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Support and Cushioning:
- AirSpeed™ suspension incorporates a lightweight alloy frame and cross struts with a tensioned mesh back panel for support and flexibility while carrying heavy loads
Insulation:
- ErgoPull waistbelt closure makes cinching down the belt easy
Hipbelt:
- Zippered hipbelt pocket lets you stash valuables
- Lightweight sewn-in spacer mesh harness and hipbelt
- Mesh side pockets and zippered mesh pockets on hipbelt and right shoulder strap help you organize and quickly access small items
- Breathable mesh and perforated, molded waffle foam at contact points on contoured shoulder straps and hipbelt enhance breathability and comfort
Sizing:
- Packs are available in small, medium, and large sizes to best fit your torso length
Weather and Wind:
- As soon as the rain starts to fall, deploy the built-in rain cover and keep your load dry
- Integrated rain cover will keep your valuables safe and dry in any weather condition
Zippers:
- Front pocket with water resistant zipper
- Zippered front pocket is ideal for stashing jacket, books and other often-used essentials
- Zippered pocket stows a built-in raincover
- Zippered panel-loading design gives you easy access to the pack's contents
Comfort:
- AirSpeed suspension is soft, is comfortable, and securely holds the pack close to your body
- Stretch mesh built-in hip belt helps distribute the load comfortably and securely
- Can comfortably carry 25 lb. on a quick day hike so you can bring plenty of extra food and water
Pockets:
- Hip-belt pockets hold your camera, shades, or quick snacks so you can stay in the groove
- Mesh side pockets with InsideOut compression keep water bottles and other gear secure.
Fit:
- Compression straps let you adjust the pack's volume to fit different load sizes
Fabric:
- Two side mesh woven pockets help carry additional gear that's easy to access
- Front and side woven stretch pockets
- Made with 210D double ripstop nylon, 420HD nylon pack cloth
Ventilation:
- AirSpeed suspension combines the rigidity of aluminum stays with a tensioned mesh back panel for effective load transfer and cross ventilation
- 3D tensioned breathable mesh backpanel with side ventilation
Hydration:
- Bungee webbing for hydration routing
- Hydration Compabtible
- Hydration compatible so you can drink on the go
- Internal sleeve with hanger holds a hydration reservoir (sold separately); central exit port and stretch webbing on the shoulder straps secure the drinking tube
Webbing:
- Webbing adjustable sternum strap with whistle buckle
Straps:
- Ergonomic Spacermesh hip-belt and shoulder straps ensure your load rests where it should for max efficiency and pain-free hiking
Upper:
- Upper side compression straps
Features:
- M 1500 cu in - 24 l
- The Osprey Stratos 24 pack features an integrated raincover, top grab handle, trekking pole attachment point and single ice axe attachment loop with a central handle clip
- InsideOutTM Compression
- Stow-on-the-Go feature on the left side lets you holster your trekking poles as you walk
- Dual ice ax loops with bungee tool tie offs
- Front panel access means you can easily reach everything in your pack's main compartment without unpacking
- S 1400 cu in - 22 l
Ice axe attachment loop with a central clip for the handle on front panel.
Two side mesh woven pocket with InsideOut™ compression keep water bottles and other gear secure.
Panel loading.
Stow on the Go™ trekking pole attachment.
Hydration compatible with an internal sleeve with hangar and central exit port with stretch webbing on the shoulder strap makes hydration reservoir carry easy.
Stretch mesh built-in hipbelt that is lightweight sewn in spacer mesh and features zippered hipbelt.
pockets and EroPull™ hipbelt closure.
Stratos Harness, sewn-in spacer mesh features bungee webbing for hydration routing and webbing adjustable sternum strap.
Zippered pocket on right harness strap for an MP3 player or quick easy access to essentials on the go.
AirSpeed™ Suspension features LightWire™ alloy frame paired with 3-D tensioned mesh backpanel with side ventilation.
stows in zippered pocket and covers you pack securely, keeping contents dry.
•210D double ripstop nylon.
•420HD nylon pack cloth.
A great pack for a fast and light day long adventure.
The Osprey Stratos 24, middle brother to the Stratos 32 and Stratos 18, is a mid-sized pack designed for alpine summits, back country adventures, and longer day hikes. With an internal hydration sleeve and top exit port, as well as side gear straps, this pack was made for a fast and light adventure. Hip belt pockets and front and side stretch woven pockets allow you to get what you need in a hurry. Being able to stop for nothing is a wonderful thing.
