Stratos 34L

Love my Osprey Stratos 34. Even my Osprey Syncro 20 has a trampoline back. The usual ridged foam approach is better than nothing but I don't think it works very well. There's no airflow to take your sweat away. Yes, the wire required for a trampoline back to work makes a stiffer, heavier backpack. I

I love my Osprey Stratos 34. It's a bit big in the summer but when I start getting into layers and maybe microspikes it's perfect. Definitely try it on though: some people find them too narrow. It's not just about volume. Again, especially when layers and any metallic gear get into the picture, a go

I love my Osprey Stratos 34. I believe there's a Sirrus 24, and you might love it. It's actually a stiffer frame than that size Tempest but it has a suspended mesh backpanel that I really appreciate, and that I think moves with me quite well. Some people find it a bit narrow around the hips, so try

My wife is F65, 5' 2" and weighs 96 lbs. She has a 26 L backpack (INOXTO - a cheap backpack from Amazon) and everything fits with a little bit of room to spare. I (M65, 5' 8" 150 lbs) have an Osprey Stratos 34 and it fits me well, but that is likely to be too big for you. The problem with the Strato

I was able to carry the Stratos 34 onto the plane with no problem. I had a small backpack that stuffed into a little pouch. I would take my travel CPAP, battery and some other items out of the Stratos to make it look smaller. I was never questioned about the size. I wasn't even asked to gate check o

I’d consider the Osprey Stratos 34.Much superior build quality and carry system, with a lifetime warranty. backcountry.com have a 20% sale that ends tonight.With it, the cost is the same as the REI options you listed. Amazon shows a pricing of $175.

I love my Osprey Stratos 34 but I have a lot of sympathy with most daypacks running closer to 20 L. I'd be looking real hard at the Stratos or Manta 24. Depends a bit on how you like to carry your water. Between the two you mentioned I'm honestly torn. I like that the Talon has more of a hip belt an