Osprey Aether Plus 60 Pack - Men's vs Osprey Syncro 12 Hydration Pack - Men's

I'm looking for tips on his/where to pack a larger tent. Me, the fiance, and it two did will be taking a 2-3 day trip out into the national forests up here in Michigan this upcoming weekend. I opted for a four person tent to accommodate the three space hogs, but I'm having trouble packing it where it won't put to much strain on my collarbone.

Even on my local flatland trails, when I hit roots, rocks and small jumps it often comes loose. Furthermore, because the magnet on the hose is free to swivel, when I try to put it back on I sometimes have to twist it to get it properly aligned with the bite valve. The other improvement I would wish for is for the "slash pocket" to be just a bit bigger. On the old Syncro 10 I could fit my phone (6

Compared to my ancient external frame backpack I’ve had for years, this backpack is literally a game changer. The range and ease of adjustability makes it simple to get the fit just right. This is both good and bad because the pack is so easy to carry that I’m no longer tempted to keep the load as lightweight as possible! Yes, there are lighter options out there. But I’ll gladly trade a slight amount of weight for comfort and convenience

Comparing the two, I find the S12 to be more comfortable, the harness hugs the body and the load lifters (although small) do help with getting a snug fit. I also really enjoy the new organization options, especially the separate bladder pocket. I'm also pleased with the lid lock being moved to the top. I always had problems knocking into things when it stuck out from the rear

You'Ve got lower side compression as well. If you need to cinch down the gear in your pockets, you've also got to front compression straps, so one at ...

So this provides a bit of support and breathability if that's even a word for your back and it still keeps your stuff secure. but let's the air pass t...

Here, you've got a big zip all the way down, so you've got full access to all your belongings there. So if you pack accordingly, anything that you mig...

keeps it inside so I don't have to worry about the ugliness of a cord hanging loose which apparently was by the last design. so go ahead and close thi...