my buddy is a manager at a hostel in mammoth for hikers, he just told me this
"Hey, can't sleep over here. How's things?
Lots of hikers carrying the Gossamer gear pack this year.
So far at Hostel by popularity.
#1) Osprey Exos 58
(900 Mi. no complaints, looking new still)
#2) Gossamer Gear Mariposa
(900 Mi.pack falling apart)
#3) ULA catalyst
(900 Mi. still looks good)
#4) Zpack Arc blast
(900 Mi. pack falling apart)"