User Review: Osprey Atmos 65

Osprey Atmos 65
Above: The current Atmos 65, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Design: front loader
Size: 65 ltrs of 4200 cubic inch
Number of Pockets: depends on what you call a pocket
Max. Load Carried: 35lbs
Height of Owner: 6ft
Price Paid: $165 on sale

This pack is a great pack. I personally think that the waist belt is useless as is for any weight if you have a curved back like me.

I replaced my stock belt with the belt from the Aether 70 (isoform). I got just the belt at Eastern Mountain Sports and have had it sewn into the original belt by a seamstress. It was a cheap mod. (fifty dollars) and with that modification the pack is perfect for me.

I live in New England and deal with the cold of The White Mountains and go to the heat and humidity of the Catskills and it performs perfectly.

I carry a bear canister inside on the top and all my gear fits underneath. I average under 30 lbs, closer to 25 fully loaded. I carry 2 liters and although it's not the most easily accessed the suspension is second to none for me.

It's a little big when ducking under fallen tree limbs like in the Green Mountains where its very overgrown and not as maintained but it's worth it.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Atmos 65 at 13 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Oregon Mountain Community
Atmos 65 Backpack$228.95Buy Now

Campmor
Atmos 65 Ultralight Internal Frame Pack$229.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Atmos 65 Backpack - 3800-4200cu in$238.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Atmos 65 Backpack (Spring 09)$238.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's Atmos 65 Pack$239.00Buy Now
Men's Atmos 65 Backpack$239.00Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
Atmos 65 Pack - '08 Closeout$149.93Buy Now
Atmos 65 Pack$239.00Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
Atmos 65 Pack - 3800-4200 cu in$167.27Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
Atmos 65$239.00Buy Now

Mountain Hideaway
Atmos 65 Backpack$228.99Buy Now

RockCreek
Atmos 65 Pack$238.95Buy Now

Massey's
2 purchase options:
Atmos 65 Internal Frame Pack$239.00Buy Now
Atmos 65 Internal Frame Pack$239.00Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
Atmos 65 Backpack$238.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Atmos 65 Backpack$239.00Buy Now

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