Designed For: Day Hiking / Peak Bagging.
Hydration Compatible (Not Included)
The Osprey Stratos 24 Pack is a fast and light panel-loading backpack ready for any adventure. It features a really awesome volume to organization ratio, with plenty of pockets but not too many, and enough space for all of your day hiking or bouldering gear. This durable, lightweight pack can double as a book bag for all those treks around campus, too. The AirSpeed suspension is sure to keep you cool and the air flowing wherever you take this pack.
The redesigned Osprey Stratos 24 pack is a light and fast daypack for day hikes, scrambles and other high energy pursuits.
Imported.
Built for fast-moving day hikes and summit assaults, the Osprey Stratos 24 combines carrying comfort, ventilation and organizational features to deliver lightweight, technical performance.
| Access: | Panel Loading |
|---|---|
| Activity: | Hiking |
| Adjustable torso: | 26 liters |
| Average weight - metric: | Aluminum |
| Backpanel and Suspension: | All Stratos packs feature spacer mesh harness and hipbelt. Our AirSpeed suspension incorporates a 3D mesh backpanel and LightWire frame. |
| Capacity: | [S]: 1300 in3 (22 L); [M]: 1500 in3 (24 liters); [L]: 1700 in3 (26 liters) |
| Climbing Gear Loops: | 0 |
| Custom Fit Options: | Spacer mesh harness and hipbelt |
| Depth: | 6 1⁄2 in |
| Detachable Daypack: | No |
| Dimension: | (H x W x D) |
| Dimensions: | Medium: 21" x 13" x 10.25" Large: 21" x 13" x 10.25" |
| Fabric: | 210D double ripstop Nylon. Stretch woven nylon with lycra. 210D x 330D Shadow Box nylon. |
| Features: | Zippered Hipbelt Pockets |
| Fits Torso: | Medium: 18"-20.5" Large: >20" |
| Fits Waist: | Medium: 30"-34" Large: >33" |
| Fits waist/hips: | 1,600 cubic inches |
| Frame material: | 2 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Frame type: | Hiking |
| Gear capacity (L): | Internal |
| Gear capacity (cu. in.): | No |
| Gear loops: | Ice Axe Attachments |
| Harness pocket: | A zippered pocket for an mp3 player or energy gel is located on the right harness strap. |
| Hydration Compatible: | An internal sleeve with hangar and central exit port with stretch webbing on the shoulder strap makes hydration reservoir carry easy. |
| Ice Axe Attachment: | All Stratos packs feature a single ice axe attachment loop with a central clip for the handle. |
| Ice Axe Loops: | 1 |
| Integral Raincover: | Remove the raincover from its zippered compartment and stretch over pack. |
| Load Range: | 15-25 lbs |
| Material: | 330D Nylon Shadowbox / 210D nylon double ripstop / 500D nylon spacer mesh |
| Maximum Weight: | 25 lb |
| Number of exterior pockets: | 18 - 20.5 inches |
| Number of stays: | 1.11 kilograms |
| Optimal Load: | Comfort Weight: 15-25 lbs |
| Other: | Rain Cover Included |
| Pack Capacity: | 22 L |
| Pack Fabric (Primary): | 210D nylon double ripstop |
| Pack access: | No |
| Pack loading: | No |
| Padded Laptop Compartment: | No |
| Pockets: | 2 side stretch mesh, 2 waist belt zip, 1 front zip |
| Rain Cover: | yes |
| Raincover included: | 30 - 34 inches |
| Recommended Use: | day hikes, short trips, bike commuting, school |
| Reservoir Included: | no |
| Shovel Pocket: | no |
| Ski Carry: | no |
| Sleeping bag compartment: | 20+ inches |
| Snowboard Carry: | no |
| Sternum Strap: | Yes; Adjustable Position |
| Support / Suspension: | AirSpeed back panel |
| Suspended mesh back panel: | 1.15 kilograms |
| Suspension: | AirSpeed™ suspension incorporates a 3D mesh backpanel and LightWire™ frame. |
| Technology: | Vertical struts and disc provide stron suspension structure |
| Torso Length: | S <18.5 in.M 18-20.5 in.L >20 in. |
| Type: | Day Pack |
| Ultralight: | Internal |
| Volume: | (small) 1343 cu in, (medium) 1465 cu in, (large) 1587 cu in |
| Waist-Belt: | yes |
| Warranty: | All Mighty Guarantee Warranty - no questions asked |
| Weight: | [S]: 2lbs 10oz (1.20 kg); [M]: 2lb 12oz (1.24 kg); [L]: 2lb 14oz (1.31 kg) |
| Weight - metric: | 24 liters |
| •LG: | 26 Liters. |
| •MD: | 24 Liters. |
| •SM: | 22 Liters. |
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Osprey Stratos 24 Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
I bought this pack to facilitate running to work (4.5 miles one way) on the weeks that I am on call and have to take my laptop home with me. My requirements were that I needed a pack that would allow me to strap my laptop securely to my body to minimize bouncing and yet allow me to run relatively comfortably.
