Gear Review
Osprey Packs Stratos 34 Backpack - 2000-2200cu in
Great versatile day pack!
By Elton Zhang
Ranked #98 - Daypacks - Technical
February 18, 2011
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!
View Details: Osprey Packs Stratos 34 Backpack - 2000-2200cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (210D, double ripstop), nylon packcloth (420D)
- Support/Suspension:
- AirSpeed back panel
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Rain Cover:
- yes
- Pockets:
- 1 top, 2 side mesh, 2 waist, 1
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- no
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- no
- Weight:
- (small) 2 lb 8 oz, (medium) 2 lb 10 oz, (large) 2 lb 13 oz
- Volume:
- (small) 1953 cu in, (medium) 2075 cu in, (large) 2197 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: May 9, 2012 By: ROJASV8
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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?
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