Osprey Packs Product Reviews and Ratings - Day Packs

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Brand:Osprey Packs

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Answering the call of the ultralight revolution, Osprey unleashes the Atmos 50 for fastpacking overnights or longer. It stands out with an ultralight design, side-to-side flex and a revolutionary breathable mesh backpanel that provides superb airflow.<ul><li>Breathable mesh fabric is stretched across the ergonomic frame to create a cavity that provides superb airflow in the back contact zone</li><li>Airspeed suspension with 6005-T6 aluminum alloy frame and composite rods that feature struts in the middle which allow the pack to flex from side-to-side</li><li>Thermoformed and perforated waffle pattern shoulder straps and hipbelt allow for minimal surface contact and superb ventilation</li><li>Hydration cavity behind mesh panel with hydration tubing portholes; a central exit for the hydration tube allows routing to either the left or right shoulder strap</li><li>Lots of storage in the floating top pocket, large twin front pockets with welded water-resistant zips and welded front stretch woven pocket</li><li>Easily access small items in the stretch woven side pockets and zippered mesh pockets on the hipbelt</li><li>Daisy chain with removable shockcord clips for lashing on more gear</li><li>The features are rounded out with ErgoPull hip straps and removable sleeping pad straps</li></ul><ul><li>Capacity (cubic inches): Small 2800, Medium 3000, Large 3200</li><ul><li>Weight (pounds/ounces): Small 2/15, Medium 3/1, Large 3/3</li><ul><li>Material: Nylon</li><ul><li>Number of pockets: 5 + Main compartment</li><ul><li>Access: Top, panel</li><ul><li>Fits torso (inches): Small < 18.5, Medium 18-20.5, Large > 20</li></ul>

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Comfortable(7), Good padding(3), Highly adjustable(7), Large capacity(5), Lightweight(5)

Best Uses:

Backpacking(3), Day hikes(4), Extended hikes(5)

Describe Yourself:

Avid adventurer(3), Casual/ recreational(5)

What Is Your Gear Style:

Minimalist(3)

Great Review!

By Missy the Poo

from Montgomery, AL on 7/7/2008

Pros:

Good padding, Large capacity, Perfect for medium travel, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Backpacking, Day trip, Hiking

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

What Is Your Gear Style:

Minimalist

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

[...] great product!

mostly good

By ragapride3000

from makaha, oahu on 11/25/2007

Pros:

Good padding, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Backpacking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style:

Minimalist

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Nice pack, lots of straps hanging though. Tricky to pack with portruding water bladder but great suspension and balance.

Great buy

By Fall Girl

from VA on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Fits essentials, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Backpacking, Hiking

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style:

Minimalist

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Tested three weekends in a row. Worked well. Solid pack. If you aren't a lightweight packer though, this bag is not for you.

A good sturdy light pack.

By Steve from Pittsboro, NC on 10/9/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Easy To Refill, Highly Adjustable, Stable

Cons:

Water bag refill

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is difficult to replace the water bladder without unloading the pack even if you put it in the mesh compartment.

Atmos 50 Everything it promises.

By None

from Goffstown NH on 8/22/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Easy To Refill, Highly Adjustable, Stable

Cons:

None found as of yet

Best Uses:

Day Trips, Extended Hikes, Winter climbing Cragging

Describe Yourself:

Avid climber

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have only just begun to use this pack. However the attention to detail is just outstanding given the price I paid. One such detail is in the chest support strap, it has a whisle built into the clip! The air cavity works as promised providing great ventilation on warm days.

Comfortable and Soooo Light

By On Foot and Hopeful

from Prescott, AZ on 8/11/2007

Pros:

Cool, Handy Pockets, Stable

Cons:

Minimally Adjustable

Best Uses:

Day Trips, Long Weekend

Describe Yourself:

Professional Guide

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this pack for three to five day trips into the Grand Canyon. It is my first very lightweight pack and I was very pleasantly surprised by how functional it is. The front pockets, hip belt pockets, and shovit pocket make organized packing and accessibility a breeze.

Another great aspect of this pack is what I don't notice about it. The back is so well ventilated I don't feel like I'm wearing an extra insulating layer. This is a real bonus when I'm hiking outta the Canyon in August.

My one beef: I haven't found a way to adjust or pack the thing so as not to make my shoulders or mid back a little sore. My Terraplane is so well fit to me it only hurts my shoulders when it has 75+ pounds in it. Maybe I'm just getting old and creaky.

A very good pack that rides well.

By Howard

from Kentucky on 7/19/2007

Pros:

Belt pockets, Comfortable, Highly Adjustable, Lightweight, Plenty of pockets

Cons:

Difficult To Load

Best Uses:

Day Hikes, Extended Hikes, Heavy Loads, Light Loads

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Used this pack for the first time on a multi-day Appalation Trail hike. Both my son and I have the same pack, so review is on both of these. Holds plenty of equipment with lots of storage space, number of pockets is good as well. I had no problems carrying 35 lbs over 12 miles of fairly diffucult AT sections. Part of hike was Roan Mt. NC and is a fairly steep climb. These packs rode very well, no soreness or problems with rubbing. The only disadvantage is the curve of the pack frame which makes getting larger items such as tent and sleeping bag harder to get into the pack. This means one must plan well on packing, but not a problem otherwise. I love the pack and recomend to everyone.

gr8 fit handy features

By The Rebel

from Palau on 7/12/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Easy To Load, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Day Hikes, Extended Hikes, Light Loads, One nighters, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great pack, great fit, clean construction. Hip belt pockets a little tough to fully close with one hand.
Excellent size for 1-2 nights

Comfortable pack

By Mike

from Las Vegas, NV on 7/11/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity, Lightweight

Cons:

Difficult To Load

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's the most comfortable of all the packs without a doubt. If you put a full 3 liter bladder in the sleeve, loading and unloading the pack can be difficult. I like it though for comfort which is #1 for me

the pack is great. more than i expected

By bird

from sheridan,wy on 6/12/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Easy To Load, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Day Hikes, Extended Hikes, Travel, Wet Weather

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It lacks nothing it is perfect

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Impressive design and functionality

By Brazini

from Richmond, VA on 4/23/2007

Pros:

Air suspension, Good Padding, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity

Cons:

Hard pressed to find one

Best Uses:

Day Hikes, Extended Hikes

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great pack! Really like its ability to expand to accomdate additional load. You could describe it as stretchy. Very well designed and constructed. The small zipper compartments on the hip belt are very usesful. The detailed features like a whistle built into the sternum stap is a nice touch. I trimmed off a few labels and staps that I didn't need in order to reduce weight. Got the weight down to 2 lbs, 14 oz. Very comfortable, great load balance.

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