Description
The Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo 36 takes everything we love about GG’s ultralight packs and adjusts it to meet the needs of multi-day fastpackers by adding running-vest style shoulder straps for a more secure, less bouncy fit. Learn more in our full length Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo 36 Review . Weight: 21.5 oz Price : $190 Materials: 70/100D Robic Nylon Frame: Foam Sit Pad Load Capacity: 25 lbs Internal Volume: 28L External Volume : 8L Pros: Ultralight. Great Value. Complimentary sit pad. Secure running vest-style fit. Cons: 70d nylon is not the most durable, nor waterproof. Wide cushy shoulder straps can rub against lower neck. Smaller than average pockets across the board. Construction & Features The Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo 36 is based on GG’s tried and true ultralight pack formula: fold over closure; zipper pocket lid; large external mesh pockets; compression shock cords on the side, finished off with foam sit pad back panel/frame. And the whole thing weighs in at an incredibly ultralight 21.5 oz in size M/L. But what differentiates this from most other backpacks, and all of the other packs in Gossamer Gear’s line, is the running-vest style shoulder straps for an extra secure fit. That’s because they’re much wider and thicker and do a better job of holding the pack in place, and higher up the torso, to prevent bouncing and swaying of gear as you run. The straps are also fully decked out in pockets. They feature two small bottle pockets, one zippered pocket, one trash pocket, and a mesh pocket. They are connected by two sternum straps to perfectly customize the torso fit. Our only complaint is that when storing a water bottle, it will bulge and eliminate virtually all space in the ancillary pockets, and that you really won’t be able to fit anything larger than a .5L. One notable downside is that the hip belt pockets are much smaller than average, able to store only one snack item each. But on the whole, this hip belt is much comfier than a simple unpadded nylon webbing strap that you see on many other fastpacks. Verdict This is a great value and an excellent ultralight fastpacking backpack with a very secure fit and low weight, all for a good price.
