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Osprey Packs Stratos 26 Backpack - 1465-1709cu in
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Give your back a taste of the summer breeze on your next day hike when you wear the Osprey Stratos 26 Backpack. The Airspeed suspension puts cool air between your back and the Stratos with its 3D-tensioned mesh back panel and LightWire alloy frame, which also helps retain the pack\222s shape and keep ventilation high.
- Soft spacer mesh shoulder harness and hip-belt breathe when weighed down
- Rain cover deploys from bottom stow pocket and can be removed to trim weight when not needed
- Hip-belt and shoulder harness pockets let you keep essentials accessible on the move
- Stow-On-the-Go attachment holsters your trekking poles for scrambles up to the summit
- Side and vertical compression straps lock down the stuffed Stratos for a solid carry
Bottom Line: The Stratos 26 is your ticket to a back sweat-free hike.
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I've got 2 decisions to make - Stratos 24 or 26. I'll
I've got 2 decisions to make - Stratos 24 or 26. I'll have to figure this one out. I usually prefer a lid but for carrying a lunch and raingear and essentials, I'm not so picky. The other decision is - Medium or Large? I'm a hair or two under 5'11" and I read somewhere that anyone over 5'10" should probably get a Large (in Stratos 24). From those near my height or very familiar with fitting these, which do you think will be the better fit? Also, I've noticed that a Stratos 24 in a size L is actually 26L.
By: Pete Larson
April 27, 2012
Hey Pete,
Osprey sizes are based on Torso Length and not height. To size that, go here: http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/web/sizing_and_fitting
As for the difference between the 24L and 26L, the biggest is the access style. Do you prefer a top loader with a lid or do you prefer the panel loading school bag style? Sounds like you prefer the top loader with a lid style. But that is why Osprey offers these two styles--because different people prefer different style packs--and not to exactly get to a certain capacity...
By: Kate Williamson
April 30, 2012
I would go with large.
By: Mike Traslin
April 29, 2012
You are correct you are right on the cusp of sizes. If you have long legs and a short body the get the smaller size. And vice versa. I am 6'1" and I prefer the larger.
By: conan
April 27, 2012
Gotta love it!
By:
Sara
June 29, 2011
My Osprey Stratos 26 backpack is everything I was hoping and more. As a 60 year old (not in the greatest shape) backpacker - I absolutely require a backpack that is not only light weight but that will conform - adjust - and in a sense... mold to my body well. The Osprey Stratos is exactly and precisely... perfect. It has just enough space for me to fit inside and outside of it everything that I deem necessary and after adjusting the fit to my measurements and my body - the fit is p.e.r.f.e.c.t.i.o.n.
older version
By: John Ford
April 19, 2011
the narrows, zion national park
most comfortable pack I ever owned
Would this pack be good for lightweight overnight biking?
Would this pack be good for lightweight overnight biking?
By: Brandon
February 19, 2012
While it in theory would carry all your stuff (depending on how small the stuff you have is), the issue is that it has a removed backpanel and therefore throws off your center of gravity a small bit. I'd suggest the Escapist 30--it is a bag designed for hut-to-hut cycling and would be a better featured pack for overnight cycling trips
By: Kate Williamson
February 20, 2012
Yes, It should be ale to carry the overnight essentials. (pad,bag,food,water.)
By: Hayden Beck
February 19, 2012
Carrying Comfort
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Merebea Danforth x4236
April 21, 2010
I love this day pack! It is constructed with the quality you'd expect from Osprey Packs, and while it is not ultralight, it is pretty light for the amount of structure and features to it. I'll take a slightly heavier pack that carries well any day. The Airspeed suspension in the Stratos series is excellent. The LightWire alloy frame does an excellent job supporting the pack's load, and having the pack up off of your back does wonders for ventilation. Coming in three sizes really helps with the fit. Personally, I'm partial to the a top loading pack with a lid (verus the panel design on the Stratos 24). I like having the two largish pockets in the lid. The shoulder strap pocket will hold your chapstick, and the hip pockets are great for easy access to a point and shoot camera. (Hip belt pockets are a must for me because of this reason.) It's also very handy to have the built in rain-fly. The compression straps do a great job reducing the volume of the pack for carrying lighter loads efficiently.
As always, Osprey has come up with a pack with lots of thoughtful features and excellent comfort, while keeping the weight reasonable.
How does the rain cover on this preform? I run to work everyday
How does the rain cover on this preform? I run to work everyday and I live in Dutch Harbor Ak. where we get over 250 rainy days a year, so I need something that is going to be comfortable while running and yet keep my stuff dry in a storm.
By: Albert Burnham
May 22, 2010
The covers on the Stratos line work very well. They are plenty big and can cover the entire pack - even when stuffed to the gills. They also include a cinch cord to make sure it's nice and snug to keep everything dry.
Another nice feature is the fact that the covers are removable. Makes them much easier to wash or dry out separately when you return home.
By: Brian Reyman
September 30, 2010
Change me.
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Cactus Green, M (118.95)
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Shale Black, L (118.95)
Shale Black, M (118.95)
Shale Black, S (118.95)
Tarn Blue, L (118.95)
Tarn Blue, M (118.95)
Tarn Blue, S (118.95)
Magma Orange, S (118.95)
Magma Orange, M (118.95)
Magma Orange, L (118.95)
Gotta love it!
My Osprey Stratos 26 backpack is everything I was hoping and more. As a 60 year old (not in the greatest shape) backpacker - I absolutely require a backpack more...
Carrying Comfort
I love this day pack! It is constructed with the quality you'd expect from Osprey Packs, and while it is not ultralight, it is pretty light for the more...
- Material:
- 210D nylon double ripstop, 420D nylon packcloth
- Volume:
- (small) 24 L, (medium) 26 L, (large) 28 L
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- 2 side mesh, 2 waist zip, 1 shoulder
- Weight:
- (small) 1110 g, (medium) 1660 g, (large) 2 lb 11 oz
- Recommended Use:
- day hikes
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime