Atmos AG 50L

I have an Osprey Atmos 50 AG (Anti-gravity). I used it on Mt. Amuyao via Batad-Mayoyao for 2D1N and at KXC for 3D2N, and I can attest to its effectiveness. It's not just marketing hype because once you actually use it and it's suited to your body size, you'll feel like the backpack is hugging you ti

I love my Osprey Aura AG (circa 2015, fits different than the current model). I can comfortably carry up to about 45lbs, more than the pack is supposed to carry and 1/3 of my body weight, ie a little more than I’m supposed to carry at all. (I don’t carry that much for my own trips — only when workin

I can suggest the, Osprey Stratos 24 or 34 L, Deuter futura 25 or 32 L. I like the adjustability of the Osprey packs more then the non adjustable frames of the Deuter packs. But it makes them a bit more bulky. For backpacking I really love my Osprey atmos ag 65. While heavier then the exos models it

I'm not the best person for someone on a low budget. I tend to pick the 'top shelf' items (the 'buy once, cry once' camp). But... if I were to recommend some items for a couple getting started with not-big budget... Tent: (shit - there is basically no 3-person backpacking tent under $300 retail that

So all my gear weighs about 16-18 lbs without water/food iirc. So it’s right in the edge of being too much for backpacking. I should add, I like to overpack just in case. I have ms my body does weird shit sometimes and I like to just have everything just in case. There were a couple ospreys that wer

You could wear your pack a little higher if you have a waist. But if you're wearing it correctly now, it probably just doesn't fit you. Not everyone gets along with the Osprey AG frame.

The ospreys atmos AG 50 is adjustable, you can pick a small and change everything so it fits perfectly and distributes weight perfectly. You pay in a weight penalty but for bad backs the more engineered packs help. Also go see a brain spine specialist, Surgery helped me. But you have to go through t

I've had chronic pain in my left shoulder ever since I can remember but it only manifests after walking for about an hour, sooner if my pack is quite heavy. Very occasionally if I sit in exactly the same position for an hour it can flare up then as well. Similar to yourself, no amount of physio/stre

From all of my heart I recommend Osprey and Deuter backpacks. You won't get wrong with them, just choose the right model for you - every model has its own purpose. One thing to add from me - I think both brands have, let's say - ultralight and normal versions of the similar model. Ultralight models

Osprey Atmos AG 50. 50L was plenty for a 3-day traverse carrying food and a full camp setup. Super comfortable Anti-Grav frame under load and stable on the steep ridgeline climbs. Salomon XT-6, Ran these for the entire traverse. Good grip on steep sections and handled the mix of dense bush, mud, and