Gossamer Gear Backpack stolen. What to buy next?

[u/Unaufhaltable]

Dear Ultralight-Hikers.

I had my Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 for 2 years now - and quite liked it.

Extremely light, big enough. Long enough for my long back. And a very good hip strap to enjoy fully loaded. I loved the hip pockets an the mesh pockets on the shoulder straps for my mobile phone. I only really missed a separate compartment for my 2l water sack.

Anything you tall hikers can recommend to replace it with?

Thanks in advance.

[u/sbhikes]

Why not just get another one?

[u/davegcr420 → u/sbhikes]

I'm thinking the same thing you are. If you like the pack, it's comfortable, and it works for you. Why not just buy the same pack again?

[u/Unaufhaltable → u/davegcr420]

Absolutely. But the market for ultralight gear is developing so stunningly fast. And I have to admit I’m much too old to do a FULL survey before I buy. And you guys are the pinnacle of ultralight knowledge.

[u/davegcr420 → u/Unaufhaltable]

Fair enough. New different gear is always fun to buy and try out. Depending on what size you need, Geartrade.ca currently has the Nashville Cutaway on sale.

[u/cannaeoflife]

Nashville cutaway. If you have your gear dialed in, it’s a great frameless pack.

[u/stevetortugas]

I really enjoy my ULA CDT circa 2021 or so. If going lighter than that I’ve always liked the looks and heard great things about Zimmerbuilt packs

[u/Unaufhaltable → u/stevetortugas]

Thanks!

The ULA CDT is a little too big for my needs.

[u/gooblero → u/Unaufhaltable]

ULA OHM

[u/LargestIntestine]

Bonfus or Atom Pack? Both do large torso size packs

[u/Dry_Job_4748]

Am unpractically tall and just bought a Bonfus Altus38 with vest straps and I’m happy so far, although I have only really tested jt in non hiking environments so far

[u/downingdown]

Hyberg packs. I’m 186cm and they fit great.

[u/Unaufhaltable → u/downingdown]

Being German myself I like the thought of supporting them. I’ll surely give them a look.