Briggs & Riley
Medium Widemouth Backpack
$399.00
Osprey
Based on 27 Reddit mentions
$137.02
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
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It may be more of a packing issue or type of clothes you're carrying (e.g., bulky fleece pants?). 27L without having to carry a sleeping bag or cooking kit should cover you. I use an Osprey Stratos 24L as my main day climbing/hiking pack and am able to carry 3L bladder (~100 oz), full base layer top
...VTVoodooDude in r/hikinggear
October 9, 2025 4:01 PM
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I read it, and your conclusion is accurate lol. I've owned the Manta 24 for a year and taken it on similar hikes/elevation gain. My biggest nits about the Manta are the weight (heavy!) and length. I have a 21.5 torso, and even after adjusting, the Manta just feels loooong. Packed down, the longer le
...AccomplishedSky8985 in r/CampingandHiking
January 6, 2026 10:57 PM
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I love my Osprey Hikelite 26. I tried on several in our local outdoor store and the staff there provided a ton of advice. Ultimately it came down to three packs, and this one had a very good sale price. I carry a 2.5L water bladder and the side stretch pockets are large enough to add additional wate
...Armyjeep4x4 in r/hikinggear
March 21, 2026 10:04 PM
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Update on the Stratos 24: Did a challenging, 5.8mi, 2000’ elevation gain hike with it yesterday and loved it. Used my 2.5L osprey hydration bladder, filled up to max fill level, and it fit in super well. This was a gear test hike for a longer overnight that i have coming up in 2 weeks so i packed a
...contodimiocucchaio in r/CampingandHiking
September 21, 2025 5:17 PM
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