So I was comparing the two and there was a lot of obvious differences, very small ones though. The Mariposa Plus is 21.3 oz The Gorilla is 22.7 oz. The Mariposa is 3600 cu in. The Gorilla is 2800 cu in. (Ok so this is a somewhat big difference. The Mariposa can hold 30lbs. The Gorilla can hold 35lbs.
Here is the big one that I dont understand.
The Mariposa is made out of the follow fabric:
70 denier 2.2 oz./sq. yd. (74.7 g./sq. m.) urethane-coated ripstop nylon.
The Gorilla is made out of the following fabric:
210 denier 4 oz./sq. yd. (135.7 g./sq. m.) urethane-coated double wall ripstop nylon
How significant are these figures. I noticed that the Gorilla not only has a denier that is three times that of the Mariposa, but it is also double walled. I am assuming that is why it can handle more weight than the Mariposa. Will it make the Gorilla that much more impermeable to water. Id appreciate any explainations anyone has to offer and what type of hiker each bag would be suitable for. Thanks!
