I’ve got a system that works for me. Compactor back with sleeping bag first with clothes around it, the tent and pad/pillow on top of that and cool system/food on top. Everything else on the outside pockets
Thanks for the great video! Here's a question I always had regarding this backpack: Can the hipbelt break? I've seen in many youtube videos how the hip belt wraps around the waist. It looks like it's made of some solid material. Doesn't that make the bag vulnerable during transportation?
What is the deal with the zippered access to the mesh compartment? ( the zipper is right above the hydration sleeve located inside the main compartment of the bag) It allows access to the mesh compartment that would be facing a hiker's back when the bag is worn. Are we supposed to use this as a storage compartment? If not, why is it accessible?
Absolutely love this backpack! Besides using it for travel I also use it as a daypack without the top lid because it's so comfortable and saved my back from sweating on really hot days!
@@JeremiahStringer I mean I also use it literally every day, to school and work, because it's so comfortable. When some of my friends questioned why I bring such a large pack every day I show them the anti-gravity back system, and they get jaw-dropped by how awesome it is.
I just picked up the 2022 version and they have moved the rain cover to the bottom and you now have access to the main compartment from the left and right side.
I've had this exact pack for 3 years and have been on several trips with it. I love the suspension, the hip belt, and the mesh that keeps it off your back as I'm a "hot hiker" in summer. It's been a great pack and was such an upgrade from my old Kelty Red Cloud that I wore for several years. Osprey makes good products.
It is an awesome pack. It is super comfortable, plenty of space, great compartments and great features. Expensive, but worth the price. I have used my pack on several overnighters and a 4-day backpacking trip through Olympic Nat'l Park and the Antigravity System really stopped my back from dripping sweat on those strenuous hikes.
I think you may be incorrect about the squeek from friend.... I had it on my old Atmos and sent it back ... it is the material rubbing on the frame .... Osprey have now powder coated the frame and the rubbing no longer occurs ... so the sales rep at Osprey said ... and my new one doesn't squeek at all !
@@JeremiahStringer thanks. Been following you for a bit. Enjoying your videos. Thanks for all the good info. And head up. The newer packs, the brain does turn into a day pack
Thinking about buying this pack since it’s on sale now at REI. How does this compare to the CTUG or the Outdoor Vitals? I know it’s heavier but I don’t mind a couple of extra pounds if it carries the load more comfortably. Also, I’m only out for a few days not months so weight is not my top priority in a pack.
It’s a higher capacity, hold more weight more comfortably, but weighs more. Sounds like it’s a pretty good fit for you 😃 I call it the Cadillac lol I take it on all my winter trips because it can hold so much weight
I carry a "Backpacker's Cache" bear canister in mine without too much problem. It does take up room but you do not carry it empty and there is room on both sides and the bottom for other gear.
The problem with getting a disposable suitcase to check-in the pack is that you have to travel back with the same pack, most likely on the same airline. You would need to purchase another Goodwill burner suitcase for the return trip. That can be problematic/expensive and, if travelling internationally, next to impossible. I had a very good experience with Osprey Airporter (medium size) on my trip to New Zealand and carried it through the Te Araroa trail.
Very true. I tossed the disposable one after arriving and new it wouldn’t be the end of the world if something got lost or broken on the way home. On the way there is would have been disastrous. I’d love to have everything be small enough to just carry on 😃
I think its Probation Termination who flies with his loaded pack in one of those large REI fabric bags; he then sends the REI bag home when he gets to his destination
Thank you for the information you provided about the pack and the time you spent on this. If you had to do it all over again, would you still purchase this pack? Does the weight of the pack make you reconsider? I appreciate your time.
If I had the knowledge and other gear that I am starting to collect now, I would buy a frameless lightweight pack, but with my budget gear and winter layers, I still plan to use this pack all winter :D Without the skills I have developed up until now, I think this would be the perfect pack for my needs. Just big enough to fit all of my gear and can support quite a bit of weight of said gear. Appreciate you watching and engaging!!!
Hahaha Ive owned an Aether for 5 years, time to replace it, its tired after 3000km. The squeak I thought was just my pack who annoyed other hikers near me, thankyou for making me feel better.
