Yes, there are a good amount of extra organization that adds weight and isn’t necessary, but this paid is COMFORTABLE. Been using it for 5 years and there’s no wear. People hate on osprey for many reasons, but this pack just will not die and I have zero plans on getting a new pack for years.
If you need that much volume you made serious mistakes on your other gear/ you are carrying way too many items. Further it is quite heavy. Great for work and travel and such but not for hiking.
Nonsense, tens of thousands of people use this pack for backpacking...people love to hate on it because it's so popular. Get over yourself. 65 liters is the recommended "new backpacker" starting point. People don't start out with a ton of UL gear. I also think it's hilarious that people think a 4 ish lb pack is "heavy" and a 2 ish lb pack is "ultra light" when you're carrying like 35 lbs of gear...hardly makes a big difference...
@@geometerfpv2804 Video states: "#1 Bast Hiking Backpack For Long Treks!" I just said it is not. Never have I said it's a bad pack or you can't use it for that matter. If you do manage to fill a pack that size, you are carrying to much. Started with a 65 l pack as well when I hiked the TA a couple of years ago and yes, it's heavy, and a ton of space to fill up with unnecessary stuff.
I have the Atmos AG50 it's the perfect size for urban backpacking and going on airlines and it's super comfortable. I just wish it wasn't primarily a top loader
@@sianachMost backpacks these days have side access options. In fact, they even changed the Atmos AG to have side loading options. So, no, you are not stuck with top loading. Many flay completely open from the side.
@@geometerfpv2804 yeah my aether 70 has access from the ?back? (bit opposite your back idk) i mostly still use the topload tho bc it means i can stack stuff and compress it much better which means i can fit more in as well as balance the weight in it better too
I spent weeks reading reviews before making a decision on a backpack. I bought this bag and the mystery ranch Bridger 65. The Bridger is hands down a far better bag. It’s not that much more expensive either. Try them both and I’ll bet you’ll go with the Bridger as well.
Worst rookie mistake i made when i was a rookie to wild camping. I never truly appreciated the importance of widowmakers. Remember camping once near a stream. Got woken up quite rudely and quickly by a big bang. A tree fell on the bank. Ablut 3 metres from us. We were sorted for firewood that night but swiftly moved the next day. Assumption is the mother of all f**k-ups.