We are a single-car family. My normal mode of operation is to have my wife drop me off at work on Monday with clothing and food for the week. Then, I run to and from work during the week and on Friday she picks me up after work so that I can take home my dirty clothes and empty food containers to prepare for the next week. For normal weeks, I only carry a small fanny pack to and from work -- enough to hold my ID badge and one or two small items. My job requirements recently changed such that one week out of five I will be on call and will need to take my laptop computer home with me each night. I purchased this pack after my running consistency was wrecked during the first week that I was on call. Though I have yet to have a turn in the pager rotation since I bought the pack, I have used it twice to commute and once just as a test running from home.
For running, I find that trying to fit the pack as recommended does not work for me. With the hip belt resting on my hips, there was too much bouncing and after I adjusted the shoulder straps to reduce the bouncing, the hip belt was resting well above my hips. I just snugged it up where it rested and it seems to work well. My pack is a medium. I thought of returning it for a large sized pack, but I think that I would still have the hip belt pulled up off of my hips and this one should be sized appropriately if I ever use it for hiking.
Positives:
* It works. I am able to run the 4.5 miles between work and home with my laptop with minimal bouncing once I get the straps adjusted. I do sometimes have to readjust straps while en route, but that is easy to do. It is great that I won't have my training disrupted so much the next time that I'm carrying the pager and that I won't need to get a ride home when I occasionally have to bring my laptop home for some after-hours work.
* Compression straps. The compression straps hold the laptop securely to prevent bouncing.
* AirSpeed suspension. I really like this. Though I do get warmer wearing the pack, I sometimes feel a refreshing breeze blow across my back. Very nice.
* Rain cover. Though I have not used it, I appreciate the fact that it has an integrated rain cover in the event that I get caught in the rain between home and work.
Negatives:
* The Stow on the Go trekking pole attachment on the left shoulder strap rubbed the inside of my arm a couple of times when I was reaching to adjust straps or wipe sweat from my brow. It seemed like something that could cause chafing if I ever did decide to run farther than 4.5 miles. Since I will never be using trekking poles, I cut it off. Problem solved.
This pack definitely allows me to do what I want to do even though "running commute" is not listed among the recommended uses. Personally, I would recommend that a person try to avoid running with a backpack if possible because it is simply nicer to run without one. If, however, you cannot avoid it, I think that this pack can work well.
Awesome daypack
Passed my RAGBRAI test
I was seriously excited about that! You cyclists know exactly what I'm talking about, considering all those venting claims made by pack manufacturers about miniscule channels in their padding design. The venting on this thing is huge by comparison.
From that experience, I have some tips/tricks for you if you decide to get this or test it for yourself:
1) If you're biking road distance (as opposed to MTB), keep the waist straps correctly mounted across your hip bones BUT loosen the shoulder straps and the chest strap about 1-2 inches each. That'll get you some comfy play when you go into your riding crouch, and gravity will do the rest to keep things stable.
2) At road speed in the rain, really make sure that the rain cover is especially secure around the top corners and across the top. I had a tiny gap across the top during the start of the storm and found that it was enough to let quite a bit of water through to the pack. If I had been standing still, the gap wouldn't have been an issue but 15mph+ in a storm, it's a different ballgame. However, very little got into the pack because the pack material resisted the water that got through the cover very well. Unfortunately, enough got through before I fixed it to run the ink on my route maps.
3) Try not to use a Camelbak bladder. It's tempting if you already have one. I know because I brought both a Camelbak AND the 3L Osprey bladder. It's not that the former are deficient but rather it's a pack design thing. You'll need a bit of manipulative force to get a full bladder into the pack pouch and the hard shell on the Osprey bladder makes this easier.
