A close look at two backpacks buyers cross-shop. The Ohm takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Gorilla 50 has its own case.
| ULA Ohm | Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 70✓ | 66 |
| Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
| Weight | 1 lb 14 oz✓ | 2 lb |
| Rated load | 30 lb | 30 lb |
| Fabric denier | 200 D✓ | 70 D |
| Price | $250✓ | $275 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
| Frame | Internal | Internal |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Ohm in blue, Gorilla 50 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Capacity is shown for context and is not scored, since more volume is a sizing choice rather than better. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full backpack comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
Put the ULA Ohm next to the Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 and the trade-offs are clear. The Ohm wins on low weight and durability, and the Gorilla 50 pushes back on value.
The Ohm is 2 oz lighter, tougher fabric (200D vs 70D), and $25 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Ohm leads 70 to 66.
Pick the Ohm if you care most about low weight and durability, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Gorilla 50 if you would rather save the difference.
The ULA Ohm. It is 2 oz lighter than the Gorilla 50.
The ULA Ohm. It is tougher fabric (200D vs 70D) than the Gorilla 50.
The ULA Ohm, 70 to 66 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Ohm for low weight, or the Gorilla 50 for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.