Osprey Rook 50 Backpacking Bag

About This Item

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Wide 4 in. range of tightness or looseness on backpanel accounts for unique torso heights, catering to those who often have to adjust to extremes
  • Transfers weight to hips, a stronger part of the body, removing strap strain, allowing healthier shoulders that bear less effort, and a pack that’s carriable with ease and stability
  • Ventilates to let air into space between back and backpack using breathable mesh against body, tensioned to keep fabric of bag a small gap away
  • Lightweight while offering tough materials
  • Covers backpack when rain comes using integrated raincover, removable for sunny use, stowable in pocket
  • Compression straps along sides for keeping stuffed bag contained to zippable region
  • Bottom pocket with removable divider for organizing items into sections
  • Easy-access small-gear top pocket
  • Features rescue whistle attached to sternum strap
  • 2 zippered side pockets
  • Mattress pad straps at bottom
  • Interior hydration sleeve for water packs
  • 2 mesh side pockets
  • Cord loop attachment points
  • Brand : Osprey
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 21TRYMRK50BLCKSXXCTP
End Use Backpacking, ultralight backpacking
Bag Style Backpack
Frame Type Internal
Gear Capacity (L) 50 L
Height: 29.1 in.
Width: 26.3 in.
Depth: 13.8 in.
Weight 3lb 8oz
Material(s) [face fabric] 600D polyester, [accent] 450D polyester, [bottom] 1000D nylon packcloth
Hydration compatible yes
Raincover Included intergrated
Dimensions 29.1 x 16.3 x 13.8in
Gender Unisex
Features Water Bottle Pocket, Sternum Straps or Hip Belt, Back Panel Ventilation, Hydration Reservoir Compatible

REVIEWS

4.5
100%
Recommended

11 Reviews

Verified Purchase

Great Pack

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beginner backpacker, I don’t know much but so far it seems like a great bag. Definitely quality made. Fits me well, I’m 5’8” and a smaller frame.

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Beautiful Bag

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this bag as a present for a friend who had been borrowing a very old bag of mine. He plans on using it for long weekend trips. From the first impression, this bag is high quality. It has an osprey suspension system which distributes weight very well and keeps. I immediately noticed that the bag does not rest fully on the back and thus gives good air flow. The color is vibrant and striking.

Great Features, But Execution Could Be Improved.

As an experienced backpacker, I bought this pack as I was looking for something to carry a full comfort backpacking loadout more comfortably, and the Rook is a bit more minimalist in terms of features than other 50L packs. Pros -Build Quality: True to Osprey, build quality is outstanding. Durable pack materials, buckles, and zippers. I see it able to withstand many years of abuse handily. -Suspension: Trampoline mesh hugs the back well, while my back has remained mostly dry in hotter temperatures. -Quick Adjustability: Love the torso adjustment system. In conjunction with the adjustable shoulder straps, hip-belt, 3-point sternum strap, and load lifters (which includes two additional buckles just underneath the brain to really bring down the shoulder straps on top of the shoulders if needed), there's room here to fit most body shapes and sizes. -Large Hip-Belt Pockets: Fits a 6-inch phone. A couple of really big Cons though. At 30 pounds of pack weight, the Rook has been plain uncomfortable. -A metal bar provides structure across the harness, but when you tighten the load lifters to bring the pack closer in, that metal bar digs right into the shoulder blades. So you can only bring the pack so far in to your back which makes the balance tricky. Some additional padding on that seam where the metal bar is may solve this problem. -Shoulder straps are way too narrow, and combined with not-so-forgiving foam (in the hip-belt as well) it really digs into you when weighed down. My UL Drop x Dan Durston pack (which this pack was meant to substitute when wanting more luxury items) somehow handles this load more comfortably, which is mind boggling to me (thinner foam but wider shoulder straps is the key to that, I think). Overall, wanted to love this pack. But even at this killer price, the Rook just didn't quite cut it for its intended use case.

Verified Purchase

Everything You Need At A Great Price.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pack is insanely comfortable. The mesh back system ensures air can circulate around your entire back keeping sweating to a minimum. I have no idea how they made such a premium pack at this low a price. Just buy it.

Verified Purchase

Pretty Good Bag

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Quality of the bag is great but I have some complaints. No storage on the front of bag, really wish there was a zipper compartment or something. The hole for the hydration bladder hose is small and takes a significant amount of effort to get through. Overall pretty decent bag of great quality.

Verified Purchase

Super Comfortable!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The back of the backpack is designed to keep some separation from your back and allow airflow. The entire system is extremely comfortable, and distributes the weight across your hips and back. It's a really good option for a first backpacking backpack which is also of a well-known brand.

I Dig It.

Very happy with this back. I use it for day hikes and light over nighters. It's so comfortable a d suits my needs perfectly. It feel a bit small inside and I wish I'd had better pockets for smaller things. Great rain cover, holds my two water bottles and trekking poles, it's everything I wanted.

Definitely Worth Having For The Money.

Let me fist just say how durable and well constructed this pack is. It has so much room and accessibility it's unreal. I would say that the lid is a little tight getting things in and out of it due to the frame being in the way of pulling something out, but other than that this pack is all you'll need. I would even be brave enough to say that it can be used for a through hike with comfort items.

Absolutely

I served in the Army with my wife for 21 years and I am amazed at how good this pack is. Its just right with one exception that we both agree on . That it needs a pocket in the center of the backpack for tickets and maps and a passport ETC. Other than that very comfortable and just the right size for travelling. Durable construction and the material its made of seems tough enough. Finally I would say that they should market this pack to the U.S. Army as a patrol pack with some modifications. Awesome pack and we will be taking these with us to Ireland and Germany to visit friends.

Verified Purchase

Great Pack. No Useless Crap.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Simple and affordable. Rides well on a narrower framed man. 5 foot 8 inch 156 lbs. Not sure about bigger boys. Good moisture protection too.

Verified Purchase

Great Pack With Amazing Features

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this pack because it was cheaper than other versions of Osprey. I don't have another osprey to compare it to but I really can't see where any corners were cut. It's got all the features of a higher priced pack and it seems to be really well built. Will be putting it through several weekend trips this summer and I think it will hold up no problem. Love the adjustment capability on this pack. I wish the hip belt had a longer strap but I reached out to Osprey to request an extender and they are sending one, no charge. What a great company and a great product.

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