Has been officially posted. It's currently "on sale" for 205 and weighs 25 ounces with pad and stays.

Looks nice...kinda pricey. I bet it's incredibly comfortable. Only available in Medium for the time being.

http://gossamergear.com/packs/gorilla-2012-ultralight-backpack.html

I think it looks great and is a more than reasonable price when compared to the HMG Porter, ULA OHM 2.0, etc.

Yes. Compared to HMG, I agree. It's just a big jump from their last model.

Interesting to note is that the pack itself weighs only 16.4 ounces after taking out removable stays and detachable hib belt but keeping the torso pad.

I think the pack looks amazing, wish I could try it on.

Edited by jleeb on 04/13/2012 11:49:14 MDT.

I agree - trying on would be nice instead of ordering and having to potentially return.

Pack does look really well designed.

Looks nice. The hipbelt looks comfy. Not really sure about the zippered pocket on the lid though.

I'm wondering about the durability of the bungee compression system and how effective it will be in compressing the load. I'm not sure I buy into the lid, either. In any case, I'm looking forward to the reviews!

The pack body is actually listed at 14.4 oz (that is without the hip belt, SitLight pad and the stays).

Anyway, it is a very nice looking pack but I wish the top lid was simply a piece of material that folded over to make a lid rather than a zippered pocket. I am glad that the front pocket is straight across too rather than angled like on the Kumo (not sure what that is supposed to be about...)

I dont see the price jump as that big of a problem. I spent about that much for my old gorilla after adding hipbelt pockets. Now they are already there. I just ordered a new one and am super stoked.

Please post impressions when you get it!!!

I'm a massive fan of the original Gorilla- I bought it after I read the Highly Recommended review from BPL.

Only problem is that I find it very hard to fault, so how do I justify purchasing the new one? ;)

I love my gorilla but have an on again off again spat with the shoulder pads. Hoping the new one solves my issues.

Does the old Gorilla (and presumably the new one) fit a small bear can such as Bearikade Weekender?

I fit a small bearvault no problem.

man, looks like the ultimate ultralight pack to me. only wish their was straps to lash skis too!

The old Gorilla is the most comfortable pack I've owned.

I really like the look of this pack. I hope to here some more user reviews but I'll probably be selling my Jam to get this.

I'm excited to see this pack. I was eyeing the Murmur earlier this year but really wanted something larger in the new design. This might be it.

Cody, the super wide shoulder straps killed the gorilla for me. Otherwise it would have been perfect for me. Hoping this one is the ticket.

Edited by frigger on 04/16/2012 20:52:02 MDT.

o my. i love my 2012 gorilla. the shoulder straps are perfect thinckness and the compression system is simple and brilliant at the same time. this thing carries like a dream. i have tried the old murmur, the new murmur, the old gorilla....this pack is head and shoulders above them all with its flexibility and lightyears beyond the old gorilla in terms of form and function. this design is a game changer for gg...i am super impressed.

Edited by rbeard on 04/21/2012 18:59:21 MDT.

What size did you get Adam?

medium. fits like a glove on this 19/19.5 torso.