I took this pack on a weekend, 2 night trip. I had a tent, quilt, xtherm mattress, 5 pounds of food and warm bed clothes for the 40 degree nights. Also had my cool kit, water bottles, sling back chair, sit pad and bathroom items. Very comfy and had room left over. You could totally use this for a week long trip if you pack light/ultralight.
This is by far my favorite pack I own. It is the most versatile and well designed pack I've seen from Osprey thus far. Great product. Highly recommend.
Hey Martin! The Stratos is definitely capable of carrying 2 days worth of gear. That said, if you plan on only doing 2 day hikes, you might want to look for a pack around 35L-40L. If you are going on both longer and shorter hikes, then the Stratos is probably a good option. Thanks for watching!
I have purchased stratos 36 backpack from local dealer and it works just fine. It fits perfectly on my body. So far, there's no something to complain. But i wanna ask you something, since it makes me curious. Can i place water bladder/reservoir outside the backpack? I mean it's placed right exactly behind its backsystem. As far as I know there's sleeve inside the backpack, and i know it's for water bladder, but lately, i found a pic that says that i can put water bladder outside the backpack. (Im sorry i cannot provide both pictures since YT doesnt allow to upload pic on coment section). So which one is right? Looking forward to your response. Thank you for your attention.
The water bladder is designed to be carried inside the designated sleeve. You can certainly fit a bladder behind the trampoline-style backing, but it might change the feel of the pack against your back depending on how much you are carrying, so we do not recommend it. Thanks for the question!
The Atmos is a trusted pack, it can handle more weight than the Stratos, and has more features. if you plan to carry a total pack weight of under 25 pounds, you could go with the Stratos. If you pack weight will be more than that, we'd recommend the Atmos!
Hello! I have a 19 inch torso length, which fits right in the middle between the S/M and M/L for osprey's recommendation. I have a waist size on the smaller side. Should I go for the S/M or M/L in your opinion?
Hey, great question! We would recommend erring on the smaller side in cases like this. If you end up with a larger size pack than you need, there's a chance that you won't be able to tighten the hipbelt enough. With a smaller pack, you can be more confident that everything will fit securely
Hey! This is coming rather late, but I wondered if this backpack could be taken on an airplane as carry-on when compressed or only lightly filled. I know if fully packed it's too large. Thanks!
Hey Saskia! The Stratos 50 has a frame, so it will be difficult to compress the pack small enough to work as a carry-on item, even if the pack isn't entirely filled. You're welcome!
In your opinion, which one is better and more comfortable, between the Osprey Kestrel 48 or the Osprey Stratos 50, in terms of features, not in terms of capacity?
Hi thanks for your question! The main difference between those two packs would be that the Kestrel has a Airscape backpanel, while the Stratos has a airspeed mesh backpanel. The Kestrel has a closer to body fit, while still offering breathability. The Stratos 50 is no longer in Opsrey's current line up, but if you would like to discuss comparable options, feel free to reach out to us at support@enwild.com
Thanks for your question! Most pack manufacturers recommend selecting your size based on torso measurement, rather than height or weight. If you have never measured your torso before, here’s a video demonstration: trailsense.enwild.com/how-to-measure-your-torso-for-backpack-fitting/. Both the current models of the Stratos and Sirrus have a range of torso Adjustability. The Stratos will fit a larger torso, ranging from 18"-22" and the Sirrus is recommended for 15"-19" torso lengths.
Most pack manufacturers recommend selecting size based on torso measurement, rather than height or weight. If you have never measured your torso before, here’s a video demonstration: trailsense.enwild.com/how-to-measure-your-torso-for-backpack-fitting/. Once you know your torso measurement you can compare to any pack size. The current Stratos models comes in one size, with an adjustable torso length, and will fit torso lengths of 18 inches to 22 inches.
Trains don't usually have the same kind of size restrictions that airlines do, so should be no reason why this pack wouldn't be great for a multi-day train ride. The official dimensions are 28" x 14" x 15"
Not sure exactly what you're asking. If you're looking for a good way to keep clothes stored neatly, regardless of what pack you use, packing cubes are a good way to go: www.backcountryedge.com/osprey-ultralight-packing-cube-set.html?.com&XoAsNs_faME
I currently have an Exos 48 but miss the hip belt pockets, I have a galaxy note 9 would that fit? Also how would the harness compare to the exos 48 as I find above the low 30 pounds it starts to get a little uncomfortable.
Hello, K the Samsung Note 9 should fit into the side pockets in a horizontal fashion. However, with something that long and straight fitting into a pocket that sits on a curved belt, you could very easily run the risk of cracking the screen if you put the wrong kind of pressure on it. I would do this at your own discretion.
Hi Giuliano, thanks for watching! They are pretty different packs so whichever is better will depend on your intended use. The Farpoint is designed more for travel, while the Stratos is a backpacking/hiking pack. For travel, i think either could work for 10-12 days if you pack light enough. If you're talking about a 10-12 day hike, it would be really difficult to do a section that long without resupply and only a 50 or 55 liter pack.
