Description

Given the popularity of the award-winning Atmos 50, that Osprey introduced the Atmos 65 Backpack this season is no surprise. The lightweight Atmos 65, which comfortably holds more than 40 pounds of gear, is equally suited to either an overnight or a weeklong backpacking trip. Osprey gave this backpack its AirSpeed suspension, a sturdy but lightweight system with a beefy but forgiving aluminum frame as well as strong and flexible titanium struts. This pack will move with your body as you bound up the trail, scramble on rocks, and leap across streams. The breathable mesh back panel lets air circulate so you don't sweat to death underneath your pack. This pack has thicker harnesses than the Atmos 50 to accommodate a larger load. An ErgoPull hip-belt lets you disperse the load evenly over your hips so you don't get pressure points. The Atmos 65 has a sleeping bag compartment, an internal hydration sleeve, and several external pockets for gear you want to keep accessible.

Updated Feb 27, 2008