I have an Atmos 65 and an Exos 58. I tend to use the Exos more often, the Atmos is mostly for winter overnights where I need to strap gear on the outside too. Mine did come with a rain cover, and a stuff sac. It was an REI special deal. I like them both, they have a similar carry feel, and I love the suspension system. The Exos suspension is not adjustable like the Atmos, but it's also about half the weight. Osprey suggests using baby powder for the squeak, but I found that it wears off after about 200 miles. So I started using graphite in the spots they recommend (the Exos squeaks too). It's been working all season. I rigged up a gravity system with my Versa Flow and a Cnoc Vecto to refill my bladder without removing it from my pack. My Bear Vault 500 fits fine, but I don't carry much haha. My kit is pretty minimal.
Wish I had gotten that REI special deal lol That suspension system is pretty awesome, right? Love that it is mesh too I'd love to get to the point where I could put a BV in there. Maybe in the summer
Great video! I have the same pack and it’s very comfortable and practical. I would add that the actual capacity does change a little depending on what size frame you have. I believe the medium is the only true 65L pack if I remember correctly.
One thing I have trouble with is how to get the hydration pack inside the pack. There appears to be a zipper on the upper part but the tab to pull the zipper open is on the inside of the pack!
I really like Osprey, I have the Osprey Eja 48 liter for women. It's great for backpacking and the light weight of the packs is perfect. I also have a Tempest 6 Hydration waist pack for day hiking which is great to have. Great FAQ answers and details.
I put a garcia bear cannister in mine, on top of my tent, cook stove. Sleeping bag, pad, and my clothes in the basement. I had plenty of room on top of that for my rain jacket and ditty bag.
Not sure how accurate this is, but I think there’s an American variant and a European variant. The European variant comes with a waterproof rain cover, which makes sense as I’m in the UK and it’s always raining here.
I used the Atmos 65 for a couple years and loved it. Then I got a ZPacks Arc Blast and went all Dyneema and light weight, so I gave my Osprey (and a whole bunch of other 'older' gear) to my brother to get him backpacking with me. It worked. He loves the pack, and I am not soloing all the time now. :D
@@JeremiahStringer I think the Arc Blast is 45 liters. I did replace the tent and sleeping bag at the same time. I got a Duplex and an Enlightened Equipment quilt. All this was done in an effort to lighten my pack by about 6-7 pounds. (Did you hear the Ka-Ching! of the cash register?) I am 60 years old, a bit overweight, and desire every tech advantage to increase my comfort on trail, and less weight on me and in my pack is a Good Thing.
Really good informational product video on that pack. I have the exact pack. Good job on the video. I was watching the tele the other night and watched some Christmas movies. You would make a great stand in for the character Yukon Cornelius in the scene Yukon Cornelius and the Bumble. Smile... Happy Holidays Jeremiah!
I own an Osprey Rook 65. It is a very comfortable pack and very sturdy (rain cover is included). BUT I find it entirely too heavy at 3.5 pounds. That would be a pound lighter than the Atmos...so...
That's my biggest qualm with the pack lol I would love the exact same thing, but at 14 oz 😂 I think it is sadly impossible though. I guess on the bright side it makes me stronger 🙌
If somebody needs a "lid daypack", look into the Aether plus. It's huge though. Or you can look into the 2019, 2020, model of the aether, those earlier models had the daypack. Osprey removed it and switched it for a rain cover, then they released the "Aether Plus" model that includes everything but it is around $340.00 , it's all about business for osprey... Just buy a cheap lightweight pack on Amazon and throw it in the side pocket, use the saved money for something else.
So how did the suitcase thing work when traveling? You bought a cheap one at Goodwill and pitched it before you got to the trailhead. What did you do for the return trip home?
On the way home I didn't want my stuff to get trashed either, but once I finished a month of hiking I was like, "If this gets destroyed it won't be the worst thing in the world" lol So I just put all of my stuff in my backpack and checked the entire thing. Everything turned out great. I was afraid the mesh would get ripped off or something. Had to throw my fuel canister away and of course put my knife in the backpack
@@JeremiahStringer I think I was watching Schill Brothers trip to Colorado and it looked like they all put their packs in black garbage bags. Made me think of that scene from Tommy Boy when he gets picked up at the airport 😂
I have sent in a dry bag before and they mailed me a new one. It had holes in it where I walked through a briar patch while having it out. Just had to pay to ship it to them. They took care of everything else
@@JeremiahStringerSweet I'm glad to hear it cause I'm actually going to drive to their HQ in Cortez, Colorado and deliver my bags myself and that will be the first time I use their warranty.
