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Gossamer Gear Just Unveiled the Lightest Framed Pack Ever
['Nathan Pipenberg']
Backpacker
The Mirage, a 40-liter framed backpack in the Alchemy line, is perhaps the lightest pack of its size at just 19.4 ounces.
So far, Gossamer Gear is the only brand brave enough to release a pack made with V52, the lightest version of the fabric.
Very few ultralight packs have horizontal support like this, so it does feel a bit odd.
In general, ultralight packs have gotten heavier in recent years: Most brands opt for burlier, more durable fabrics and add-ons like extra pockets.
If you’ve been wondering what happened to silnylon as a viable pack fabric, the Mirage and its crazy-thin V52 Graflyte should be right up your alley.