4) The reinsertion of the hydration bladder takes a bit of a learning curve, but I found that it became comfortable very quickly (i.e. by the 3rd refill). The hard edge of the Osprey bladder catches on the first of two crosswires that give you that fantastic ventilation. I solved that by using one hand to push the bladder into its pouch while putting my other hand in the venting space and pushing the bladder clear of the wire as it gets close. It got easy very quickly but expect some jostling the first couple of times.
I used the pack 6 entire days out of the 7 and couldn't stop talking about it.
Exactly what I needed and expected
The best all day pack
Pros:
-Ventilation. I don't see how a backpack maker can improve on this ventilation. The cavity created by the mesh backing is really big. It's designed to fit Osprey hydration bladders, even. I have also found it's a nice place to stow gloves, a small jacket, or even a bike lock. You will still sweat around the hip belt and shoulder straps.
-Load Carrying. I felt just fine with 4L of water, 10 essentials, food, and a jacket, for many hours at a time. No comfort problems.
-Comes with a rain cover, stored in a pocket at the bottom of the outside.
-Trekking loops hold poles for access while walking.
-The best warranty a company could give. Doesn't matter when you bought it. Doesn't matter what you did to it. Osprey will replace it. For this warranty, I automatically favor their packs when I am looking to buy.
Cons:
Straps are way too long. Osprey tried to design this backpack to fit everyone who has ever lived, it seems. Looking at the straps, it could fit someone who was seven feet tall with a 45 inch chest and 50+ inch waist. That's stupid. I (6'2", 160lbs) got the medium. I cannot see why it was neccesary to make the adjustment straps so outrageously long just so it could fit a few more people, but bother everyone else.
Water bottle pockets are slightly too small. A Nalgene bottle is a tough fit in these. Normal 24oz bike bottles fit great.
Bigger hip pockets would be nice. The current ones don't fit food bars very well. It would be nice to have pockets that could hold several Snickers bars or gloves.
Notes:
There are two places a hydration bladder can go. Either in the back ventilation area, or inside the backpack, where there is a loop and pocket to hang it. The 3L Osprey bladder is a tough fit on the outside, but possible. Overall, unless you need every single liter of space inside the pack, a Platypus bladder on the inside is much better than the Osprey bladders. The Platy bladder is much lighter.
Almost perfect
The backpack's back panel breathes incredibly well and is a joy to carry. The hip belt is similarly comfy though the small 3/4" buckle is really tiny and can be fiddly to snap closed. It carries the load well though, and overall is one of the most comfortable daypacks I have ever worn. The real head-scratcher are the thick and largely non-breathable shoulder straps though. I also have Osprey Exos and Osprey Atmos packs, and even though they are rated for much bigger loads they have FAR more breathable and minimalist shoulder straps. Very strange. I do like the small integrated shoulder strap pocket on the Stratos though, and my Garmin Oregon fits in there snugly, but otherwise well.
The two side waterbottle pockets are roomy enough for a pair of gloves or a ~24oz bottle, though a larger rear stretch pocket like on the Atmos/Exos would be very welcome too. The pack sits just high enough that reaching the bottle pockets while wearing the pack is an advanced yoga move.
If Osprey had put nice shoulder straps on this pack like on their Exos and Atmos packs, and if the zippers were of the waterproof variety (and lost the zipper flaps), plus if they had added a big stretch back pocket, this thing would be perfect. As it stands, I have to dock it one star. All that said, I would buy one again in a heartbeat. Super pack.
This is just a great little bag. If you want to do some day hiking or climbing, this bag is for you. It may not hold alot, but all the necessary things can go inside, when I take people out guiding, i can out my harness on and put a rack on my loops and that will free up space. The ice axe clip is great to clip a helmet to, just by clipping one part through the bottom lop and the other through the clip, it doesnt move around and annoy you while your on an approach. Also works as a great multipitch bag, I love the gear loop on the side, i only wish it was on the right hand side instead of the left. can fit a days worth of food water and med kit in it. The two straps on the top to cinch it togethe work great for hanging two carabiners and attaching some map case to it, like sealine. water bottle spots don't really fit your standard nalgenes or the big silo nalgenes. those gotta go inside somewhere or you carry it. This bag makes you think on your essentials and what you really need to take with you. It doesnt really allow you to carry any backcountry luxuries with you.Trekking pole holder works great and the rain cover is awesome. I love free rain covers in bags. Works great, will keep everything dry in a downpour like in Pisgah National Forest in Brevard, NC. Which is a temperate rain forest, it rains typically everyday or every other day which is where I guide in the summer. Rain protection is great. The nylon ripston material is really abrasive resistant and you can drag it over rocks and such all day long. Would not be a good caving backpack. Overall this is a great little bag from osprey.
