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
BrandModel *Weight (oz) **Volume (ci)Max. Load (lbs)MSRP Link
GossamerWhisper42000?$100 http://www.gossamergear.com/
Fanatic FringeAlpine Trail6240020$100 http://www.fanaticfringe.com/
GossamerG57380025$125 http://www.gossamergear.com/
Fanatic FringeThompson Peak10360020$70 http://www.fanaticfringe.com/
GoliteBreeze14375020$70 http://www.golite.com/
GoliteDawn14250020$80 http://www.golite.com/
GossamerG416460030$85 http://www.gossamergear.com/
GossamerMariposa16420040? http://www.gossamergear.com
Granite GearVirga19320020$100 http://www.granitegear.com/
GoliteGust20465030$100 http://www.golite.com/
GoliteJam22275030$90 http://www.golite.com/
EquinoxKatahdin223350?$110 http://www.equinoxltd.com/
MoonbowGearskin222500 - 6500?$180 http://www.moonbowgear.com/
Six Moon DesignsComet22370035? http://www.sixmoondesigns.com
Six Moon DesignsStarlite23405035$150 http://www.sixmoondesigns.com
ULAP1244250?$125 http://www.ula-equipment.com
GoliteRace30310030$100 http://www.golite.com/
Granite GearVapor Trail30360030$150 http://www.granitegear.com/
ULAFusion323500?$165 http://www.ula-equipment.com
MountainsmithGhost34280025$150 http://www.mountainsmith.com
GoliteSpeed36360030$140 http://www.golite.com/
Granite GearLatitude Vapor42380030$180 http://www.granitegear.com/
GregoryG-Pack442700?$140 http://www.gregorypacks.com/
ULAP2474900?$210 http://www.ula-equipment.com
Granite GearNimbus Ozone48380040$200 http://www.granitegear.com/
GregoryZ-Pack513300?$180 http://www.gregorypacks.com/
OspreyAether 6056370025$200 http://www.ospreypacks.com
Granite GearNimbus Latitude563800?$230 http://www.granitegear.com/
REIMorningstar 65684200?$135 http://www.rei.com
REIMorningstar 75714950?$145 http://www.rei.com
OspreyAether 7580450030$240 http://www.ospreypacks.com
GregoryShasta994950?$250 http://www.gregorypacks.com/
Dana DesignTerraplane LTW1055800?$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