Light, comfortable rucksack for 2 day hikes

[RedLeader]

I'm using a Vango Contour 50+10 which is 2.2kg and not too uncomfortable. I'm looking for something lighter and smaller but that is still pretty comfy. I've not got overly broad shoulders so I need something with a decent set of straps that will sit flat against my shoulders and preferably some sort of system to transfer weight to the waist.

I reckon around 40L should be fine, not sure if I could cope below 30L but I'd like it to be around or below 1400g.

Any thoughts?

[LandyLiam]

each hike we should play musical ruckscks to see which one we prefer

[LennyJ1]

You should ask Flipmebe about his Osprey Talon 44. I think that would suit you really well.

[MikeD]

The Osprey Atmos 35 Litre (with huge front compression pouch) is cracker.... took it to corsica.... so comfy .... sweet like....

http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/mens/atmos_35

[RedLeader]

I'll check it out. Was 35L not small with all the gear needed for camping?

The Osprey Atmos 35 Litre (with huge front compression pouch) is cracker.... took it to corsica.... so comfy .... sweet like....

http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/mens/atmos_35

[MikeD]

No, not at all, even had extra room for food and all sorts...  But it is just small enough to stop you taking too much stuff....

The outside compression pocket is HUGE! You can stuff so much stuff in it....

The main benefits I'd say were, its comfortable, lugging 10KG's around, I never had any back pain.... Also, dry back, where the others were sweating excessively, my back was actually nice and dry.... I was super impressed with it....

Met a guy with the bigger version, think 50 Litres, his was pretty cool too, but I think thats just an invitation to carry stuff you dont need.

[suspectmonkey]

You know what I'm going to say - Golite!  I'm hoping my cheque from Golite will be in the post soon

The Quest is too big for a weekend (unless you're LandyLiam ) but I see there is now a 50L pack called the Pursuit.  Other than that seems to be same comfy design as the Quest.  The Jam is great as well, although it takes more careful packing due to the skimpy back support.  I might end up borrowing Kat's Jam for the Binnian camp so can let you take a look at it if you're interested. 

[MikeD]

 .... And the osprey opens like a suitcase, with a wrap around zip, so its easy to get at the contents......

[twentyclicks]

No, not at all, even had extra room for food and all sorts...  But it is just small enough to stop you taking too much stuff....

The outside compression pocket is HUGE! You can stuff so much stuff in it....

MegaLOLs

I will vouch that you can fit a crazy amount in that stretch pocket!
Mike must know i'll weigh in on this after buying the biggest, roundest, awkward bit of bread then needing me to carry it    The atmos was big enough if you are both minimal and take the traditional backpacker approach to packing. Not big enough for alpine packing (everything inside the bag).

To be fair I did get to eat a lot of said bread, but the baguettes go in a compression strap so much better! The many sections of the atmos also meant less mess at tea breaks, while I was surrounded by multicoloured stuff sacks to get at my food.

[LandyLiam]

The Quest is too big for a weekend (unless you're LandyLiam )

size does matter 

[MikeD]

lol, la grand baguette, ahhh, the memories..... 

[RedLeader]

Went to Cotswolds looking for the Osprey Atmos 35. They had it @ £100 but also had an Osprey Mutant 38 on offer @ £50. It was very similar but I preferred the way the straps sat on my shoulders so after a quick nerdy Google in the shop I took it. The reviews are all positive and it's around the weight and size range I was looking for so other than the fact it has some climbing specific addons I don't need and doesn't have the compression pouch, I think it's a winner!

One thing I only noticed after (doh!) is that the packs come in several sizes, which I honestly never realised. The one I have is a small so I'll need to measure my back to see if it's actually the right size for me. Live and learn...

Now I'm itching for a night in the hills to give it a testing!

Product Page:
http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/vertical_endeavors__snowplay/mutant_38-new_color

Here's a review and pics from Outdoors Magic:
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/reviews/packs/daysacks/osprey-packs-mutant-38-pack/36513.html

[LennyJ1]

Went to Cotswolds looking for the Osprey Atmos 35. They had it @ £100 but also had an Osprey Mutant 38 on offer @ £50. It was very similar but I preferred the way the straps sat on my shoulders so after a quick nerdy Google in the shop I took it. The reviews are all positive and it's around the weight and size range I was looking for so other than the fact it has some climbing specific addons I don't need and doesn't have the compression pouch, I think it's a winner!

One thing I only noticed after (doh!) is that the packs come in several sizes, which I honestly never realised. The one I have is a small so I'll need to measure my back to see if it's actually the right size for me. Live and learn...

Now I'm itching for a night in the hills to give it a testing!

Product Page:
http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/vertical_endeavors__snowplay/mutant_38-new_color

Here's a review and pics from Outdoors Magic:
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/reviews/packs/daysacks/osprey-packs-mutant-38-pack/36513.html

I think a small would be spot on for you, I am a Medium and that is a tad to big for me.

[RedLeader]

Hope so. It felt alright in the shop and I'm pretty short.

Went to Cotswolds looking for the Osprey Atmos 35. They had it @ £100 but also had an Osprey Mutant 38 on offer @ £50. It was very similar but I preferred the way the straps sat on my shoulders so after a quick nerdy Google in the shop I took it. The reviews are all positive and it's around the weight and size range I was looking for so other than the fact it has some climbing specific addons I don't need and doesn't have the compression pouch, I think it's a winner!

One thing I only noticed after (doh!) is that the packs come in several sizes, which I honestly never realised. The one I have is a small so I'll need to measure my back to see if it's actually the right size for me. Live and learn...



Now I'm itching for a night in the hills to give it a testing!

Product Page:
http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/vertical_endeavors__snowplay/mutant_38-new_color

Here's a review and pics from Outdoors Magic:
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/reviews/packs/daysacks/osprey-packs-mutant-38-pack/36513.html

I think a small would be spot on for you, I am a Medium and that is a tad to big for me.

[twentyclicks]

Nice bag RL! Complete steal for 50squid.