Gossamer Gear Gorilla™ Ultralight Backpack View Larger Image

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"Went goldpanning for a weekend with it and it worked great. My dog knocked me off a 12 foot cliff and I had to climb a rope back up to the trail so the backpack is definately broke in now but it handled all that just fine."
- Steve Kirk

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PUT A MONKEY ON YOUR BACK! The 2009 Gorilla™ is a new branch on the family tree that is loaded with new fabrics and features. We love the way this pack carries, its slimmer profile makes for a very controlled load that doesn't move around on your back but still allows 5 days worth of food and gear to be carried comfortably. The main pack fabric is a 210 denier double wall ripstop and we're using an all new power-stretch mesh for the pockets making the Gorilla™ one tough little beast. The pad holder pocket on this pack is made from the same lighter weight wicking 3D mesh that is used on the shoulder straps and hip belt of the Miniposa™ to help out on those hot summer climbs. The Gorilla™ also includes our new curved stay, set for optimal load transfer and comfort, and one webbing compression strap on each side to cinch it up when the load is small or to hang gear or extra pockets from. There are still plenty of grosgrain loops and shock cord and cord locks included for further compression options. The ample outer pockets make this a deceptively big "small" pack and the rear pocket is large enough for a The One™ or one of our GG tarps, leaving that much more room inside for your more weather sensitive items. The Gorilla™ is happy to join your thru-hike, do a bit of bushwhacking, or maybe some climbing. Whatever you do, it just wants to be along for the ride.

The Gorilla™ builds on the popular features of the stalwart G4™ backpack, effectively incorporating the "dual use" technique of ultralight backpacking. It comes with a SitLight™ pad, 10' of shock cord and three cord locks. The shoulder straps and hip belt are designed to accept unused articles of clothing as padding and the hip belt is removable. Foam inserts are included if you are disinclined to use sleeping socks, gloves, etc. as your padding. The Gorilla™ will also happily accept our Hip Belt and Shoulder Strap pockets.

The new Gorilla™ keeps the same Mariposa™ family features in a trimmer silhouette, unique symmetric side pocket design (both side pockets are accessible while wearing the pack), dual function removable adjustable sternum strap/emergency whistle, and hydration bladder pocket with ports on each side. Cushy wicking fabric on the shoulder straps and hip belt prevent slipping, and the 3-dimensional weave aids in quicker drying. Multiple pockets help you organize your load. Tons of strategically placed lashing loops enable you to easily adapt the pockets to carry longer items by lashing them to the sides. The unique "Y" top lash strap allows for a more stable 3-point connection to secure items such as rolled sleeping pads or bear canisters, with still only one buckle to operate. The sturdy shock cord compression lacing allows you to reduce the pack volume so it still carries the load tightly for shorter trips.

You'll love the attention to detail such as the angle on the side pockets to make them more accessible, the use of "V" lash loops to spread the loads over a wider area and for ease of use and the lining of the shoulder strap and hip belt with silnylon against the wicking fabric for easier insertion of socks, etc. and to help prevent those socks from getting soggy from sweat.

For more detailed instructions on use, download the User Manual. See Warranty for important information.

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Recommended Uses

General lightweight backpacking with total loads of 35 lbs. (16 kg.) or less

Additional Photos

All 210 denier double wall ripstop body

New aluminum curved stay in Gorilla

New aluminum curved stay

New outer pocket configuration

New outer pocket power-stretch mesh

New wicking 3D pad holder mesh

Grosgrain hydration tube keeper strap replaces elastic

Webbing side compression straps

SitLight™ pad in the back provides structure and easy access for rest stops

Unique "Y" top lash strap (black) makes it easier to lash on larger items, with still only one buckle to fasten. (note: orange stripe is painted on the bear canister. Pack shown is a Mariposa.)

Close-up of the 3D wicking mesh on the underside of the shoulder straps

Sleeping sock being inserted as shoulder strap padding

Side mesh pocket is accessible without taking off pack

Removable, adjustable sternum strap with integrated whistle buckle