Atmos AG 65L

If you like the comfort fit of the Osprey but would prefer to avoid the sweaty back problem with the ultralight packs consider the Exos 58. It comes in under 3 lbs and has a max load capacity of 40 lbs. So it's a nice middle ground between the Atmos and a sub 2 lb ultra light pack. I personally use

Comfortable packs come in all weights and "features." For example, my GG Mariposa is much more comfortable than my Osprey Atmos was. You just need a pack that fits you well. And then, the lighter everything is, the more comfortable it will be.

I have used Osprey packs in the past and currently use the Kakwa 55. My partner has an Eja. We just did a 6 day trip. In my experience, the Kakwa carried the weight (I think heaviest was up to ~18k / 40lbs) really well. I don't mind the risk of a sweaty back because, for me, the trade-offs in the tr

I love my Kakwa 55. I've taken it on three trips now for a total of 11 nights weighing between 10 and 25lbs. My one complaint is that the only part of the bag that is wide enough for a BV500 is the roll top. Since my bear can is usually the heaviest part of my loadout it would be more ideal for it t

I have been using an Osprey Atmos 65 but it weighs nearly 5 lb. I just bought another Osprey, a 58 L one, that is their effort toward being much lighter. I think it weighs around 2-2.5 lb. It seems to have decent waist belt and shoulder strap padding even though it's in the 2 lb range at that size.

I have similar troubles as I am 6'3" 235 and usually need a 2XL shirt to fit my chest/arms correctly. My chest is more thick than wide (barrel shaped+ lifting) which makes this more challenging vs someone with a wider frame but similar chest circumference. A strap issue I have run into is that the s

If you have spine issues it's much more likely that they are measuring you incorrectly compared to measuring the average person (who they are trained for). I have a very curved lumbar and it makes it tough to fit packs right based solely on measurements. REI is super hit/miss on measurements but gen