The Stratos 36 is a trekking backpack for men from Osprey. The Stratos 36 is not only very comfortable, but also very well ventilated thanks to the fully adjustable Airspeed back panel, which allows for circulation while remaining comfortable to wear. In addition, the Stratos 36 has a Stow-on-the-Go walking pole attachment system, so you can attach your poles if needed. The Stratos 36 is compatible with all Hydraulics and Hydraulics LT water reservoirs. A waterproof cover is integrated to protect your backpack in case of rain, and it can be easily stored away in a small pocket. Its capacity of 36L will allow you to store everything you need during a hike without running out of space! Finally, this model is comfortable and robust and is suitable for long days or multi-day trips!
The Stratos 36 is a trekking backpack for men from Osprey. The Stratos 36 is not only very comfortable, but also very well ventilated thanks to the fully adjustable Airspeed back panel, which allows for circulation while remaining comfortable to wear. In addition, the Stratos 36 has a Stow-on-the-Go walking pole attachment system, so you can attach your poles if needed. The Stratos 36 is compatible with all Hydraulics and Hydraulics LT water reservoirs. A waterproof cover is integrated to protect your backpack in case of rain, and it can be easily stored away in a small pocket. Its capacity of 36L will allow you to store everything you need during a hike without running out of space! Finally, this model is comfortable and robust and is suitable for long days or multi-day trips!
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Osprey Stratos 44L Hiking Backpack, 44L Poinsettia Red
The Stratos 36 is a trekking backpack for men from Osprey. The Stratos 36 is not only very comfortable, but also very well ventilated thanks to the fully adjustable Airspeed back panel, which allows for circulation while remaining comfortable to wear. In addition, the Stratos 36 has a Stow-on-the-Go walking pole attachment system, so you can attach your poles if needed. The Stratos 36 is compatible with all Hydraulics and Hydraulics LT water reservoirs. A waterproof cover is integrated to protect your backpack in case of rain, and it can be easily stored away in a small pocket. Its capacity of 36L will allow you to store everything you need during a hike without running out of space! Finally, this model is comfortable and robust and is suitable for long days or multi-day trips!
The Stratos 36 is a trekking backpack for men from Osprey. The Stratos 36 is not only very comfortable, but also very well ventilated thanks to the fully adjustable Airspeed back panel, which allows for circulation while remaining comfortable to wear. In addition, the Stratos 36 has a Stow-on-the-Go walking pole attachment system, so you can attach your poles if needed. The Stratos 36 is compatible with all Hydraulics and Hydraulics LT water reservoirs. A waterproof cover is integrated to protect your backpack in case of rain, and it can be easily stored away in a small pocket. Its capacity of 36L will allow you to store everything you need during a hike without running out of space! Finally, this model is comfortable and robust and is suitable for long days or multi-day trips!
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Osprey Stratos 44 Men's Backpacking Backpack - Prior Season
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New version - NOT as good as the predecessor versions. Osprey changed the side pockets, which now have a difficult time accommodating a Nalgene 1 liter bottle. More importantly, they changed the way the frame height and shoulder straps adjust. They discarded the perfectly functional velcro scheme, which was infinitely adjustable (within the overall limit) and substituted a mickey mouse tabular scheme. This reduces the overall height adjustment available (so if you're 5'11" or more, be careful) and changes the feel of the pack on your shoulders. This change, as well as the side pockets, are detrimental to the overall utility and feel of the pack. Fortunately, I have a few other legacy Osprey 34 and 36 packs, so I'll live, but this is a disappointment.
