Gossamer Gear Reviews

The pack itself is fine overall, but the shoulder straps have been kind of a letdown for me. They feel comfortable enough on shorter hikes, but after a few hours they start digging in a bit, even when I’ve packed the weight properly. I also got some inconsistent answers when I asked about the fit and adjustment, which didn’t help much. It’s not a terrible pack and I’ll still use it, but I expected the straps to be more comfortable.

I do like the pack overall. It feels sturdy and well made, and shipping was totally fine. I just keep thinking that for the price, I expected a little more, especially compared to some other packs I've looked at that... I don't know. It’s good gear, but I’m not fully convinced it’s the best value

I wore this pack on a long hike, I think it was around 6 hours, or maybe closer to 8? Either way, my back felt good the whole time and my shoulders weren’t sore at the end, which surprised me.

I do like the gear overall, but getting the fit right took me a little while. The straps felt kind of "fiddly" at first, and I had to redo them a few times before it felt comfortable. Not a terrible experience, just not as easy as I was hoping

I grabbed this pack for a quick trail outing when I was kind of in a rush, and it was definitely light and comfortable to wear. That said, once I got onto rockier sections, the stability felt average. It shifted a bit when I was moving fast downhill, which made me slow down and adjust it more than I wanted to. It’s not a bad pack, I just expected it to feel a little more locked in.

My back started getting sweaty quick, so yeah, not breathable enough for me.

I ordered from gossamergear.com because I was trying to cut down my pack weight, it helped a lot. My weekend hiking setup feels way less bulky now, which is exactly what I wanted. I was kind of dreading the whole ordering process because I’m tired of having to chase companies for updates or deal with customer service loops, but thankfully this was simple. Shipping was fine, everything showed up looking how it should, and I didn’t have to babysit the order. Happy with it and I’d buy from them again.

I liked how clean and simple the site felt. I found what I was looking for quickly, without having to deal with a bunch of clutter or confusing menus. Overall, it was just an easy, smooth shopping experience.

I’ve dragged this pack through a few rocky trips now, and I’m surprised how good it still looks. I remember scraping it against this weirdly sharp orange rock on one hike and thinking for sure it was going to tear, but nope, it’s still holding up just fine.

I ordered from Gossamer Gear sometime last month, or maybe it was late the month before, and I really wanted to have a smooth experience because the gear itself looked solid. The problem was the website felt kind of messy to use. Some of the categories weren’t very obvious, and on a few product pages I felt like the details I needed were spread out in different places instead of being easy to scan.

The filters could use some work too, especially when trying to compare packs or smaller accessories. I ended up with a bunch of tabs open just to figure out basic differences between items, which got annoying fast. I don’t have any major complaints about the gear, but the way the site is organized made shopping feel more complicated than it needed to be.

It works okay for some situations, but i’m annoyed because it’s not nearly as versatile as it was made out to be. I expected it to handle more of my trips, and that feels like a letdown

I just had to return a pack that didn’t fit me quite right, the process was painless. The instructions were easy to follow, and my refund showed up a few days later. Shipping could definitely be a little cheaper, but since this return was so smooth, it left me with a good impression overall.

I picked up a backpack from Gossamer Gear and overall it’s been good. It’s really light and comfortable to carry, which I definitely appreciate on longer trips. That said, after a few outings I noticed some of the stitching looked sorta rough. Nothing has actually come apart or failed, but for the price, I guess I expected it to feel a little more solid. It’s still totally usable, just not quite as impressive as I hoped

They did get back to me eventually and fixed part of the issue. I was hoping it would be quicker, but—well, the whole thing just moved kinda slow.

I’ll give it credit for being lightweight, but the fabric scuffs way too easily. After just a few rocky trips, the bottom and side pockets already started showing wear, which is frustrating and feels like something the maker should have accounted for.

Nothing has completely torn yet, but for the price, I expected a lot better. It’s probably fine if you baby your gear, but if you’re taking it on rough trails, I wouldn’t count on it holding up the way it should...

Took this out for a full day on the trail. Super light. The pockets were easy to get to and actually useful the whole time. No fuss, just worked

I’ve been using the gear for a bit now, and it feels solid and well-made, not like something that’ll wear out fast. After seeing how it holds up, I appreciated even more that they’re using recycled fabrics. The shipping was a nice surprise too, minimal packaging, no unnecessary extra stuff. Overall, it just feels like a practical choice that also cuts down on waste.

Yeah, the sizing felt kinda off to me. It fits smaller than I was expecting, so I’d probably size up next time.

They’ve got some nice gear on the site, so I assumed the shopping part would be straightforward too. But on my phone, the filters were kind of clunky, and once that started happening I had a feeling checkout might be slow as well. Sure enough, it kept loading longer than expected. I also couldn’t really find clear shipping info until late in the process, which was a little annoying. I did end up placing the order, but it definitely wasn’t as smooth as I thought it would be.

I ordered from gossamergear.com and figured it might take a while, since some online shops seem to let orders sit around before they bother sending them out.

But I got the shipping email quickly, and the package showed up just a couple days later. Tracking worked fine the whole time too, which was a nice change.
Everything was packed well and arrived without any issues. I was just glad I didn’t have to wait forever, and I’d definitely order from them again.