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Gossamer Gear says:
Place your closed-shape frame in this pivoting hipbelt's center pouch to allow your pack to move with your natural gait. Available in multiple sizes, as well as straight and curved fits, this hipbelt hugs your body for optimum weight transfer. Say hello to less chafing and more comfort.
Sizing & Fit
Hip Measurement: You will want to find your iliac crest again by cupping your hipbones on both sides. Then, wrap a soft measuring tape or string around the top of your iliac crest. This will tell you your hip measurement.
Waist Measurement: Using the same soft measuring tape or string, find the smallest part of your midsection—typically, this is 1-2 inches above your belly button—and measure around that area for your waist measurement.
Waist to Hip Ratio: Calculate your WHR by dividing your waist measurement by your hip measurement. If it is 0.85 or lower, you will likely need a curved hipbelt. If it is higher than 0.85, you will likely need a straight hipbelt. If you're unsure which hipbelt shape will fit best, we recommend purchasing both to dial in the fit. This is because everyone's anatomy is different.
**Note: This is the hipbelt used on the latest version of our Mariposa and Gorilla packs. It will not function with early 2023 and older Gorilla and Mariposa models.
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Gossamer Gear's PVT Hipbelt with Pockets, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Two large zippered hip pockets
- Straight or curved fits
- PVT Frame pocket
- Foam-cushioned comfort
- Sturdy weight transfer wrap
- Tough recycled Robic fabric
Specifications
Weight
- Small straight weighs: 276g
- Medium straight weighs:
- Large straight weighs: 337g
- Small/Medium Curved weighs:
- Medium/Large Curved weighs:
Sizing Hip Fit
- Small/Medium Curved belt: 28.5"-56" (72.4-142.2 cm)
- Medium/Large Curved belt: 32.5"-60" (85.5-152.4 cm)
- Small Straight belt: 26"-53.5" (66-135.9 cm)
- Medium Straight belt: 30"-57.5" (76.2-146 cm)
- Large Straight belt: 34"-61.5" (86.3-156.2 cm)
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”
Padding & Webbing
- Small/Medium Curved belt: 27" of padding and 16" of webbing on each side
- Medium/Large Curved belt: 31" of padding and 16" of webbing on each side
- Small belt: 24" of padding and 15" of webbing on each side
- Medium belt: 28" of padding and 15" of webbing on each side
- Large belt: 32" of padding and 15" of webbing on each side
Material & Construction
- 70 denier recycled robic nylon
- Select use of Darlington Mesh
- Select use XTC harness liner fabric