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Took this on a trip to Zion and Bryce. We did some long day hikes where we needed enough food and water for the whole day and clothes for changes in temps from morning to night plus a first aid kit for 4 people.The negatives: With a 3L water bladder in it, much of the 24 L space was compressed as the long pocket is narrow (front to back) to begin with. Getting out my puffy from the bottom of the pocket was tough with the water full. The top pocket was useless as it is directly over the water bladder. Mine has a stiff backing, so it is not compress down as it emptied and thus the pocket was never useful. It also has a very tall frame, which carries weight well, but makes it harder to stow under a seat on a plane. It had to go in the overhead. It is very tall on ... MoreTook this on a trip to Zion and Bryce. We did some long day hikes where we needed enough food and water for the whole day and clothes for changes in temps from morning to night plus a first aid kit for 4 people.The negatives: With a 3L water bladder in it, much of the 24 L space was compressed as the long pocket is narrow (front to back) to begin with. Getting out my puffy from the bottom of the pocket was tough with the water full. The top pocket was useless as it is directly over the water bladder. Mine has a stiff backing, so it is not compress down as it emptied and thus the pocket was never useful. It also has a very tall frame, which carries weight well, but makes it harder to stow under a seat on a plane. It had to go in the overhead. It is very tall on your back like a backpack and does not ride low like a day pack. Keep this in mind for hats that come down in the back.The Positives: It was very comfortable. No issues with weight. The hard frame carried all the weight I could fit in it easily. Because the bag fits close to the back, you do not feel the weight pulling backwards, but the limitations of this were noted above. The pack breathes well with a mesh and air space between your body and the pack. The belt pockets were big enough for small snacks and the side pocked each held full size Nalgenes. The pack cover is built in and takes a whole bottom pocket. As prime real estate, I removed the cover and used the pocket for my booboo kit reducing the size of my group first aid kit I had in the pack.Overall This is a good, not great day pack. I felt the shape and layout did not offer more room than a 20L. While my pack was fairly full, my wife carried a talon 18 and the only thing I carried in my bag that she didnt was the first aid and 2 extra nalgenes in the outside pockets.I have mixed feels saying whether I would recommend this or not. With no bladder and 2 Nalgenes in the pockets, this may work great, but you are paying for the option to carry a bladder. It may be that a 2L bladder would work much better. You just need to understand how you will set it up.
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I originally bought the Mystery Ranch Scree 32 for day hikes, overnighters and as an emergency bag in between, maybe for travel on occasion. It had amazing features like the super accessible Y-zip opening, but it was very uncomfortable. My back was hurting within minutes of wearing it because all the weight just hung against my lower back despite many adjustments in accordance with their instructions.Enter the Stratos 34. Incredibly comfortable, airy and supportive frame thanks to super breathable open-air mesh backing/straps and great adjustability. The comfort difference over the Scree 32 was night and day. I could walk for a long time with this thing loaded up on my back, which was the most important thing I was looking for in a pack.However, everything else ... MoreI originally bought the Mystery Ranch Scree 32 for day hikes, overnighters and as an emergency bag in between, maybe for travel on occasion. It had amazing features like the super accessible Y-zip opening, but it was very uncomfortable. My back was hurting within minutes of wearing it because all the weight just hung against my lower back despite many adjustments in accordance with their instructions.Enter the Stratos 34. Incredibly comfortable, airy and supportive frame thanks to super breathable open-air mesh backing/straps and great adjustability. The comfort difference over the Scree 32 was night and day. I could walk for a long time with this thing loaded up on my back, which was the most important thing I was looking for in a pack.However, everything else about the bag is just pretty good or okay. I really miss the simplicity and rapid accessibility of MR’s Y-zip. You could “rip” open up the whole bag very quickly and get to your gear. This bag is a panel loader which is very run-of-the-mill. Works pretty well but you have to undo straps in multiple places to fully unzip it. It is nowhere near as easy to access my gear as my previous bag, but still easy enough.The storage itself gets eaten up quickly by the harsh curve of the frame (which I actually love since it keeps so much of the pack off of your back) and it also pushes your hydration pack pretty deep into the interior. However, I still think there’s plenty of space for a weekend’s worth of stuff depending on your load out, especially with the straps at the bottom (which I wish more packs in this capacity range had…)The pockets themselves are just fine, I think the extra pockets at the bottom are excessive, just make it one giant pocket. I guess it’s nice to have a designated rain cover compartment but I’d rather just toss it in there. I don’t need a bunch of little compartments. But to each their own. Also I wish it had more attachment points, I wanted to secure my big Grayl bottle in the water bottle pocket and the only sensible place to attach a carabiner was to a little tab on the pocket itself. It works but I’ve seen better from other brands.Everyone complains about the front zip pocket, how it becomes “useless” when the bag is full. However I find it awesome for objects like maps, documents, face masks, things like that. I actually really like this pocket a lot.Ultimately though, I don’t think any of these gripes are deal-breakers for my intended use. This pack delivers on comfort, support and breathability which are the most important aspects of a pack if you ask me. It isn’t the best in other areas but still definitely good enough for what I’d like to use it for.Overall I’d recommend this bag for sure. No one wants a sweaty, aching back whether it’s for recreation or travel or emergencies. It’s pretty big without being too big, offers some nice extras like straps at the bottom, and while several small things could be better it’s definitely an excellent choice in this size range.
