This pack is extremely versatile in its ability to adjust in multiple areas where people differ in shape, which makes it one of your best bets in finding a correct fit. The recommended size is spot on, so don't focus on your clothing size as I'm fairly tall and not skinny, but needed the shorter xs size due to a short torso. The pack fits me perfectly with the recommended adjustments. I highly recommend watching the fit guide videos from Osprey on YouTube but to sum it up, start with the adjustment of the shoulder strap base along the frame (where the Y symbols are with the back of the pack facing you). Once that feels comfortable, load some gear for weight and adjust the hip belt, load lifter, and shoulder straps in that order.
The comfort level of this pack is amazing. It cuts the feel of a moderate-heavy load in half or more. The organization is above and beyond. The structure makes it very convenient for packing as once you have your sleeping bag in the bottom, it sits upright. The guides for a water bladder are just right. The ability to adjust the compression on the bag is very helpful for stabilization. The curved frame and netting allow as much air flow as I've seen to minimize sweating/overheating from pack contact. Overall the bag is just really nice-looking, also.
The only negatives I can think of are that I don't see a hook to keep the water bladder from sinking down into its pocket, but with full gear it's really not an issue. I don't see a way to remove the top compartment and use a flap cover as shown on some videos, but maybe I'm just overlooking it and honestly I don't care to remove it, anyway. I can also see that a new bag may rub very bony areas on some people, but I was able to get it to fit without pressure points with the available adjustments, and believe the bag will probably lose some stiffness with continued use. In summary, there are no negatives for me personally.
The tungsten grey is really nice in person and looks pretty classy. I would not hesitate to purchase this again and am looking forward to getting some use out of this pack.
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