The Atmos was my first pack. I upgraded this year to a Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 50. They advertise it as 50l, but the outer rear pouch adds 10l. The price and size is comparable to the atmos, but it's a ton lighter and water proof.
@@JeremiahStringer I love mine. Only complaint was a 12 week lead time, but cant complain too much for something made lovingly by hand in their own home.
Have you ever heard of the top of the pack, even after making numerous adjustments, being too close to the back of ones head. I have heard of this from the women's version and wondered if there was a solution.
I loosened the straps closest to my back for the top of the pack and tightened the ones that connect to the front to get it away from my head. If you aren't talking about the lid of the pack and just the top of the pack in general - There are load lifter straps that can be loosened to lean the pack away from you
I think it comes and goes. I have noticed it a couple times in the past, but I think it kind of works itself out. I've read Osprey will fix it for free if you mail to their warranty department
I love that Osprey does a lifetime guarantee!! Osprey’s backpacks are really awesome. Another cool video Jeremiah or as the kids say ,cool video Mr.Stringer 👍
Really surprised how much it weighs. I consider a lot of your gear reviews when I’m looking at hunting equipment; and honestly I figured hiking backpacks would be a lot lighter than hunting packs, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
I know, right?! Both types of packs are made to support quite a bit of weight more comfortably so with that big frame, I guess it just has to wear more 👎😂
I got a rain cover with my Atmos 65 too (bought it a couple of months ago). Their website says it's included. Maybe it changed? I think they updated the design a couple years ago?
Great vid bud....but wow...is that thing heavy or what? Had no idea it was 4 pounds. I'm still saving for the Zpacks Arc blast...I think it comes in at 22oz.
Lol I know, right? A subscriber sent me a frame-less 35ish liter bag that I am going to try out when I don't have to bring all my winter stuff. It weighs like 14 oz
I'm using the Ozark Trail 65 liter pack. With the brain it came in at 3.68 pounds empty. After cutting the straps down and taking all the metal zipper pulls off and ditching the brain I have it down to about 3 pounds. I reinforced the shoulder straps with extra stitching. I'm looking at a LiteAf pack but for now it does the job just fine.
I have the same pack and also use it without the brain. My favorite feature besides the comfort of it is the forward facing side pocket access for my water bottles. Makes it a lot easier to reach without taking my pack off. As far as the "squeak", it can drive you crazy. I tried spraying silicone lube on the suspension and pack material but to no avail. I finally figured out that it was coming from the ferrule on the wire frame at the bottom of the pack. I sprayed a dry lubricant in it with a nozzle through the mesh an never heard the squeak again.
I’m using a Zpacks Arc Haul but I also have an Osprey Kestrel 48 which I have passed down to my son (17). It’s amazing to me to see just how different each model really is. The Kestrel is not simply a slimmed down version of yours. There are fundamental differences. Oh, and the Kestrel came with a rain cover.
Yes a bear canister fits very well, even a larger canister, just pack items into the canister and then into the pack, I have no problem fitting large canisters into mine Check out this video, winter load out with bear canister and fits everything in it very well. th-cam.com/video/IOmA-1y4OPo/w-d-xo.html
Lol thank you! XD I have been growing it out for a while now and I have to agree, totally worth the weight! Built in insulation. My students asked me if I was going to buy viking rings to put in it
Hi, I'm looking for a backpack that can fit a 30+" video tripod inside the main compartment. Do you have a video about a backpack that has that kind of capacity? Or could you suggest a backpack?
I’m not sure there is a pack that would have the length inside to fit a tripod that large. Most packs have attachments on the outside so you can fasten your trekking poles to then. I’ve often used those attachments to fasten a tripod to the outside of my pack
@@JeremiahStringer I will have to take the tripod to REI post Covid. Hmmm maybe I should look for a all sleeve that would keep the tripod hidden and not too affected by the outside temperature.