@@Enwild Thank you very much for the answer. :) No, just for travel (maybe in the future for the Santiago's walk, max 15 days). Now I also show the Osprey Kestrel 48 and the Salewa Alptrek 50+5 (I'm losing myself in several backpacks). Which of these do you suggest me?
@@giulianocaterino4560 Gotcha! The Kestrel is an excellent all-around pack that could be used for hiking or general travel. The Farpoint is more-or-less the default option for travel and would be a great pack for that use. Either of these packs is an awesome choice!
Thanks for the question. It depends on what you are comparing it to. Compared to most packs on the market in this weight range, we'd give it a solid 8.5 for durability.
Torn between this one and Stratos 36. I think i'd go for the 50 for the extra room on long hauls. Saw the comment about using it as carry on, I had same question. If removable lid is off, what are dimensions of pack? Not sure if removing it will help meet size requirements?? Great video! Thx!!
With the lid off, the frame of the pack is about 23" tall. For most airlines, that's a little too tall to meet their carry-on requirements. If you absolutely need to carry-on your luggage, we'd recommend going with a pack that meets your airlines size requirements. Good luck!
The S/M size is 25.6H X 14.2W X 15D (inches). The M/L size is 27.6H X 14.2W X 15D. Technically, that’s too large to carry on according to most airline rules, but some are less strict than others.
I took this pack on a weekend, 2 night trip. I had a tent, quilt, xtherm mattress, 5 pounds of food and warm bed clothes for the 40 degree nights. Also had my cool kit, water bottles, sling back chair, sit pad and bathroom items. Very comfy and had room left over. You could totally use this for a week long trip if you pack light/ultralight.
This is by far my favorite pack I own. It is the most versatile and well designed pack I've seen from Osprey thus far. Great product. Highly recommend.
Great video josh! The music , lighting , and audio was spot on ! Really appreciate you! Aloha
Short and onpoint review, just curious though, how tall is the presenter?
Thanks! Josh is about 6'1"
Is it okay for 2 day hike ?
Hey Martin! The Stratos is definitely capable of carrying 2 days worth of gear. That said, if you plan on only doing 2 day hikes, you might want to look for a pack around 35L-40L. If you are going on both longer and shorter hikes, then the Stratos is probably a good option. Thanks for watching!
Did the Osprey replaced the Stratos 50 by the Stratos 44 variant? Because on their offical site the 50L variant does not exist anymore.
Thanks for the question! That is correct, the Stratos 44 liter is now the largest Stratos pack available.
I have purchased stratos 36 backpack from local dealer and it works just fine. It fits perfectly on my body. So far, there's no something to complain.
But i wanna ask you something, since it makes me curious.
Can i place water bladder/reservoir outside the backpack? I mean it's placed right exactly behind its backsystem.
As far as I know there's sleeve inside the backpack, and i know it's for water bladder, but lately, i found a pic that says that i can put water bladder outside the backpack. (Im sorry i cannot provide both pictures since YT doesnt allow to upload pic on coment section). So which one is right?
Looking forward to your response. Thank you for your attention.
The water bladder is designed to be carried inside the designated sleeve. You can certainly fit a bladder behind the trampoline-style backing, but it might change the feel of the pack against your back depending on how much you are carrying, so we do not recommend it. Thanks for the question!
Hi! Which one can carry most weight, this one ore the kestrel 48?
Stratos 50 is good up to 40 pounds and the Kestrel 48 is good up to 35 pounds. Thanks for checking in.
ospret stratos 50 or atmos 50 ag?please help me to choose, thanks
The Atmos is a trusted pack, it can handle more weight than the Stratos, and has more features. if you plan to carry a total pack weight of under 25 pounds, you could go with the Stratos. If you pack weight will be more than that, we'd recommend the Atmos!
sure thanks
Hello! I have a 19 inch torso length, which fits right in the middle between the S/M and M/L for osprey's recommendation. I have a waist size on the smaller side. Should I go for the S/M or M/L in your opinion?
Hey, great question! We would recommend erring on the smaller side in cases like this. If you end up with a larger size pack than you need, there's a chance that you won't be able to tighten the hipbelt enough. With a smaller pack, you can be more confident that everything will fit securely
Hey! This is coming rather late, but I wondered if this backpack could be taken on an airplane as carry-on when compressed or only lightly filled. I know if fully packed it's too large. Thanks!
Hey Saskia! The Stratos 50 has a frame, so it will be difficult to compress the pack small enough to work as a carry-on item, even if the pack isn't entirely filled. You're welcome!
In your opinion, which one is better and more comfortable, between the Osprey Kestrel 48 or the Osprey Stratos 50, in terms of features, not in terms of capacity?
Hi thanks for your question! The main difference between those two packs would be that the Kestrel has a Airscape backpanel, while the Stratos has a airspeed mesh backpanel. The Kestrel has a closer to body fit, while still offering breathability. The Stratos 50 is no longer in Opsrey's current line up, but if you would like to discuss comparable options, feel free to reach out to us at support@enwild.com
I'm 5 foot 3 inches. Is stratos too big for me or I go for sirrus 36? Thank you mate!
