Sportlite 20L Unisex Hiking Backpack

The real deal-breaker between these two isn't actually the weight—it is the torso length and "barreling." The Osprey Sportlite 25 is a fixed-length pack, so if your torso doesn't perfectly match their template, the weight will sit entirely on your shoulders by mile six. The Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25

Absolutely get to a shop where she can try them on, preferably with sample weights. The Batac 24 has no structure and it’s quite tall. The Sportlite 25 comes in several torso sizes and is a far more sophisticated pack. They have a new Jet 28 that is very interesting: https://www.osprey.com/jet-28 Th

I have been happy so far with the Osprey Sportlite 25, women’s size s/m. I am a little less than 5’6”. It doesn’t tick all of your boxes though since it has a zipper closure and is about 22” tall per my measurements (the other dimensions are totally smaller than your requirements). I like that it ha

Osprey Sportlite 25 or something similar Great functional and comfortable bag, lifetime warranty, plenty of room for a 2.5 liter reservoir/multiple layers/gloves/beanie/snacks/core hiking essentials. Get fitted for a bag, don't just wing it. Also, as someone else has pointed out, the bags you posted

It’s fine for day hikes. I used it in Acadia. The laptop compartment can be used for a water bladder and then just mostly zipped up and run down the shoulder on the zipper side with the hose keeper strap. It’s not as comfortable as my Osprey Sportlite 25L, but it’s a perfectly fine bag to carry the

The Osprey is the better bag, designed to last forever with a great warranty. I love my Sportlite and it is by far the most comfortable bag I own. The weight transferring hip belt really works.

My suggestion is the Osprey Sportlite 25L. Technically it’s too tall to be a personal item, but it definitely fits in any carry on sizer. It’s ultralight (weighs less than .5 kg), has load lifters and a weight transferring hip belt. I like the organization of the pockets, and I find that it fits jus

Osprey Sportlite 25L or Osprey Talon 30L. They are both great.

I’m more of a Pilsetter. Walking through cities is a great joy of mine & sitting in a cab or bus or subway when I could be wandering the streets is a waste of valuable travel time, to me. Upon arrival in NYC on my last trip, I walked from Penn Station to the hotel, about 4km. On the last day, my pla

I’ve really enjoyed my osprey sportlite 25. It’s about $130, so not the cheapest option but it’s sturdy and will basically last forever. I like that the hip belts have pockets and there’s a pocket on the outside for easy access to my rain jacket or snacks without having to unzip or dig through the p