8:17 Bro got luggage from goodwill and then THREW IT AWAY. why not redonate it??? Wtf man. I was with you till you did that. The landfills are full. What a wasteful stupid thing to do. It costs nothing to just donate it back to a goodwill
In all transparency I left it at my friend Frankie’s house in Boston. I’m not sure what he did with it. Flew into RI from KY, got picked up, went to his house to repack everything, then headed to the trailhead. Maybe he still uses it 🤷♂️
Lol thank you! Decided to start incorporating it in the vids. Hadn't seen anyone do it before and JK is Hiking thought of it when we were sitting down talking so I said I would give it a go XD
Lol yeah I am an affiliate with them. I bought a lot of my starter gear with them. Really getting into some cottage companies too. More specialized gear tailored to my needs :D
Someone on youtube had a problem on his hike that the hip belt came loose, the velco let go. And from what he had said it happened several time on his trip. For this reason I well not buy this backpack. I well look for one the has a sewn on none adjustable hip belt from Osprey
Makes sense to me. I would definitely send mine back to Osprey if that happened to me. It would be super frustrating. Especially if it happened on a long trail like the AT
What other questions do you have about the Osprey Atmos 65 L? What backpack are you using at the moment?
What have you found to be the best way to pack this b pack with your gear?
I’ve got a system that works for me. Compactor back with sleeping bag first with clothes around it, the tent and pad/pillow on top of that and cool system/food on top. Everything else on the outside pockets
How easy or difficult would it be to take out/put back in a 1 liter Nalgene water bottle from side stretch pocket when pack is fully loaded on the go?
Thanks for the great video!
Here's a question I always had regarding this backpack: Can the hipbelt break?
I've seen in many youtube videos how the hip belt wraps around the waist. It looks like it's made of some solid material. Doesn't that make the bag vulnerable during transportation?
What is the deal with the zippered access to the mesh compartment? ( the zipper is right above the hydration sleeve located inside the main compartment of the bag) It allows access to the mesh compartment that would be facing a hiker's back when the bag is worn. Are we supposed to use this as a storage compartment? If not, why is it accessible?
Absolutely love this backpack! Besides using it for travel I also use it as a daypack without the top lid because it's so comfortable and saved my back from sweating on really hot days!
Amen! I take it as my day pack if I set up camp and wanna hike around too
@@JeremiahStringer I mean I also use it literally every day, to school and work, because it's so comfortable. When some of my friends questioned why I bring such a large pack every day I show them the anti-gravity back system, and they get jaw-dropped by how awesome it is.
I just picked up the 2022 version and they have moved the rain cover to the bottom and you now have access to the main compartment from the left and right side.
Good stuff :D
Just ordered this along with a few other items to upgrade my gear. Can't wait to hit the trail with this!
It’s the Cadillac 🙌🔥
I've had this exact pack for 3 years and have been on several trips with it. I love the suspension, the hip belt, and the mesh that keeps it off your back as I'm a "hot hiker" in summer. It's been a great pack and was such an upgrade from my old Kelty Red Cloud that I wore for several years. Osprey makes good products.
I love it!
It is an awesome pack. It is super comfortable, plenty of space, great compartments and great features. Expensive, but worth the price. I have used my pack on several overnighters and a 4-day backpacking trip through Olympic Nat'l Park and the Antigravity System really stopped my back from dripping sweat on those strenuous hikes.
Totally agree
I think you may be incorrect about the squeek from friend.... I had it on my old Atmos and sent it back ... it is the material rubbing on the frame .... Osprey have now powder coated the frame and the rubbing no longer occurs ... so the sales rep at Osprey said ... and my new one doesn't squeek at all !
You could be right. I made that video a while ago
I’ve carried on mine (same exact model) as a Cary On 4 times without an issue
My sister in law has a similar one that is slightly larger, carried it on a plane at lease 10 times without an issue.
Great info, Byron :D
I love this pack. Just got it and am taking on my first thru hike on the LT next year. So comfy
That's the truth! Have fun on the LT! It is amazing :D
@@JeremiahStringer thanks. Been following you for a bit. Enjoying your videos. Thanks for all the good info.
And head up. The newer packs, the brain does turn into a day pack
Thinking about buying this pack since it’s on sale now at REI. How does this compare to the CTUG or the Outdoor Vitals? I know it’s heavier but I don’t mind a couple of extra pounds if it carries the load more comfortably. Also, I’m only out for a few days not months so weight is not my top priority in a pack.
It’s a higher capacity, hold more weight more comfortably, but weighs more. Sounds like it’s a pretty good fit for you 😃 I call it the Cadillac lol I take it on all my winter trips because it can hold so much weight
I carry a "Backpacker's Cache" bear canister in mine without too much problem. It does take up room but you do not carry it empty and there is room on both sides and the bottom for other gear.
