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Yes, yes and yes.
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Osprey has a new series coming out (forget the name) that seems to combine the Atmos and Talon series, saving weight and increasing capacity over the Atmos packs but offering a trampoline frame. We shall see.

I have an Atmos 35 that I use for a daypack, because the effective space isn't adequate for even lightweight overnights. But...it's really quite comfortable. A Talon 44 is my current favorite multiday backpack, but it's not nearly as cool as the Atmos.

YMMV


I agree. I bought the Atmos 50 last spring. I stuffed it full of winter clothes and lead shot weights and used it for training through the summer. I walked over 100 miles with it over the summer in high humidity and the trampoline back works very well for ventalation. However, it definitely interferes with packing it and being able to see what you are doing inside it. Other than that, I like everything else about it.

I'll probably keep it for training hikes. I'm considering a panel loader but not sure which one
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