Osprey Kode 30 Pack

I bought this pack for 2-3 day backpacking trips around Southern California. It's a top-loader, so packing everything in requires a bit of push and pull, but the pack is light, fits very snugly against the body, and is not bulky. The hip support system is phenomenal. I had 40 pounds in my pack, and could barely feel it on my shoulders or back.

Another great thing about this pack is the back itself. There's a mesh frame and supports that hold the pack away from your back, so there's plenty of room for air circulation. No more sweaty backs!

Highly customizable, highly portable, highly recommended.

This pack has a purpose, it is a ventilated pack. It does this job extremely well by letting air flow around your back. It also has hole filled shoulder/hip straps that are surprisingly rugged and comfy.

This pack has a lot of cool features. From those rounded mini bungee/soft-plastic zipper rings, shoulder straps with a whistle, a stretch pocket in front, axe holsters, mesh pockets on the hip straps, floating removable top compartment, just about everything.

I'm in love with mine. I tried on anything and everything REI had, it was between this and a Deuter pack with similar off the back construction, but the Osprey out-classed it by far.

The easiest 5 stars I've ever given

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This pack is perfect for full weekend hikes. The best part for me is how much it breathes and keeps my body cool on a long hot day of backpacking and the weight distribution is perfect. If you are considering this pack you should get it.

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i use my backpack for both resort skiing and some serious backcountry.

pro:

-feels great when loaded with skis poles, other gear

-holds pleantly of hydration

-side pockets are large enough for camera, phone, wallet, etc

cons:

-floats a little bit when backpack is loaded for 6-8 lbs or less

-the "black" backpack is not black but a grey... not even a dark grey but a grey grey. black is a mislable

-little hard to get into the pack when in the backcountry.

wish:

-the pack was actually black

-there was an exterior pocket that was easily accessable with simply day use storage (flashlight, wallet, sandwitch, etc)

OVERALL:

i tried on over 15 different packs. this pack had the best features, was the most comfortable when loaded, and had a better design than most. is it perfect? no. but its the best out there right now for backcountry skiing.

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I've had an Osprey Atmos 65 for a few years and absolutely love it. Recently I got an Atmos 50 (size large) for hikes for which I don't need quite so much capacity, and it's a hit too. Same quality workmanship and design, it's very light, distributes the load well, and has just enough bells and whistles without a lot of confusing straps and pockets that don't add much except weight. The mesh back panel is great, letting air circulate over your back, and it creates a nice pocket for a hydration bladder. I had my doubts about the trekking pole straps, but now I'm a convert. I tend to use my poles only for steep ups and downs and for stream crossings, but this used to mean I was constantly taking my pack on or off to get or stow my poles, or I was asking a hiking partner for help. But with some practice I can now easily access my poles, use them, and then return them, all without dropping the pack.

I've never met anyone with an Osprey who didn't rave about it. Ignore that ignoramus who gave it two stars without having even tried it on.