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Osprey Atmos 65 Pack
Item # 744914For your reference, this page contains historical product information.
Part of the Osprey® ultralight revolution, Atmos 65 sets the standard in hauling heavy loads in comfort for multi-day backpacking trips!
- Top-loading design with a floating lid pocket allows extensive gear storage; zippered access to main pack though left front pocket
- Features twin front slash pockets with water-resistant welded zippers, stretch-woven front and side pockets, and zippered mesh pockets on waistbelt
- AirSpeed suspension features a beefed up 10mm aluminum alloy frame and titanium torsion rods for support yet flexibility while carrying heavy loads
- Anchoring to the lumbar area, the suspension provides uniform pressure with no hot spots
- ErgoPull hipbelt provides extra leverage in cinching, drawing tension along top and bottom—not through the center—relieving hipbone pressure
- Shoulder straps and hipbelt feature cushy, thermo-formed foam with a perforated waffle-pattern to aid ventilation
- Externally accessible lower compartment accommodates a sleeping bag
- Hydration-compatible design features tube portholes and a cavity behind mesh backpanel to hold reservoir (sold separately)
- Multi-position bungee clips let you attach a bungee cord for lashing on extra gear to the outside of pack
- Removable sleeping pad straps
Specification for torso / waist and hips / base volume / weight are as follows:
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Osprey Atmos 65 Pack Specs
Specification | Description |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Frame type | Internal |
| Approximate volume | 4,000 cubic inches |
| Approximate volume - metric | 65 liters |
| Average weight | 3 lbs. 10 oz. |
| Average weight - metric | 1.64 kilograms |
| Adjustable torso | No |
| Fits torso | 18 - 20.5 inches |
| Fits waist/hips | 30 - 34 inches |
| Material | Nylon |
| Frame material | Aluminum/titanium |
| Number of stays | 2 |
| Number of pockets | 6 + main compartment |
| Access / Loading | Top |
| Sleeping bag compartment | Yes |
Osprey Atmos 65 Pack Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Large capacity (41)
- Lightweight (41)
- Good padding (35)
- Adjustable (32)
- Comfortable (32)
Cons
- Difficult to load (12)
- Small capacity (5)
- Uncomfortable (4)
- Insufficient padding (3)
Best Uses
- Backpacking (62)
- Hiking (37)
- Day trip (22)
- Extended hikes (17)
- Light loads (14)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (62), Casual adventurer (31), Student (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist (35), Comfort driven (10)
Reviewed by 89 customers
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Pros
- Good padding
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
This is a great pack. I own several brands of backpacks (including 3 Osprey packs), but my Osprey Atmos packs are the most comfortable and best canyon hiking packs I have ever tried on. They carry a lot of weight very well. As a gear snob, I always end up buying the latest and greatest stuff. I often outfit large groups of people for Grand Canyon trips; every time the people with the Osprey packs seems to carry the weight better and enjoy their hikes more because of it. Out of all the gear I own, this pack continues to be my first pick. Buy this pack!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Light weight
Cons
- Small Capacity
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
I backpack for up to 5 days in the Grand Canyon twice a year, and have gone light weight, making this pack ideal. I typically carry between 25 and 35 pounds depending on how much water I have to carry. Anything over that goes beyond the pack's design. Because of its relatively small capacity and lightweight design, you most likely will also have to own the latest lightweight gear. If you do, this is a great pack!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Awesome under 30lbs
- Lightweight
Cons
- Insufficient Padding
- Uncomfortable over 35lbs
Best Uses
- Day trip
- Light loads
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
I used this pack to hike Mt.Whitney, half dome & other day hikes. This pack was amazing up half dome on a summer day hike (17 miles round trip). Super light and comfortable, tons of room for a day hike. Mt.Whitney (2 day trip) was the complete opposite (winter hike-22 miles RT & 3ft of snow above 11,000'). I will admit, I had the pack stuffed (52lbs) which is probably why it was very uncomfortable. The pack suspension kept rubbing and digging into my shoulders so much that I actually had small bruises after 2 days. Again, I believe this only happened due to the heavy load.
This pack, like many has its strong and weak points, so...
Pros: Awesome with light weight (under 30lbs), Airspeed frame works great and keeps your back dry (compared to normal packs). Hip and shoulder pads are pretty comfy. The pockets were well thought out regarding locations and uses. The pack has a whole lot of custom adjustments for added comfort (under 30lbs).
Cons: Internal frame pokes into shoulders with +35lbs (and yes the pack was adjusted correctly). I am 5' 10" & 155lbs. With my torso, I needed the large size; however, with my thin frame the hip belt had to be cinched all the way, and still barely fit me. The pack is not the easiest to pack or unpack due to the top loading design.
