Mira

Decathlon and Outdoor Vitals for most gear needs. I love my OV jackets, clothing, and sleep booties and head hood. Socks: Darn Tough and Smart Wool Shoes: Altras Cooking: MSR and Fire Maple Water: Sawyer Squeeze and AquaMira Backpacks: Durston Kakwa and Hilltop Packs for UL and Osprey for heavier co

I literally just bought the Osprey Mira 24 and took it on a hike yesterday and it’s so great! I only buy packs with air gap backs because I sweat a ton and it helps reduce chafe, but I had 3.5L of water in it (it comes with a 2.5L bladder), a few layers, snacks, and barely noticed it.

I'd really recommend the osprey just because they do great packs, we use slightly larger Mira (female) and manta (male) packs think they're about 34L. The osprey packs are really well designed, lightweight and comfortable. Only issue is sometimes the zips get a bit sticky. Buy one 2nd hand on market

I would suggest a backpack with a water bladder. I stayed noticeably more hydrated than with a water bottle and getting headaches and tired. I started using the water bladder and tube attached via a magnet near my mouth. I was consistently taking small sips and felt much better. Don’t know if you ha

I traded my Osprey Mira 32L for the Deuter Aircontact light 40 + 10 and it is so much more comfortable! Definitely try your top picks on with weight in them! Good luck!

Using the Osprey Mira 34 for the Portuguese Camino atm and it’s so comfy and is adjustable (I am also a small female) and has a built in water bladder

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

Osprey Mira. Loved it. I’m 5’2”. Fit perfect. I know some don’t like hydration bags but I felt I was better hydrated using it instead of a water bottle. Magnet held tube. I found it easier than a water bottle. Just my two cents.

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