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Elton Zhang

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Pros:
- AirSpeed vent is the best! I never had any other packs works like this one.
- Contour fits so snuggly that I still want to carry it at home.
- Trekking pole straps are very convenient. With other packs, I had to take my pack off first and put poles into side straps, with this one I can easily secure the poles while walking.
- Very versatile. The compression straps on top can be loosened and clip into opposite side. Compression straps at bottom can be loosened and put in sleeping pads.

Cons:
- Somehow all the zippers on the pack are hard to unzip with one hand, even with the pockets on belt.
- Side pockets for water bottle are impossible to reach without taking off the pack (at least taking off one should strap). It could be better designed.
- There should be small hook or strap or something in the hydration pocket to hold bladder in place. My bladder will simply "sink" to the bottom.

Overall speaking it's a great multi-function pack. With the hydration pocket this pack is almost one-pack-for-all!

Great versatile day pack!
frozenfyre100183731

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Has anyone else had the same problem with hydration bladders sinking to the bottom of their Stratos packs? Did elt4447786 ever find a way to rig their pack so their water bladder doesn't slump to the bottom?

Also, it looks as though the tool attachment can only support 1 ice axe. Does anyone know if it can support 2? How tight can this pack compress for minimal gear carry on a short hiking day trip? Does a light-weight Stratos pack carry well?

Todd Schmalhurst

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In mine there is a small frabric loop to hang the badder from. It's located up behind the lining of the sunglasses pocket and works fine at holding the bladder up.

ROJASV8

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just get your self a Osprey Packs Hydraform Hydration Reservoir and your problem of the bladder falling to botom is over. i have one with this pack and it works great.