Very versatile pack.
I. love. this. pack. It quickly became a staple to my days and seemed only limited by my own inventiveness.
I would load up a 100 fl. oz. Platypus bladder daily. Navigating such a large bladder into the sleeve in the bag could be cumbersome, but with a little practice it became more manageable. The difficulty lies in the curvature of the back portion of the pack, which causes the bladder to crease in the middle.
During my stay, I was a little apprehensive to be storing $100s in both cash and equipment in a bag with only zippers to keep hands out. Here's where the inventiveness comes in. Osprey's zippers are designed as loops and you can run the pack's straps through these loops, tighten them, and have far more secured belongings.
I had to travel on a 14 hour boat ride at one point and buckled the waist strap around my chest and laid back on the mesh suspension for a great pillow. The mesh suspension also provides a PERFECT amount of space to slide in a pair of sandals and maintain easy access.
The pack is tremendously comfortable and spacious. I thought that a few of my trips would require the 65L for sure, but I was able to pack 5 days worth of clothes and necessities into this bag. Granted, it was tight-but very manageable.
Anyone looking for a great bag, search no further.
Great daypack, nothing more
The older Stratos packs had more tiedown options and the oh-so-useful stretch pocket on the exterior of the pack (no raincover, though). I used that pack on the Highline Trail in Glacier NP and loved it so much I bought one for myself, albeit the newer model.
Granted, it is a daypack, but whereas the older Stratos 24 could pass for an overnighter thanks to its external organization, the new one is too streamlined and small to do so. I just learned this on the Ice Age Trail, where my son wore the old Stratos 24 with pad and camp shoes strapped to the outside while I wore the new model and struggled to fit 1-night's worth of light-to-UL gear inside. Awkwardly, I managed to strap a UL tent under the closure straps--but both the tent poles and the pack's buckles seemed to protest. I returned my Stratos for a larger capacity model. It was out of stock, so I ordered an Exos 46, which has a modified version of the same excellent suspension system, more capacity, and lots of external tiedown options. Its a bit large for a daypack, but it cinches down and is feather light.
Bottom line: if you never overnight or have the money to own multiple high-end packs, this is great. I don't, so I'll use my Gregory Whitney (90+ liters) for slogs and the Exos for everything else.
Daily commuter
My only down-sides are that the mesh side pockets won't hold a 1-liter nalgene. They will hold a 0.75l cycling bottle. Otherwise, the pictures indicate mesh storage pockets within the front zipper which is not the case. Would have been nice, but not necessary. The pole-stow system seems good at first, but the poles are stowed in a way that conflict with swinging your left arm naturally so that bugged me after a while.
Aside from that, I've taken this bag on several day hikes and have no complaints. Heavier items seem to go well in the bottom, otherwise the curvature in the ventilation system will put an odd weight on your hips.
My primary use for this bag, though, is my daily bike commute, 21 miles each way. For this, the bag can't be beat. The ventilation system works incredibly well, the scoop-like curvature seems to bend the wind over my back and, well... on out the bottom.
The shoulder straps vent more than I thought they would, indeed on 90+ degree days, my shoulders are the only sweat stain on my shirt when I get home which is remarkable given the amount of sweating I normally do (gross, right?).
The other comment about the rain cover needing to be secure at the top is on the mark.
Don't think I could have found a better bag.
Negative Reviews:
Comfortable Pack, Big Design Flaw
I have owned many backpacks and this Osprey is a big disappointment. This is a
Disappointed
Neutral Reviews:
I have had this pack for quite some time now. I plan on returning it for something larger.
Since Ive had time to adequately test this bag, Im going to throw down a straight-forward review for those of you considering the Stratos 24.
