Whiteblaze members frequently ask questions about different pack models. The chart below displays the models, commonly mentioned by Whiteblaze members, and provides basic information for comparison.
Backpack Comparison Brand Model * Weight (oz) ** Volume (ci) Max. Load (lbs) MSRP Link Gossamer Whisper 4 2000 ? $100 http://www.gossamergear.com/ Fanatic Fringe Alpine Trail 6 2400 20 $100 http://www.fanaticfringe.com/ Gossamer G5 7 3800 25 $125 http://www.gossamergear.com/ Fanatic Fringe Thompson Peak 10 3600 20 $70 http://www.fanaticfringe.com/ Golite Breeze 14 3750 20 $70 http://www.golite.com/ Golite Dawn 14 2500 20 $80 http://www.golite.com/ Gossamer G4 16 4600 30 $85 http://www.gossamergear.com/ Gossamer Mariposa 16 4200 40 ? http://www.gossamergear.com Granite Gear Virga 19 3200 20 $100 http://www.granitegear.com/ Golite Gust 20 4650 30 $100 http://www.golite.com/ Golite Jam 22 2750 30 $90 http://www.golite.com/ Equinox Katahdin 22 3350 ? $110 http://www.equinoxltd.com/ Moonbow Gearskin 22 2500 - 6500 ? $180 http://www.moonbowgear.com/ Six Moon Designs Comet 22 3700 35 ? http://www.sixmoondesigns.com Six Moon Designs Starlite 23 4050 35 $150 http://www.sixmoondesigns.com ULA P1 24 4250 ? $125 http://www.ula-equipment.com Golite Race 30 3100 30 $100 http://www.golite.com/ Granite Gear Vapor Trail 30 3600 30 $150 http://www.granitegear.com/ ULA Fusion 32 3500 ? $165 http://www.ula-equipment.com Mountainsmith Ghost 34 2800 25 $150 http://www.mountainsmith.com Golite Speed 36 3600 30 $140 http://www.golite.com/ Granite Gear Latitude Vapor 42 3800 30 $180 http://www.granitegear.com/ Gregory G-Pack 44 2700 ? $140 http://www.gregorypacks.com/ ULA P2 47 4900 ? $210 http://www.ula-equipment.com Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone 48 3800 40 $200 http://www.granitegear.com/ Gregory Z-Pack 51 3300 ? $180 http://www.gregorypacks.com/ Osprey Aether 60 56 3700 25 $200 http://www.ospreypacks.com Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude 56 3800 ? $230 http://www.granitegear.com/ REI Morningstar 65 68 4200 ? $135 http://www.rei.com REI Morningstar 75 71 4950 ? $145 http://www.rei.com Osprey Aether 75 80 4500 30 $240 http://www.ospreypacks.com Gregory Shasta 99 4950 ? $250 http://www.gregorypacks.com/ Dana Design Terraplane LTW 105 5800 ? $440 http://www.danadesign.com/ * Models shown are those said to be used by Whiteblaze members, and gleaned from various threads. ** Specifications shown are from the manufacturers' websites, for medium sized packs, whenever available.
Thanks to SGT Rock for converting my spreadsheet to HTML and appending it to this post.
Roland