Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack
The Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack was the winner of Outside Magazine’s Gear Of The Year Award.
Since then the manufacturers have upgraded it even more. It now has a new low profile back panel which puts the pack in a closer proximity with your back. This design gives you even better support for the heavy loads and more comfort for long hiking trips.
It has a number of strategically placed pockets. The large front flap helps you pack everything in a better way. You also have the mesh back panel and straps that ‘breathe’ so you can stay cooler on long hikes in hot weather.
Again, this is an “Award Winning” professional grade pack that has been recently improved. After reading the reviews, you may have difficulty choosing between this great pack and the Gregory Baltoro 70 pack. Either one would be great backpacks you could be proud of for years to come and miles of hiking experience.
These top backpacks have slightly differing features. You will want to check out both the professional review and the owner reviews.
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By: Jason
June 16, 2010
My wife and I needed packs for a 5-day backcountry trip in Utah, and after trying on every pack that Osprey makes, I settled on the Osprey Atmos 50. In the store, the frame seemed to hug my hips in a way that the others didn’t. After much practice packing, we figured out a way to get all of our gear for a 5-day trip in this and my wifes Osprey Talon 33. On the trail we did a lot of scrambling and both ascents and descents. The Osprey Atmos 50 never shifted, but you need to pack your gear right. Temps hit the upper 90s, but my back was never uncomfortably hot due to ventilation provided by the unique mesh panel. As I noticed in the store, the frame hugged my hips making for a very comfortable carry. I would say my normal load was around 40 lbs, but due to one long water haul, my max load was probably up near 55. I was originally worried about the use of mesh on the hip belt pouches, but there was no snagging or signs of wear after the trip.
Love it for hot weather travel
By: Christin Butler
April 14, 2009
My husband and I have been carrying the his (osprey atmos 50) and hers (aura 50) of this pack on our multi-month long journey through SE Asia and we love them. They’re well designed for weight distribution and organization and the air strip is perfect for the super hot weather. We considered many different sizes and brands and finally settled on this one, I’m glad we did. It’s the perfect size for long distance travel. We’re not gear heads and we didn’t bring along camping equipment (who needs it when a room is just $4/night and there’s not many safe places to camp anyway), but we have everything we need for life over a few months packed inside with plenty of room for souvenirs. Most people we see have bigger packs and they look tired and silly carrying way more than they need. If you’re considering this pack for tropical travel, it’s perfect. You don’t need any bigger.
Great pack!
By: Evan Bryant
April 17, 2009
I’ve got the 2008 version of the Osprey Atmos 50 and I love it. Tons of pockets….The airspeed suspension is extremely comfortable. The pack stays firm on my back even under heavy load and the mesh back panel also helps me stay much cooler than with my old Gregory. The hydration system can be placed in it’s own pouch within the main pocket, or you can unzip the main pocket and put the bladder in between the back of the pack and the mesh back. Thats how I use mine and it keeps the hydration system from taking up space in the main pocket. I’ve got the Osprey Atmos 50 and it has plenty of room for 3-4 days out in the winter and 5-6 days in the summer . If you are ultra light, you may even do better than that. I highly recommend this pack.
Highly recommended
By: Jason Nugent
March 31, 2010
The Osprey Atmos 50 is my go-to pack for weekend trips, especially when I have to carry a lot of cooking gear. It has many pockets, and fits great. The suspension system curves away from your back leaving a space between your back and the pack to allow air to circulate, making it great for high humidity environments. I am subtracting one star because I think all packs should have an integrated rain cover. I also have the Osprey rain cover which works well, but my Deuter Futura pack has one built in. It’s a simple thing.
amazing
By: Bryce Dongog
May 20, 2009
I just got the Osprey Atmos 50 and took it out for the first time for several miles and it felt great! I can already tell this pack will last me a long time and its going to get a lot of use.
awesome pack
By: nathan martinez
August 12, 2009
i love the Osprey Atmos 50 and can barely feel it on my back… was a little worried about the size but once i packed it i was amazed at how much i could get in it.
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