Osprey Men's Volt 60 Backpack

Ok, I have taken this on a few trips over the last month or so and this is what I think. The adjustable suspension and hip belt is pretty great it allows you to really customize the fit and get it just about as comfortable as possible. The hip belt is not structured it is soft and contours to your shape which I like. I find the heavier structured belts end up hurting my hips over long mileage. The straps are pretty plush too. Its hearty and made well and has that awesome Osprey guarantee. It's fairly light though it handles my 40 45 lbs load quite well. The compression straps keep the load close to your back which is good and the hip belt pockets are huge. Perfect for both a camera and a phone in one pocket and some snacks in the other. There are some bungees to hold your trekking poles but honestly I strap my poles to the side of my pack using the compression straps when I am not using them. The top pouch is very roomy. The under side of the top pouch also has a mesh pocket for things you might need quickly. I generally stuff my map in there along with a med kit. The main compartment isn't real fancy the only real frill is the sleeping bag compartment on the bottom which works well and has a hearty zipper. There are some straps over the sleeping pad compartment as well just in case you want to strap some tent poles or a sleeping pad to the outside there. There is some nylon webbing on both sides in case you want to strap or clip something to that. I like the the stretchy pouch out the back as well. It is great for stuffing rain gear or any other gear you want to get to quickly it comes in handy. This pack has 2 water bottle pouches but I haven't needed them to this point. I have been using a bladder in the pack and that has worked well.

Here is what it doesn't have that awesome airspeed back panel that keeps your back cool and sweat free. I think that is literally my only complaint. I guess that why I am taking away the 5th star.

That being said, for this price range you could do allot worse.

This is the perfect for a scout or any young person that is going to grow. It is super adjustable. Or if you are like me and just really want to customize your fit to make it as close to perfect as possible.

Over the next month I will be backpacking the Grand Canyon NP, Bryce Canyon NP and Zion NP. So I will do an update after I get a few more miles on it.

Bought the Volt 60 so my sons and I could share it by simply adjusting it. Liked it so much I bought a Volt 70 too. Have done some ruck runs with it and long hikes and camping trips. Friend bought one after trying it out.

Fits well. Packs well for two night trips -haven't gone longer yet.

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