Gear Review
Osprey Packs Stratos 24 Backpack - 1300-1700cu in
Good pack
By alexandsos
Ranked #421 - Daypacks - Technical
July 7, 2010
STratos24 is a slightly dumbed-down version of Osprey's top-of-the-line technical daypack, Atmos 25, which is unfortunately not available in the US. The main difference is that Atmos has perforated shoulder straps and hipbelt, two attachment points, so you can cary two ice tools or an ice axe and a piar of trekking poles, and a stretch front shove-it pocket. This is also the second iteration for Stratos series, and it ditches the uncomfortable cross-rod suspension of the original Stratos, and instead borrows the excellent AirSpeed suspension of the Atmos series. This technical daypack is as good as they come. The only other pack worth looking at is the GregoryZ30, which carries just as well, and should be on your list if you cannot live without a traditional top pocket. Otherwise the Stratos is a typical Osprey- flawless fit, top quality build, and well thought-out design.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (210D, double ripstop), nylon packcloth (420D)
- Support/Suspension:
- AirSpeed back panel
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- yes
- Access:
- panel
- Pockets:
- 2 side stretch mesh, 2 waist belt zip, 1 front zip
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- no
- Climbing Gear Loops:
- 0
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- no
- Weight:
- (small) 2 lb 6 oz, (medium) 2 lb 8 oz, (large) 2 lb 10 oz
- Volume:
- (small) 1343 cu in, (medium) 1465 cu in, (large) 1587 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- day hikes, short trips, bike commuting, school
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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