Gear Review
Osprey Packs Stratos 24 Backpack - 1300-1700cu in
Cool (quite literally) pack, but switched to Kestrel
By brian_heck2213096
Ranked #60 - Daypacks - Technical
June 13, 2008
The Osprey Stratos 24 is a very good pack. The AirCore Suspension really does what it's designed to do: ventilate and keep you cool. However, the necessary curve required for the AirCore Suspension limits easy access to the bottom portion of the pack's main compartment. And as someone else has already mentioned, if you also use your pack for school or work in addition to hiking, it is difficult to carry a notebook computer. I returned the pack and replaced it with the Osprey Kestrel 28. I purchased two: one for my wife, who describes the lichen color as very fashionable, and one for me, who prefers the twilight. One other item: The Stratos has "O" rings on the zipper pulls; the Kestrel has a more simple pull. I prefer the "O" rings so I purchased a dozen from Osprey ($0.50 each) and replaced the pulls on both of our Kestrels. Nice. For the money, Osprey packs are among the best.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 330D Nylon Shadowbox, 210D nylon double ripstop, 500D nylon spacer mesh
- Volume:
- [S] 1300cu in (22L); [M] 1500cu in (24L); [L] 1700cu in (26L)
- Suspension:
- AirCore
- Back Panel:
- AirCore
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- n/a
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, front
- Gear Loops:
- Yes, side straps, dual ice ax loops
- External Pockets:
- 2 Side, front, top
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical in front straps
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Recommended Use:
- Day hikes, short trips, bike commuting, school
- Weight:
- [S] 2lb 4oz (1020g); [M] 2lb 6oz (1080g); [L] 2lb 8oz (1130g)
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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