Works well :)
Wax the zippers on the hip belt pockets with an old candle to make them easier to open and close.
Good idea!!
The problem with getting a disposable suitcase to check-in the pack is that you have to travel back with the same pack, most likely on the same airline. You would need to purchase another Goodwill burner suitcase for the return trip. That can be problematic/expensive and, if travelling internationally, next to impossible.
I had a very good experience with Osprey Airporter (medium size) on my trip to New Zealand and carried it through the Te Araroa trail.
Very true. I tossed the disposable one after arriving and new it wouldn’t be the end of the world if something got lost or broken on the way home. On the way there is would have been disastrous. I’d love to have everything be small enough to just carry on 😃
I think its Probation Termination who flies with his loaded pack in one of those large REI fabric bags; he then sends the REI bag home when he gets to his destination
This was SO helpful. Thank you!
My pleasure!! :D
Thank you for the information you provided about the pack and the time you spent on this. If you had to do it all over again, would you still purchase this pack? Does the weight of the pack make you reconsider? I appreciate your time.
If I had the knowledge and other gear that I am starting to collect now, I would buy a frameless lightweight pack, but with my budget gear and winter layers, I still plan to use this pack all winter :D Without the skills I have developed up until now, I think this would be the perfect pack for my needs. Just big enough to fit all of my gear and can support quite a bit of weight of said gear. Appreciate you watching and engaging!!!
@@JeremiahStringer thank you for answering my questions. I have not read or heard anything negative besides the weight. Thank you for your videos.
Absolutely! My pleasure 😀
European version includes a raincover... i got that
Wish the US did :D
Thanks Big J! That interested me as I Rock the very same Pack. Blessings from Oregon, ... Mike.
Love that pack! It's my caddy
I have been using the Aether 70l pack. Osprey has been the most comfortable pack I own. Better than my Gregory.
I almost went with a Gregory. I wish I could get the comfort of Osprey with the weight of a frameless. Talk about the perfect pack 😍
Hahaha Ive owned an Aether for 5 years, time to replace it, its tired after 3000km. The squeak I thought was just my pack who annoyed other hikers near me, thankyou for making me feel better.
My pleasure 😁
I have an Atmos 65 and an Exos 58. I tend to use the Exos more often, the Atmos is mostly for winter overnights where I need to strap gear on the outside too. Mine did come with a rain cover, and a stuff sac. It was an REI special deal. I like them both, they have a similar carry feel, and I love the suspension system. The Exos suspension is not adjustable like the Atmos, but it's also about half the weight. Osprey suggests using baby powder for the squeak, but I found that it wears off after about 200 miles. So I started using graphite in the spots they recommend (the Exos squeaks too). It's been working all season. I rigged up a gravity system with my Versa Flow and a Cnoc Vecto to refill my bladder without removing it from my pack. My Bear Vault 500 fits fine, but I don't carry much haha. My kit is pretty minimal.
Wish I had gotten that REI special deal lol That suspension system is pretty awesome, right? Love that it is mesh too I'd love to get to the point where I could put a BV in there. Maybe in the summer
@@JeremiahStringer For sure. I don't carry a bear can in the winter. Already have too much extra weight in there haha.
I feel you! 😂
Great video! I have the same pack and it’s very comfortable and practical. I would add that the actual capacity does change a little depending on what size frame you have. I believe the medium is the only true 65L pack if I remember correctly.
Ooh that’s a great point! 😃
One thing I have trouble with is how to get the hydration pack inside the pack. There appears to be a zipper on the upper part but the tab to pull the zipper open is on the inside of the pack!
There should be an open pocket against your back on the main inside of the pack
I really like Osprey, I have the Osprey Eja 48 liter for women. It's great for backpacking and the light weight of the packs is perfect. I also have a Tempest 6 Hydration waist pack for day hiking which is great to have. Great FAQ answers and details.
Is the waist pack like a fanny pack that holds bottles too?
@@JeremiahStringer Kindof, it's a lower back waist pack, holds 2 bottles and has 2 good size pockets in it to store things.
I have never used anything like that, but I think a company is sending me one to try out. Unless it is lost in the mail again 😂
Hello Jeremiah, great review my friend, thank you for sharing. All the best to you and your family.
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Thank you, Ronald! Happy holidays to you and your family :D
Thanks for the video.