Make no mistakes this pack is great. It's well designed and when it comes time to perform, it does not disappoint--to a degree. The name of the game here is day hikes. Some people have written that they can fast-pack or rock a minimalist over-nighter out of this pack. Some people even claim they can go up to three days out of it. I call shenanigans. With the compression straps loosened all the way, I can fit either a fleece or soft shell, first aid kit, 2 liters of water, one day of food, my headlamp, a spare knife, a role of duct tape and a small amount of cord into the main compartment. If I'm extra careful, I can also get a water filter in there. Recently I used it for an over-nighter. I managed to fit my sleeping bag, one beer, an extra layer, my headlamp, and a small first aid kit. In the top mesh pocket, I can fit my wallet, a pen, a small moleskin, and my ipod or camera and my keys. Originally I used this pocket for sunglasses but on a short hike with a loaded pack, I reached for my glasses at the end of the day, only to find that they had somehow been smashed and irreparably damaged. Now, eye wear stays on my face when this pack is on. The other small pocket on the top is useful for miscellaneous items, but with a full pack its difficult to load or retrieve anything. The pockets on either side of the lumbar straps are very cool, and quite handy. I generally reserve the left one for trash (mine or whatever I might find along the way). The right one holds anything from snacks to gear I may need to access quickly. In addition to that, there is a pocket located on the right shoulder strap for your phone or gps. An iphone will not fit. Any small brick phone will fit wonderfully and securely, and access is easy. I really love this feature.
Another feature I particularly like is the rain cover and stash pocket for it. Located towards the bottom of the bag, above the gear loop is a small zipper. Unzip it and pull the rain cover out, and wallah! Dry bag. That being said, its not totally waterproof and pressure points will allow water to get through in heavy rain. No big deal though, unless you deal with downpours on the reg.
The gear loop on the bottom of the bag is pretty useless. An ice axe will fit well, and there is a small elastic snap mid way up the bag to secure the shaft and keep it from wriggling loose. You might also be able to carry a pack shovel with this feature, but do so at your own risk. I attempted and do not recommend it, but with the right handle, your shovel will stay put. Frankly, I would not attempt to ski or mountaineer out of this pack.
The airspeed back panel is a pretty nifty feature. On hot days it makes quite the impression. However, if you're expecting a sweat free back, you'll be sorely disappointed. The AirSpeed system makes a difference to be sure, but your back still sweats, albeit to a much lesser degree than with other packs. This system also presents somewhat of a catch-22. In designing the pack to breath, and choosing to do so with a fixed external frame, Osprey drastically limited the carrying capacity of this pack. Simply put, the frame basically makes it impossible to carry books or a laptop because of the concave shape of the frame. It is nice however, to be able to throw gear wantonly into your bag and not worry about a lumpy mass digging into your back.
The shoulder straps are comfortable and this pack features adjustments normally saved for much bigger packs. The lumbar strap system works well, though the straps are much too long for my tastes and serve only to get in the way. The chest strap works well, and the whistle in the buckle is a welcome sight. Comfort and adjustability aside, if you overload this pack (which is easy to do) you will suffer mercilessly. I've been using this as a crag pack for the six weeks now, and if Im honest, its a hellish ordeal to try and carry anything more than my draws, harness, shoes and chalk bag. I fandangled my rope onto the top of the pack via the two cinch straps located posterior to the shoulder straps, but anything more than a mile or two becomes unbearable and I have to stop and take my pack off. I recommend keeping it below 25lbs whenever possible.
Inside the main compartment is space for a three liter water bladder and dual port holes (left and right) to feed your hose out. There is no dedicated hose holder, however both straps have elastic bands which can be used to keep a hose well out of the way. There is a strap to hang your bladder located against the back panel of the pack, but accessing it is a a nightmare, and the top mesh pocket needs to be empty if you seek to stand any chance of securing your bladder. Also note that due to the shape of the frame, pack space is eaten up by a fuller bladder and its very easy to place un-due pressure against it.
Bottom line:
This pack is light and sturdy, and for anyone looking for a very solid day pack, this would be a worthy addition to your gear selection.
Pleasantly Disappointed
Osprey Stratos 24
When you open the main compartment you can see that the frame bows inwards taking up pack space and limiting what you can get in there. This was intended to be my "solve every problem" pack: school, day hikes, U.L. backpacking, commuting, etc. I could fit 3 binders for school maximum and it was awkward and difficult to get them in.
As for fit, I'm 5'10'' 150lbs and the medium was too large even with my torso measuring 48cm. You really have to cinch down the shoulder straps to get this thing off your butt. I also noticed that the frame kind of pinched me a bit on the bottom.
I'd recommend that you try this one on in store just to get the proper sizing and to see if you like the loading system. I wish it worked out for me because it was super comfy.
