Osprey Aether Plus 60 Pack - Men's vs Thule Covert DSLR Rolltop Backpack

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.

I also like to take my camera on hikes but sometimes the terrain is rough and I don't want to wear a sling in case I stumble and land on my camera and figured this would provide protection and allow my hands to be free. Unfortunately, this bag does NOT suit my needs. It's much too bulky and cumbersome without really giving you a lot of space in exchange. I'm a sturdy female used to carrying heavy packs and wearing this bag felt like I was wearing a giant billboard behind me from the top inflexible flap portion that sticks out

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

The straps have sufficient padding - some bags have too much padding that aren't breathable and don't provide significantly beneficial comfort. This padding is breathable and sufficient to take the edge off the weight of a full pack. Zippers are strong and smooth. Nylon cording and heat shrink tubing on the closures is a fantastic, high-quality touch

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 ...

I wanted to love this backpack, however the strap position at the top was narrow and caused the straps to uncomfortably rub on my neck so I wasn’t able to use it.

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...

No problems with the zippers. DSLR insert for when I take my equipment to events. The inside lining is starting a fray a bit from too much use, but I'll likely be buying it again in a year!

Two zippered pockets on the front offer additional organizational options: elastic side. Pockets are ideal for bottles for smaller stuff. The pax lid ...

I can hold a lot more equipment compared to my regular camera backpack. It was a tough choice between this and the Timbuk2 Especial Tres. I ended up picking this is because of its compartment and the fact that the inner compartment can all be link. Without the camera compartment, the side opening became an excellent quick access