Gossamer Gear Kumo
The new Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight Backpack is an ultralight backpack with a smaller volume that has the right features for both the minimalist thru-hiker and ultralight weekend warrior. Quickly access gear with the OTT (Over-the-Top™) closure system or grab vital goods from the zippered pocket. Store a jacket in the large power mesh pocket before you hit treeline and store your essentials in the tough Robic side pockets. The removable hipbelt has pockets for easy access to snacks and essentials, and the 1.5” webbing allows for a custom fit and solid weight transfer and load control. Now available in two different sizes!
Kumo Backpack Features
- Recommended for loads of 25 pounds of less
- Made of GG’s custom 70 and 100 denier Robic nylon
- Dual, reachable water bottle pockets
- 4 “D” rings on top allow for strapping a pad or other items on top of the OTT™ closure system
- Ergonomic (Men’s and Women’s) shoulder strap system
- Detachable 1.5″ nylon seatbelt webbing hipbelt with pockets is now included
- Rear mesh pocket great for drying gear and other gear storage
- Sewn-in web loops, shock cord, and cord locks for side or back compression
- Grosgrain drinking tube keeper loop are on shoulder straps
- Lashing loop doubles as ice axe holder
Sizing recommendations
Small11.5″ – 15.5″ torso
(29 – 39 cm)
Generally fits people 5’6″ and under
Medium15.5″ – 19.5″+ torso
(39 – 50+ cm)
Generally fits people 5’5″ to 6’0″+
Average weight (small)
Pack body13.2 oz / 374 g
Fast belt3.3 oz / 93 g
Sitlight pad1.7 oz / 48 g
Cord and Cordlocks0.3 oz / 8 g
Total18.5 oz / 523 g
Average weight (medium)
Pack body14.6 oz / 414 g
Fast belt3.3 oz / 93 g
Sitlight pad2.3 oz / 65 g
Cord and Cordlocks0.3 oz / 8 g
Total20.5 oz / 580 g
Capacity
- 2,200 c.i. / 36 l. total
- 1,700 c.i. / 28 l. in main pack body to extension collar seam
- 500 c.i. / 8 l. in main pocket
- 25 lb. maximum carry capacity, but 20 lbs. is better.
Materials
- Custom 70D Robic Nylon on topCustom 100D Robic Nylon on boot
William de Quetteville (verified owner) –
Good fit with adjustable hip belt. Very light but seems robust. Design of pockets excellent
Robert –
Great service and fast delivery to Germany. The pack is as expected, I already own a GG Gorilla. Superlight, great features and workmanship. Suits peferctly for UL weekendtrips.