Briggs & Riley
Medium Widemouth Backpack
$399.00
Osprey
Based on 88 Reddit mentions
$369.95
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If you like the comfort fit of the Osprey but would prefer to avoid the sweaty back problem with the ultralight packs consider the Exos 58. It comes in under 3 lbs and has a max load capacity of 40 lbs. So it's a nice middle ground between the Atmos and a sub 2 lb ultra light pack. I personally use
...JNyogigamer in r/DurstonGearheads
March 25, 2026 9:12 PM
20
Comfortable packs come in all weights and "features." For example, my GG Mariposa is much more comfortable than my Osprey Atmos was. You just need a pack that fits you well. And then, the lighter everything is, the more comfortable it will be.
Capital_Historian685 in r/Ultralight
September 2, 2025 11:51 PM
31
I'd reiterate that the point of ultralight is actually comfort. To some minor degree, you're prioritizing "hiking comfort" over "camp comfort," but with a well-tuned kit, you're really not making any meaningful sacrifices in camp comfort, either. The problem is that people don't want to tune their k
...schmuckmulligan in r/Ultralight
June 26, 2025 5:47 PM
26
I am not gentle with my pack, and my Osprey Atmos has seen probably close to 600 miles, dozens of nights just outside of my tent, and it is still just as comfortable as when I bought it, barely shows any wear, and I am confident it will get me at least another 600 miles, likely more.
somewherewithaview in r/WildernessBackpacking
October 5, 2025 12:00 PM
18
I used to rock an Atmos 65, and liked it a lot. It was very comfortable, even at high loads over 40 lbs. I hiked hundreds of miles in one last year. However, one big thing with those packs is the frame squeak. I went through 3 of them, and they all squeaked to varying degrees- which depending on you
...Mightnotapply in r/DurstonGearheads
March 25, 2026 9:12 PM
8
I have a Osprey Atmos 65L I use for winter backpacking. I've used it on shorter warm weather trips where I go full-hog on comfort and bring a lot of stuff. It might be overkill for a simple overnight but I don't think you'd be miserable.
RhodySeth in r/hiking
June 16, 2025 3:39 PM
14
I have used Osprey packs in the past and currently use the Kakwa 55. My partner has an Eja. We just did a 6 day trip. In my experience, the Kakwa carried the weight (I think heaviest was up to ~18k / 40lbs) really well. I don't mind the risk of a sweaty back because, for me, the trade-offs in the tr
...ZaffyTheCat in r/DurstonGearheads
March 25, 2026 10:39 PM
6
I wish I had taken a comprehensive approach to buying gear instead of just buying one item at a time. Before buying even one gear item, I should have set my total budget and maximum total weight. I would have saved a lot of money and also some weight. I often see beginners making the same mistake. E
...SweetSpotBackpack in r/backpacking
September 3, 2025 1:05 PM
11
REI flash 55 or osprey Atmos 65 You will learn quickly what can or can't fit and what needs to downsize. They have female versions of these packs If you really want to ultralight then durston kakwa 55
hnrrghQSpinAxe in r/WildernessBackpacking
April 16, 2026 1:14 PM
4
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
...Jealous_Quality_6106 in r/hiking
April 21, 2026 8:13 AM
4