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Osprey Atmos 50 Pack

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The Osprey Atmos 50 pack redefines expectations for weight, ventilation and comfort. An updated suspension provides a customized fit for greater comfort than ever on the trail.

Updated AirSpeed™ suspension offers fully adjustable torso length and adjustable hipbelt fit
Shoulder harness adjusts over a 3 in. range for fine-tuned fit; new pad design with spacer-mesh contact surfaces and ventilated foam provides breathable, supportive cushioning
Hipbelt uses dual-density foam for improved support and spacer mesh for breathability; exclusive adjustment system lets you customize the fit while wearing the pack
Hipbelt pads extend up to 3 in. on each side for 6 in. total adjustment range
LightWire™ alloy frame creates low-profile air space, optimizing balance and ventilation; 3D tensioned mesh back panel ensures excellent breathability and supportive fit
Large main compartment contains a hydration sleeve and reservoir clip (reservoir sold separately)
Floating top lid features a large pocket and an under-the-lid mesh pocket
Front stretch woven pocket, side stretch-mesh pockets, zippered hipbelt pockets and 2 large front zippered pockets help organize gear for quick, convenient access
Pack exterior features removable sleeping pad straps, Stow-on-the-Go™ quick stash trekking pole attachment system and dual ice axe loops with bungee tie-offs
The Osprey Atmos 50 pack is made with a lightweight yet strong 210- and 100-denier fabric set that offers excellent durability and less trail weight than heavier fabrics

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Osprey Atmos 50 Pack Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Osprey Atmos 50 Pack

4.6

(based on 12 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (11)
Lightweight (9)
Good padding (7)
Highly adjustable (7)
Easy to load (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (12)
Hiking (8)
Car camping (4)
Day trip (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (6), Casual/ recreational (6)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)

Reviewed by 12 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

My first and only pack so far..

By Albert Manduca

from Miami, FL

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable Yet Lightweight
Extremely Comfortable
Great Cushioning And Pads
Great Layout Design
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Trekking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

Disclaimer: This was my first bag and until recently my only bag.. (I got a much larger Arcteryx bag for longer journeys.

I've taken this thing with me all over the place in the past year, Colorado for 3 months of backpacking, Yosemite, Yellowstone twice, Grand Tetons twice, Banff NP, Glacier NP, All over Norway, all over Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, etc etc. All I can say is that I'm extremely surprised it still works flawlessly. The fabric seemed so soft and flexible when I first got it, I didnt think it would last. But after over 400 miles of trails, here it is, still in great shape, no stuck zippers, no tears, no rips.. Nothing.

I think the pack is darn near perfect.

I use this thing for shorter trips like 3-5 days max.. After that I want more comfort and that require a bigger pack for more food, extra stuff. If you pack it for 3-5 days you will realize that you have to put sleeping bag in first before you put the filled hydration bladder in it, or else it won't fit thru. This is just part of owning the pack, I dont see it as a downside.

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Feb

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

works so far

By gary whitetail

from texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

Training to hik the Grand Can havent made the trip yet but lots of pract 14 mile over night. I train like I plan to use and this pack has been a gem so far.

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Jan

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Like Carrying Heaven on my Shoulders!

By Frankie Z

from San Diego, CA and Israel

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding
Lightweight

Cons

Hard to load
Long straps

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Commuting
Cycling
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

This bag is amazing! It is super comfortable and hugs my body like a glove! I really only have a few problems with it. One is that the hip straps are way too long and practically drag on the ground. The other is that it can be a little tough to load since it has a curved frame. However, I am skinny so, I guess they needed more strap for other people and I can just safety pin it, and the frame is totally worth having a bit of packing difficulty.. The curved frame makes it so comfortable that I barely even need the hip straps! I rarely even use them! I have packed this bag with at least 3 days of gear and barely even felt it on my back! Great bag and would definitely recommend it to a friend.. As a matter of fact, all of my friends want to buy it!

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Aug

2012

5.0

Love, love, love this pack!

