Osprey Backpacks

Osprey has 9 backpacks on PackRanker, priced from $75 to $370. The highest-rated Osprey pick is the Osprey Atmos AG 65 at 4.8★. Compare the full lineup below.

Osprey Atmos AG 65
$370
Traditional Pack
4.8(1,900)

The Atmos AG 65 is Osprey's flagship men's backpacking pack and the best-known application of its AntiGravity suspended-mesh suspension. The current generation adds more hipbelt padding, easier main-compartment access, and an included raincover. The women's equivalent is the Aura AG 65.

65 LAntiGravity SuspensionRaincover Included
Internal Frame65 L4.61 lbsVentilated
Best for: Comfort-first backpackers carrying 35-50 lb loads on multi-day trips
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Osprey Aura AG 65
$370
Traditional Pack
4.8(1,500)

The Aura AG 65 is the women's-specific counterpart to the Atmos, with a shorter adjustable torso range, narrower shoulder yoke, and a hipbelt shaped for wider hips. It is one of the most recommended women's backpacking packs on Reddit, and the current generation includes a raincover.

65 LWomen's-Specific FitAntiGravity Suspension
Internal Frame65 L4.5 lbsVentilated
Best for: Women who want maximum carry comfort on multi-day loads
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Osprey Talon 22
$145
Daypack
4.8(2,600)

The Talon 22 is the best-selling hiking daypack of its generation — a do-everything 22-liter with an adjustable torso, wrap-around harness, and enough attachment points for trekking poles, helmets, and ice axes. The women's version is the Tempest 20.

22 L1.9 lbsAdjustable Torso
Frameless22 L1.9 lbs
Best for: Day hikers who want one pack for trails, travel, and everything between
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Osprey Aether 65
$340
Traditional Pack
4.7(1,100)

The Aether 65 is Osprey's heavy-hauling workhorse, built around a burlier frame and tougher 420-denier fabric than the Atmos. It trades the AntiGravity trampoline for a body-hugging AirScape back panel that handles 50+ lb loads with more control. The women's equivalent is the Ariel 65.

65 L60 lb Load Rating420D Fabric
Internal Frame65 L4.85 lbs
Best for: Load haulers, trip leaders, and anyone regularly carrying 45-60 lbs
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Osprey Stratos 24
$160
Daypack
4.7(1,400)

The Stratos 24 is the Talon's ventilated sibling — a full suspended-mesh AirSpeed back panel, a real perimeter frame, and an included raincover in a 24-liter day hiker. The women's version is the Sirrus 24.

24 LSuspended Mesh BackRaincover Included
Internal Frame24 L2.6 lbsVentilated
Best for: Sweaty-backed day hikers who want maximum airflow and don't mind ounces
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Osprey Exos 58
$260
Ultralight Pack
4.6(800)

The Exos 58 is Osprey's crossover ultralight — a sub-3-pound pack that keeps a real suspended-mesh frame and lifetime warranty. It has been an Appalachian Trail staple for a decade, and the current generation added an adjustable torso. The women's version is the Eja 58.

58 L2.84 lbsSuspended Mesh Back
Internal Frame58 L2.84 lbsVentilated
Best for: Hikers stepping down from traditional packs without going full cottage
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Osprey Hikelite 26
$110
Daypack
4.6(700)

The Hikelite 26 is Osprey's value ventilation play — a suspended-mesh trampoline back and included raincover at $110, undercutting its own Stratos by $50 and nearly a pound. It's the budget answer for sweaty-back day hikers.

26 LTrampoline Back at $110Raincover Included
Internal Frame26 L1.7 lbsVentilated
Best for: Hot-weather day hikers who want Stratos airflow without Stratos weight
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Osprey Daylite Plus
$75
Daypack
4.6(3,000)

The Daylite Plus is Osprey's everywhere bag — a 20-liter that splits time between easy trails, commutes, and travel, with a laptop-compatible sleeve and attachment points for Osprey travel packs. It's the most-owned Osprey, period.

20 L1.25 lbs$75 Do-Everything
Frameless20 L1.25 lbs
Best for: Casual hikers who want one bag for trail, town, and travel
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Osprey Rook 65
$205
Traditional Pack
4.5(800)

The Rook 65 is Osprey's budget-line backpacking pack, delivering a suspended-mesh AirSpeed back panel, adjustable torso, and included raincover for barely half the price of an Atmos. The women's equivalent is the Renn 65.

65 LSuspended Mesh Under $210Raincover Included
Internal Frame65 L3.5 lbsVentilated
Best for: Budget-conscious beginners who still want real Osprey suspension
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