Thanks for your question! Most pack manufacturers recommend selecting your size based on torso measurement, rather than height or weight. If you have never measured your torso before, here’s a video demonstration: trailsense.enwild.com/how-to-measure-your-torso-for-backpack-fitting/. Both the current models of the Stratos and Sirrus have a range of torso Adjustability. The Stratos will fit a larger torso, ranging from 18"-22" and the Sirrus is recommended for 15"-19" torso lengths.
Is this model good for hight mountins?
Thanks for the review. Which size would you recommend for a 180cm large body?
Most pack manufacturers recommend selecting size based on torso measurement, rather than height or weight. If you have never measured your torso before, here’s a video demonstration: trailsense.enwild.com/how-to-measure-your-torso-for-backpack-fitting/. Once you know your torso measurement you can compare to any pack size. The current Stratos models comes in one size, with an adjustable torso length, and will fit torso lengths of 18 inches to 22 inches.
@@Enwild Thank you. I will try this out.
Is it good for going on long trips e.g a long train ride?
Trains don't usually have the same kind of size restrictions that airlines do, so should be no reason why this pack wouldn't be great for a multi-day train ride. The official dimensions are 28" x 14" x 15"
Thanks! Helped out a lot
Can you suggest a good back pack to store clothes ? shifting to other place
Not sure exactly what you're asking. If you're looking for a good way to keep clothes stored neatly, regardless of what pack you use, packing cubes are a good way to go: www.backcountryedge.com/osprey-ultralight-packing-cube-set.html?.com&XoAsNs_faME
This guy has the exact same script for every pack. You "might" be able to stretch a day hike into an overnighter with a 50L. Who day hikes with a 50
And who tf would find a 50l not big enough for an overnighter
I currently have an Exos 48 but miss the hip belt pockets, I have a galaxy note 9 would that fit? Also how would the harness compare to the exos 48 as I find above the low 30 pounds it starts to get a little uncomfortable.
Hello, K the Samsung Note 9 should fit into the side pockets in a horizontal fashion. However, with something that long and straight fitting into a pocket that sits on a curved belt, you could very easily run the risk of cracking the screen if you put the wrong kind of pressure on it. I would do this at your own discretion.
@@Enwild Thank you. I had not thought of that.
Is it good for a 10-12 days trip? I'm undecided between Stratos 50 and Farpoint 55.
Hi Giuliano, thanks for watching! They are pretty different packs so whichever is better will depend on your intended use. The Farpoint is designed more for travel, while the Stratos is a backpacking/hiking pack. For travel, i think either could work for 10-12 days if you pack light enough. If you're talking about a 10-12 day hike, it would be really difficult to do a section that long without resupply and only a 50 or 55 liter pack.
@@Enwild Thank you very much for the answer. :)
No, just for travel (maybe in the future for the Santiago's walk, max 15 days). Now I also show the Osprey Kestrel 48 and the Salewa Alptrek 50+5 (I'm losing myself in several backpacks).
Which of these do you suggest me?
@@giulianocaterino4560 Gotcha! The Kestrel is an excellent all-around pack that could be used for hiking or general travel. The Farpoint is more-or-less the default option for travel and would be a great pack for that use. Either of these packs is an awesome choice!
@@Enwild thank you! You're really kind. :)
Hi, if you remove the top lid, does it has a another cover ?
Yes! There is a flap underneath that will secure the top of the pack. Thanks for watching!
Hows the stratos durability from 1-10?
Thanks for the question. It depends on what you are comparing it to. Compared to most packs on the market in this weight range, we'd give it a solid 8.5 for durability.
Torn between this one and Stratos 36. I think i'd go for the 50 for the extra room on long hauls. Saw the comment about using it as carry on, I had same question. If removable lid is off, what are dimensions of pack? Not sure if removing it will help meet size requirements?? Great video! Thx!!
With the lid off, the frame of the pack is about 23" tall. For most airlines, that's a little too tall to meet their carry-on requirements. If you absolutely need to carry-on your luggage, we'd recommend going with a pack that meets your airlines size requirements. Good luck!
Does that 23" figure apply to both the S/M and the M/L?
All sizes have the same frame. The S/M has the same dimensions as the M/L.
Has this really been discontinued?
Hi there! We don't carry this item, however Osprey is still making the Stratos series
Can Stratos 50 be used as a carry-on luggage in flights?
The S/M size is 25.6H X 14.2W X 15D (inches). The M/L size is 27.6H X 14.2W X 15D. Technically, that’s too large to carry on according to most airline rules, but some are less strict than others.
Backcountry Edge Guess I got to find a smaller one! Thanks 👍
I have the kamber 42 and if i use all the compression straps it just makes it
You're a small guy lol. I have the same bag and the side pockets don't go so far forward. I'm not fat either lol.