Osprey  Manta 24 Hydration Pack - Men's

Very comfortable, held everything I needed for the hike that day. Weight distribution was excellent when loaded. Staff at REI fitted me and after Tyra couple bags I went with a slightly larger bag as its overall fit was a lot more comfortable.

I have two Ospreys fir different excursions. Today i tried this new one on a few miles of the AT in North Carolina. I love the pack. The only negative is i couldn't get the magnet to hold on the feeder tube from the water bladder. It kept popping loose. I will mess with it a bit

I have owned countless packs made by many of the leading and not so leading brands: backpacks, daypacks, overnighters, hydration etc. This is hands down the most intelligently designed pack of them all. Has all kinds of convenient features and is very comfortable. And it's an Osprey, so even though I've used it on only one long day hike so far, I trust it will be durable. I like lots of pockets, and this has many with some clever placements. But if your a top loader only fan, this pack may not be for you; or it may convince you to change your ways. Another bonus: this pack does not have the clear plastic loop that so many packs over the years dangle from one of the arm straps; I've never been able to figure out what the heck that is for (glasses? baseball cap?) and am glad it has been dispensed.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This has become one of my go to packs for longer day hikes. I like the extra space to pack layers as it gets cooler and the harness fits very well. Some of the pros- I’m a water bladder guy as I’m always drinking on a hike and I like that it has a dedicated section versus being in a pocket in main area. I like the harness adjustments with actual buckle “hooks” versus Velcro or straps which seem to move a bit on my other Osprey packs. Hip belt pockets are big enough for phone and like most hip belt pockets if you open up past half way you aren’t getting it closed with one hand. Plenty of organization, I actually would have preferred less zippered sections as there are so many it seems unnecessary. Only one con for me but it’s a big one, although I use water bladder I also like to bring my water bottle and the bottle sits so deep in the pocket there is no way for me to get at it without taking off the pack. This is a big deal for me as I don’t want to take my pack off to get at my bottle. Everything else works very well so if they would just shallow out the pocket this pack would be at the front of my rotation.

I recently bought this as a day pack ahead of a 4 day hiking trip in the Alps. The water bladder system and the mesh back cooling feature were the main reason for buying this model over others and both aspects worked brilliantly. I would highly recommend it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great pack. Plenty of room for everything you will need on your hike. Hydration bag has separate pocket which is super nice. The suspension system that lets your back breathe is amazing. Waist belt fits perfectly and is not too bulky. Quality material. Should last a long time.

Solid day pack for longer hikes when you need to carry a lot of water or a lot of gear. This holds 25lbs pretty easily. I was looking for a pack that could carry a lot of weight but wasn’t too big for Big Bend. This pack was perfect

I would like to give a positive review, but because of their lousy customer service and even worse shipping, a poor review is all I can do. I haven't received the product YET, so my review is on customer service and shipping.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This backpack is simply perfect for all day hiking with lots of gear! Highlights for me are: - Insanely comfortable with it's AirSpeed suspension system and adjustable frame - Plenty of pockets for all my gear -Large separate reservoir compartment which takes up to a 3l bladder - Sturnum strap is really comfy, it has a stretch to it for movement and a quick magnetic closure for one handed operation - Load lifters are great - Stow-on-the go system is awesome, I mainly use it to carry my 360 camera and carbon pole for filming, but in the winter it'll be great for my trekking poles too - Hip belt is super comfy and wide - Hip pockets are big and easy to access and zip open/close compared to the Talon it replaced - Dual access side pockets offer flexibility for extra bottles/gear - Included rain cover Yes it is expensive and heavier than other packs but it's so comfy you forget the weight! It's also so practical for gear and access to everything you need and comes with a bladder and rain cover so I feel it's actually really good value. It's also built like a tank and backed up by Osprey's awesome warranty. Buy it and you won't be dissapointed!