User Review: Osprey Atmos 50

Osprey Atmos 50
Above: The current Atmos 50, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed July 2, 2007 by shortstuff

Rating:
Design: top-loading internal
Size: women's small 2800 cubic inches
Number of Pockets: 6+
Max. Load Carried: 45
Height of Owner: 4'11"
Price Paid: $75

Great backpack! I just came back from a 5-day backpacking trip, and the Atmos 50 never failed to impress me. Even with the women's small model (about 2800 cu. inches), I still managed to not only jam everything I needed, but everything I wanted.

The fit is amazing! At my height of less than 5 feet, it took me a few days to try out numerous women's and kids' backpacks. The Atmos 50's comfort, thanks to its well-designed contoured hipbelt and internal framing, was a blessing when walking over mixed, uneven terrain. One of my favorite features of this pack is its mesh back! It kept a nice buffer of cool air against my back while trekking on warm days.