Osprey Stratos 36 Backpack

I really love these packs. Great for a day hike or a night nighter (more if you travel with a minimum of gear). The pack is light, durable, and expandable. I especially love the sunglass pocket built right into the should harness, and the extra pockets on the hip harness. Also includes a rain cover that is stashed in the bottom pouch. My girlfriend and I have used these packs on numerous hikes, and they are holding up very well. I have even run with it (typically a ridiculous exercise with most packs) and it performed well.

This pack comes in three sizes, so measure your torso length and buy the appropriate pack. Don't assume because you are tall you should automatically get the large. Osprey's site or REI's has instructions for measuring your torso length if you don't know how. Or just go to your local outdoor outfitter and they can help fit you!

This is the first Osprey pack I've ever purchased, and I did so because of rave reviews from friends and internet users alike, so I figured I would post my own review. I'm 6'2", 170 pounds, and I got the large (2,319 ci), which suits my body perfectly. As other reviewers have noted, the Airspeed system allows your back to breathe, no matter the conditions. This pack is great for 1-3 nights, though I'd use a larger pack if I was hiking/trekking for a longer period of time. The hip-belt pockets are easily accessible and great for a digital camera or energy bar, and I like the front-loading feature, in my opinion a must have. However, if you're searching for a day-to-day pack, then this probably isn't the one for you. It's a bit bulky for daily use, especially if you're on a crowded bus, plane, or train, or if you're commuting on a bike. I spent 3 years abroad, living out of a backpack while teaching in Latin America and Asia, so I tend to put my packs through one torture test after another. I'm planning another long-term excursion to Australia and Southeast Asia, and this pack is definitely coming with me since it has a built-in raincover that's great for the rainy season. Once again, I highly recommend this pack for hiking, camping, and outdoor use, not so much for day-to-day city use.

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I purchased this bag for the sole purpose of Day Hiking.

Do I like it? Heck YES! This is an awesome bag and I'm really impressed with it. Osprey makes killer products and this one is no different. Carries my gear easily. The bag is very adjustable and comfortable. I love the backing as it allows you to breathe! Very nice!

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I've had osprey bags in the past, I always thought they had great ideas and put out a great product with a great worranty that can't be beet, but for some reason I always felt like they fell a little short on the over all bag. This year on the other hand, they NAILD IT, the straps go all the right ways the and there under the side holders instead of over, the mettle back peace is smaller, lighter, closer to your back so not to take up all the room of the bag, and the over all look and feel in great and put together very well.

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I have a love hate relationship with DAY packs. They are by design small, but it's good to know that they come in varying sizes to accommodate different needs.

This pack can be small and hold a lot. I love the various tie downs on the pack that lets you open up the space as needed, yet tighten down unused open space to keep things from moving around.

The vented back is great. No more sweaty backs.

The only downside for me was the side pockets on the waist belt. I'm a big guy and the waist/chest support adjusts as needed, but the storage areas tend to be behind me (kidney area?) It would have been better for me if it was detachable from the main backpack.