Mil-Tec US assault rucksack, 36 litres, black 36L

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liters does have its limits—though it also comes with a certain freedom. Having less stuff is truly a blessing. In addition to your physical body being more able to move with less restrictions, in an age of hyper-consumerism, cutting down on useless shit in your life is a liberating feeling. Having recently come off of 15 months of traveling, I can’t emphasize enough how good it felt to simply own and travel with less. This design accomplishes two things. First, it saves weight by eliminating a separate compartment. And second, it protects the main cavity from moisture. This presented a problem when carrying any rigid items like a cellphone or bar. As I tightened the waist belt, those objects would dig into my hips and become uncomfortable.

You can fit everything you need for a variety of travel/hiking adventures into the Osprey Stratos 36.The versatility of the Osprey Stratos 36 is why it is the ideal candidate for a hiking/ lightweight travel bag.

The main headline of the Altvia line focuses on sustainability. The full line is made with 100% recycled nylon and features a nonfluorinated (PFC-free) DWR finish. Even if you don’t plan on traveling/hiking with a sleeping bag, I find the compartment diver to be super handy for storing things like shoes, a sleeping pad, or even your dirty laundry. Going with a small travel bag doesn’t mean you will be walking the streets of Bangkok in a loincloth. The Osprey Stratos 36 may be small, but you can still fit plenty of stuff inside. That said many of the closest competitors of the Osprey Stratos 36 are either on one side or the other (hiking or travel). You see where I’m going with this…

Pro tip: How to pack a backpack for a hike

In the end, finding the right balance of weight vs. performance is a personal choice. That said, I found the Osprey Stratos 36 to be just the right combination to cover my day hiking, travel, and overnight camping needs. Say F*** You to Airlines and their Baggage Fees William Lobley is a Deputy Commercial Content Editor and reviewer for Whats The Best, specialising in technology, gaming and the outdoors. I know, it’s a bit confusing. It’s kind of like how you would fold over a burrito to enclose the inside. You won’t find a more detailed Osprey Stratos 36 review than this on the internet, so I hope you have enjoyed learning everything there is to know about the Stratos 36!