The G4-20 is such a great pack. I’ve been using one for 2 year. I’ve had no problems with the pack. I find 26 pounds is my limit and anything under 23 is very comfortable.
😍 Love my Mariposa for winter trips.. no hip belt and removed the aluminum strays.. also swapped the back pad out for GG 1/8 thinlight pad ( its bigger and weighs less) I use the G4-20 for 3 season.. but i cut off the hip belt and also swapped the back pad out for the GG 1/8 thinlight pad. I have a Kumo and Murmur hyperlight also for summer time trips.. but i am really liking the G4-20 and will probably be using it more now. Anyway, good review of both packs, enjoying your posts.. thanks..
Great video. I bought a mariposa recently and one of your early videos of it definitely was a selling point. One point to make is you can mix and match which size hip belt you want with which size pack. I ordered a large pack with a medium hip belt.
That is a good system, having a pack for colder weather and longer resupplies (more food and clothes), and a summer pack for shorter hikes! I have made do with a 60L pack for years, but would like to get a smaller one. Thanks for the great review!
Great review I have the new G4 20 and absolutely love it and have been using it for the past 5 months!!!! Plan on using it on my 2022 AT adventures 😊😊😊thx again!!!
Great review, Julia I’m a fan of GG too. I have older G5 and new Murmur..both are lighter than a pound. God bless you and happy trails, Sandalwood..AT annual hiker of my favourite sections
Early to one of your videos! Love love love all of your content. You are so relatable and inspiring. I have been obsessed since I decided to hike the AT! Keep being amazing ❤️ And thank you for all your helpful videos!
Well done as always Julia. Your product reviews are always so professional and to the point. Very valuable to any type of hiker. I know for myself, I truly valued your Pre and Post AT product reviews as well as what you planned to bring vs what your brought. I really seek quality all round and reliable, light and durable footwear along with being dry and comfortable for sleeping are the most important. All the best!
Great review! I have and love my Mariposa. I hike in shoulder seasons above 10k so I like to be able to carry a little more gear for safety but mid summer I’m super light. Not worth the 6oz savings to downsize but that is for my needs. Everyone is different. When inclement weather hits I do see some ultra lighters get pretty uncomfortable so be careful out there peeps!
NoBison Well now Julia’s giving it the thumbs up to so you know it’s good! It’s not a pretty pack but it just carries so well and I forget I have it on. Plus it’s so lite I frequently use it as a day pack from a base camp. I’ve shredded mine and it has lots of scars and duct tape but it’s still my go to.
Just got my g4-20 for the AT 2021 !!! My kit is pretty much dialed in . Base weight is about 12 pounds . So food and water I should be pretty good . Happy hiking !!! 👍🏼😎😎😎
I tried the Mariposa, it seemed like a quality product. The only problem was the hip belt cinched from the buckle by pulling outward vs cinching from the attachment point on the hip belt padding pulling inward.
Great reviews! I note you got size small. I just bought a medium size GG pack and find it very long for my torso size which is 17 and a medium SHOUD fit me. But it doesn't ! . Any tips Julia? Love you videos!
Hi Julia. Thanks for the great review of the packs. I’ve shied away from Dyneema packs because the material, while really light, can be fragile. If you don’t have dry bags does GG provide a rain cover?
My first trip with the G4-20, I felt like I had to really tighten hip belt alot, so it stayed put, and wished it had a pad for around the front buckle area. No pack has it, just something that would be nice. I also found it wider than my waist, so slid down on me. All in all a beautiful pack. The top strap needs better reinforcement though, mine started to come unsewn after a 3 day. Love my pack though, its more functional light and more comfy than most I have tried on. Its my first ultralight pack so I cant compare it with others.
Great pack review Rocket....both packs looked plenty capable...think I liked the Mari-posa best...lookin forward to your next adventure !! Gotta tell you....In the pics at the beginning of this vlog....yu had a purple sweater and gray headband on....I think you were at Bryce Canyon....you looked absolutely amazing....could've been modeling...you looked tuff...confident...fit....and "oh yea, beautiful" !!! Stay safe and happy !!!
THANK YOU for this review!!! I have been researching for awhile now and decided on the Posa. Now you have me intrigued! I was scared of the frameless. Whatever I land on, It’ll be my very 1st pack, ever! Still trying to dial in my gear ( I haven’t purchased anything, yet). I really want to 3 crown and I want to start with the CDT. Call me crazy... Can you suggest one of these 2 packs over the other for a 1st time thru hiker on the CDT? Also, thanks for supporting Atx business, love it! I drove by the other day, but they’re not allowing visitors right now :( Again, thank you!
I would recommend the Mariposa if your base weight is over 20lbs. But mine is around 12-13 now so I would recommend the g4-20. Also the CDT is a wild and technically and strategically challenging trail, and would recommend saving that for a second or third thru hike. But I’m sure it can be done!
Packs are an interesting topic... good review of the two. There are a few companies that only sell on-line vs brick and mortar stores. What are your thoughts on fitting a pack correctly without a professional sales staff assisting... (granted some staff are suspect..lol) Could you make a video of getting proper measurements, and does basic differences in men and woman make one companies packs liked better by either sex?
GG has a great tool on their website for choosing the correct size. My brother (5’ 10”) was able to use my small for a weekend trip and said his felt comfortable. But we later bought him a medium. I think the sizing is based on torso length/ height. Which made it super easy to find his size.
I now feel like I should have gotten Gorilla 50 :))) I got a Mariposa last year and its just too big, although the only thing is that when not fully loaded, you cant adjust the size with straps, so its saggy and less comfortable
How about back ventilation? I'm searching for a backpack to substitute my Thule capstone with a mesh back panel (it's comfortable to feel some breeze at your back)
Hi Julia. It would be good if you stated at the beginning of the video whether you bought these yourself, or whether they were given to you, or you got a discount or other compensation. If you were given them or compensated some way, disclosure at the beginning of the video is required by FTC disclosure rules. From comments in the middle of the video, it seems like you paid for them yourself, but I still suggest stating up front that you paid for them to make it clear that it's not a shill review like so many reviews are these days.
