Gossamer Gear Ultra Shoulder Strap Pocket

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The Ultra Shoulder Strap Pocket is a streamlined way to stash small essentials. It keeps your most-used items right where you want them.

Ultralight Adventure Equipment says: 

Need some extra space, or looking for a way to keep small items handy? Look no further. Our ULTRA detachable shoulder strap pockets are the perfect place to keep necessities like sunglasses, phone, snacks, or your car keys. The UltraStretch™ Mesh pocket on the outside front of the shoulder strap pocket is a great place to store your phone, SPOT, or Snickers Bar without having to unzip the YKK AquaGuard zippered main pocket.

There are 2 clips on the back of the pockets which attach to the 3/4 strap that runs up the shoulder straps on ULA packs. If you want to use these on a different pack, you need to have either a narrow strap or a daisy chain running up the strap to be able to attach these pockets. Pockets are sold as singles (one), so if you want a pocket for each strap, be sure to order two. The large size pocket is one inch longer and was made to accommodate larger sized phones. If you have a big phone, and you plan to carry it in your shoulder pocket, be sure to get the large sized pocket!

Our Verdict

The large Ultra version (48g) has been ideal for my phone, sunglasses, and a few snacks. The ULTRA 200 fabric feels tough enough for repeated abrasion, and the front mesh pocket is great for quick access — I often slip my phone in there without bothering to use the main zip. Attachment is straightforward on ULA packs, though it does shift slightly with heavier loads, especially when moving quickly. Still, the access is fast, and it saves rummaging for the basics.

With two sizes, it’s worth sizing up if you carry a larger phone or want more versatility.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Compatible with the Camino, Catalyst, CDT, Circuit, Epic, Dragonfly, Kid’s Circuit, Kid’s Spark, Photon, Ohm, X-pac Circuit
• The large size pocket is 1″ longer and was made to accommodate larger sized phones. If you have a big phone, and you plan to carry it in your shoulder pocket, be sure to get the large sized pocket.

Specifications

• Regular weighs:
• Regular dimensions: 6.5″ L x 3.5″ W x 2″ D in / 16.5 L x 8.9 W x 5 D cm
• Large weighs:
• Large dimensions: 7.5″ L x 3.5″ W x 2 D in / 19 L x 8.9 W x 5 D cm

Material & Construction

• ULTRA 200 is woven and laminated to recycled, waterproof RUV™ film. At just 3.5oz/yd2, it exceeds the technical properties of any similar weight fabric available on Earth. Tear Strength: Warp: 103.1 lb / Fill 133.2 lb. Abrasion Resistance: 4,400 cycles. UltraStretch™ Mesh, Plastic, YKK AquaGuard Zipper.