Comparing Backpacking Packs for Men
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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Price | $194.97 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $340.00 at REI Compare at 3 sellers | $300 List | $199 List $199.00 at REI | $319.80 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | Lightweight, comfortable with heavy loads, perfect pocket combination | Awesome pockets, excellent ventilation, general comfort | Lightweight, comfortable, supportive, functional feature set | Light-weight, comfortable, easily personalized, inexpensive | Durable, lots of features, plenty of adjustments to dial in the perfect fit, supportive |
Cons | Tiny buckles hard to operate with gloves | Not supportive for loads over 40 pounds | No lid, back panel lacks ventilation | Not the most durable, low maximum load weight | Heavy, attached hip belt, water bottle pocket can be inconvenient |
Bottom Line | A lightweight load hauler that is both comfortable and full of features | A classic backpack design with breathable a suspension and many user-friendly features | This pack rides the line as an ultralight bag that's still comfortable to carry, has useful features, and boasts impressive durability | It may not be a heavy load hauler, but for moderate loads, this pack is comfortable and has a great set of features, all at an affordable price | This highly adjustable model may be one of the heaviest in the review, but it carries large loads in comfort |
Rating Categories | Granite Gear Blaze 60 | Osprey Atmos 65 AG | Ultralight Adventur... | REI Co-op Flash 55 | Osprey Aether 65 |
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Specs | Granite Gear Blaze 60 | Osprey Atmos 65 AG | Ultralight Adventur... | REI Co-op Flash 55 | Osprey Aether 65 |
Measured Weight | 3.0 lbs | 4.6 lbs | 2.8 lbs | 2.8 lbs | 5.0 lbs |
Weight per Liter (oz/L) | 0.80 oz/L | 1.13 oz/L | 0.60 oz/L | 0.81 oz/L | 1.23 oz/L |
Advertised Volume | 60 L | 65 L | 75 L | 55 L | 65 L |
Organization Compartments | Lid, front mesh pocket, side water bottle pockets, hip belt pockets | Lid, front mesh pocket, side water bottle pockets, hip belt pockets | Front mesh pocket, side water bottle pockets, hip belt pockets | Lid, front mesh pockets, 2 side pockets per side, hip belt pockets, shoulder strap pocket | Lid, front mesh pocket, side water bottle pockets, hip belt pockets |
Access | Top, front | Top, sides, bottom | Top | Top | Top, front, bottom |
Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sleeping Bag Compartment | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Materials | 100D robic nylon w/ DWR coating | Main Body: Recycled 210D honey comb nylon Accent: Recycled 210D high tenacity nylon Bottom: Recycled 500D high tenacity nylon |
400 Robic fabric | Main Body: 100D ripstop nylon Bottom: 420D nylon |
420HD nylon, DWR treatment |
Measured Volume (main compartment) | 55L | (not measured) | 55L | 45L | (not measured) |
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