Maximum reasonable carry weight for GG Mariposa?

If you decide that the Mariposa is not up to the task and the McHale also is not appropriate, then look at the Six Moon Designs Starlite.

SMD Starlite

Here are BPL reviews of the Mariposa and the Starlite

Having had an ultra light pack let go on me I would contact Gossamer for their reaction, having said that, Mchale makes awfully nice packs and since cost does not seem a factor I would lean that way.
Which ever way you go remember all this super ultra light gear is still a pain to carry in your arms…

Howdy Graeme,
Sorry I didn’t get in here sooner on this, just saw it. We are about to go into production on a “Mariposa PLus” which is essentially a Mariposa made with ripstop nylon. We’re doing this for thru-hikers, bushwackers, etc. While we don’t reccomend carrying 40lbs in any of our packs consistently the Plus should have no problem with your occaisonal overloads in the desert.

Cool. Any estimate on the weight?

Doug

Don’t hold me to it Douglas but should be about 21 oz. I should have the final prototype in my hands later this week and I’ll know more then.

That sounds like a reasonable weight. The only thing that stopped me from buying this pack was concerns about duarability.

What is the expected availability?

Doug

Doug we should have them in about 4-5 weeks.