mariposa in late 2019. I have most experience with the Gossamer Gear Mariposa, having used one of these terrific packs over thousands of trail miles. Three Points of the Compass is currently employing an Osprey Manta on dayhikes, and one of two Gossamer Gear packs for any multi-day backpacking trips. The pads are tough, flexible and resilient, and exhibit good UV stability” Gossamer Gear The foam is amazingly light and strong for its density. The SitLight can also be used to sit on in camp or during breaks, to lengthen your existing sleep pad, or as a base for your pillow. “Designed specifically to be used in the pad pocket of any of our overnight backpacks, this multi-use ultralight pad will give structure to your pack, cushion your back, and allow some air to circulate between you and the pack while keeping the pack body close to you. The weights and size info can be found in the SPECS section of this page.G SitLight Camp Seat in Gossamer Gear G4-20 pack Each pad comes with a repair kit and the attached but removable inflator bulb and connecting tube. The pad size corresponds with the size of your pack. The Air Beam Pad comes in three sizes L-M-S. The firmness of the pad is adjusted using the attached inflator bulb and can be done on the fly. The airbeam will also work with our framed packs but you may want to remove the frame first to save the weight. Add the Air Beam to your Kumo or Murmur pack and get a light weight frame that can also be used as a sit pad (on appropriate ground) or rolled up and partially deflated to make a pillow. The Gossamer Gear Air Beam Pack Frame is a removable, adjustable, inflatable pack frame that will fit in any Gossamer gear pack. We are excited to see what lies ahead for the future of Gossamer Gear and how the Air Beam changes the way their customers experience lightweight backpacking.įrom the ‘Featured Product’ section of the Gossamer Gear website: Although our logo is on the framesheet, Gossamer Gear has seamlessly and effectively integrated it into their sales efforts. Because of their commitment to providing customers with the best of the best, we wanted to manufacture an Air Beam pack frame that would enhance their specific backpacks. Gossamer Gear is one of those companies that continues to impress us with their revolutionary take on lightweight packs. ![]() When the Klymit team decided to make a universal Air Beam pack frame, we knew that we would want to team up with the most innovative leaders in the backpacking world. ![]()
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