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

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.

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 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

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

I love my Kakwa 55. I've taken it on three trips now for a total of 11 nights weighing between 10 and 25lbs. My one complaint is that the only part of the bag that is wide enough for a BV500 is the roll top. Since my bear can is usually the heaviest part of my loadout it would be more ideal for it t

I have been using an Osprey Atmos 65 but it weighs nearly 5 lb. I just bought another Osprey, a 58 L one, that is their effort toward being much lighter. I think it weighs around 2-2.5 lb. It seems to have decent waist belt and shoulder strap padding even though it's in the 2 lb range at that size.

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I actually just ditched my ATMOS AG 65L and am waiting on a custom ULA Circuit SV. It's only about 2 lbs vs the whopping 5lbs for the Osprey and seems to be a good compromise of UL and comfort. Gossamer Gear Gorilla is another good one to consider, if you don't mind their whackjob opening for the ma

The product video from Osprey now shows the stem of the axe being held by the top transverse tension strap, rather than a dedicated loop. Not sure about that as a change. https://www.osprey.com/gb/osprey-atmos-ag-65-s22?size=S%2FM&colour=Venturi+Blue 02:16 on the video.