I enjoy hiking and backpacking. I go to Yellowstone once a year.

What's the best pack to buy? I have one but bought it at Sports Academy and I feel there should be better ones out there.

  • FactuallyUnscrupulou [he/him]
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    9 months ago

    I love the Osprey Aether Pro 70 I bought a couple years ago. I've used it as canoe pack, on winter ski trips, and both overnighters or week long hikes. It doesn't have much for exterior pockets, but the brain and hipbelt pockets are detachable so it can be stripped down to a minimal setup. An Osprey daypack can be fastened to the outside as well which works great for me on mountain summits in the Northeast. The only downside is bear cannisters fit kinda shitty and it's expensive. It's a great balance of being durable and water resistant while still being lightweight, comfortable, and it can carry a lot of gear.