I've taken this bag on several day adventures as well as lightweight multiday treks. It does squeak a little when it's lightly loaded but I hardly noticed. For the three day treks was able to fit all my gear inside the bag as well as a 3L bladder and two Nalgens in the mesh pockets (I had no problem using these side pockets even with a fully loaded bag). I'm very happy with this bag, it is extremely comfortable Cons I wish the front pocket was mesh similar to the larger bags The "brain" at the top of the bag is stitched in place and therefore cannot be adjusted for an oversized load. Im disappointed with the number of reviews commenting on this bag's inability to hold a phone in the hipbelts, in my mind this shouldn't be a deal breaker

Emma and Owen

Terra Cotta Ontario

This backpack is unparalleled for comfort. I have significant shoulder and back problems, and I have been through a bunch of backpacks, finding nothing but pain with each one. This backpack literally feels like nothing on my back. It is almost magical. I can load the backpack up with my heavy textbooks, laptop and lunch, and it hardly feels like anything as I hike up and down the hills in my town. The only downside: I wish they made a backpack with this wonderful harness system but with a more student lifestyle pocket system. Other reviews mention a squeak - there is a squeak but I hardly notice it at all.

Catherine

Nelson, BC

The rainfly does not fit over any size sleeping pad. Unfortunately instead of placing the attachment points for the sleeping pad on the bottom of the pack to avoid issues Osprey chose to put them closer to the center making it impossible to attach the pad and use the rainfly simultaneously. I had to walk down a mountain in the rain carrying my sleeping pad. This is not something any hiker wants to do, let alone six months pregnant. Makes for a very dangerous situation. I don't think I will be purchasing any osprey products in the future. For the price, more thought and testing should have gone into the design.

Katherine Ann

Pennsylvania

I love that this pack has so many pockets and compartments. I love the duel opening on the front and the top of the main compartment. The sleeping compartment seems a bit small. Gave this pack a 4 star rating because the hip belt pockets are too small. Can't fit my phone, which means my phone/ camera is not easily accessible. I put it in my water bottle pocket, but it is difficult to reach and vulnerable. This is my first hiking pack.

Musicalmemories

Collierville, TN

For day or 2 hikes and long walks with my partner. I experienced no discomfort during or after. It's a very good pack and highly adjustable. I have the smaller size and it adjusted perfectly for me at 4'11''. I'm surprised that the shoulder straps adjusted so well considering a smaller frame and the width between the two straps (for neck area) is actually considerably narrow for slight builds which suggests a pretty intelligent design. For a 10-12 km jaunt I didn't bother with the breast clip across the chest and the pack stayed in place like it was a part of me. It moves with you and feels pretty good. It is weightless overall and very good weight distribution, feels fantastic at the hips. I think I'll be using this for a long time yet. Very happy with the purchase.

Jane

Vancouver, BC

I bought this bag as my first day pack, and am very happy with my purchase I've had it 4 two years now and it has been wonderful. I have enough space for all my gear and food, along with other people gear. The one downfall is my phone does not fit in the hip belt pockets easily. I really have to try to get it in so it's not worth it. Other than that the pack is awesome.

Hiker

Massachusetts

I bought this pack for the Camino across France. Keeping in mind that I didn't need to carry sleeping gear as I stayed in Auberges, this pack was perfect for a 3 week hike. -comfortable -lots of ways to adjust the pack as your body got tired over the course of the day or for different terrain -ample room -the rain cover worked very well -the mesh frame meant my back was rarely sweaty -note that the rain cover does not cover the hip belt pockets, so these get wet in the rain -I find the hip belt pockets not large enough for the things I need regularly, like my phone, so I didn't use them much -on a long hike like this I had 1L water bottles, and they don't fit in the mesh holders; it just meant that I had to stop whenever I wanted a drink and take my bottle out of the bag But I will say that the hip belt pockets/water bottle holders were pretty small points. Overall, I found this bag to be excellent and would recommend it to anyone.

La dame qui marche

Halifax, Nova Scotia