Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs. Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Gossamer Gear Mariposa

Front facing view of the Gossamer Gear Mariposa
Capacity36 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions56×28×14 cm
Airline fit47%
Price$315

Feature by feature

Gossamer Gear MariposaFeaturePatagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L
Storage
2 Compression removable
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt removable
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
N Laptop N
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
100D & 210D Recycled Robic Nylon420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 0-denier 100% nylon ripstop

Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L
Capacity55 L
Weight1.28 kg
Dimensions67×32×20 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$219

Key differences between the Gossamer Gear Mariposa and Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 87 accept only the Gossamer Gear Mariposa, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L.

Only the Gossamer Gear Mariposa fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs. Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L carries 19L more than the Gossamer Gear Mariposa (36L vs. 55L), while the Gossamer Gear Mariposa is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.28kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa is the better call.