| Capacity | 44 l |
| Depth | 29 cm |
| Height | 72 cm |
| Width | 37 cm |
| Weight | 3.638 lbs |
Osprey Stratos 44 Men's Backpacking Backpack - Prior Season
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Osprey Stratos 44 Backpack, Multi, O/s
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New version - NOT as good as the predecessor versions. Osprey changed the side pockets, which now have a difficult time accommodating a Nalgene 1 liter bottle. More importantly, they changed the way the frame height and shoulder straps adjust. They discarded the perfectly functional velcro scheme, which was infinitely adjustable (within the overall limit) and substituted a mickey mouse tabular scheme. This reduces the overall height adjustment available (so if you're 5'11" or more, be careful) and changes the feel of the pack on your shoulders. This change, as well as the side pockets, are detrimental to the overall utility and feel of the pack. Fortunately, I have a few other legacy Osprey 34 and 36 packs, so I'll live, but this is a disappointment.
Took this on a trip to Zion and Bryce. We did some long day hikes where we needed enough food and water for the whole day and clothes for changes in temps from morning to night plus a first aid kit for 4 people.The negatives: With a 3L water bladder in it, much of the 24 L space was compressed as the long pocket is narrow (front to back) to begin with. Getting out my puffy from the bottom of the pocket was tough with the water full. The top pocket was useless as it is directly over the water bladder. Mine has a stiff backing, so it is not compress down as it emptied and thus the pocket was never useful. It also has a very tall frame, which carries weight well, but makes it harder to stow under a seat on a plane. It had to go in the overhead. It is very tall on ... MoreTook this on a trip to Zion and Bryce. We did some long day hikes where we needed enough food and water for the whole day and clothes for changes in temps from morning to night plus a first aid kit for 4 people.The negatives: With a 3L water bladder in it, much of the 24 L space was compressed as the long pocket is narrow (front to back) to begin with. Getting out my puffy from the bottom of the pocket was tough with the water full. The top pocket was useless as it is directly over the water bladder. Mine has a stiff backing, so it is not compress down as it emptied and thus the pocket was never useful. It also has a very tall frame, which carries weight well, but makes it harder to stow under a seat on a plane. It had to go in the overhead. It is very tall on your back like a backpack and does not ride low like a day pack. Keep this in mind for hats that come down in the back.The Positives: It was very comfortable. No issues with weight. The hard frame carried all the weight I could fit in it easily. Because the bag fits close to the back, you do not feel the weight pulling backwards, but the limitations of this were noted above. The pack breathes well with a mesh and air space between your body and the pack. The belt pockets were big enough for small snacks and the side pocked each held full size Nalgenes. The pack cover is built in and takes a whole bottom pocket. As prime real estate, I removed the cover and used the pocket for my booboo kit reducing the size of my group first aid kit I had in the pack.Overall This is a good, not great day pack. I felt the shape and layout did not offer more room than a 20L. While my pack was fairly full, my wife carried a talon 18 and the only thing I carried in my bag that she didnt was the first aid and 2 extra nalgenes in the outside pockets.I have mixed feels saying whether I would recommend this or not. With no bladder and 2 Nalgenes in the pockets, this may work great, but you are paying for the option to carry a bladder. It may be that a 2L bladder would work much better. You just need to understand how you will set it up.
