Osprey Stratos 44 Rucksack

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Osprey’s Stratos 44 Rucksack is a durable and comfortable backpacking rucksack with a full feature set including a front zip access to the main compartment.

Osprey says

You take your hiking seriously and like to stretch your day hikes into light overnights more often than not. The Stratos 44 is built for rugged trails, rain or shine, with serious features and a top loading design so you can easily pack up and go. It’s a sustainably designed technical pack with a cloud-like carry, thanks to its highly ventilated AirSpeed suspension system. And even when things turn stormy, your gear is covered with an included raincover.

Our Verdict

Osprey’s Stratos 44 Rucksack is not an ultralight product but it’s a really solid rucksack that is durable with a full feature set and a decent fully adjustable harness with vented back. The hip fins wrap well around the hips and the weight transfer is good, so this is a good solid choice, at 44 litres its a good capacity for backpacking trips where this level of durability is important.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Included raincover made with PFC/PFAS-free DWR and bluesign approved materials
• Zipped front stash pocket 
• Dual zipped hipbelt pockets
• Side stretch mesh bottle pockets 
• Internal hydration sleeve with hose port in backpanel 
• Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment with new soft-touch tubes 
• Dual side compression straps 
• Single ice axe loop with bungee tie-offs 
• Front panel lash loops for attaching extra gear 
• Top loading design with a secure drawcord closure 
• Fixed top lid with large main compartment and underlid zipped mesh pocket with key clip 
• Hidden vertical side zip access into main compartment for quick access to contents 
• Hidden vertical zip on left side of pack accesses a large pocket for additional storage 
• Zipped access lower compartment with a floating liner keeps contents organised and accessible 
• Accessory straps on lower front panel are perfect for pads or blankets

Specifications

• Weight: 1605g (excluding raincover)
• Raincover weighs: 101g
• Litres: 44
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 72 x 37 x 29cm
• Fit range minimum: 46cm
• Fit range maximum: 56cm

Material

• Main fabric: 210D Nylon Honey Comb Contrast Recy BSAPP C0
• Accent Fabric: 420D Nylon Recy BSAPP C0

Help and advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Rucksack
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Rucksack
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• Why is ‘PFC Free’ Important?
• What is Bluesign?