Gear Review
A lot of good features that didn't work for me
Yung Lee
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Now Osprey is a tried and true, trusted brand and I got a lot of respect for their products. I truly admire how they were able to jam in so many convenience features while keeping the weight at a minimum. One feature I'm quite enamored with is stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment that works quite well. Its lid and small compartments in addition to its main packbag are all great conveniences that I appreciate. The issue for me ended up being its suspension, which to me is the most important factor in procuring a backpack. The mesh back panel of its modified airspeed suspension is very comfortable and it should conform to all types of body types; however, in an effort to facilitate ventilation, the main body is separated a bit from that same back panel, pulling the bulk of the weight away from your back. I felt a quite a bit of weight swing as I rotated about my hips. I like the weight to stay as close to my body as possible, and the bag was not doing it for me. For reference, I'm 5'11" (21.5" torso, a bit long for my overall height), 170 to 175 lbs, and 31" waist. However, it doesn't mean this bag won't be a gem for you.
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Yung Lee
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Thanks for your opinion! As I'd said, just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't be a gem for you. As for the fitting, I can assure you it was done to the best of my abilities, and most importantly, consistently as when I tested a handful of other ultralight packs when I was in the market for a new pack this past spring. Every one's has his/her unique body type and sensitivity on how things feel to such unique bodies. As I tell everyone who come on advise for various equipment, the best advice is to always try it out.
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