>>2437489The way not appealing aspect of Osprey packs is the suspension. It creates a gap between the pack and your back with massive ventilation. It also has far fewer pressure points, as the net molds to your back. No other style of internal frame even comes close. A few other companies have similar suspensions, though Osprey was the first and has been using it for years. Oh, and the trekking pole “on the go” storage loop is really cool as well. It looks like a gimmick but I use it constantly (for an umbrella, which I can then take out or put away without removing my pack).
That said, the rest of the pack is a little too much for my tastes. I prefer a more stream lies design rather than a lot of compartmentalization. They’re also pretty heavy, and I don’t care what kind of suspension you have, a heavy pack is still a heavy pack. Their marketing is also gay as hell.
The Exos is the exception to this. It uses a net style suspension, has a classic streamlined design, and isn’t overly heavy.
