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Is Osprey a good brand for backpack?

We love the comfort and design of the Osprey Atmos 65 AG and consider it one of the best all-around backpacking backpacks. It's loaded with features and provides incredible back ventilation while weighing in at 4.5 pounds.



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Osprey is a backpack powerhouse known for quality builds, excellent organization, and comfort, as seen in industry-leading designs like the Atmos/Aura above. First released over a decade ago, the Exos (and women's Eja) was their original take on an ultralight pack, and is still a popular pick in this category.

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One of the Glacier's main competitors is the Osprey Aether above. Both packs offer excellent carrying comfort, durability, and most of the bells and whistles you could want in a deluxe hauler. However, two useful items missing on the Glacier are hipbelt pockets and a large mesh shove-it pocket on the back.

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Most importantly, Osprey designs its high-quality bags to be long-lasting and comfortable. The Flare has a cooling, foam-cushion back panel and padded straps, and being both lightweight and mid-sized, it is easy to maneuver in a crowded classroom and carry across the quad.

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The leathers we use are high quality cowhides, unless otherwise stated, and are by-products of the food industry, including the strict but sexy Polished Croc leather with which OSPREY LONDON has become synonymous.

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The first determining factor of a quality backpack relates to the product's construction—more specifically, the durability of the fabric material and stitching. For the construction of the material, look towards the main compartment and straps.

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At 2 pounds 13.4 ounces for my size small/medium, the Osprey Exos 58 is at the high end of the ultralight backpacking pack spectrum, but is still reasonable for everything from fast-and-light adventures to short overnight trips.

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