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Osprey Stratos 24 Pack

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    Osprey Stratos 24 Pack

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    The redesigned Osprey Stratos 24 pack is a light and fast daypack for day hikes, scrambles and other high energy pursuits.

    • AirSpeed™ suspension incorporates a lightweight alloy frame and cross struts with a tensioned mesh back panel for support and flexibility while carrying heavy loads
    • Breathable mesh and perforated, molded waffle foam at contact points on contoured shoulder straps and hipbelt enhance breathability and comfort
    • Zippered panel-loading design gives you easy access to the pack's contents
    • Internal sleeve with hanger holds a hydration reservoir (sold separately); central exit port and stretch webbing on the shoulder straps secure the drinking tube
    • Zippered front pocket is ideal for stashing jacket, books and other often-used essentials
    • Mesh side pockets and zippered mesh pockets on hipbelt and right shoulder strap help you organize and quickly access small items
    • The Osprey Stratos 24 pack features an integrated raincover, top grab handle, trekking pole attachment point and single ice axe attachment loop with a central handle clip

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    Osprey Stratos 24 Pack Specs
    Specification
    ML
    Best use
    Hiking Hiking
    Internal Internal
    No No
    24 liters26 liters
    1,500 cubic inches1,600 cubic inches
    2 lbs. 7 oz. 2 lbs. 9 oz.
    1.11 kilograms1.15 kilograms
    No No
    18 - 20.5 inches20+ inches
    30 - 34 inches33+ inches
    Ripstop nylon/nylon pack cloth Ripstop nylon/nylon pack cloth
    Aluminum Aluminum
    1 peripheral hoop 1 peripheral hoop
    Yes Yes
    Panel Panel
    Panel Panel
    6 + main compartment 6 + main compartment
    No No
    Yes Yes
    21 x 13 x 10.25 inches21 x 13 x 10.25 inches
    Unisex Unisex
    2 lbs. 7 oz. 2 lbs. 9 oz.
    1.11 kilograms1.15 kilograms
    Frame type
    Ultralight
    Gear capacity (L)
    Gear capacity (cu. in.)
    Weight
    Weight - metric
    Adjustable torso
    Fits torso
    Fits waist/hips
    Material(s)
    Frame material
    Number of stays
    Suspended mesh back panel
    Pack loading
    Pack access
    Number of exterior pockets
    Sleeping bag compartment
    Raincover included
    Dimensions
    Gender
    Average weight
    Average weight - metric

    Osprey Stratos 24 Pack Customer Reviews

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    Osprey Stratos 24 Pack
     
    4.3

    (based on 47 reviews)

    95%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (46)
    • Good suspension (33)
    • Lightweight (31)
    • Good padding (26)
    • Easy to load (25)

    Cons

    • Zipper snags (3)

    Best Uses

    • Day hikes (33)
    • Light loads (19)
    • Wet weather (12)
    • Travel (11)
    • Hiking (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (21), Casual adventurer (14), Casual/ recreational (5)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (25), Survivalist / minimalist (16)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (37)

    Reviewed by 47 customers

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    5.0

    Ready of the Camino de Santiago

    By DME-49R

    from Sacramento, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Coolbreathable
    • Easy To Load
    • Good padding
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

      Have been using this locally to prepare for our Camino trip next month. Planning on one pack for carry-on and hiking both. This pack fits the bill. Have been able to fit in all my clothes (pants, shirts, underwear, socks/liners, pair of sandals, shorts, vest, rain jacket) and toiletries with room for more. Slots on side accommodate one .75liter water bottle each. Will not be using a sleeping bag on this trip.
      I am a heavy perspirer so the mesh back support away from the pack is a godsend.
      The straps to hold the trek poles are great. I LOVE THIS PACK!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      I would buy this product again.

      By ALEX XUFENGMING

      from china

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer
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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

          Hiking

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Excellent, as always

          By Virtual Newman

          from Holden, MA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer
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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Great features
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

            This is a great day pack. I own two other Osprey packs (Aether 70 and Talon 44), and this one did not disappoint! This replaces an older day pack that I have owned for many years. After going from my larger Osprey packs (very comfortable) to my smaller day pack, I realized I really needed a new day pack.

            This pack is great, with a few pockets and pole straps. However, I don't think lots of pockets are a good thing, because it just adds weight. This is a very nice balance of the two.

            The size is a little small for my needs, but I can't blame that on the pack. It's a 24liter, I should have gotten a little larger, but I am still happy with this.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Osprey Stratos 24

            By StewartS

            from Oregon

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            Pros

            • Comfortable

            Cons

            • Difficult to load
            • Small Capacity

            Best Uses

            • Hiking
            • Ultra light backpacking

            Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

            This pack seemed like it would be pretty awesome, and the comfort was, but a few things weren't so awesome. The mesh pockets could hardly fit my 16oz nalgene, and trying to get a 32oz in there was a huge challenge.

            When you open the main compartment you can see that the frame bows inwards taking up pack space and limiting what you can get in there. This was intended to be my "solve every problem" pack: school, day hikes, U.L. backpacking, commuting, etc. I could fit 3 binders for school maximum and it was awkward and difficult to get them in.

            As for fit, I'm 5'10'' 150lbs and the medium was too large even with my torso measuring 48cm. You really have to cinch down the shoulder straps to get this thing off your butt. I also noticed that the frame kind of pinched me a bit on the bottom.

