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 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.

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

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 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.

No one has said that you need to make sure that your NEW pack fits, and that you can imagine yourself wearing it for 6 months, not just around REI for 30min. On a thruhike your have many peices of gear that you need to work, but you have two peices of gear that you need to love. You need to love you

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

Nailed it. I love my glorified dry sack of a backpack with super wide and cushy vest style shoulder straps. So much more comfortable than my original Osprey Atmos AG.