Even if you're just starting to climb mountains and are busy taking day trips, if you gain experience for a while, everyone will eventually dream of long distance courses of two or more days. At times like these, the backpack I used up until now is not enough, and I start to want a capacity of around 50L or more.
In this class, the overall weight of the luggage is well over 10 kilograms, so backpacks are more important to have suspension that distributes the weight and receives its weight throughout their body, and sufficient cushioning to prevent damage from accumulating. Furthermore, more functions are essential to working comfortably on a tough mountain trip, including comfort such as quick-drying to quickly release sweat from the air, and storage spaces to make it easier to put in and take out lots of luggage.
So this time, we have investigated all the models of this season, which are lined up like a star, with large backpacks of over 50 liters, perfect for staying in a tent for more than a few days, and have chosen the best models for each category that suits your purpose, situation, and preferences, so we'll introduce them straight away.
table of contents
- [By category] Best long-term traverse of the season (50 liters or more) backpacks (50 liters or more)
- General category (recommended for beginners): GREGORY Bartoro 65 / Osprey E-Serplus 60
- Best Lightweight Backpacks category: Granite Gear CROWN3 60 / Osprey Exos 58
- Best Comfort Division: Osprey Atmos AG 65 / GREGORY Katomai 65
- Best Cost Performance Division: MILLET Saas Fae 60+20
- Best Heavy Duty Division: Osprey Unlimited Airscape 68
- Best and Storage Category: MYSTERYRANCH Terra Frame 3ZIP 50
- summary
[By category] Best long-term traverse of the season (50 liters or more) backpacks (50 liters or more)
General category (recommended for beginners): GREGORY Bartolo 65 / Osprey Ether Plus 60
The general category will introduce a classic, high-performance backpack that can be considered a mountain climbing backpack, and is a classic, high-performance backpack that is useful for all-around purposes. It combines a wide range of aspects, including load-bearing performance, comfort, and convenience required for a large backpack, and is attractive for beginners without worry, with a wide range of activities, from trekking to alpine, stream climbing, and winter mountains. Both of the following two models are basically versatile models, and are so perfect that it's hard to find when it comes to carrying it on your back. Rather than being better, it can be said to be a matter of compatibility with the body and preferences. However, the directionality of functions and parts is slightly different, with Bartolo being slightly more suitable for "hiking and traveling" and Ether being more suitable for "mountain and climbing."
GREGORY Bartolo 65 (Female model is Diva)
Favorite points
- It is gentler on the skin, has better breathability, and has improved comfort for carrying.
- Adjustable size back and hip belt for a fit that matches your body shape in detail
- U-shaped zip access on the front for wide opening and closing, making it easy to put in and take out luggage
- Abundant and easy to use storage and attachments
- Side water bottle holster that can be stored when not in use and can be put in and taken out while carrying it on your back
Osprey Ether Plus 60 (Female model is Eriel)
Favorite points
- From the long back to the shoulder strap, the adjustment mechanism allows you to fit finely with just one action, from the actual luggage to the shoulder strap.
- Top lid (rain cover) that can be removed and transformed into a lightweight daypack
- Comfortable carrying comfort, combining breathability, cushioning and stability at the center of gravity
- Simple and easy-to-use pocket attachments that are easy to use not only for hiking but also for alpine activities and winter mountains.
- Excellent durability and robustness to handle even significant burdens
Best Lightweight Backpacks category: Granite Gear CROWN3 60 / Osprey Exos 58
In order to be comfortable with lots of luggage, it is essential to make it strong and durable, and the backpack itself tends to be heavy. Among these, these two items are recommended for those looking for a lightweight large backpack that meets the needs of "making sufficient comfort as light as possible without compromising it at the very least."
Both have load capacity up to around 15 kilograms and are fully available for a typical 2-3 night trekking, but the backpack weighs around 1,300 grams, which is nearly half the weight of other models. The company has adopted light and durable materials, and has taken the stance of reassessing all the parts and cutting to the fullest wherever possible, resulting in a thorough reduction in weight.
Both models share a common sense in one aspect of being lighter weight, but both have different charms that reflect the brand's philosophy. The latest model in the CROWN series of Granite Gear's flagship lightweight backpacks loved by US through-hikers has been updated to a more comfortable rear system, with plenty of storage and customizability such as removable rain covers, hip belts and back pads. On the other hand, Osprey's Exos series aims to reduce weight without losing the comfort of carrying it on the back, and the back panel is excellent, with a high ventilation and quick-drying ability, allowing for a better fit by adjusting the back. We also appreciate the attachments that make it easy to carry a variety of luggage.
Granite Gear CROWN3 60
Favorite points
- As a large capacity backpack, it is a different light weight
- Not only is it extremely stable even under heavy loads, but it can also be adjusted to suit your body type
- A variety of attachments with plenty of room to carry a variety of luggage
- Remove the top lid and change it to a front pack or waist bag
Osprey Exos 58 (Female model is Eija)
Favorite points
- As a large capacity backpack, it is a different light weight
- Adjustable length waist belt
- Not only does it remove and lighten it, but it can also be adjusted to a front pack or waist bag.
- Pockets and attachments that can store and attach various items
Best Comfort Division: Osprey Atmos AG 65 / GREGORY Katomai 65
What is the most important thing to consider when choosing a large backpack? If you ask this question, you will definitely answer "it feels good to carry." Convenience and comfort can be compensated for with something, but there is nothing left to do with the basic structure later. In that sense, this category can be called the "best of the back" and the following two models were selected this season.
