User Review: Osprey Atmos 50
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Size: med
Max. Load Carried: 32
Height of Owner: 5'11"
Price Paid: $40
For lightweight and short trip backpacking, I am a big fan of this backpack. The mesh venting technology works well, keeping the sack off my back. Like someone said before, it carries a bit like an external frame, without the weight. A complement to Osprey's internal frame system. Pockets in the hip belt are nice for convenience items. Slots for Camelback bladder and bite valve are a big plus.
I feel like Osprey really did think of everything as far as storage options and accessories go. The emergency whistle built into the chest strap is way cool.
As for the negatives: This is the only pack I have owned and used for an extended period of time, so I will obviously be biased. I gave 4.5 stars to account for this.
Like previously mentioned, the venting system takes from the storage component in the bottom of the pack, so you have to be picky about what goes on the bottom. The clothes loops are attached by a flimsy velcro and loop system. I lost a t-shirt to these loops. Luckily it was an out and back hike so a friendly hiker left the shirt and loop on a signpost and I was able to retrieve it. I wish the hip belt wasn't so flimsy either, but at least it has a little padding.
I have carried loads up to 32 lbs (in the winter) with this pack and it has performed well and left me without any pain in my back or hips. Would like to get the Osprey rain fly and see how it preforms too.
I feel that as far as comfort goes Gregory bags get a slight nod, but as far as lightweight packs with load carrying capability go, this one is great. And yes, the $40 price tag is correct. It was brand new and I found a smokin', I mean smokin' hot sale.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Atmos 50 at 15 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Campmor | Atmos 50 Ultralight Internal Frame Pack | $198.95 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Atmos 50 Backpack - 2800-3200cu in | $198.95 | Buy Now |
 Oregon Mountain Community | Atmos 50 Backpack | $158.95 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw | Men's Atmos 50 Backpack | $199.00 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | Atmos 50 Backpack | $168.89 | Buy Now |
 CampSaver.com 2 purchase options: | Osprey Atmos 50 Pack 3000 cu in | $119.37 | Buy Now |
| Osprey Atmos 50 Pack 3000 cu in | $199.95 | Buy Now |
 REI | Atmos 50 Pack | $199.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry Outlet | Atmos 50 Pack - 2800-3200 cu in | $139.26 | Buy Now |
 Ramsey Outdoor | Atmos 50 | $199.00 | Buy Now |
 Mountain Hideaway | Atmos 50 Backpack | $199.00 | Buy Now |
 RockCreek | Atmos 50 Backpack | $198.95 | Buy Now |
 Massey's 2 purchase options: | Atmos 50 Internal Frame Pack | $179.10 | Buy Now |
| Atmos 50 Internal Frame Pack | $199.00 | Buy Now |
 EMS | Atmos 50 Backpack | $199.00 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | Atmos 50 Backpack | $199.00 | Buy Now |
 Vargo Outdoors | Atmos 50 - Men s Backpack | $199.00 | Buy Now |
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