User Review: Osprey Atmos 50

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

Reviewed May 13, 2006 by Drew Gibson

Rating:
Design: Top loading
Size: L 3200 inches cubed
Number of Pockets: 3
Max. Load Carried: 30
Height of Owner: 5ft 10in
Price Paid: $200

I love this pack. It doesn't haul a lot of weight but when packed lite it hugs your back and you probably won't notice it is there. I've had to travel through thick huckleberry patches off-trail with it on, which I could never had done in my old pack. The weight stays distributed wonderfully.

The airspeed design against the back is great; it feels like you are lying in a hamock. The aluminum frame that creates the airspeed pocket, though, does encroach on your packing room so you best have your system worked out. I just hiked 25 miles with a bear canister and it faired rather well; I could have used a little more space with the canister, though. I realy love the pockets on the hip belt, too. Perfect for a compass and maps, sunglasses, or a snack. So, to conclude, I love this pack!!!