Osprey Stratos 24L Men's Hiking Backpack, Cetacean Blue

I purchased this hiking backpack for my hiking adventures in Wales, Europe. We spent 3 weeks hiking in Wales and I knew I needed a good hiking backpack for day trips. This was the perfect size for me. I had plenty of space for a full change of clothes, a thin down jacket, snacks, a hat and gloves. This bag has straps for walking poles. I absolutely love the ventilation system. This system kept my back dry during long hikes. I also love how the pack is adjustable. I could adjust the pack for my height and while doing so the pack did not feel uneven. The straps on the top of the bag are great because they allow the pack to fit closer to your body. This pack has so many adjustments it’s really perfect. I ended up using the rain cover during one of our hikes when we got caught in the rain. The rain cover was also nice when we went walking under a waterfall. I also like this pack because it can be used as a carry on. I used this pack as a carry on while flying from Atlanta to London. I will not that due to the airspeed ventilation system you wont be able to just cram the pack in any old space. The height is really the height. The zippers were great throughout my trip. They are quality zippers with small straps on them to help pull the zippers in either direction. Osprey packs can tend to be expensive but you can catch them on deals from time to time. They are well worth the money for the functionality you get with their packs. Right out the box you could tell how durable the pack was. Osprey makes some quality products.

great pack, not to big not too small. carries plenty and light weight. straps are most comfortable I have ever tried. quality is second to none.

A great product! All around great quality and fit with comfortable chest strap and waist belt. The main feature I love about this bag is the mesh back and how it keeps the backpack away from your back. This is awesome if you get hot or in sweaty climates. I also noticed that i bladder cooler since it's not sitting against my back. Fantastic bag. I bought it specifically for seven day trek to Machu Picchu and was very impressed.

Great product stores a lot of a gear and very comfortable and lightweight.

I’ve put the Osprey Stratos 34L through its paces, and its durability and weather protection are top-tier. A standout feature is the waterproof integrity of the reservoir pouch. I actually experienced a bladder leak during a hike, and the compartment kept the water completely contained, saving the rest of my gear from getting soaked. The integrated rain cover, tucked into the bottom pocket, is another major plus; it’s attached so you can’t lose it, providing peace of mind during sudden downpours. The adjustable torso length makes it easy to find a custom fit, and the overall build quality is exactly what you expect from Osprey. However, there are a few ergonomic drawbacks. I use a 3L reservoir, and when it’s full, accessing the main compartment becomes quite difficult. The top-loading design feels cramped with a full bladder, making it a struggle to get gear in and out. Additionally, I would have preferred more substantial padding on the waist belt. On longer treks, the protection feels a bit thin compared to other packs in this class. Pros: Extremely durable, waterproof reservoir pouch, attached rain cover. Cons: Difficult main-compartment access with 3L bladder, thin waist belt padding. Overall it is pretty decent I'm still putting it through its paces.

I'm 6'7" and this is the only backpack to date that I've had fit comfortably. Distributes weight nicely, and is well designed across the board. Would recommend.

Love it! I have some bigger 50 and 68 liter Osprey packs that are great for hauling lots of stuff comfortably but wanted something smaller that would work as a carry on for flying:) I mainly use backpacks for travel abroad and eventually you gotta have the Mercedes Benz of backpacks lol Got this smaller 34 liter for some months in Asia, and wow can you pack a ridiculous amount into this 34 liter pack! I was able to fit 4 pairs of pants, 4 pairs of shorts, 6 tee shirts, 2 hoodies(one a proper 800 fill down puffer), a rain jacket, plus 6 pair of underoos, toiletries, 2 headlamps, iPad and chargers into this sleek badboy! Thats rolling things up ninja;) Space for everything you need to travel indefinitely:) Could hike your way up to Everest base camp in style and comfort with this lol Top notch quality and design throughout, I love the geometric pattern in the material, too small to show in the pictures but is a nice surprise:) Nice pockets and such for organization! A large toiletries bag fits perfect in the bottom zip area(fits so perfect i put a pic up), suppose you could use the space for whatever but i love having the toiletries not floating about the main. Osprey’s just the best for backpacks!

Bought this backpack for my son as a Christmas gift. He loved how light weight it was along with all the storage capacity this bag has. Definitely worth the money if you enjoy hiking.