My pleasure :D
Love your intro 😄 You crack me up.
Lol thank you! I aim to please... and have fun 😂👍
Thanks for the great info!
You bet!
I put a garcia bear cannister in mine, on top of my tent, cook stove. Sleeping bag, pad, and my clothes in the basement. I had plenty of room on top of that for my rain jacket and ditty bag.
It’s a great pack 😃
Not sure how accurate this is, but I think there’s an American variant and a European variant. The European variant comes with a waterproof rain cover, which makes sense as I’m in the UK and it’s always raining here.
Makes sense :)
I love the energy you have about everything... I bet you’re a fun teacher! 😁😁
Lol thank you! :D I just try to be positive and have a good time!
I used the Atmos 65 for a couple years and loved it. Then I got a ZPacks Arc Blast and went all Dyneema and light weight, so I gave my Osprey (and a whole bunch of other 'older' gear) to my brother to get him backpacking with me. It worked. He loves the pack, and I am not soloing all the time now. :D
Did you replace a bunch of other gear to be able to fit it all in the arc blast? How many liters is it? Appreciate you watching :D
@@JeremiahStringer I think the Arc Blast is 45 liters. I did replace the tent and sleeping bag at the same time. I got a Duplex and an Enlightened Equipment quilt. All this was done in an effort to lighten my pack by about 6-7 pounds. (Did you hear the Ka-Ching! of the cash register?)
I am 60 years old, a bit overweight, and desire every tech advantage to increase my comfort on trail, and less weight on me and in my pack is a Good Thing.
Lol I always say sometimes it takes money to fix problems. Sometimes it's worth it 🙌
do you include to weight of the pack for your base weight?
I do
Really good informational product video on that pack. I have the exact pack. Good job on the video. I was watching the tele the other night and watched some Christmas movies. You would make a great stand in for the character Yukon Cornelius in the scene Yukon Cornelius and the Bumble. Smile... Happy Holidays Jeremiah!
Lol they actually modeled the character after me XD Happy Holidays!!
I own an Osprey Rook 65. It is a very comfortable pack and very sturdy (rain cover is included). BUT I find it entirely too heavy at 3.5 pounds. That would be a pound lighter than the Atmos...so...
That's my biggest qualm with the pack lol I would love the exact same thing, but at 14 oz 😂 I think it is sadly impossible though. I guess on the bright side it makes me stronger 🙌
If somebody needs a "lid daypack", look into the Aether plus. It's huge though. Or you can look into the 2019, 2020, model of the aether, those earlier models had the daypack. Osprey removed it and switched it for a rain cover, then they released the "Aether Plus" model that includes everything but it is around $340.00 , it's all about business for osprey... Just buy a cheap lightweight pack on Amazon and throw it in the side pocket, use the saved money for something else.
One of my buddies bought one and I loved the lid day pack :D
This is my dream bag, in the purple; I have been pining after it for a while. Alas, too rich for my blood. 😭
It is a great bag. I'd save up for it if you could
@@JeremiahStringer I'm on the kind of struggle street that's bills-insecure, but when things are different, definitely. 😀
So how did the suitcase thing work when traveling? You bought a cheap one at Goodwill and pitched it before you got to the trailhead. What did you do for the return trip home?
On the way home I didn't want my stuff to get trashed either, but once I finished a month of hiking I was like, "If this gets destroyed it won't be the worst thing in the world" lol So I just put all of my stuff in my backpack and checked the entire thing. Everything turned out great. I was afraid the mesh would get ripped off or something. Had to throw my fuel canister away and of course put my knife in the backpack
@@JeremiahStringer I think I was watching Schill Brothers trip to Colorado and it looked like they all put their packs in black garbage bags. Made me think of that scene from Tommy Boy when he gets picked up at the airport 😂
Lol I never would have thought!
Have you ever taken Osprey up on their warranty? If so, was it an easy process?
I have sent in a dry bag before and they mailed me a new one. It had holes in it where I walked through a briar patch while having it out. Just had to pay to ship it to them. They took care of everything else
@@JeremiahStringerSweet I'm glad to hear it cause I'm actually going to drive to their HQ in Cortez, Colorado and deliver my bags myself and that will be the first time I use their warranty.
You can just drop it off?! That is awesome! I bet the turn around time is a lot faster too
The Atmos was my first pack. I upgraded this year to a Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 50. They advertise it as 50l, but the outer rear pouch adds 10l. The price and size is comparable to the atmos, but it's a ton lighter and water proof.
