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Looks like you've worked it all out to suite your needs. I carried the Osprey 36 Kyte and it was perfect for my build and size… I would, and will use it again. Buen CaminoI'm a few years late to this forum, but thought I'd add my two cents, since I just settled on a pack after looking at many for my upcoming walk. My son donated his Osprey Exos 48 to me, because it's so lightweight. It is wonderfully light and simple, but the straps just weren't padded enough for me (I'm tall, female, with thin shoulders.) I looked at a number of other Ospreys, and the only one that was comfortable for my build was the Talon 38. I also tested out a Gregory z40, and ended up going with that one. It's a few litres bigger than the Talon so my stuff fit much more easily, and it weighs a few ounces less than the Talon. What really sold me on the Gregory is the thoughtful design--good pockets to help separate gear, and a side, as well as top, opening. The Osprey had no pockets other than a small one in the brain. And the Gregory is comfortable.
Osprey is selling their redesigned Kyte starting this January, with more padding on the shoulder straps. I was tempted to wait and try it out, but I decided I'd better just make a decision, so I can start getting used to walking with pack weight!Looks like you've worked it all out to suite your needs. I carried the Osprey 36 Kyte and it was perfect for my build and size… I would, and will use it again. Buen Camino
Hey everyone,
I'm currently looking into backpacks and would like to hear your advice. I think I'll buy an Osprey backpack, since that seems to be a good and reliable brand and because I've read that people on this forum have had good experiences with Osprey backpacks.
However, I'm still making my mind up whether to go for an Atmos 35 or 50, or maybe the Stratos 36. The backpacks in the Kestrel series also seem reasonable (especially the 38L and 48L version).
I'm familiar with the thumb rule of taking no more weight than 10% of my body weight (which will be around 7 kgs). That should fit in a 35-40L backpack, but on the other hand: I'd rather have a larger backpack with more space (this is where the Atmos 50 comes into mind), than a smaller one which is completely stuffed.
Any thoughts? I won't make a definitive decision before I'll go to the outdoor store, but some more orientation would be great.
Tom
I love my Talon 44. That being said, water bottle access is not easy. BUT - I did find my favorite little gizmo at REI. It has a 'c' type holder for the top of almost any size bottle and it hooks to the front of your pack or anywhere you want to attach it. Just pop it out of the "c", drink, and pop back in. Costs just a few $$ and weighs just a couple of ounces. It is truly my favorite hiking gadget.
Darren it might be a tad small depending on time of year. If you're not going in cooler/cold weather. I have the Osprey Kite 30l and it was perfect for Sept/Oct.Hi I have a osprey kestrel 28l have I gone to small or will it be ok ? Should I have gone for the 38l ?
Hi I have a osprey kestrel 28l have I gone to small or will it be ok ? Should I have gone for the 38l ?
Hi I have a osprey kestrel 28l have I gone to small or will it be ok ? Should I have gone for the 38l ?
Hi I have a osprey kestrel 28l have I gone to small or will it be ok ? Should I have gone for the 38l ?
So the Osprey Tallon 33 was big enough...did you take a sleeping bag? Thankscover.
Hi Mike, when I saw you in Sept 2015 I did not notice that you had a small pack. I use an Osprey 48L (which you looked at) that I do not totally fill. Not sure that I could get everything I take in an 22L Talon. I do take a sleeping bag that takes up plenty of room and I am glad that I do take it as I use it almost every night. The 48L weight is not an issue for me. I use it for every hike that I do here in the USA. I also keep plenty of weight in it for all my hikes in survival gear and medical equipment so I hardly notice my pack on me. Good to see you are going back this fall.....Wish that I could as well.....Darren,
What worked for me was to get all of my other gear together then measure the volume. This told me the minimum size my pack could be. I walked in September and October and had everything I needed for 780 miles. My choice was an Osprey Talon 22. The small/medium size I use is actually 20 liters and I don't carry things on the outside of the pack. I will use it again in September/October this year.
Good luck with your choice.
Mike
Hey everyone,
I'm currently looking into backpacks and would like to hear your advice. I think I'll buy an Osprey backpack, since that seems to be a good and reliable brand and because I've read that people on this forum have had good experiences with Osprey backpacks.
However, I'm still making my mind up whether to go for an Atmos 35 or 50, or maybe the Stratos 36. The backpacks in the Kestrel series also seem reasonable (especially the 38L and 48L version).
I'm familiar with the thumb rule of taking no more weight than 10% of my body weight (which will be around 7 kgs). That should fit in a 35-40L backpack, but on the other hand: I'd rather have a larger backpack with more space (this is where the Atmos 50 comes into mind), than a smaller one which is completely stuffed.
Any thoughts? I won't make a definitive decision before I'll go to the outdoor store, but some more orientation would be great.
Tom
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