I originally bought the Mystery Ranch Scree 32 for day hikes, overnighters and as an emergency bag in between, maybe for travel on occasion. It had amazing features like the super accessible Y-zip opening, but it was very uncomfortable. My back was hurting within minutes of wearing it because all the weight just hung against my lower back despite many adjustments in accordance with their instructions.Enter the Stratos 34. Incredibly comfortable, airy and supportive frame thanks to super breathable open-air mesh backing/straps and great adjustability. The comfort difference over the Scree 32 was night and day. I could walk for a long time with this thing loaded up on my back, which was the most important thing I was looking for in a pack.However, everything else ... MoreI originally bought the Mystery Ranch Scree 32 for day hikes, overnighters and as an emergency bag in between, maybe for travel on occasion. It had amazing features like the super accessible Y-zip opening, but it was very uncomfortable. My back was hurting within minutes of wearing it because all the weight just hung against my lower back despite many adjustments in accordance with their instructions.Enter the Stratos 34. Incredibly comfortable, airy and supportive frame thanks to super breathable open-air mesh backing/straps and great adjustability. The comfort difference over the Scree 32 was night and day. I could walk for a long time with this thing loaded up on my back, which was the most important thing I was looking for in a pack.However, everything else about the bag is just pretty good or okay. I really miss the simplicity and rapid accessibility of MR’s Y-zip. You could “rip” open up the whole bag very quickly and get to your gear. This bag is a panel loader which is very run-of-the-mill. Works pretty well but you have to undo straps in multiple places to fully unzip it. It is nowhere near as easy to access my gear as my previous bag, but still easy enough.The storage itself gets eaten up quickly by the harsh curve of the frame (which I actually love since it keeps so much of the pack off of your back) and it also pushes your hydration pack pretty deep into the interior. However, I still think there’s plenty of space for a weekend’s worth of stuff depending on your load out, especially with the straps at the bottom (which I wish more packs in this capacity range had…)The pockets themselves are just fine, I think the extra pockets at the bottom are excessive, just make it one giant pocket. I guess it’s nice to have a designated rain cover compartment but I’d rather just toss it in there. I don’t need a bunch of little compartments. But to each their own. Also I wish it had more attachment points, I wanted to secure my big Grayl bottle in the water bottle pocket and the only sensible place to attach a carabiner was to a little tab on the pocket itself. It works but I’ve seen better from other brands.Everyone complains about the front zip pocket, how it becomes “useless” when the bag is full. However I find it awesome for objects like maps, documents, face masks, things like that. I actually really like this pocket a lot.Ultimately though, I don’t think any of these gripes are deal-breakers for my intended use. This pack delivers on comfort, support and breathability which are the most important aspects of a pack if you ask me. It isn’t the best in other areas but still definitely good enough for what I’d like to use it for.Overall I’d recommend this bag for sure. No one wants a sweaty, aching back whether it’s for recreation or travel or emergencies. It’s pretty big without being too big, offers some nice extras like straps at the bottom, and while several small things could be better it’s definitely an excellent choice in this size range.
This pack was perfect for my needs as a single day trip user. I do geologic fieldwork and carry several pieces of equipment as well as some rock samples. I sometimes pack quite a bit of weight and I am using the pack all day. I was using the 24-liter version, but this 34-liter version is perfect. Much roomier but not too big. The pack is extremely comfortable with its ventilated suspension system, waist and chest straps and shoulder padded straps. Perfect. The pack is also very durable and has many side pouches for my compass, GPS unit, batteries, bug repellent devices and pens and pencils. The REI people were very helpful in helping me choose the pack.
