Mira

I love my 22L Osprey Mira for long day hikes. Perfect size for what I bring. Good features and carries weight well. I also have a 12L Osprey Silva that works well in shorter hikes where I'm not carrying as much. So for the distances you are looking to cover, something in the 20s should be fine.

A few updates and changes that I noticed on REI for the Manta series (as I currently have one): Some of the bag dimensions have changed, the Manta/Mira are a few inches shorter but more depth if I remember correctly. I think the weight is similar enough. On the Manta/Mira series the top pocket has b

It’s def personal preference but I think your sea to summit bag will be just fine for summit days. I similarly did those summits with the osprey ultralight 20L. Put my bladder in it and just had the zipper slightly open for the hose to come out. Had no issues and no discomfort. I did a different 4 d

We have an osprey Mira (female) and manta (male), they are great, just really comfortable and well designed, can fit a lot in and a lot of water bottles too. Try one on, you'll be smitten

3 lbs is a big ask. I recently did a lot of shopping around, looking for a 30-35L with a hip belt and load lifters, and wound up with the Fjallraven Abisko Hike, which is 3.4 lbs, and most bags were heavier. From my notes the Osprey Mira 32L or Osprey Sirrus 34L are probably close to ideal. They are

I’ll check out the ~2l options at EB and LLB next time i’m in the city, i’m not in a rush to make a purchase but that might change lol. Thanks for the sizing tip, i’ve been struggling with all the options in the 15-22 range. If you wanted any input on a legit backpacking bag, i love my 34l Osprey Mi