Osprey
Osprey Manta 24
The Manta is Osprey's hydration-specific hiking pack and ships with a 2.5 L Hydraulics LT reservoir, a magnetic bite-valve attachment on the sternum strap and a dedicated reservoir sleeve. It uses the same AirSpeed suspended mesh as the Stratos, so the price covers both the suspension and the bladder.
Specifications
Sizes Available
| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Lthis pack | $210 | 3.4 lbs |
| 34 L | $230 | — |
Features
Pros
- ✓A 2.5 L Hydraulics LT reservoir is included, which is $40-50 of kit bundled into the price.
- ✓The magnetic bite-valve attachment on the sternum strap is genuinely better than clipping a hose to a strap.
- ✓AirSpeed suspended mesh gives the same ventilation as the Stratos at the same volume.
- ✓A dedicated reservoir sleeve separates the bladder from gear, so a leak does not soak everything.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets and an included raincover round out the feature set.
- ✓The women's Mira 24 is the same pack in a women's fit at the same price.
- ✓A 34 L sibling extends the same system to longer days.
- ✓Osprey's All Mighty Guarantee applies.
Cons
- ✗3.4 lb for 24 L is heavy, though roughly half a pound of that is the reservoir.
- ✗$210 is a lot for a 24 L daypack if you already own a bladder you like.
- ✗Osprey publishes no maximum load figure for the line.
- ✗The 34 L size has no published weight.
- ✗The suspended mesh reduces usable packed depth.
- ✗A bundled reservoir is wasted money for anyone who prefers bottles.
- ✗Exact fabric denier is not published for this line.
- ✗Bear-canister fit is not stated and the volume makes it irrelevant.
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