Gear Review
Osprey Packs Atmos 50 Backpack - 3000 cu in
Good pack, needs improvement
By J. Stewart
Ranked #1286 - Daypacks - Technical
August 1, 2005
The makers of this pack paid a lot of attention to the small details like fasteners, pockets, seams and fabrics, which is appreciated. The ventilation through the meshed shoulder straps and belt combined with the open mesh back make this pack very cool. I also really appreciate not dealing with that clammy feeling from putting on a sweaty pack after taking a rest. But the very bend in the frame that allows that airy gap behind your shoulders also limits the interior space of the pack, and fitting large items becomes difficult. Also, there is limited adjustability in the shoulder straps, which are sewn in, so if you are in between sizes, as I am, you're kind of screwed, since the pack will either be too long or too short (in my case, just a little short). Nonetheless, it's still a comfortable, durable pack, just not quite a perfect one.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Broken twill nylon, 210D double ripstop nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 2800cu in, [M] 3000cu in, [L] 3200cu in
- Suspension:
- AirSpeed
- Back Panel:
- Padded 3D mesh
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- 2 Water bottle, 2 zip front, 1 stretch front, 2 waist
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Superlight backpacking, adventure racing
- Weight:
- [S] 2lb 15oz, [M] 3lb 1oz, [L] 3lb 3oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
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