OutLan has a SWD pack. He loves his and it cost less than my Osprey + it's lighter. Thought about getting one myself
@@JeremiahStringer I love mine. Only complaint was a 12 week lead time, but cant complain too much for something made lovingly by hand in their own home.
That's true. Hear they do some great custom work too
Solid long term testing for this q and a . Great job hitting all main questions on it
Appreciate it. It has stood the test of time for me lol
Dude, awesome detail... I don't fly much, but it's good to know specific stuff like that... this is a cool series!!! 🌲👍🌲
Well thank you! I have fun with it
Have you ever heard of the top of the pack, even after making numerous adjustments, being too close to the back of ones head. I have heard of this from the women's version and wondered if there was a solution.
I'm not sure what you are asking about the top of the pack
@@JeremiahStringer The top of the pack seems too close to the back of my wife's head
I loosened the straps closest to my back for the top of the pack and tightened the ones that connect to the front to get it away from my head. If you aren't talking about the lid of the pack and just the top of the pack in general - There are load lifter straps that can be loosened to lean the pack away from you
Hey, does the pack has any squeaking issues?
I think it comes and goes. I have noticed it a couple times in the past, but I think it kind of works itself out. I've read Osprey will fix it for free if you mail to their warranty department
@@JeremiahStringer ohh okay, but does the pack is still worthy to bought? Sorry bad english
Naufal Ariq all good. Yeah it’s still a good buy. Especially if you can get a discount. Usually at REI you can get a 20% off coupon once a year
@@JeremiahStringer okay, thanks bro
I love that Osprey does a lifetime guarantee!! Osprey’s backpacks are really awesome. Another cool video Jeremiah or as the kids say ,cool video Mr.Stringer 👍
Lol thank you! Already had one Osprey bag replaced. They really do stand by that lifetime guarantee
Really surprised how much it weighs. I consider a lot of your gear reviews when I’m looking at hunting equipment; and honestly I figured hiking backpacks would be a lot lighter than hunting packs, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
I know, right?! Both types of packs are made to support quite a bit of weight more comfortably so with that big frame, I guess it just has to wear more 👎😂
Can only imagine how many hours were put into testing for this. Good details man.
Hours of fun :D Appreciate the love!
@@JeremiahStringer No problem
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Nice review Jeremiah.
Thank you very much 😊
7:02 I hate those two things too but I still use one. keep a bottle with water in your pack then you'll know how much water you have left.
Love it!
I got a rain cover with my osprey ag 65
Wish I did too
I got a rain cover with my Atmos 65 too (bought it a couple of months ago).
Their website says it's included. Maybe it changed? I think they updated the design a couple years ago?
When I die, I want to be buried in a 300liter Osprey bag. I love Osprey.
Lol that will be the most epic funeral ever
What are the two loops for athe the bottom?
They are for your trekking pole ends to stick through
Thanks
Great vid bud....but wow...is that thing heavy or what? Had no idea it was 4 pounds. I'm still saving for the Zpacks Arc blast...I think it comes in at 22oz.
Lol I know, right? A subscriber sent me a frame-less 35ish liter bag that I am going to try out when I don't have to bring all my winter stuff. It weighs like 14 oz
I recently purchased the Osprey Kyte 46 for my Sheltowee Challenge 2020. I’ve only carried it with 20 lbs a few times so far and I love it! 🎒⛺️
Sounds like a quality pack! What’s your Sheltowee challenge?
A weekend each month of 2020 and a few day hikes will complete the End to End Sheltowee Trace Trail. (333 miles at this date) 🙂
Got it! Yeah I've heard a lot about it. I should probably participate 😂
Jeremiah Stringer Hikes absolutely! I thought you had hiked it. No?
Not yet. Just sections so far
I'm using the Ozark Trail 65 liter pack. With the brain it came in at 3.68 pounds empty. After cutting the straps down and taking all the metal zipper pulls off and ditching the brain I have it down to about 3 pounds. I reinforced the shoulder straps with extra stitching. I'm looking at a LiteAf pack but for now it does the job just fine.