            I'd recommend that you try this one on in store just to get the proper sizing and to see if you like the loading system. I wish it worked out for me because it was super comfy.

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            4.0

            Just what I needed

            By Chinook FE

            from Pyeongteak, South Korea

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good padding
            • Highly Adjustable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Commuting
              • Cycling
              • Day trip
              • Hiking
              • Office
              • School

              Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

              I bought this pack so I could have something fairly compact that I could use while traveling around South Korea, but would also be good if I wanted to get out and get some dayhikes in. So far, it fits the bill perfectly. It's just at home on the subway in Seoul as it is on top of a peak.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Exactly what I was looking for!

              By KenWP

              from Kirkland, WA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer
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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Load
              • Good padding
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Large capacity
              • Lightweight
              • Nice features

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Day trip
                • Hiking
                • Lots Of Camera Gear

                Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

                I was looking to upgrade from a Camelbak Mule, mainly to carry more winter and camera gear. I spent about an hour at REI trying on packs from Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Deuter, Gregory, North Face; pretty much all that was on the shelf. I put weight in the packs and tested the adjustments, the features, and I really liked this pack because it fit comfortably on my back.

                I also like the mesh back on the frame with ample space for air to flow (I tend to run hot in the summer!).

                This pack has enough stow space for all my DSLR camera gear, nice hip pockets for my point-and-shoots, phone, and bars, and the special ability to stow poles on the left side without taking the pack off was a huge bonus. The three pockets on the back open easily with the zippers, and the included rain cover is great. I've had it out on a few hikes and it is very comfortable. If you need a fully-equipped day hiking pack, take a look at this!

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Best biking pack I've every used

                By erik822

                from Minneapolis, MN

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Load
                • Excellent Ventilation
                • Good padding
                • Highly Adjustable
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Commuting
                  • Cycling
                  • Day trip
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

                  This is the best pack I've owned for commuting.

                  Back Panel:
                  The mesh back panel is awesome. The reason I bought the pack. Really amazing. It's curved and actually directs air onto my back, so it may vent better than not wearing the pack (maybe). I get to work with a dry back, even when I'm riding 5 miles or more in hot summer weather.

                  Size:
                  It's a perfect size for carry a small tool kit, change of clothes and a rain jacket. The curved back does intrude on the space. Not a big deal. Only issue I've had is carrying a laptop. The laptop ends up sitting at an angle and cuts the space in half. You can put stuff over and under the laptop, but if you're travelling for work, you often have to pull the laptop out to get at your clothes. Like I said, not a big deal, but can be a little tricky if you're changing clothes in a small, cramped bathroom stall.

                  Rain Cover:
                  The integrated rain cover has kept my stuff dry in a downpour that lasted 20 minutes.

                  Overall:
                  Best pack I've ever owned. Period.

                  Previous Products:
                  Vaude pack
                  The mesh wore out pretty quickly, rendering the pack useless.

                  Patagonia Messenger bag
                  Still get a sweaty back, hard to carry heavier items.

                  Crumpler Mahoubar
                  Has no frame and doesn't work well when heavily loaded or lightly loaded. It only works when it's full, but doesn't weigh much. Also causes sweaty back issues.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  love it!

                  By goatgirl biker

                  from Ponderosa, NM

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer
                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Compatible W H2o Bladder
                  • Easy To Load
                  • Good padding
                  • Handy Pocket On Strap
                  • Highly Adjustable
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Commuting
                    • Hiking

                    Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

                    I use my Stratos both to commute by bike to work and on lengthy day hikes. The pack has adequate storage, packs easily and is very comfortable to wear. Nice ventilation between my back and the pack. Love it!

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Best Backpack I own

                    By JimC

                    from Boston, MA

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Easy To Load
                    • Good padding
                    • Highly Adjustable
                    • Large capacity
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Car Camping
                      • Commuting
                      • Cycling
                      • Day trip
                      • Hiking
                      • Office

                      Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

                      I use this pack for everything, work, camping and travel. It is extremely comfortable with a lot of stuff packing into it.

                      The other great thing about this pack is that it fits my torso. I have a long torso so I needed a pack with waist belt that did that. This pack does that and I am very happy.

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Comment on this review

                      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      3.0

                      Just a Tad Off

                      By Backcountry Cam

                      from provo, utah

                      About Me Avid Adventurer

                      See all my reviews

                      Site Member

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Good Suspension
                      • Highly Adjustable

                      Cons

                      • Awkward Packing
                      • Bulky

                      Best Uses

                      • Day Hikes
                      • Heavy Loads
                      • Wet Weather

                      Comments about Osprey Stratos 24 Pack:

                      I was looking for a good backpack that would get me through my last years in college and then double as a solid daypack after graduating. I was a bit concerned that the 24L would be a bit small to fit a laptop and books inside so i opted for the large in hopes of being able to squeeze every last bit of room for the pack. i'm a little over 6' and 210 lbs and what i found is that the large is veeery long and you really have to cinch up the shoulder straps to get the pack to sit where it needs to on the hips. also because of the suspension of the bag, you can't just zip open the top of the bag and slide in books or a laptop, the cargo space of the pack is actually a slight rainbow from top to bottom. Also the side pockets do NOT fit a nalgene, which completely blew my mind. All in all a decent pack, not the greatest but better than my old jansport backpack.

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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