Gossamer gear PVT hip belt for Gorilla and Mariposa backpacks

Gossamer gear hip belt for Gorilla and Mariposa backpacks

Designed for use with our own PVT Frame+Belt system.

Place your closed form frame in this swivel hip belt's center pocket to allow the pack to follow your natural gait. Available in several sizes and with a straight or curved fit. This hip belt wraps around your body for optimal weight transfer. Say hello to less chafing - and more comfort.

This is the hip belt used on the latest versions of our Mariposa and Gorilla backpacks. It does not work with Gorilla and Mariposa models from early 2023 or older.

Two large zippered hip pockets

Straight or curved fit

Pocket for PVT frame

Comfort with foam padding

Stable construction for efficient weight transfer

Durable recycled Robic fabric

Hip belt size

• S/M Curved Belt 28.5"-56" (72.4-142.2 cm)

  M/L Curved Belt 32.5"-60" (85.5-152.4 cm)

  S Straight Belt 26"-53.5" (66-135.9 cm)

  M Straight Belt 30"-57.5" (76.2-146 cm)

  L Straight Belt 34"-61.5" (86.3-156.2 cm)

Average Weight

• Small/Medium - Curved 9.6 oz / 272 g

  Medium/Large - Curved 10.6 oz / 299 g

  Small - Straight 9.0 oz / 256 g

  Medium - Straight 9.0 oz / 256 g

  Large - Straight 10.9 oz / 309 g.
  
  

  Pocket Dimensions (H x W x D)

  Small / Medium Curved belt 5.5" x 8" x 2"

  Medium / Large Curved belt 5.5" x 8" x 2"

  Small belt 6" x 8" x 2"

  Medium belt 6" x 8" x 2"

  Large belt 6" x 8" x 2"

Material

• 70 denier recycled robic nylon
• Select use of Darlington Mesh
• Select use XTC harness liner fabric

To install the hip belt:
Due to logistical issues, the hip belt must be shipped uninstalled from the backpack. It is very easy to install, but important to do it right otherwise the backpack may break. We will not replace broken backpacks due to incorrect installation.

Step 1: Remove the hip belt and find the two fasteners on the "carabiner side" ie - where all carabiners are located. There are two thick fabric brackets where the aluminum frame should be inserted.

Step 2: Remove the seat cushion from the back of the backpack.

Step 3: Open the backpack and find the carabiner at the top that holds the aluminum frame. Open it up and lift the frame up a few centimeters.

Step 4: Install the hip belt by opening up the back of the backpack and inserting the hip belt.

Step 5: Match the aluminum frame with the two brackets of the hip belt and push the frame down into the two brackets.

Step 6: Make sure all the carabiners are fastened together and in the right place and the fastener at the top of the backpack is closed again.

Video on how to install the hip belt: