Mariposa 60 Backpack

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Our bestseller. With a removable internal frame, load lifters, and 7 built-in pockets, this is a gear-hauling workhorse that weighs in at just 2 pounds.

This award-winning pack’s roomy main pocket holds your shelter, clothing, sleeping pad and food. There are seven extra pockets - one mesh for wet stuff, two easy-to-reach for water and high-energy snacks, and the rest for whatever else. Made of custom 100 and 200 denier Robic nylon fabric, this tough, light pack delivers a very comfortable carry even with overloaded with 35 pounds of gear.

*When using this pack without the belt you must remove the internal stay.

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Features

New belt with added stiffener and stay integration for superior load transfer and comfort
New unisex ergonomic belt shape
New larger more functional integrated hipbelt pockets
Unisex ergonomic harness for both men and women
The Mariposa is best with loads under 30lbs but will handle up to 35 just fine
Made of our custom 100 and 200 denier Robic nylon
It comes with a SitLight pad and a removable stay
The belt is sold separately to allow customers to choose the size they need
OTT (Over-the-Top) closure system provides an easy secure closure
Rear mesh pocket great for drying gear and other gear storage
Custom air mesh fabric on shoulder straps and hipbelt for less friction and more comfort
New trekking pole hardware for storing them outside the pack
Right side bottle pockets accessible without taking off pack
Internal hydration sleeve and drinking tube keeper loops on both shoulder straps
Harness includes multiple attachment points for accessorizing
Lashing loop doubles as ice axe holder
Updated hipbelt includes new removable internal stay system
Need help with the sizing? Find out how to properly fit a backpack!

Sizing

Backpack Size (Varies greatly depending on body type and how you wear your pack)

Small 17.25” (11.5" - 15.5" torso)
(29 - 40 cm)
Generally fits people 5' 6" and under

Medium 20.25” (15.5" - 19.5" torso)
(40 - 50 cm)
Generally fits people 5'5" to 5'11"

Large 23.25” (19.5" - 23.5" torso)
(50 - 60+ cm)
Generally fits people 5'11" and up

Hip Belt Size (Sold Separately)

Small hip belt (24" - 34" waist)
(61 - 86 cm)

Medium hip belt (30" - 40" waist)
(76 - 101 cm)

Large hip belt (38" - 50" waist)
(97 - 127 cm)

Specs

Average Weight Small Mariposa

Pack body 17.2 oz / 487 g

Pack frame 2.7 oz / 76 g

Sitlight pad 1.8 oz / 51 g

Total with no belt 19.0 oz / 538 g

Total with small belt 28.0 oz / 795 g

Total with medium belt 28.7 oz / 814 g

Total with large belt 29.4 oz / 833 g

Average Weight Medium Mariposa

Pack body 18.4 oz / 521 g

Pack frame 3.0 oz / 85 g

Sitlight pad 2.1 oz / 60 g

Total with no belt 20.5 oz / 581 g

Total with small belt 29.8 oz / 844 g

Total with medium belt 30.5 oz / 865 g

Total with large belt 31.2 oz / 884 g

Average Weight Large Mariposa

Pack body 19.5 oz / 552 g

Pack frame 3.5 oz / 99 g

Sitlight pad 2.6 oz / 75 g

Total with no belt 22.1 oz / 626 g

Total with small belt 31.9 oz / 904 g

Total with medium belt 32.6 oz / 924 g

Total with large belt 33.3 oz / 944 g

Average Weight Hipbelt

Small belt 6.3 oz / 181 g

Medium belt 7.0 oz / 199 g

Large belt 7.7 oz / 218 g

Capacity

Total 60 L

In Main Pack Body to Extension Collar Seam 36 L

Spread Across 7 Exterior Pockets 24 L

Max Carry Capacity 35 lbs

For Comfort 30 lbs

Dimensions (Medium)

Height 22” / 55.9 cm to the extension collar only

Width 11” / 27.9 cm

Depth 7.5" / 19 cm

Extension collar adds another 11.5" / 29.2 cm of height

Materials

100 & 200 denier Robic high-tensil strength nylon

Select use of 70 denier double-rip ripstop nylon

Select use of Darlington Mesh

Select use of Supreme Air Mesh

Select use of Foam

Frequenty Asked Questions

Will a Bear Canister fit inside a Mariposa?

Yes, all models of bear canisters will fit vertically in this pack! Smaller designs like the Bare Boxer and the Bear Vault 450 will fit horizontally in the main compartment.

How do I attach trekking poles or an ice axe to the backpack?

We suggest using our Pole Storage Bungee and then running that through one of the many attachment loops provided on the packs exterior. This will insure secure storage.