Super cool that you modified your own pack! Getting that weight down 🙌
I have the same pack and also use it without the brain. My favorite feature besides the comfort of it is the forward facing side pocket access for my water bottles. Makes it a lot easier to reach without taking my pack off. As far as the "squeak", it can drive you crazy. I tried spraying silicone lube on the suspension and pack material but to no avail. I finally figured out that it was coming from the ferrule on the wire frame at the bottom of the pack. I sprayed a dry lubricant in it with a nozzle through the mesh an never heard the squeak again.
Do your 1L bottles ever fallout when you put them in the forward facing side pocket? Great tip on the squeak!!
Jeremiah Stringer Hikes 😂
I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one fighting with the hip belt pockets!
My water bottles never fall out of my Aura...
Those things will be the death of me!
@@JeremiahStringer No they don't. I find them easy to access and don't have to ask someone else to get my water for me.
Thanks for info on squeak
50 pounds of gear? Do people often carry bricks?
XD who knows
I’m using a Zpacks Arc Haul but I also have an Osprey Kestrel 48 which I have passed down to my son (17). It’s amazing to me to see just how different each model really is. The Kestrel is not simply a slimmed down version of yours. There are fundamental differences. Oh, and the Kestrel came with a rain cover.
Pretty wild. I love that they really put in the time and effort in research and development
Raincover IS included with the European version.
Good deal 😃
Yes a bear canister fits very well, even a larger canister, just pack items into the canister and then into the pack, I have no problem fitting large canisters into mine
Check out this video, winter load out with bear canister and fits everything in it very well.
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There's a lot in that pack! Appreciate you sharing that vid. Hadn't seen his channel before
Nice pack... but let’s talk about that beard!!! That beard is filling out great and certainly worth the extra ounces.
Excellent insulation value! LOL!
Exactly! Who needs a buff when you have some great scruff?
Lol thank you! XD I have been growing it out for a while now and I have to agree, totally worth the weight! Built in insulation. My students asked me if I was going to buy viking rings to put in it
@@JeremiahStringer You'll grow used to the added insulation until you have to shave and then you really notice the value! ;)
My beard will have an R-Value of 5 by the time winter is over 😂
Hi, I'm looking for a backpack that can fit a 30+" video tripod inside the main compartment. Do you have a video about a backpack that has that kind of capacity? Or could you suggest a backpack?
I’m not sure there is a pack that would have the length inside to fit a tripod that large. Most packs have attachments on the outside so you can fasten your trekking poles to then. I’ve often used those attachments to fasten a tripod to the outside of my pack
@@JeremiahStringer I will have to take the tripod to REI post Covid. Hmmm maybe I should look for a all sleeve that would keep the tripod hidden and not too affected by the outside temperature.
8:17
Bro got luggage from goodwill and then THREW IT AWAY. why not redonate it??? Wtf man. I was with you till you did that. The landfills are full. What a wasteful stupid thing to do. It costs nothing to just donate it back to a goodwill
In all transparency I left it at my friend Frankie’s house in Boston. I’m not sure what he did with it. Flew into RI from KY, got picked up, went to his house to repack everything, then headed to the trailhead. Maybe he still uses it 🤷♂️
@@JeremiahStringer oh that's a relief to hear!
Gotta say I'm pretty impressed how high you got your leg
Lol thanks. I’m nimble like a feral cat 😂😂
Wait... did you just throw your logo?! Pretty cool video trick!
Lol thank you! Decided to start incorporating it in the vids. Hadn't seen anyone do it before and JK is Hiking thought of it when we were sitting down talking so I said I would give it a go XD
Brother you got hooked up with rei??
Lol yeah I am an affiliate with them. I bought a lot of my starter gear with them. Really getting into some cottage companies too. More specialized gear tailored to my needs :D
@@JeremiahStringer very nice! Good for you man!! That's where I purchase all my important stuff. You know
Yeah they have a great return policy and staff 😍
Nice backpack but I'm a little bit concerned about the Valco hip belt adjustment. ( Coming loose with a weighted pack)
I’ve never had it slip before. Once you have it adjusted to your waist size you normally wouldn’t move it again
Someone on youtube had a problem on his hike that the hip belt came loose, the velco let go. And from what he had said it happened several time on his trip. For this reason I well not buy this backpack. I well look for one the has a sewn on none adjustable hip belt from Osprey
Makes sense to me. I would definitely send mine back to Osprey if that happened to me. It would be super frustrating. Especially if it happened on a long trail like the AT
Thanks Jeremiah for your replies
Absolutely! 🙌