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

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

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

The pack is great and is able to fit everything I need for week-long trips. It's a bit much if you're aiming for ultra-light, but does offer flexibility for longer or equipmen…
- Matthew, 04/23/13

I like that many extra straps, zippers, pockets, etc were removed during the design process, yet a full suspension system was included. This makes a pack that is comparatively…
- Cyrus, 04/16/13

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

The design seems great, lots of compartments if you're an organizer, one of my best friends swears by it, and I have seen several on the trail that have held up to many miles…
- Stephanie, 11/19/09
California

I really like osprey packs and I got this one for my thru-hike of the pct. Although it's not the lightest of ultra-lite packs, it has some really cools features. Very comforta…
- Cody, 10/06/10

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

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

You can tell Osprey put all their design experience into this pack. This pack is a dream for heavy loads. With the custom molded hip belt and the great lumbar support, the pac…
- MARK, 05/08/13
Page, AZ

I've really really liked using this pack. Very ligtweight and versitile. Love the compression straps. Seem a little small but we will see how they hold up. I love the air vent…
- Will, 03/08/10
Jefferson City, TN

I tried this pack on in the store without weight and thought it was quite comfy. I then, put the sandbags in and wore it for nearly 30 minutes in the store, and loved it. On t…
- Grant, 03/10/13
Ohio

The Talon 44 pack has been my "go to" pack for weekend backpacking trips. It carries loads under 30 lbs very comfortably. I've had my pack for over 6 years. It's been on numer…
- MARK, 05/08/13
Page, AZ

The best part of this pack is the suspension. It's incredibly comfortable and customizes to fit. The pack itself is light, and has great features. I bought this for my son'…
- Matt, 07/04/11
Vienna, WV

I've used this pack probably 100+ times since April and I've got to say- it's freaking awesome. It's relatively affordable and weighs 1 pound 8 oz which puts it in the super-d…
- Rae, 10/10/12
red river gorge!

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

II’m an experienced climber & former shop employee, looking to update to my ancient beloved Trango Alpine pack. I REALLY wanted to like the Mutant. The list of features is I…
- Eric, 12/06/12
Seattle

i wish i could be positive, but i can't. ten weeks in the expedition here and the zips fail, the material cuts and shreds and it's weak and for the money and reputation , it's…
- IAN, 03/28/09
BISHOPS CASTLE SHROPSHIRE

When I was originally looking at this pack I was concerned that it may be too big. I wanted a pack that I could do a week or two at a time with but also something that I coul…
- R. Aaron, 10/26/10
Decatur, Alabama