Osprey Talon Ghost 22 vs MYSTERY RANCH Rip Ruck 15 Pack

Never felt like I could get enough in the hike light. So this bag is permanently replacing my hike light. One of the gripes that I had about the hike ...

I've used this pack for day excursions into the Colorado Rockies and it's perfectly sized for a pair of binos, a first aid kit, snacks and a rain shell/fleece. The exterior side pocket is perfect for a water bottle and was one of the reasons I chose the Rip Ruck 15 over the Urban Assault 18. The 'Wood' color is attractive and the large opening with magnetic closure is a great feature.

I am really thin and don't sweat much. So I prioritize comfort and padded and flexibility packs over ventilation (If I have to compromise on one). So everyone's preferences may be different.

and then I can grab my stuff here like I was having a smoke just a minute ago. Lit my smoke and just toss my lighter in. Flop, it closed. Bam

It's not quite big enough for a big phone, but you could get a hydration flask in there or even a Mars bar. So how does the Talon 22 fit? Well, Like I...

Sort of has stuck into my back a little bit as I've been using it. I think this sits a little bit higher up on my back than people that aren't quite a...

, So you have got a really stretchy nice pocket there easy to throw lightweight layer in or some wet clothing to gloves or something along those lines...

If you guys would be curious to see me do a review on these, please let me know in the comments and then the other thing that I have in here is just a...

You can install a reservoir there. It makes it really easy to refill and maintain access to that reservoir. The reservoir itself is sold separately, i...

While this is a bit lengthy in terms of things I would have like to have seen on the pack, I will still say that I am mostly happy with it. The changes that I would make to it aren’t deal breakers, and I don’t regret my purchase. I would definitely recommend the Rip Ruck 15 for people that want a smallish pack to use for a daily commute or day trip. It holds up to everything that I need it for, and I do expect a long life of use out of the pack (unless it is re-released with a few upgrades)

So there's a sternum strap as I mentioned right there with the whistle there are. There's a hip belt, which like I said, I never use. The hip belt doe...

like a foam sleeping pad to close cell foam ones. So you got your nylon strap here. sternum strap which is adjustable. It's the first time I've had on...