marlo
- 09/08/2007
Osprey: Stratos 18 Backpack
Most comfortable fit I have ever come across, great for cycling, hiking and daily use.
Joao
- 08/30/2008
Looks small but fits a lot
My first reaction when I opened the pack was: Holly cow, what am I going to do with this?'. The bag looked way too small for my needs. I.e. I needed a pack for occasional hikes but specially, I needed it for an urban context where I could put my laptop and a few books. To be honest, the stratos 18 looked so small that I even didn't try it, I only looked at the bag and decided to send it back. However, I eventually resolved to give it a go and I was extremely surprise when my Macbook was comfortable lying there. And more!! There was space for 4 books. But even more, you can put tons of stuff in the suspension area. Finally, the bag is so well designed that you don't feel the heavy load that you are carrying.
Chris
- 05/22/2006
Unbeatable fit
This pack fits like a glove, and carrys the weight extremely well. The pack is also a winnerwhen it comes to versatility - A 2 liter bladder can be used INSIDE of the AirCore void to allow more room inside the pack. Best small daypack that I have ever used.
Anonymous
- 04/12/2008
good day pack
Comfortable, and shorter torso great for women. The Air Core can be used for water, saving space. Convenient extra pockets on waist. Only downside is the Air Core is convex and takes away from some of the storage space.
Anonymous
- 01/22/2008
Good backpack
I have used this pack for about 3 months. It has worked well and stores a lot of stuff. Love the elastic pockets on the sides and front. It has two options to carry water. Only complain is that the top pocket zipper did delaminate.