Osprey  Skimmer 16 Hydration Pack - Women's

What I like: Overall size and color - great for daypack Strap adjustments were easy to manage Bladder and bite worked well What I didn’t like: There is only one small pocket in the lid for small items - it’s just a big bucket bag so small items fall to the bottom and you are constantly digging around It doesn’t have a bottom that helps it stand up on its own when set on the floor - especially if not full of stuff (horrible in a public restroom) The bite constantly fell off the magnetic hold There was no where to tuck the ends of the straps so they were constantly rubbing against my arms and we’re abrasive Returning for better model

An excellent pack with typical Osprey quality. I love the brand. Big enough for a lunch, snacks, a light jacket and plenty of water. Easy to clean.

I bought this pack for my fiance so they she would have her own hydration pack on (usually short) hikes rather than sharing my small CamelBak. She loves it, and I think it's better than my CamelBak and will be looking to get an Osprey for myself. What makes the Osprey a great hydration pack, IMO, is the bladder. Instead of a large single-reservoir bladder (like the CamelBak I have) that creates a bulge at the bottom, the Osprey has channels so that the water is more evenly distributed throughout the bladder. That's a great design feature. The pack had plenty room for everything we needed on a day hike.

I bought this pack as a more technical bag for longer, tougher day hikes and I couldn't be happier. The bag is very lightweight and comfortable and I love how it comes with a hydration bag too. It fits everything I need to be out on the trail without feeling bulky or weighing uncomfortably on my shoulders. I'm a big fan of Osprey products and definitely recommend this bag!

I've had this pack for around four years. It's my go-to pack for longer day hikes. It's a pretty good size for the ten essentials and some spare layers. My only complaints are there isn't a outer pocket so there's not a ton of organization, would love a pocket for things like my phone or a small snack so I don't have the open up the main compartment every time. The other thing is because of the size, if you have the 2.5 L hydration bladder full it really constricts the interior space. Overall, reliable and durable. This pack has been with my to numerous national parks and on a lot of miles.

I've been using this pack for a year now on over 75 day hikes. It's very comfortable, even when weighted down. Love the comfort, but really hate the zipper at the top and the inside pocket. The zipper is hard to open and when the internal pocket is loaded, the top is an awkward heavy flap. I would never buy this design again. Also, the side pockets have a small hole towards the bottom which creates a risk for losing smaller items.

I love my Skimmer 16 and have used it heavily over the last 4-5 years for everything from hiking to air travel. I want to replace it because the mesh pockets are showing signs of heavy wear and the internal sealant is wearing off. Unfortunately, the new versions of seemingly all Osprey daypacks, including the Daylite which is billed as a hiking pack attachment, have been produced in muted colorways. Although the new colors are pretty, they are UNSAFE for hiking (especially during hunting season!). Visibility is an essential safety component of being outdoors, especially when trekking alone or in remote areas. In the unlikely event one gets lost, a dark colored pack will be obscured by overbrush and trees; in the more likely event of hiking in fall in an area open to hunting, a muted pack makes you a target! I am really disappointed that Osprey seems to be designing for streetwear rather than the outdoors.

I usually always store my phone in the exterior water bottle pockets. I thought this pack would be perfect, but there are large openings that my phone would fall right out of when hiking. I do wish there was a scratch free pocket for sunglasses on the exterior.

I'm disappointed because they advertise all sizes have the scratch free pocket but I just received my Skimmer 16 and this model does not have the scratch free pocket. Seems like a design flaw to not include this on all sizes.

Worked great for hiking trip. Easy to fill - even added ice. Room for jackets, etc.