Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Backpack
This world-famous pack weighs a little and hauls a lot. Recycled Robic nylon resists cuts and tears. Ample pockets make organization a breeze. The Mariposa is sized for big trips, bear canisters, and serious mileage.
An S-curve harness and load lifters provide even weight distribution, and you'll enjoy our signature PVT Frame+Belt: an aluminium, closed-shape frame and pivoting hipbelt that allow your pack to move with your natural gait for maximum comfort.
Weight: 33.4 oz / 946 g
Key Features
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60L capacity
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S-curve harness and load lifters
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Comfy, removable PVT Frame+Belt
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Large external stretch-mesh pocket
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Trekking pole attachments
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Hydration tube router
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Headphone port
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Side ice axe loop
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Tough recycled Robic fabric
Average Weight Small Mariposa
- Pack body 17.6 oz / 499 g
- Pack frame 4.0 oz / 113 g
- Sitlight pad 2.2 oz / 62 g
- Total with no belt 19.8 oz / 561 g
- Total with S Straight belt 32.9 oz / 932 g
- Total with M Straight belt 32.8 oz / 931 g
- Total with L Straight belt 34.7 oz / 984 g
- Total with S/M Curved belt 33.4 oz / 946 g
- Total with M/L Curved belt 34.4 oz / 974 g
Average Weight Medium Mariposa
- Pack body 18.5 oz / 524 g
- Pack frame 4.3 oz / 122 g
- Sitlight pad 2.3 oz / 65 g
- Total with no belt 20.8 oz / 590 g
- Total with S Straight belt 34.2 oz / 968 g
- Total with M Straight belt 34.2 oz / 968 g
- Total with L Straight belt 36.0 oz / 1021 g
- Total with S/M Curved belt 34.7 oz / 983 g
- Total with M/L Curved belt 35.7 oz / 1011 g
Average Weight Large Mariposa
- Pack body 19.2 oz / 544 g
- Pack frame 4.6 oz / 130 g
- Sitlight pad 3.3 oz / 94 g
- Total with no belt 22.5 oz / 638 g
- Total with S Straight belt 36.2 oz / 1025 g
- Total with M Straight belt 36.2 oz / 1025 g
- Total with L Straight belt 38.0 oz / 1077 g
- Total with S/M Curved belt 36.7 oz / 1040 g
- Total with M/L Curved belt 37.7 oz / 1068 g
Average Weight Hipbelt
- Small Straight belt 9.1 oz / 257 g
- Medium Straight belt 9.0 oz / 256 g
- Large Straight belt 10.9 oz / 309 g
- S/M Curved belt 9.6 oz / 272 g
- M/L Curved belt 10.6 oz / 299 g
Capacity
- Total 60 L
- In Main Pack Body to Extension Collar Seam 36 L
- Spread Across 7 Exterior Pockets 24 L
- Max Carry Capacity 35 lbs
- For Comfort 30 lbs
**The volume capacity specs are specific to a medium size pack. Capacity will vary slightly between sizes
Dimensions
- S Height 22” / 56 cm to the extension collar only
- S Width 11” / 28 cm
- S Depth 5.5" / 14 cm
- M Height 24” / 61 cm to the extension collar only
- M Width 11” / 28 cm
- M Depth 5.5" / 14 cm
- L Height 26.4” / 67 cm to the extension collar only
- L Width 11” / 28 cm
- L Depth 5.5" / 14 cm
Materials
- Updated to a more durable 100D & 210D Recycled Robic Nylon
- PFAS-free
For the best fit, you will need your torso length, hip and waist measurements.
Torso length:
1. Start at the C7 vertebra at the base of your neck. The best way to find this is to bend your neck and feel the first bump along the base of your neck. This bump is where you will want to start your measurement.
2. Next, you'll want to find the midpoint between your iliac crest. To find your iliac crest, cup your hip bones on both sides and find the centre point on your spine. This midpoint is where your thumbs should be pointing.
3. Finally, measure from the C7 vertebra to your iliac crest. From there, you'll have your torso measurement.
Small: 16" - 18"
Medium: 18" - 20"
Large: 20" - 22"
If you're in between sizes, you can:
+ size down for more of a shoulder wrap and higher hipbelt
+ size up for a lower hipbelt fit
Hipbelt Sizing
Hip Measurement:
1. You will want to find your iliac crest again by cupping your hip bones on both sides.
2. Then, wrap a soft measuring tape or string around the top of your iliac crest. This will tell you your hip measurement.
