Osprey Packs Stratos 40 Backpack
by Osprey Packs, Backpacking Packs
Osprey Packs Stratos 40 Backpack
Big enough for an overnighter, small enough for day trips, the Osprey Stratos 40 Backpack is a do-it-all all-star of mid-size packs. The sophisticated AirCore suspension offers support that easily handles loads up to 30 lbs. and the hipbelt even does double duty, providing small mesh pockets for handy storage of snacks, sunscreen, etc. Varied load configurations are a cinch thanks to side pockets, compression straps, and a floating top pocket. Jam a water bottle into a side pocket, and then later in the day use the same side pocket and compression strap to carry your trekking poles. Meanwhile the floating top pocket extends to accommodate gear intensive endeavors. A zippered left front pocket allows for access to the main compartment, often a faster method of reaching buried gear than digging down from the main top access.
- Key fabrics: 210 denier double ripstop nylon, 210 x 330 shadow box nylon, stretch woven nylon with lycra, 500 denier plain weave nylon oxford
- AirCore suspension consisting of twin 5mm vertical composite struts with a center stabilization disc anchored into top and bottom high impact polycarbonate wings, tensioned contoured mesh backpanel, and SpacerMesh shoulder harness (includes adjustable sternum strap) and hipbelt
- Hipbelt includes foam inserts for maximum comfort
- Top loading access with zippered floating top pocket accommodates oversize loads
- Left front zippered pocket also allows for access to the main compartment
- Mesh pockets in hipbelt for handy storage of small items used throughout the day
- Backpanel hydration reservoir cavity for convenient, on-the-go refreshment
- Side panel compression straps and stretch woven pockets for easy transport of trekking poles, fishing rod, pickets, etc. These pockets also provide quick access storage for water bottles
- Dual ice axe attachment points
- Blinker patch for safety in low light conditions
- Horizontal StraightJacket compression straps allow for load stability when carrying small loads
- Capacity: 1,800 cu. in. (30 l) in size small, 2,000 cu. in. (32 l) in size medium, 2,200 cu. in. (34 l) in size large
- Weight: 2 lbs. 12 oz. (1.25 kgs.) in size small, 2 lbs. 14 oz. (1.30 kgs.) in size medium, 3 lbs. 0 oz. (1.36 kgs.) in size large
Reviews - Osprey Packs Stratos 40
Herb Kavet -
10/25/2009
Great pack with all my favorite features in a light package
I travel the world by bike and till now used a custom made pack with a host of little features like zippered compartments in the waist strap to keep ready cash and mesh back to keep cool in hot climates. Being unable to find someone to rebuild my worn out custom pack I checked what was available ready made. To my delight the Osprey 40 had virtually everything I had in my custom job at lower weight and increased size. My only disappointments were minor.The broad top limits the rear vision from my bike mirror. It doesn't have a built in rain cover but this is easily remedied by carrying one in the large main compartment.
william duvall -
7/27/2009
in love
This is a great winter bag---winged compression straps hold snowshoes tight and at 2600 cubes (lg) it holds all my winter gear--top is roomy enough for extra gloves, hats, and food and the mesh pockets are big enough for insulated nalgenes--ice axe hangs securely--hip belt is super comfy--good job by Osprey
Jim Dragos -
6/26/2009
GREAT PACK!
This is a great pack for a few nights on the trail. The pack is a great size and while I will probably never use the ice ax attachment loops, they serve well as additional strap points for other gear. Aircore is comfortable and provides a great little pocket to air out and dry damp clothing..
