Gossamer Gear Kumo Review

It is a spacious well designed shelter that is very popular in the thru hiking world and has withstood the tests of time.

Gossamer gear kumo review.

A pack so light and small that it passes more for a daypack than a multi day backpacking pack the gossamer gear kumo 36 is a slimmed down version of a classic ultralight pack. The kumo is a 36l frameless pack that is currently my go to pack for summer. Its greatest attributes are its affordability built in bug protection and its attention to detail in construction. All these external carry options pair nicely with the roll top closure system as they allow for quick access without messing with the roll top.

It has shoulder strap pockets side pockets and a large external mesh pocket in the back. 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. Gossamer gear s the one is one of the best single person lightweight shelters that we have tested. Don t be fooled by it s 21oz weight label because that weight includes many features that are relatively expensive.

When the original kumo packs came back from the factory in april gossamer gear used a magnet to close the top of the extension collar that folds under the new ott lid you see on the 2012 backpacks see my gg gorilla review for detailed photos. Perhaps worse the design allowed the sides of the extension collar to flare out from underneath the lid when closed which was. The kumo is useful on long day hikes as opposed to overnight outings. If you want to lighten your backpacking load and often.

Use neemor15 at checkout. Gossamer gear kumo 36. From a removable back pad that doubles as a sit pad to a top zippered. To see the weight and price check their site.

Main compartment 3 external pockets maybe a hip belt.