Stratos 24L

Osprey is hard to beat for comfort. Some bags have a frame, mesh back panel and plenty of other features to keep you comfortable. I’ve also heard good things about Gregory. But I own a a Stratos 24L and 36L bag and they are super comfortable and durable. I hike with them in Class II and Class III te

Somewhere between 20–30L is the sweet spot for day hikes. Osprey is a really good brand, I would look at the Stratos 24 or something from the Talon line (the chest pockets on the talon velocity are cool, but may vary with personal preference). Other packs I like are by Gregory and Deuter. For overni

Lack of a frame doesn't necessarily mean the weight will be on his shoulders. A properly worn, wide, padded hipbelt will provide support and engage the legs. If you compare an Osprey Talon 22 to and Osprey Daylite Plus, you will notice a big difference in support for the same amount of weight. But a

Second the rec for the Osprey Stratos 24. Excellent pack. It has a rigid frame that really helps to transfer weight to your hips once adjusted correctly. I used to always get sore shoulders but this pack solved that issue for me. I also tried on the Osprey Talon. For me, the Stratos was clearly bett

I love my Osprey Stratos 24, it’s fully framed and has a mesh that helps to ventilate air through your back.

Those are solid packs from good brands. You are on the right track. Yes, I think 22 liters is on the small size for technical day hikes and chalet overnights. 30 liters is okay. 40 liters is where I'd say it's too big. I prefer the trampoline style back whenever possible. It grabs onto my back well

I got an Osprey Stratos 24L for Christmas. I've only done 15 miles or so with it so far with winter hikes, but I'm loving it. Super comfy, no back pain or pressure points with 20 lbs loaded. And I'm excited for the ventilation come summer. I can't speak to the ones you mentioned unfortunately, but m

i use the rei trail 40 with a peak design smedium camera cube in the bottom. the cube holds an a7iv + 16-35 + 35-150, the pack has a lot more space and is also carry-on compliant. If its just one camera + one lens, i'll usually just toss it in my osprey stratos 24 wrapped in my puffy jacket. i went

Consider an Osprey stratos 24. Nothing magical about this pack but it’s one I’d consider. But fit is important and if it doesn’t fit you move on to another one. Btw bring your typical gear to the store at a non busy time and load your actual gear into the pack. Most stores are okay with this if you

Osprey Stratos 24. Absolutely love it!