Delovely

By Jeff Viniard Ranked #1800 - Winter Packs October 13, 2004

I ordered this pack two months back to replace a beloved Kelty pack. Until recently it only served as a pack for hauling books and school supplies. Being a top-loader, it is not particularly well-suited for the access this requires, but it manages the weight admirably.

I finally got a chance to take the pack on the trail recently for an overnighter. The suspension felt very comfortable, and the compression straps across the front were of perfect size to hold my sleeping bag in a 20L drybag, though it took some wrangling to get the lower strap around the bag. Even with all that mass that far back, the pack didn't feel too unstable. For daytrips, the same compression straps mentioned above can buckle further across the bag, allowing it to handle smaller loads (maybe 1200 ci) without becoming flaccid.

I've noticed wear only on the drawstring to close the top of the pack. The "Cord Lord" used to close this works well, but has a lot of friction between it and the drawstring, which has caused a bit of fraying. Nevertheless, this is a wonderful pack I'm expecting to enjoy for a long time to come.

View Details: Osprey Packs Ceres 38 Backpack - 2300 cu in

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