Atmos AG 65L

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.

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 use a Deuter Guide 44+ for daytrips or light overnighters. With more gear or nights, I use my Osprey Atmos AG 65. Both really good packs that I've used extensively on multi-day hike / mountaineering trips.

As for brands, Osprey is super reliable (I use an Osprey Atmos 65 and love the fit and all the pockets for organizing awkward gear). If you can, try them on in a store with weight inside, it makes a huge difference! Comfort is king when you’re carrying all your stuff. $200–300 is a solid budget, but

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

When you say the Nepal backpack are you talking about the one sold by the Go outdoor group? I had the old old version of that when it was badged as HiGear. It was pretty good as a large day pack but the very first time I loaded it up for wild camping it nearly cut my arms off my body 😂 I did about 1

Wait I am uniquely qualified as I own both of these exact packs and they are both amazing. I started backpacking with the Osprey and I continue to use it for Grand Canyon backpacking because of the durability, breathability and water weight I have to carry. I don’t go as many days in the canyon so t

Basing this on my Osprey Atmos 65 AG, features I don't really care for: The hip pockets. Maybe it's my hips, but those pockets are pretty much worthless when actually hiking: the zippers tend to just bind. So I only store stuff in there there I almost never need when actually hiking (mostly my knife

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.

I’m close to that tall (6’5”) and have a longish torso, and I have used the Osprey Atmos AG 65 L/XL successfully for years. If the sizing is the same as that, you should be good to go. Ideally I would still recommend trying one on at REI or Public Lands if you have one anywhere close to you.