PVT Belt Sizing (Hip Measurement)
S/M Curved Belt | 28.5"-56" (72.4-142.2 cm)
M/L Curved Belt | 32.5"-60" (85.5-152.4 cm)
S Straight Belt | 26"-53.5" (66-135.9 cm)
M Straight Belt | 30"-57.5" (76.2-146 cm)
L Straight Belt | 34"-61.5" (86.3-156.2 cm)
Waist Measurement:
1. Using the same soft measuring tape or string, find the smallest part of your midsection—typically, this is 1-2 inches above your belly button.
2. Measure around that area for your waist measurement.
Waist to Hip Ratio:
Calculate your WHR by dividing your waist measurement by your hip measurement.
If it is 0.85 or lower, you will likely need a curved hipbelt. If it is higher than 0.85, you will likely need a straight hipbelt. If you're unsure which hipbelt shape will fit best, we recommend purchasing both to dial in the fit. This is because everyone's anatomy is different.
NEW ZEALAND DELIVERY
For delivery of orders within New Zealand, excluding boats and oversized items:
- All local orders NZD $199 and over are shipped free using a standard signature-required service.
- All local orders under NZD $199 are charged a flat fee of NZD $10 and are shipped using standard signature-required service.
- We mostly use Post Haste Couriers as our courier service
- Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
- Rural Address and PO box numbers please add business 2 days.
- Once your order has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
- Once your order has left the store it is at the mercy of the couriers. Please check your tracking information and contact the couriers if it has not arrived when expected.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY ORDER?
- Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
- Rural Address and PO Boxes, please add 2 more days.
- We try our best to get your orders out to you ASAP, however, during our peak times (Christmas, Sale week etc), we may need an extra day to process them.
- These estimates are for a perfect world when courier companies work on time and natural disasters and pandemics are at bay. Once it has left the shop it is sometimes up to the shipping gods!
If you would like an update of Courier Network Status, please see these links:
CAN I CHANGE MY ADDRESS AFTER I ORDER?
- We can’t change addresses in the system once your order has been placed, however, send an email to hello@furtherfaster.co.nz or call us in-store and we will endeavour to change the address.
- Please let us know before order cut off at 1pm daily.
INSTORE PICK UP / CLICK & COLLECT
- We offer an in-store pick up service.
- This is contactless, please order online and choose Pick-Up.
- You will be notified when your order is ready for collection.
- Collection can be made during opening hours at
57A Buchan Street
Sydenham
Christchurch
WHERE IS MY ORDER:
- Once your order has been shipped you will receive a Shipment Order Email. This will have a link to your tracking details, you can use this link to find the location of your parcel and contact the courier company to see how far away it is.
- If you have not received a confirmation email within 24hrs, please check your junk box in your email, as some times we need to get in touch with you and emails do happen to end up in there!
- Alternatively, speak to our order guru 'Bot-Bruce', and he can find the tracking details for you in the chat section of this pop-up. Just ask him, 'Where is my order?' and follow the prompts 🐻.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY (AUSTRALIA, USA)
- All Australian orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $35 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles). Paddles are NZD $125 for 2 and 4 piece paddles and NZD $195 for 1 piece paddles.
- All North American orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $90 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles).
- Standard delivery times for international orders can vary from 5 business days to 6 weeks.
- Once your item has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
- International orders do not come with a signature delivery confirmation.
- Please do not buy products with eggs or bacon, as international customs do not like this and your order may be confiscated at your own cost (no one wants wasted bacon and eggs!)
- NZ GST: For international orders New Zealand sales tax (GST) is not included in the price. However the price shown on the website is the price to be paid regardless of the country to be shipped to.
SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS
- All orders are shipped from our Christchurch store and usually leave the next working day. If for some reason we don't have the item you ordered we will notify you as soon as possible and let you know when you can expect delivery. Special order for non stocked items vary however are usually 2-6 weeks.
BOATS
Need your boat shipped? No problem!
Shipping is excluded at time of purchase. The team will calculate this separately after your purchase and contact you with the best rates at the time.
As a cost indication shipping typically starts at $99 for smaller boats and $150 for longer, larger boats. Cost will also vary depending on where in NZ needs to go.
Boats are delivered to your nearest Mainfreight Depot for you to collect from there.
If you'd like to find out more about our boats, or to know the cost to ship a specific boat before you purchase, please contact the team on 03 338 1774 or hello@furtherfaster.co.nz.
QUESTIONS?
If you'd like to know availability and delivery times for a specific item please contact us and we will aim to get back to you the same day within business hours.
I'm an experienced hiker. Was keen to reduce pack weight. Did some googling and set on this pack. The price was also right. The pack is comfortable and easy to adjust torso length. Being light weight there are not all the bells and whistles, so organizing the pack took some getting used to. Just finished a five day hike to Greenstone, Caples, with a diversion to Lake Marian. Am very pleased with the performance of the pack and me. This pack shaved 800 grams of my pack weight.
