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Osprey Packs Atmos 50 Backpack - 2800-3200cu in

Item #OSP0141 | 48 in Stock

Has anyone used this as a backcountry ski pack? I need more room...

By Ranked #788 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) March 24, 2009

Has anyone used this as a backcountry ski pack? I need more room than the Switch 36 or other medium size ski packs will hold.

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By Ranked #941 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) September 9, 2009

I have been skiing 2 seasons with it. Skins and extra pair of gloves fits perfectly in the front zipper pockets. The front open pocket can fit a shovel perfectly but the material is not strong enough and my shovel's corner is piercing a hole through it- I duct taped the inside corners of the pocket and that fixes it. The hydration system has no insulation sleeves so you will have to be creative if you use a water bladders- I use bottles to prevent freezing. The mesh back is nice and keeps your back dry but you can 't really sit on to take a break. The hipbelt pockets are nice for small tool, bad for snacks- it will freeze! In general this pack doesn't carry weight very well, unless you pack light(25lbs and under). The suspension tends to transfer the weight to your shoulders more than your hips. I like it much better for backpacking than a ski pack. I think it is still a very lightweight and high quality pack that I still like but these are just some issue that I am aware of for BC skiing.

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By Ranked #878 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) April 9, 2009

I was thinking the same thing. I have the Atmos 65 (2009) and was thinking of using it to hike & alpine ski Mount Washington (6000 footer in the northeast). I assume I could put the skis (with boots clipped in) to asend to the base of the bowl, drop extra weight, put the ski boots on and climb the bowl. I just don't want to destroy such a nice pack with too much weight on the side. What does everyone think? Yeah, I know it is big, but my normal daypacks probably aren't strong enough for skis and not sure I want to buy a specialty pack (yet, at least). Also would be big enough if I decided to camp on the way up.

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By Ranked #299 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) March 24, 2009

It's probably fine, but it doesn't have ski carry and 50L is huge for a ski pack. Make very sure you need that much before you buy it.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
210D double ripstop Cordura nylon, 210D broken twill high-tenacity Cordura nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra 
Volume:
[S] 2800cu in (47L); [M] 3000cu in (50L); [L] 3200cu in (53L) 
Suspension:
6005-T6 aluminum frame, twin titanium struts, thermo-formed harness & hip-belt, ventilated back panel 
Hydration Compatible:
Yes 
Torso Adjustment:
Yes 
Detachable Pack:
No 
Sleeping Bag Compartment:
No 
Rain Cover:
No 
Access Types:
Top 
Pockets:
[External] 1 lid, 2 front, 2 side, 2 hip; [Internal] 1 lid 
Snowboard Carry:
No 
Ski Carry:
No 
Gear Loops:
2 
Ice Axe Loops:
No 
Shovel Pocket:
No 
Weight:
[S] 3lb 4oz (1470g) [M] 3lb 6oz (1520g); [L] 3lb 8oz (1570g) 
Recommended Use:
Backpacking, camping 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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