Atmos AG 65L

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

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

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

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.

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

Shimoda is garbage for any real hiking with heavy gear. That is not a real frame pack (I have one). I use a 65l Osprey atmos- you can get sleeves or inserts for camera gear and dump whatever you want in it. Night and day compared to any camera bag. You can get a big insert from peak design or simila

I've owned an Osprey Aether 60, an Atmos 65 and a Zpacks Arc Air Robic. The Aether was very comfortable but I utilized REI generous return policy at the end of the season to swap to the Atmos. Love the harness system, air Gap, and weight carrying ability of this pack and still have it for those reas

Durston is absolutely unparalleled in customer support. If you search any Reddit thread or anywhere for that matter you’ll see nothing but raving reviews for their customer service. I’ve seen instances where Durston will overnight ship replacement gear to thruhikers at their next resupply point afte

About half our crew used Osprey Atmos AG 65. One note that I didn't realize until later was that the specs say the max load is like 40lb. I definitely have stuffed 45lb at times, and it certainly is more comfortable at 38lb than 45, but it isn't going to explode.

Osprey atmos AG 50, I cannot believe how much weight I can carry and it still doesn’t feel heavy on my back or shoulders. Built in waterproof cover too