I own a couple of outdoor packs including Montane Cobra, Osprey Rook. I was finding the Cobra was too small for adventure backpacking. And the Rook was too big. I knew my Rook was of exceptional build quality. This new Stratos 44 is the best backpack I’ve ever owned. Incredibly durable and strong, especially the stitching. Being ex British Army and a member of the Army Mountaineering Association and the British Mountaineering Council, I live in the outdoors and stitching for me is the first place I examine on any equipment. Because this is what keeps it together, and it’s also for me the mark of attention to detail and shows the company cares about the finished product. There’s nothing worse than spending a lot of money on something and after a few uses it starts ... MoreI own a couple of outdoor packs including Montane Cobra, Osprey Rook. I was finding the Cobra was too small for adventure backpacking. And the Rook was too big. I knew my Rook was of exceptional build quality. This new Stratos 44 is the best backpack I’ve ever owned. Incredibly durable and strong, especially the stitching. Being ex British Army and a member of the Army Mountaineering Association and the British Mountaineering Council, I live in the outdoors and stitching for me is the first place I examine on any equipment. Because this is what keeps it together, and it’s also for me the mark of attention to detail and shows the company cares about the finished product. There’s nothing worse than spending a lot of money on something and after a few uses it starts coming apart at the stitching. The Stratos 44 is perfect for carrying all your essentials for a couple of days, I always carry enough equipment to see me through 48 hours should the need arise. I carry a sleeping bag which fits in the bottom in a proper housing so you’re not dragging everything out. Plus a goretex bivi bag in this compartment. I carry a blizzard blanket and a Brothie group Shelter for emergency. I carry a survival kit, dry montane terra trousers, a waterproof hardshell jacket, either a Rab or a Montane jacket then gloves, hats, socks, Helly Hansen lifa and gaiters make up my extremities kit, plus food, stove, gas, water… mapping, head torches, compasses, as and enough water. This is the perfect size for wild camping, hiking, backpacking. If I was doing more Alpine I’d probably go bigger, but this is a fantastic pack, stacked with features, pockets aplenty, really comfortable to wear and keep you wired out on your back. This is my Go To backpack now
Wow, love the fit. The frame, belt and straps make this the most comfortable pack I've ever worn. No movement and hardly notice it even when fully loaded. And I do love the airspeed suspension system to keep me cool. Room for everything on a long day up into the cold mountain air, or on a cold rainy day. Lots of room for water (bladder in the pack and a bottle or 2 of electrolytes on the side). Pull the dual compression staps tight and it works nicely when not so full. Although I haven't tried it for an overnight, byt I think it will work great for a single night where you're not packing much extra. Tie on a tent, or sleeping pad, lots of room inside. It's very sturdy fabric and straps;] zippers and zipper pulls are strong and functional and I prefer the open back ... MoreWow, love the fit. The frame, belt and straps make this the most comfortable pack I've ever worn. No movement and hardly notice it even when fully loaded. And I do love the airspeed suspension system to keep me cool. Room for everything on a long day up into the cold mountain air, or on a cold rainy day. Lots of room for water (bladder in the pack and a bottle or 2 of electrolytes on the side). Pull the dual compression staps tight and it works nicely when not so full. Although I haven't tried it for an overnight, byt I think it will work great for a single night where you're not packing much extra. Tie on a tent, or sleeping pad, lots of room inside. It's very sturdy fabric and straps;] zippers and zipper pulls are strong and functional and I prefer the open back loading over the top loading for a day pack. Included rain cover works great, needed it on my first day up Golden Ears Mountain. And being a very technical, steep hike, this was the perfect backpack for this type of terrain. Tight to my body and no shifting of the load. Love it!
I bought this as an upgrade and expansion from my Talon 11, which I love, for some longer adventures I have planned. I’m not a minimalist, ultralight hiker, but I like a bag that holds just enough. The suspension and frame of this pack keeps the load well distributed, and even over-packed with 2.5 liters of water in it, I never felt like this was heavy. The pockets are well thought out, and absolutely bombproof. Haven’t had to use the rain cover but it’s great to have on call.Only quibble is the pockets one the hip belt are a bit hard to zip close, but that’s such a minor issue it’s barely worth mentioning.As someone who’s been hiking for 30+ years, this is a really great addition to the gear roster.
