Osprey Atmos AG 65 review: the load-hauler that floats the weight
A benchmark multi-day pack whose Anti-Gravity suspension makes forty pounds feel like far less — the hauler to trust on long, heavy trips.

Honest, field-minded reviews of outdoor and safety gear.
A benchmark multi-day pack whose Anti-Gravity suspension makes forty pounds feel like far less — the hauler to trust on long, heavy trips.
The Osprey Eja 58 is a women’s backpacking pack with a suspended mesh back, an adjustable torso and a full frame at 2 pounds 11 ounces (1.22 kg). It carries about 35 pounds (16 kg) or less comfortably; the hip belt is thin and fixed in shape.
A daypack is the bag you actually live out of on the trail, so fit and comfort matter more than any single feature. The Osprey Talon 22 is our pick for an all-day hiking pack that also doubles as a travel carry-on: it carries beautifully, adjusts to your back, and is built to last. Owners keep coming back to the brand.
Not every hike needs a three-hundred-dollar pack. When you are just getting into day hiking, or you want a featherweight bag that stuffs into a pocket for the summit push or the flight over. The WATERFLY 35L Packable Daypack does the job for the price of a couple of trail lunches. Our field rating ★★★★★4.3…
A packable daypack is a fine first bag until you load it properly and feel it fold around your spine. The WATERFLY 20L adds a stiff frame sheet to an inexpensive daypack, so a day’s load keeps its shape and stays off your back. There is no load-bearing hipbelt, so keep it to day-hike weights.