First the Atmos AG series has the "anti-gravity suspension" that naturally fits your body, with a soft mesh fabric that is seamlessly connected from the back to the waist, as if it were sticking to your back. The original fully mesh rear panel, which has produced many similar models since its first appearance in 2015, is still steadily updating. Gregory's Katomi is also a model that is based on the ultimate comfort of carrying the entire mesh back panel, and is also extremely satisfying with its high-quality parts and extremely easy-to-use storage and attachments. Both may be a bit of a weakness in rough use on difficult routes, but they are perfect for hiking backpacks that are hard to match.
Osprey Atmos AG 65 (Female model is Aura)
Favorite points
- The unique comfort of carrying it, as if you were to hang it from the entire back to your waist and fitted with it.
- Fit-on-the-fly structure with long back, shoulder and hip belt for fine adjustment
- It has a wide range of convenient features that are ideal for trekking, including a zipper that makes it easy to access inside, attachments that can hold various tools, and rain covers.
GREGORY Katomai 65 (Female model is Kalmia)
Favorite points
- A back panel with excellent fit, breathability and cushioning
- Pocket attachments and easy to use for hiking
- There are zipper access on the front and sides, making it easy to put in and take out main storage
- High quality and easy to use parts
Best Cost Performance Division: MILLET Saas Fae 60+20
Favorite points
- A solid back panel that provides a robust and comfortable carrying experience
- Storage products that are easy to use, while firmly grasping basic functions without any quirks
- Low price with top-level performance and functionality
- It is versatile and has no quirks, making it perfect for any activity
When considering the high performance and satisfaction with prices, it is impossible to remove the Saas Certainly, if you're talking about the low price, there are large-capacity backpacks that you can buy at a cheaper price. However, while being equipped with top-class, reliable construction and cutting-edge features, it is still a price that is set a little lower than others, which is not just a low price, so it can be said to be a high-cost-performance backpack in the true sense.
The comfortable, cushioned rear panel provides convenient storage, a solid suspension that won't leave even when carrying heavy luggage, and a durable fabric that can be used all-around, from snowless seasons to winter mountains, traversing to variety routes.
Best Heavy Duty Division: Osprey Unlimited Airscape 68
Favorite points
- The back structure combines strength, cushioning and breathability to provide the highest level of stability and comfort no matter how heavy a luggage is.
- From the long back to the shoulder strap, the adjustment mechanism allows you to fit finely with just one action, from the actual luggage to the shoulder strap.
- Lightweight and high strength original material
- New parts that combine comfort with lightweight and durability
- Storage items that are easy to put in and take out and pack
You may not need to worry too much if it's around 2-3 days, but as you travel for a long trip that lasts more than a week, your luggage will continue to increase. If the backpack is only able to withstand a dozen kilos, the suspension on the back cannot fully support its weight, and neither the body nor the pack can handle its weight. The load-bearing performance, which means how much weight it can withstand, is an important factor in the comfort of a large backpack. From this perspective, here is a model that has outstanding evaluations in terms of "strength" that can withstand any weight. It guarantees you can carry a load of an incredible weight of up to 27 kilograms comfortably, and this number is not even the same as Gregory Bartolo
However, the outstanding performance of this model is actually not just about its load-bearing performance. The Osprey "Unlimited" series is a flagship model that was released in the 2022 season with a fancy touch, generously introducing the highest quality materials and cutting-edge technology to date. As can be seen from the fact that manufacturers themselves declare that they are "unconscious of cost," there is no compromise in every aspect. No matter where you look, this is a truly "unlimited" backpack with the simple and clear concept of "making the most amazing backpack." Those who want to know the "top" outdoor backpacks can't help but experience this.
Best and Storage Category: MYSTERYRANCH Terra Frame 3ZIP 50
Favorite points
- By placing the frame outside like a carrier, it is possible to carry a more stable feel and carry large amounts of luggage.
- Main storage and plenty of pockets open wide in three directions for easy packing
- Excellent durability fabrics and parts
- Adjustable back panel for your body type
Large backpacks that inevitably have a lot of luggage can hold a lot of luggage, allowing you to organize and store a variety of luggage, and also have high storage capacity, making it easy to put in and take them out. However, if you increase storage, the number of parts will increase and the weight will increase, and even if you have a lot of storage, it will be difficult to have ideal storage, making it difficult to have ideal storage.
From the perspective of this excellent storage area and yet highly complete backpack, I would like to point out the Terra Frame 3ZIP 50, which has an original structure and provides a different level of storage capacity, from the Mystery Ranch .
The main storage system opens in three directions, making it extremely easy to pack. Stretch pockets on both sides, flexible attachments with compression straps and daisy chains, and the unique "Overload feature" feature that allows you to hold additional luggage between the back frame and the main storage. You can pack even the largest amount of luggage with ease depending on how you think, and you can carry it freely. This backpack is truly an American-style backpack with an explosion of DIY spirit, and is sure to be a satisfying item for those who want to establish their own style.
summary
As I mentioned last time I had a medium-sized backpack , there are many excellent backpacks, but you won't know which one fits you best until you actually carry it on your back. For this reason, we recommend that you try fitting it in the store when purchasing. For information on how to choose a backpack before narrowing down the options, please refer to this explanatory article below. Have a wonderful mountain trip today with your partner whom you most love and trust.
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