I’ve used this pack for three hikes so far: a 12-mile hike when it was 85 degrees with no breeze, and two under 5-mile hikes with my dog when is was 20 degrees cooler. This pack was comfortable at all times, and roomy enough to carry extra water and a big med kit for my dog in addition to my own stuff. I really like the pockets on the waist belt for keeping dog (and human) snacks handy, but as others have pointed out, you need two hands to zip them up. That, and the far reach back for the side pockets give me a good reason to keep my shoulder flexible! (I reach my water bottle by grabbing the cap’s tether, but I can’t put it back in without help or taking off the pack). I also like the side loops to quickly stash my hiking poles on the go. I’m glad I found the ... MoreI’ve used this pack for three hikes so far: a 12-mile hike when it was 85 degrees with no breeze, and two under 5-mile hikes with my dog when is was 20 degrees cooler. This pack was comfortable at all times, and roomy enough to carry extra water and a big med kit for my dog in addition to my own stuff. I really like the pockets on the waist belt for keeping dog (and human) snacks handy, but as others have pointed out, you need two hands to zip them up. That, and the far reach back for the side pockets give me a good reason to keep my shoulder flexible! (I reach my water bottle by grabbing the cap’s tether, but I can’t put it back in without help or taking off the pack). I also like the side loops to quickly stash my hiking poles on the go. I’m glad I found the manual for this pack on the support site. The comfort of this pack is largely due to the employees who helped me try on four different packs before I found the one that fit best. I’m going on a hiking trip to Newfoundland this summer and I can’t wait to hike around the big island with this pack
This pack serves the primary purpose of being able to travel light on my feet and by public transit in Europe and Asia. I needed a pack that was dependable and that I could comfortably carry all day. This meant that I needed a pack with a frame and that offered high ventilation. I did not want to be lugging around lots of gear. Therefore, after considerable research and reading other people's experiences I decided upon a 30 to 40 litre pack. I narrowed it down to a 34 or 36 litre Osprey Stratos pack. I decided upon the 34 litre Osprey pack given I prefer a front loader to a top loading pack. The front loading pack makes it easier to load and find things afterwards. If I need more carrying space for a portion of my trip, I can attach external pouches to increase my ... MoreThis pack serves the primary purpose of being able to travel light on my feet and by public transit in Europe and Asia. I needed a pack that was dependable and that I could comfortably carry all day. This meant that I needed a pack with a frame and that offered high ventilation. I did not want to be lugging around lots of gear. Therefore, after considerable research and reading other people's experiences I decided upon a 30 to 40 litre pack. I narrowed it down to a 34 or 36 litre Osprey Stratos pack. I decided upon the 34 litre Osprey pack given I prefer a front loader to a top loading pack. The front loading pack makes it easier to load and find things afterwards. If I need more carrying space for a portion of my trip, I can attach external pouches to increase my carrying capacity.
Let me start by saying I currently own 7 Osprey sacks of different sizes. I think they are the best bags out there out there and I am absolutely certain i'll buy more! I have had a Stratos previously back in 2005 which was a great bag and so I thought I'd get another one. The latest Stratos however is a bit of a let down. Yes it has all the excellent features that Osprey provide but the fit is horrific! Whether its due to my small stature (5'6" tall, 36" chest) but I could not get the bag to sit comfortably on my back. I have adjusted straps, changed back length settings but it still does not sit properly or comfortably on my back. The back length adjustment area which is hard plastic sat right against my shoulder blades which rubbed and was very uncomfortable. I ... MoreLet me start by saying I currently own 7 Osprey sacks of different sizes. I think they are the best bags out there out there and I am absolutely certain i'll buy more! I have had a Stratos previously back in 2005 which was a great bag and so I thought I'd get another one. The latest Stratos however is a bit of a let down. Yes it has all the excellent features that Osprey provide but the fit is horrific! Whether its due to my small stature (5'6" tall, 36" chest) but I could not get the bag to sit comfortably on my back. I have adjusted straps, changed back length settings but it still does not sit properly or comfortably on my back. The back length adjustment area which is hard plastic sat right against my shoulder blades which rubbed and was very uncomfortable. I used the bag once but will not be using it again...now researching the TALON 26 as a replacement.
| Capacity | 44 l |
| Depth | 29 cm |
| Height | 72 cm |
| Width | 37 cm |
| Weight | 3.638 lbs |
