Gossamer Gear
Gossamer Gear Mirage 40
Gossamer Gear's ALUULA Graflyte flagship, the Mirage 40 was released in December 2025 and trimmed by 0.8 oz in spring 2026. It weighs 18.6 oz on a carbon-fibre X-frame and is rated to 25 lb. Stock sells out between production batches.
Specifications
What do these specs mean? →Pros
- ✓18.6 oz with a real frame is among the lightest framed packs sold.
- ✓ALUULA Graflyte is a laminate with a high strength-to-weight ratio.
- ✓A carbon X-frame transfers load without aluminium stays.
- ✓Bottle pockets have cinch closures.
Cons
- ✗$450 for 40 L is the most expensive pack in Gossamer Gear's range.
- ✗One torso size, 16-20 in.
- ✗No hipbelt pockets.
- ✗Gossamer Gear builds it in batches, so it is often sold out between runs.
- ✗A 25 lb ceiling limits it to light kits.
- ✗One-year, US-only warranty.
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