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

I’ve been running 5 miles home 2-3 times per week for almost ten years now. At first it was just commuting with my clothes, but started adding my laptop a little over five years ago. I use the Osprey Stratos 24 as my backpack, still going strong. And I use the Thule Gauntlet laptop sleeve to give my

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

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

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

I have the same exact setup - 4 4x5 holders, chamonix 45f2, 135mm lens, 300mm lens, pd carbon travel tripod, 3 way geared head, plus misc accessories and I absolutely cannot get behind the Osprey Stratos 24L Men's Hiking Backpack, Enough. I've been through like 10 photography backpacks and this has

Don’t do it!!! Osprey is great but the frames and sizes of the bags do not change, only the volume. I made this mistake with a stratos 24. Bag looks great, and still feels great- but is the same size of any other large backpack and skinny as hell. I can fit some stuff in there well but honestly I wi

Osprey Stratos 24 (or the women’s Sirrus 24) is gold in terms of structure. It has a full internal frame and a trampoline mesh back panel. Something a bit more budget-friendly but still stiff - Gregory Nano 20 or 24 which you can probably find for under $100 Other ones I’d recommend is the North Fac

My lower 6 are compressed. A good fitting pack actually helps. I've had luck with Gregory Zulu, a Mystery Ranch Radix 57, and a ULA Circuit . All 3 are tall enough for shoulder load lifters to be effective. The bottom position of the load lifters on the Radix and Circuit are moveable which helps a l

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