[pct-l] Packs: Mariposa Plus vs Vapor Trail

[arm chair]

Larry,

 I can't directly compare the two options you want feedback on.

I have the Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus & the G4 packs, a friend has a Vapor
Trail. He is looking for a pack with a bit more capacity. I have not tried
the VT, is there a difficulty with the stays poking the back / hips when
over loaded?

The G4 has a bit bigger capacity and is a bit lighter than the Mariposa
Plus. I like the MP exterior pockets and lash down strap on the back. I have
loaded the G4 above 30 lbs and it's ok, but I have tried to lighten up
everything for a more comforable hike.

Perhaps the G4 and spend the extra money, saved vs the VP, on lighter
sleeping bag / gear? I also use the GG torso pad for the pack frame 3oz. vs
zrest 12oz. Also Western Mountaineering bags are very light!


that help?
- armchair


On 4/20/07, Mark Jernigan <footslogger03 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Can't give you a direct comparison but I will comment on carrying capacity
> (weight) for the Vapor Trail.  I carried the Vapor Trail on the AT in
> 2003.  When I first got it my total pack weight was 30lbs     ...and it was
> not very comfortable.  At 30lbs, the maximum rating of the Vapor Trail, the
> HDPE frame sheet starts to buckle (bow outward) and you end up shouldering
> all the weight. Once I got my pack weight down to 24 - 26lbs the Vapor Trail
> was a dream to carry.
>
> 'Slogger
>
> "Fr. Larry" <flarry at osjoseph.org> wrote:
> I'd be interested in any feedback comparing the Granite Gear Vapor Trail
> pack to the Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus. The latter is rated at 35 lbs
> compared to 30 for the former, while 13 ounces lighter and $30 cheaper.
> Will
> it really handle 35 lbs better than the Vapor Trail? Thanks.
>
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