Osprey  Stratos 36 Pack - Men's

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For long day hikes or hut-to-hut overnights, the Osprey Stratos 36 men's pack delivers rugged reliability with easy access, comfortable suspension—and plenty of gear straps, loops and pockets.

Color: Cetacean Blue
Size: One Size
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Features

  • One-size design is easily adjustable for a customized-to-you fit; injection-molded ladder system provides 4 in. of torso adjustability
  • 3D-tensioned breathable mesh back panel is supportive mile after mile
  • Ventilated, die-cut EVA foam is wrapped in wide spacer mesh to increase comfort in all weather conditions
  • PFC/PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) coating helps water bead up on the surface
  • Top-loading design secures with a drawcord closure; hidden, vertical side zipper provides quick access to the main compartment
  • Fixed top lid with zippered stash pocket; zippered mesh pocket with key clip found under lid
  • Internal hydration reservoir sleeve with back panel hose port gives you easy access to your water supply (reservoir not included)
  • Zippered lower sleeping bag compartment with a floating liner and fixed divider keeps contents organized and accessible
  • Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment with soft-touch tubes lets you quickly stow your poles whenever you need your hands free
  • Dual side compression straps help tighten your load; lower accessory straps secure a sleeping pad or blanket
  • Includes an integrated, waterproof raincover with a PFC/PFAS-free DWR coating
  • Raincover is made with bluesign®-approved material
  • Front panel storage pocket; 2 side stretch-mesh pockets; 2 large, zippered hipbelt pockets
  • Front panel lash loops secure extra gear
  • Ice axe loop with bungee tie-offs

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Hiking

Bag Style

Backpack

Frame Type

Internal Frame

Gear Capacity (L)

36 liters

Gear Capacity (cu. in.)

2,197 cubic inches

Weight

3 lbs. 4.5 oz.

Adjustable Torso Length

Yes

Fits Torso Length (in.)

18-22 inches

Fits Waist/Hips

28-50 inches

Material(s)

Main: 210-denier high-tenacity recycled nylon (bluesign® approved); accent/bottom: 420-denier high density recycled nylon (bluesign® approved)

Frame Material

Lightwire alloy frame

Suspended Mesh Back Panel

Yes

Pack Access

Top/side/bottom

Number of Exterior Pockets

6 + main compartment

Hipbelt

Yes

Hipbelt Pockets

Yes

Sleeping Bag Compartment

Yes

Raincover Included

Yes

Reservoir Compatible

Yes

Dimensions

26.77 x 14.57 x 10.63 inches

Gender

Men's

Sustainability

Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria

Contains recycled materials

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Reviews
23 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

5 out of 9 (56%) reviewers recommend this product

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5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid Pack
ATell27
2 years ago
Bought this as a daypack with a the intent of using it on summer 14er hikes. Has functioned well on three so far. Holds a few layers for a large male and has space for essentials. Fits like a glove to my back as I move. The gear point on the back is awesome. I wish the front pole straps had a cinch at the top to better secure poles. I also feel like the pad straps are pointless as I'll never be able to fit my sleeping back in this with other gear.
ATell27
Boulder, Colorado
9 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Rely on Osprey Guarantee
Buzz
3 years ago
I purchased a new Osprey Men's Stratos 36 Pack since my old was had a lot of wear and tear and the belt zippers failed. I knew about Osprey guarantee, but couldn't wait the 8 to 12 weeks to have my old pack repaired. The new Stratos 36 has a couple of nice features one of which is the large pocket in on the back of the main compartment. My old Stratos had two pockets on top that were smaller. The main compartment on the new Stratos was only top loading, so you have to dig through everything to get to the stuff on the bottom. The old one had a large zipper that completely opened the main compartment. A feature I really liked - no digging. No matter how I adjust the new Stratos I find I can't get it to fit as nice as the old. So I sent the old Stratos 36 off to Osprey to get it repaired. I received a couple of messages that they couldn't totally repair it and offers of a new pack. Since I already had a new pack I wasn't happy with, I asked they repair the old one as much as possible and return it. Today it arrive and to my surprise NOTHING was done to it.
Buzz
Honolulu
11 people found this review helpful
Mysc
Israel
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Not recomended

10 months ago

My newest small backpack, has failed me, after less then a month. some stitches are open, one of the cord puller fell, to sum it up: poor craftmenship. Beside all that, there are some design flaws that made me write this review: 1. the zippers, aee fine toothed and it is hard to turn the backpack to the front ond open/close them with one hand only, the same goes for both hipbelt pockets... not good! 2.the water bottels pockets, are not big enough, nor designed well. when the pack is full it is very hard to get a nelgene 1.5 liter bottle ib them.. 3. the lower compartment is a bit too small.. atleast for me.. would return it in a heaetbeat!

Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
No, I do not recommend this product

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ATell27
Boulder, Colorado
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Solid Pack

2 years ago

Bought this as a daypack with a the intent of using it on summer 14er hikes. Has functioned well on three so far. Holds a few layers for a large male and has space for essentials. Fits like a glove to my back as I move. The gear point on the back is awesome. I wish the front pole straps had a cinch at the top to better secure poles. I also feel like the pad straps are pointless as I'll never be able to fit my sleeping back in this with other gear.

Age:18–24
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Yes , I recommend this product

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Jim106
Taos, NM
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

A Step Backward for a great pack

2 years ago

New version - NOT as good as the predecessor versions. Osprey changed the side pockets, which now have a difficult time accommodating a Nalgene 1 liter bottle. More importantly, they changed the way the frame height and shoulder straps adjust. They discarded the perfectly functional velcro scheme, which was infinitely adjustable (within the overall limit) and substituted a mickey mouse tabular scheme. This reduces the overall height adjustment available (so if you're 5'11" or more, be careful) and changes the feel of the pack on your shoulders. This change, as well as the side pockets, are detrimental to the overall utility and feel of the pack. Fortunately, I have a few other legacy Osprey 34 and 36 packs, so I'll live, but this is a disappointment.

Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
No, I do not recommend this product

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LeviathanDeep
Southern Maine
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic load bearing pack!

2 years ago

Purchased this as a newb who has been using an older pack that was killing my shoulders. I loaded snacks, layers, 3 litre bladder, 1 litre bottle, knife, whistle, power banks... All the same stuff in my old bag and it was like the weight wasn't even there. I'm 5'9" and 250 pounds, and this fits me well. I'd prefer a different arrangement of the pockets, with perhaps an internally zippable pouch for keys/wallet, and the zippers I'm the little hip pouches are not functional when you're wearing the lack, it's impossible to close without taking the pack off. Otherwise I couldn't be happier with this purchase.. longevity remains to be see. :)

Age:45–54
Weight:250–275 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product

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Zrs
Oklahoma
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

One of the best

2 years ago

The pack’s suspension is a standout — I carried almost 40 pounds in it without problem. It’s built to maximize vertical storage, which is great for carrying. Good storage, great airflow and durable materials. Can’t recommend enough.

Age:35–44
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product

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Marta
NC
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Pain in the back

2 days ago

While the pack is great in many ways, the plastic panel in the back to adjust the height of the pack jabs into my shoulder blades.

Age:75 or over
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'6"
No, I do not recommend this product

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sludiker
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Backpack quest

1 year ago

Initial impression is positive. Working towards an acceptable backpack for the Camino.

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Guy N.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for multi-day

2 weeks ago

I have happily used this for multi-day summer hikes with tent, including Snowdonia Way, Arran Way and Hebridean Way. It's relatively heavy, but a) frame means excellent weight-shift to hips, b) airflow to back, and c) robust. Tent sits very conveniently in bottom compartment. I haven't carried stove on these hikes, and generally haven't required more than 1 day's water or 2 days' food. Excellent for this use, but likely too small for hikes requiring you to carry a lot of food/water and/or cold-weather gear. Highly recommended.

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Guy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent for summer backpacking

11 months ago

Had it for a couple of years. I use it for summer backpacking in the UK, with one-man tent (though I don't carry stove or major food). Perfectly big enough for this use if your kit packs down reasonably small. My total carry weight including worn and water is around 11kg. The pack is heavy at 1.7kg, certainly: but I think the robust build, the carry comfort and the blissful vented back are probably worth the weight versus ultralight alternatives. Thanks Osprey!

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David C.
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Stratos 36

2 months ago

It's passable, but the air mesh now has plastic rails down each side as part of the back length adjustment. These are somewhat inflexible and I am aware of them being there against my back. The stratos 34 I purchased several years ago does not have these rails and feels much better against my back, so not sure if this is a new thing you have introduced?

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