By ezycheez

from Frankenmuth, MI

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

I recently completed a six day hike on Isle Royale and this pack performed awesomely! I have been steadily lightening up my load and tried a Go-lite Jam to save even more weight but I just missed all of the creature comforts of a full-featured pack. I cannot believe how many features Osprey has jammed into this pack while still keeping it extremely light. For me it is well worth the extra pound or so to have places for all of my stuff. As for the suspension, it truly is amazing. I started with about 35 lbs total and I could barely tell it was there. I will say the hip belt was a little stiff at first. I have about a 31" waist and 35" hips so I could use more of a taper in the hip belt but it loosened up after a few days and didn't bother me any more. (One word of warning, if you are a stockier build the suspension might not work well for you. My nephew (football player build) tried this pack on and the corners of the frame were setting on his hips instead of being off to the sides like they are for me.) I was with a scout troop on Isle Royale and we had a few injuries and equipment failures so I ended up packing some extra equipment for a couple of days. I would estimate that I had between 45 and 50 pounds at one point which really pushed the limits of this pack but I can't say it got any more uncomfortable than any other pack would with that much weight. I also did not use a hydration bladder so I did not have the loading issues that some other reviewers have mentioned. I just used a couple of 1 liter Powerade bottles that I threw in the top of my pack and then some 20 oz Gatorade bottles in the side pockets. The side pockets are amazing! They have both a top and side opening so you can put small bottles in them and pull them out on the go. And the stow-n-go feature is absolutely great for holding trekking poles when you need your hands free. And the stretchy back pocket just keeps on stretching and is a great place for all of the miscellaneous stuff you need access to on an extended outing. Sorry to go on and on but I really can't say enough good things about this pack. I looked at and tried out several other packs in the process of deciding on this pack and I am extremely satisfied with my decision. Thanks Osprey for a great piece of gear!

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Aug

2012

5.0

4 night backpacking

By Thom Washington DC

from Washington DC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Zipper Snags

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

I broke this backpack in during my first solo backpacking experience for four nights in south western Iceland. The back is extremely comfortable and fits very well. Overall I was very pleased and surprised with 50 liters I had enough space to get through four nights traveling alone. The many compartments on this bag make things accessible and easy to get to (except for the lowermost part of the bag).

The comfort of this pack is incredible. Aside from normal fatigue one would feel traveling four four days the pack hugs you. It doesn't feel like you're carrying a pack but rather the weight just sits on you. It made hiking up steep inclines very easy and manageable.

However here were some issues I ran into:
The bus driver must have laid my backpack with the straps up on the bus because when I received it back after a five hour bus ride the front elastic pocket had a finger sized hole in it. It's something that can be easily fixed though. Because of my improper backing, the zipper to the right side of the back busted, but was easily fixed by using a fingernail to straighten out the teeth. I think these issues could have been easily prevented, but I just wanted to share my experiences with this pack.

Overall I thought this pack was EXTREMELY comfortable, lightweight, and well worth the investment. Had I not jumped the gun I would gave probably bought the larger 65 liter Atmos, but I do not regret this purchase.

Happy hiking!

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Aug

2012

4.0

Great, well ventilated pack

By Hikin Dad

from WI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

I use this pack mostly day hiking with my family. More than enough capacity for all the gear I carry for the 5 of us(yep, dad's the pack mule!). Back ventilation is awesome!! Bounces a bit walking, loaded nowhere near full, but not at all bothersome.

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Jul

2012

4.0

Osprey Atmos 50 Reveiw

By ereed

from portland, or

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Hard to load
Poorly Shaped Pockets

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Traveling

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

Backpacking and travel.

Back ventilation is amazing.

Light weight.

Loading it is terrible. There is only one access point for the main pocket and it is heavily hourglass shaped. Even though your sleeping bag and hydration bladder both could easily fit, there is no way to squeeze them through the middle of the pack.

There is and extra three inches of extra frame at the top above the shoulders that serve no structural purpose. It makes it two inches too long for carry on.

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Jul

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good pack for a tall guy

By Rock07

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Secure

Cons

No alternative access

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

Pack was great. Took it on 11.8 mile hike around cold water lake near mt st Helen's, wa and had no problems. 6'5 ft guy and the large size seems to fit nicely. I like the quick adjustable strapping in both the belt and shoulder straps. I loaded it up to about 25 lbs just to test the suspension and it seemed to hold everything in place and was comfortable. Hip pockets are great, toss the point and shoot camera in one for easy access. Great hike and a great pack. Hope to do a couple multi day hikes this summer.

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Jun

2012

5.0

Great Pack

By JackPack

from Valparaiso, IN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
durable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Lightweight
Lots of Pockets

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

I've taken this bag on day hikes with my kids and overnights while traveling. It is comfortable and has a good capacity for gear and the extras the kids can't carry for day hikes. The light weight makes it even more attractive to use.

The biggest drawback is the lack of rigidity in the rear exterior pocket. I also worry about its durability but will rely on the guarantee when the time comes.

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Jun

2012

4.0

well made. a little hard to pack

By andrewivo

from Northern Virginia

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult to load

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Osprey Atmos 50 Pack:

Great for a weekend getaway. Hard to utilize lowest portion of the pack due to non standard geometry of lower part of main pack section. Hiking pole loop on front shoulder strap works great for holding sunglasses. Lots of attention to detail in overall manufacturing.