I have carried my Aether 70 now on handful of weekend trips and I must say I absolutely adore it. The suspension on this pack is comfortable even over 50 lbs. I prefer the…
- John, 03/27/13

I used this pack 2 years ago for philmont, where we backpacked for ~2 weeks in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, this pack was amazing. My pack weighed around 45-50 lbs and…
- Bryan, 02/15/13

Researched for a pack to do the Camino in Spain---500 miles @no days off, 18 pounds gear --yes, I am going...did a day trip check out. Comfortable unit, adjustable everywhere,…
- David, 05/12/13

I got this pack this past christmas and i love it. really rugged and sturdy. it holds an amazing amount of gear. the built in rain cover is brilliant and easy to use, holds hi…
- Michael, 03/18/13
Massachusetts

Once again osprey has made another solid pack. packs down nicely and stands nice and straight. This is a good size for some summer camping, for me at least.…
- kyle, 03/17/13
Hopkinton MA

The trampoline back surface - a tightly woven mesh back panel that lifts the pack off your back by 1/4" to 1/2" is incredible! I'm Polish and Russian by heritage. That means I…
- Philip, 05/21/12
Wilmington

While not the lightest weight pack ( I have tried GoLite, Granite Gear & others) I would not trade this pack for any of them. It is lightweight with great features including…
- John, 09/14/12

I use it for biking and hiking. Fits really well. Its like you have nothing on your back. When I commute with it, there is enough room to put my clothes, computer and lunch in…
- Bernard, 01/04/12
Quebec city

I currently have a Talon 22, which I love, but I wanted something a little bigger. I also wanted a pack with a large enough front pocket, so I could access my SLR a lot easier…
- Matthew, 04/26/10
Arkansas

Was looking for a day-long to overnight hiking backpack and came across Osprey. I'm 6' 180 lbs and found the M/L size to fit just right. This thing has it all, great back su…
- Cody, 09/11/12
boston

The Osprey pack was even more than what I had hoped for. It is perfect for my needs. Mainly what I want to say in this review is how amazing the Moosejaw customer support is.…
- Robert, 04/11/13
Bishop, CA

Perfect size and features for me using it as a weekend summer pack. Can stuff stove, sleeping bag, tent, and food inside it. A decent number of attachment points on the outs…
- dan, 03/18/13
East Lansing, MI

im 5 10 but i have a long torso i got the m/l it fit great on lowest adjustment, it was great for a day pack but left me wanting for overnight. i have a kestrel 48 ordered to…
- jacob, 11/02/12
mineola, tx

I LOVE this pack! The back is fantastic. It is somewhat rigid and curved so that it fits your back as if it isn't there. It has great pockets with more than enough room for a…
- Teresa, 03/11/11
Washington, DC

I went in to my local Moosejaw ready to purchase the new Osprey / MJ Esteban, but for whatever reason it was made with a sternum strap yet no hip belt. I liked all the other f…
- jeremy, 09/23/12
Independence, MO

I'm an avid cyclist (road racing + hipster city fixed gear riding), so this pack appealed from a commuting/gear lugging perspective - that "Lidlock" helmet holder thingamajig…
- Bryan, 09/29/11
Chicago

I use this pack everyday to carry the essentials, laptop, tablet pc, phone chargers, and still room left for clothes. There are a few compartments, some with elastic on the i…
- Keith, 05/11/11
Muskegon

I really like this pack in so many ways. Comfort is #1. fits me like a glove. It has extra little pockets all over the place and in accessible places. My knife, light, camera…
- Matt, 10/30/11
Lake Geneva

This is a great bag for those day trips where you're bringing an unusual amount of gear (say rock climbing or being a pack mule for the family). This bag has a lot of great f…
- CLIFF, 12/04/10
Chantilly, VA

I bought this pack to carry around my toddler on my hikes on the Appalachian mountains. It was priced reasonably and did its job very well. Although the zipper broke on my sec…
- JEFFERY, 08/14/12
GROSSE POINTE FARMS

I realize that stealing is (supposedly) a sin but do yourselves a favor and make an exception for this and damn near any Osprey pack. I day hike often with my two sons and we…
- Timothy, 03/20/10
Gypsum, CO

I used this 24L (size large is 26L) pack for a multi day adventure race. The external wire frame worked great, and I placed the hydration bladder on the outside of the pack be…
- Marko, 04/12/10
SouthEastern PA

This is a well made, very user friendly daypack. I have used this pack numerous times and I am pretty happy with it. The ventilation is awesome. The pack is very comfortable.…
- Rick, 12/04/11
Pittsburgh

Hiked with a person once who complained about the 24 so I decided to go with the 26 and it's perfect. It fits anything i need and the arched back keeps my back from sweating l…
- Jared, 11/08/10

I eyed this bag up for 2 years before I finally bought it. Every review is absolutely glowing, however... 1. The top pouch is extremely impractical. It has a ton of room in…
- sean, 10/16/11

I use it for school books during the week and adventure stuff on the weekend. Great if you need to pack a few clothes to go somewhere for a couple days or if you want to pack…
- Brad, 12/07/12
East Lansing, MI

The Momentum 26 is an excellent pack for any college student/ weekend explorer. With the Momentum pack's retractability feature (a zipper next to the laptop sleeve), I am able…
- Stephen, 04/29/12

I'm a commuter and I could not ask for more from this pack! Life is so much easier with the handy compartments, high five osprey. I purchased the pack primarily due to the rai…
- MaKenzie, 07/06/11
Arcata, CA

I can't speak to any extreme trekking, but for what I've put this pack through it's held up great and fit everything I've needed. Taken on 2 weeks through Peru and another 2…
- Amy, 04/09/13
brooklyn

This pack is a bit smaller then it looks. However, it will hold the necessities. Especially great if you are an ultra light packer. Comes with a built in rain cover! That was…
- Kristie, 06/08/12

It doesn't take more than a second to adjust the pack to fit you or your passenger's preferences. The built in sunshade works as advertised. I wont use the changing pad that i…
- Michael, 07/01/12
Okinawa Japan

This thing is large. No way around it. It will double your front to back footprint. The good thing is you have lots of room for gear. The detatchable pack is great for ove…
- Patrick, 07/01/12
Houston TX

Went to the local outfitters to try it on but ordered it for $70 less here at moosejaw. Thats alot of extra gear! Love the fact I can swap out my 3L bladder from my Raptor. So…
- Michael, 06/10/11

Best pack I've ever owned! I'm 6'1 and 235 and do most of my treks in the desert Southwest. This pack has plenty of room for all the water, tent and snivel gear you might wa…
- Steven, 04/01/11
Tucson, Arizona

Tons of room for everything you need/want. The super comfortable belt and back support make carrying this pack a breeze. Even if you only want to bring enough stuff to half fi…
- Tyson, 01/25/11
Saskatoon

Pros * Love the water bladder features (nice and close to your back and can be taken out to be used on it own on your back) * Love the airscape back panel * Love the…
- Karl, 04/13/10
Melbourne, Australia