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Zpacks Blast vs GG Gorilla?


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    Here There
    BPL Member

    @cowexnihilo

    I'm leaning towards one of these two packs, but I am torn between the durability of the Gorilla versus the light weight of the Blast.

    Any thoughts?

    #1569826
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    I think this is a little bit of an apples to oranges comparison as the Gorilla is a framed pack and the Blast is frame less. I have both a GG Mariposa Plus and a Gorilla and they are great packs, but are obviously heavier than the blast. If you don't need a frame less pack and are concerned about durability, Joe is making the Blast packs with a Dyneema option now that would make them very durable. If you decide to go with the GG, you won't be disappointed in what it gives you for the weight though.

    #1569865
    Nathan Baker
    BPL Member

    @slvravn

    Locale: East Coast - Mid Atlantic

    Brad – not to thread drift, but I have a quick question for you. Since you have both the Gorilla and the Mariposa Plus I was curious to see if they both had a similar fit since they have a similar design, but different capacities.

    #1569870
    Frank Deland
    Member

    @rambler

    Locale: On the AT in VA

    I have used the ZPack for a week on the AT. It was very comfortable. I opted for the pockets on the belt and found them ample size and very useful. Great pack.

    #1569871
    Todd Williams
    BPL Member

    @ctwillia

    Locale: Depends on the weekend

    There is an option to get the Blast with stays. = Apples to apples

    #1569882
    Nathan Baker
    BPL Member

    @slvravn

    Locale: East Coast - Mid Atlantic

    But they are straight stays and not contoured like those of the gorilla.

    #1569909
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    Yes the Gorilla and the Mariposa Plus have a near identical fit. They have the same hipbelt, shoulder straps, backpanel, and suspension. The only real differences are the materials, size of the pack bag, and a slightly different pocket layout.

    #1569910
    Brad Rogers
    BPL Member

    @mocs123

    Locale: Southeast Tennessee

    Charles – I was not aware that the Blast was available with stays. I should have looked before I opened my mouth.

    #1569917
    Nathan Baker
    BPL Member

    @slvravn

    Locale: East Coast - Mid Atlantic

    Thank you Brad.

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