OspreyMen's Stratos 36 Ventilated Hiking Pack

There are times in life when you get something and wonder what on earth you did before having it - this backpack was one of those. I've done quite a bit of hiking including 3 caminos de Santiago so you get to really experience your gear. My old backpack (a Berghaus) had served me well but at 65L it had always been too big and you tend to fill that space; so I decided to buy this for weekends.Even after months of use every time I put it on I'm amazed by how comfortable it is and the little details it has like the loops on the zips. Its so good that I'm going to use it for my next Camino de Santiago despite been a little over half the size of my old pack.Update: after nearly 3 years of hard use the cheast clip broke. I contacted Osprey on their site, with a description of the problem (didn't even need to provide receipts), and they immedietly sent out the part with clear instructions of how to affix it. Broken to fixed in 5 days!

This is a super backpack, plenty of room for big loads and has compression straps to take up the slack when only partially filled. The sprung 'trampoline' back is a godsend as I always end up with a sweaty back when wearing a backpack but this has solved that problem for me. Sure, this is expensive but the price is justified by the quality and features of the product. Plenty of big pockets with decent zippers and the integrated rain cover is a natty feature. The Osprey no-quibble lifetime guarantee is a reassurance to have as well. I did find that 36L is really spacious, maybe too much for a day hike so I bit the bullet and also bought a 26L Stratos (in blue) as they had a massive 30% discount on Amazon a few weeks back so that I have a decent backpack for whatever the situation.

Great Rucksack, so comfortable for hikes. Nearly large enough for camping, but you would have to invest in a small sleeping bag. Been on a few hikes now, fits flask, spare clothes maps etc Top of the range rucksack

For those who suffer from sweaty back syndrome and want carry lots of stuff on a day out, this ruck sack fits the bill. I have used it a few times since purchasing it has volumes of space, and handy storage pockets for all my worldly goods. It is comfortable and not heavy. Only advice is try it for size first.

Having had a few backpacks in my time for hiking, I can honestly say this is the best one yet. First Osprey one, and have already found it to be great, lightweight, plenty of pockets, ample room for storage and the frame in the back area really helps to keep it sturdy preventing any sagging when loaded up.

Always wanted an Osprey rucksack but the price put me off. Saw this Stratos 36 reduced to 97 pounds from 150.Fast delivery and the quality of the bag is everything I expected.Looking forward to using it in "anger".

Just did Sarria to Santiago with this bad boy. Great brand. Light in weight. Good sturdiness. This bag should last forever.I’m 6 ft so found it a bit difficult to get comfortable. Also a bit small and narrow. Could have had bigger side pockets and top loader 4/5 stars.

I bought this backpack so that I can go on my walks and hikes and carry my camera equipment comfortably. After some long googling and reading on forums I went for the Stratos 36. The back system is excellent, makes it very comfortable to carry a load and not put strain on the back or shoulders. There are an incredible number of pockets and I have used all of them without feeling that they are awkwardly placed. The bag is so good that it is my regular/daily backspace now; no other pack is as comfortable or useful. Highly recommend to anyone!