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

Just got this pack and took it on a four day trip. It worked great. Had several younger kids so I was stuck with pretty heavy load, over 60 pounds when water was full. Harn…
- DAVID, 04/07/13
OXFORD, OH

I shopped around & compared a variety of combi travel packs, but ultimately decided to spend the extra dough & buy the Osprey Waypoint 85. I traveled extensively through Europ…
- Justin, 11/27/09
Atlanta

great all around travel pack with plenty of room for a 2-3 week adventure if you pack it right. cons: The price, daypack is a bit small.…
- ERIC, 11/29/09
HUNTINGTON WOODS

I have had many travel duffels over the years, this is THE BEST. I have steered clear of wheeled units due to the weight and bulk, but this one is different. It's not huge in…
- JAMES, 12/17/12
St. Louis

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

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 shopped around & compared a variety of travel packs,but ultimately decided to spend the extra money & buy the Osprey Waypoint womans 85. I traveled extensively through Europ…
- Naomi, 06/15/10
Canada

I bought this bag specifically for a 2 week Italy vacation. I wanted a pack I could carry on my shoulders because we were visiting Cinque Terre, which has more stairs than yo…
- JEHDA, 05/16/12
West Milford, NJ

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

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

Notwithstanding my review of the Osprey Shuttle 28L, I believe if you can't carry it on your back, you shouldn't be carrying it at all. I've used this bag all over the world.…
- Jonathan, 10/17/12
Kind of near Chicago...but actually in Indiana.

I generally use this bag with a couple packing cubes (Eagle Creek, for example) and can easily carry enough clothing for two weeks, plus 3-5 pairs of shoes. The pack holds it…
- Monica, 09/28/12

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

looks great. im in search of some extra points man.…
- Patrick, 04/05/13

Very satisfied! With a full load, the pack wears very comfortable for me and feels balanced, stays centered while on rough terrain. Got it in large, I'm 5'10, and it fits m…
- Christopher, 04/08/13

I recently went on a backpacking trick with this bag and I loved it. Comfortable to wear for hours. Just enough to hold everything I needed for a couple nights in the mounta…
- Joshua, 07/26/12
Kelowna, Canada

i decided to try osprey because my girl has a multi-day pack by them that i just love. i am so damn impressed. its huge for one thing. has a sleeve for my macbook that could h…
- jeremy, 09/07/10
Portland Maine

I bought this bag in January and haven't looked back since. I needed to upgrade my day pack in order to accommodate my ever growing work load. On a daily basis I load this bag…
- Sarah, 06/27/11
Adirondack Park, NY

No seriously it fits everything. I purchased the Metron 35 to replace a Dakine bag I had for 5 years. The Dakine bag was tremendous, went through several vacations (Australia…
- Michael, 03/24/12

Needed a commuter bag for my motorcycle, but all the motorcycle backpacks were too small. This bag has a lot of storage in the main compartment and the compression straps and…
- Matthew, 09/30/11
Royal Oak, MI

Picked up this bag for an upcoming trip around Europe. If you are like me and prefer a pack to wheeled suitcases this is definitely for you. I shopped several brands and style…
- Aaron, 03/29/11
Kentucky

perfect for hopping on and off boats, trains, planes and anything else! Boatmen just grab by the handles and no straps get ripped! Awesome feature.…
- Sarah, 09/23/10
Canada

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

We NOW own nothing but Osprey luggage. We are scuba divers and travel to destinations all over the world and our luggage is exposed not only to airports and planes, but boats,…
- Kent, 09/22/11
Grand Lake, CO

This pack is the perfect size. Stuffed full of gear it comes in just under 50 pounds which makes it brilliant for flying. Also the compartment and compression straps make it…
- Steven, 09/30/11
Columbia, MO

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

Great bag. Fits in carry on part of plane if you take the attachable back pack off. A little heavier than other back packs because of the extra weight from the wheels, but mak…
- Amy, 04/06/13
brooklyn

I have traveled extensively over the years and always struggled with the perfect baggage. Do I take my backpack, giant suitcase, try to squeeze everything into a carry on, etc…
- Sarah, 01/11/13

I originally bought a different pack online from Moosejaw but when I went into the store for help fitting it, they basically told me the pack wouldn't work for me at all. Long…
- Carrie, 04/03/13
East Lansing, MI

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 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

I love this pack! It's my first pack and I bought it to carry my climbing gear on trips. It holds everything I need it to and more. The best part - even with it jammed full…
- Kristin, 06/21/12
Lansing

I actually bought the 35 and not the 50, but it seems they don't have that one any more. Anyway, these are awesome packs. I used mine on a 9-month trip around the world, which…
- Virginia, 05/07/12