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

Osprey is king. I am never going back. I love the AG system so much

i've been using osprey for like 3 years now and they're solid, don't let tiktok people get in your head lol. the AG LT series is actually pretty decent for what you're doing - bronze dofe isn't gonna push the pack too hard anyway the accessibility thing is real though, LT models definitely sacrifice

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

With every trip I took, I'd buy a new piece of gear, trying to save weight. After a while, I was down to about 5.5 kg (12 lbs.) It seemed funny to put that little weight in a 2.5 to 3 kg pack, so I bought a ZPacks Arc Haul (575 grams). I only like the ZPacks and will be upgrading on my next trip/pur

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

It does help thank you! I was surprised to read about the Maven's sliding straps, that would be a serious problem and I'm curious to know if anyone else has encountered this. How could it not be picked up in their own testing, maybe it was a faulty pack. It speaks to the importance of properly testi

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