Osprey Atmos 35 Overnight Backpack

I will have to agree with the review entitled, "Great pack for grandmas, horrible for outdoor enthusiast".

The neck on the straps is too narrow....I've tried adjusting every strap on the pack to aid in this issue to no avail so it is very body type specific.

The above description says...
- Stow anything from a jacket to a bike helmet to your snowshoes in the welded stretch woven front pocket. Removable sleeping pad straps and dual ice axe loops speak to this backpack's versatility—spend the night in the woods in summer or ice climb in winter with the Atmos 35.

I WOULD NEVER PUT SNOW SHOES NEAR THIS PACK, ICE AXES ARE A WORSE IDEA. THE MATERIAL WILL SNAG, RIP, TEAR, FALL APART.

My biggest issue with this pack was that they say it would be good for ice climbing. Nothing on this pack says cold weather, The straps, buckles, zippers, and adjustments CAN NOT BE MANAGED with gloves on. I just got back from Ouray, CO. and avoided putting my tools on the pack b/c I'd have to take my gloves on and off to make the switch, so I was always hiking around with the tools in my hands which made moving from climb to climb difficult.

Pack sucks get a different Osprey or BD pack.

I will have to agree with the review entitled, "Great pack for grandmas, horrible for outdoor enthusiast". The neck on the straps is too narrow....I've tried adjusting every strap on the pack to aid in this issue to no avail so it is very body type specific. The above description says... - Stow anything from a jacket to a bike helmet to your snowshoes in the welded stretch woven front pocket. Removable sleeping pad straps and dual ice axe loops speak to this backpack's versatility—spend the night in the woods in summer or ice climb in winter with the Atmos 35. I WOULD NEVER PUT SNOW SHOES NEAR THIS PACK, ICE AXES ARE A WORSE IDEA. THE MATERIAL WILL SNAG, RIP, TEAR, FALL APART. My biggest issue with this pack was that they say it would be good for ice climbing. Nothing on this pack says cold weather, The straps, buckles, zippers, and adjustments CAN NOT BE MANAGED with gloves on. I just got back from Ouray, CO. and avoided putting my tools on the pack b/c I'd have to take my gloves on and off to make the switch, so I was always hiking around with the tools in my hands which made moving from climb to climb difficult. Pack sucks get a different Osprey or BD pack.

Osprey packs are amazing but this pack is a POS. The model isn't bad, the new atmos packs are very good, but this years model is a bust. Large aluminum frame(I'm 6ft tall) dug into my shoulder blades regardless of the adjustment, some crazy uncomfortable straps that also dug into me neck. I've had 5 different osprey packs and I would give them all 10/10, this one deserves about a 3/10. Really no idea how this got through ospreys design team because it's just awful. Go out and buy the osprey talon instead, best...pack...ever.EDIT: I forgot, the back mesh panel basically traps all the heat inside like a small greenhouse because when the backpack is against your back, there is not a single place for the warm air to escape unlike the newer models. Ya, I'm not exaggerating on that. I am convinced that anyone who thinks this is a good pack has never tried on anything better than a school backpack. Oh, and good luck fitting 2300 CU IN in this thing...even if you somehow did, with the lightest equipment you could find, it would still be to much weight for the straps and frame.

Bought the pack to replace a Vortex pack that had worn out from Serious abuse over the last 10 years. I also have a BD pack (black diamond) similar story. This Osprey pack is one trip old, One single trip to Redrocks, NV. for some climbing and b/c it is a new pack I was babying the piece of crap and still it shows a lot of wear. The material can't handle any type of abrasion....anywhere, heaven forbid the bottom of the pack. The bottom shows serious wear...what I would expect if I had used the pack for five season in yosemite.

Other notable problem is I ordered a large, I am 5'9 165 lbs and very average. The shoulder straps are to narrow for my neck. and awkward. If hiking hard, it kinda feels like someone has a string around my neck cutting off circulation to my juglar's.

Dont get this pack unless it is free and you can sell it to a sucker and buy a real pack.

Bought the pack to replace a Vortex pack that had worn out from Serious abuse over the last 10 years. I also have a BD pack (black diamond) similar story. this pack is one trip old, Once single trip to Redrocks, NV. for some climbing and b/c it is a new pack I was babying the peice of crap and still it shows a lot of wear. The material can't handle any type of abrasion....anywhere, heaven forbid the bottom of the pack. Other notable problem is I ordered a large, I am 5'9 165 lbs and very average. the shoulder straps are to narrow for my neck. and awkward. If hiking hard it kinda feels like some has a string around my neck cutting off circulation to my juglar's. Dont get this pack unless it is free and you can sell it to a sucker and buy a real pack.

This pack is incredibly over designed without having real function. - It's rather heavy for not carrying much - The ice tool attachments are useless with gloves - You can't put a rope across the top - The breathable back area takes up a ton of room and isn't all that necessary - The hip belt doesn't actually sit on my hips. - The shoulder straps rub against my neck. Overall: buy this pack for your parent who will use it for day hikes. Don't buy this pack if you're climbing or backpacking or doing something reasonably serious.

Oh man how I wanted to love it. As per the sizing recommendations I went with a medium (I am 6' with an 18" torso, 180 lbs.) and was never truly comfortable. I never felt that the shoulder strap attachment points were high enough to even give the hip pads a proper go at weight dispersion. I did a few overnighters (essentially car camping) and five miles with base summer gear and 2L of water (~15lbs) to get a feel for it and while I wasn't in pain, the upper part of the aluminum frame would rub my shoulders causing discomfort. I'm skeptical about the torso sizing too, I always thought the hip pads sat too high on my hips (it looked that way too).On the plus side, you can pack the crap out of this thing and not worry about the zippers bursting, you just have to be creative with your packing. I use compression bags and that worked well. Two medium sized compression sacks (fart-sack, clothes), a Hennessy UL explorer, a XS Sea-to-summit mesh sack and a Jet Boil fit with room to spare (for food most likely). A TR trail-lite pad strapped to the outside bag straps. The Airspeed mesh definitely made an obvious difference with sweat, while not totally keeping me dry the middle of my back was bone dry. The pack really hugs your body and as minimal as the straps and pads are they are pretty comfortable, light loads granted. Very breathable. Just not for me.

I wish I could give a clear opinion on this pack...but I can't. I love the mesh back panel and it's a good size for ultralight backpacking. I've done a few multi-day trips with about 16-22 pounds and the pack has performed well. The shoulder straps are fairly comfortable and provide a good fit. I'm not a huge fan of the shape, it's too wide at the bottom...three or four beers and you might be able to look beyond it! The side pockets are impossible to access because the designers put synch straps right over them. When I'm hiking alone, I have to take the pack off just to get my Platypus water bottles out and back in. Don't even think about a Nalgene, it won't fit. This pack has been good to me, but I think there are better options out there.