Overall, I would recommend this pack for day hikes and light loads around 25lbs and really discourage anyone who wants to carry 35+lbs for more than 15 miles.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Large capacity
- light
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Weekend trips
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
I've taken this pack for a few trips and really like it. It feels great. It has a great amount of room allthough I couldn't fit a bear keg into the main comparment, however, I've found that I can fit the keg nicely between the top compartment and the main compartment. Although rope and a bag is a lot lighter. I do wish the top compartment could be removed and used for short hikes once basecamp is set up. I have the large and am 6'3" and 160lb. The pack doesn't dig in at all when I carry it, like some have said.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Good padding
- Large capacity
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day trip
- Hiking
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
I gave the #65-Large pack the acid test in the summer rains of the high snowy mountains of Norway on a month long hike. With the milege there and here at home it has carried 40 to 50 lbs. over a total of 500+ miles. It has been submerged in rivers and fallen thru ice crevices(just temporarily until I could get back on my feet) and looks none the worse for wear. In fact it still looks new! Everything inside stayed dry. Wish I could say the same for my boots. I was a bit concerned when being trailed by musk oxen on the high tundra plateau thinking perhaps the red color might confuse me with a bullfighter, but no problem. With all its' bells & whistles, pockets, straps, buckles, compartments, strength, water tightness, comfort adjustments and payload vs. dry weight, it's a winner. I've used many packs over the last 40 years and this one gets the Oscar. Now I am looking for another for my son.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Good padding
- Handy features
- Large capacity
Cons
- Funky to pack
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Thru-hiking
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
I just finished a three week thru hike of Vermont's Long Trail with this pack and loved wearing it. Unlike other long distance hikes I've taken, even after 275 miles my shoulders and hips were never sore from the pack straps. Keeping my water purifier, stove, fuel, and a water bottle in the outside pockets allowed plenty of room for clothes, food, and hammock on the inside, and the sleeping bag in its own dedicated 'pocket', Thermarest on the outside straps. The mesh "pocket" between your back and the pack is a handy place for a hydration bladder and the hip pockets are great for a snack bar and small camera. Very thoughtfully designed pack. A Sea to Summit sil-nylon LARGE pack cover tucked in one of the side pockets made this thing bomber.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
Great for sub 35 pound loads, but I wouldn't push it over that if you're doing more than 5 miles... as some pokey parts of the bag start to reveal themselves on your shoulders pretty quick.
Pro's:
Light, comfortable straps, good pockets (especially on the hip belt), doesn't retain much water weight if it gets wet, and plenty of room for multiple day trips if you don't carry bulky gear.
Con's:
The main compartment is a little constrictive near the bottom and it can take some serious spacial geometry skills to figure out how to pack, so, if you you pack something like a full cooking set with like a skillet, plates and bowls or other oddly shaped items, you might have trouble finding a place for it to logically sit in the bag. The bladder compartment is nigh impossible to put a full bladder in if the bag is even partiall packed... be nice if they could create a dedicated access point for the bladder through the back of the pack.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Ventilation
- Very adjustable
Cons
- Difficult to pack
- Poor Frame Design
- Small Capacity
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
I purchased this backpack upon the recommendation of REI store employees. However, after extended use I have chosen to return it. I feel this pack is a good pack but there are other designs available that will suit my needs.
Note: This pack is NOT (what I consider) a true 65 liter pack. The area enclosed in the mesh back panel contributes to the volume and isn't a useful space. It is much more like a 55L pack.
Pros:
-Ventilation is excellent
-Numerous separated pockets allow easy stashing of items
-Hipbelt pockets more generious than others
-Padding on shoulders and hipbelt it superb, it isn't soft and cushy but it won't cause you to build up sweat either
-Shoveit pocket is great!
-ample access to main compartment via top, bottom and side access
Con's
-When loaded side (water bottle) pockets become difficult to use
-Water bladder sleeve runs into sleeping bag area, nigh impossible to replace a bladder once pack is even partially loaded.
-Curvature of frame makes loading difficult (its not that bad but compared to other packs it is a nuisance)
*Largest Con* (and my reason for returning)
due to the design of the frame the lower portion of the frame has quite a bit of curvature, I have found this rubs against an area just behind my upper hip bones causing initial discomfort and, eventually, trip-ruining pain. This will not occur on everyone, try it out in the store with an eye to any areas the frame touches you. I did not think of this issue at the time of purchase.
Pros
- Very light
Cons
- Difficult to load
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day trip
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
My wife and I baught the aura and atmos 65 because they were on sale. Got a great deal. that being said, ive had my eye on this one for a wile because we like packing light. We went on a 4 day trip over 13miles. after about the first 4miles the unpadded straps began to take a toll on our shoulders. my wife more so than me. she began complaining about sharp pain on her hips. To be completely honest the straps didnt bother me as much as it did her. Loading was a pain too. it was almost impossible to pute the bear canister in. after the sleeping bag, thermarest and water purifier there wasnt much room for anything else. not because there was no room but because of the odd shape of the pack. also my wife and I are thin but not boney and i was surprised at how much the pack was bothering her be normally she has a high pain tolerance. i dont know. the only thing i can recomend is dont buy this pack unless your going to pack VERY LIGHT because there is not much support. you could buy a more comfortable pack and still pack light. in fact a more comfortable pack that is easier to load might just make everything your carrying seem lighter. im goin to keep using this pack to see what way works best with it.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Breathes well
- Comfortable
- Good padding
- Very adjustable
Cons
Best Uses
- Hut trips
- Weekend trips
Comments about Osprey Atmos 65 Pack:
This product fits perfect and adjusts well. I love how the back brethes so well.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
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