tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864130178222513400.post6818618136016139119..comments2024-03-26T03:12:40.108-06:00Comments on Ultralight Insights -- What's New and Exciting for Ultralight Backpacking: GEAR REVIEW: 2016 Gossamer Gear Gorilla BackpackWill Rietveldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239740651067870746noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864130178222513400.post-81803738715352534832017-03-18T22:57:53.954-06:002017-03-18T22:57:53.954-06:00Will this work for winter snowshoes day hikes or s...Will this work for winter snowshoes day hikes or should I look elsewhere?knowspicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979560003723594090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864130178222513400.post-74394697865368632272016-09-23T18:20:05.854-06:002016-09-23T18:20:05.854-06:00I agree with you Lee. A LW backpacker should be ab...I agree with you Lee. A LW backpacker should be able to fit her gear kit into this pack, or continue to reduce weight and bulk until it does. The Mariposa doesn't cost much more than the Gorilla, so many people opt for the larger pack. One of the most frequent questions GG gets is "what size pack should I get"? Perhaps GG should have a video showing what will fit into a Gorilla and what will fit into a Mariposa. A full Gorilla will carry better than a partially full Mariposa.Will Rietveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239740651067870746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864130178222513400.post-54182158344957886582016-09-23T18:12:55.114-06:002016-09-23T18:12:55.114-06:00Hi Doug, The side pockets are wide enough to carry...Hi Doug, The side pockets are wide enough to carry 2 Smartwater bottles in each pocket. I don't have any answer yet on the volume issue. I don't think the pack itself has shrunk, just the specification. I don't use a bear canister, so I can't comment about the fit, sorry.Will Rietveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239740651067870746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864130178222513400.post-80077613282830970272016-07-15T13:15:54.473-06:002016-07-15T13:15:54.473-06:00Good review. I want this pack. But if you need m...Good review. I want this pack. But if you need more room go to the Mariposa. I've been using Google this pack for 4 hears now and love it. But it really is bigger than I need for even extended trips. I think this pack hits the sweet spot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10928402423212883382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864130178222513400.post-13251711483773629322016-07-15T08:16:29.589-06:002016-07-15T08:16:29.589-06:00Good review Will. A couple questions. I tend to ...Good review Will. A couple questions. I tend to carry two Smart water bottles in the side pockets, has that capacity changed? With the decrease in central compartment can the pack still carry a small bear canister?Doug Prossernoreply@blogger.com