Osprey Skarab 30 Men's Hiking Hydration Backpack by Osprey Packs Review

Nice backpack but too feminine for a man. The straps are thin and graceful, more suitable for a child or a woman. It has some nice features like placing the water bladder outside of the pack and the magnetic chest strap is a great idea. I didn't like the pockets that zipped from the bottom. what the hell were they thinking? It just didn't work for me so I returned it and bought an Osprey Stratos 34 and I love it.

My wife and I replaced our OLD backpacks with this one. We both really like it BUT now I want it with a pole that prevents the pack from resting directly on my back. You have, but I did not understand. It's great, with plenty of storage space and a very good hydration system. It's definitely time to update our old packages. YES, I recommend this backpack, but I would recommend buying it with a strap that will hold the backpack on your back a bit.

A very classic vocal compartment with side pockets makes organization easy. I have also used this as a set bag and have been very lucky. With my trekking poles buckled and a semi-rigid gram in my back, my bag easily stands upright, even when taken off on steep slopes. It's very comfortable to wear and the magnetic chest strap/tube clip is the most comfortable hydration feature since the original camelback. I have never been disappointed with the osprey.

If I had had the opportunity to use it before I bought it, I would never have bought it. Side zip pockets are large enough to carry extra water or containers. EXCEPT that the zips open bottom-up to prevent large water bottles from tipping over, you usually have to zip-up. This is not the case, there is no way to secure larger items than the bag can hold. A catastrophic design flaw and will likely bring it back. Great company with great products and very poor zip placement. A real killer.

I am a mother of two young children and bought this for day trips with them. That's great. I can bring each of them a change of clothes, a jacket for myself, plenty of snacks, sunscreen, extra mittens, hats, tissues and some braces and there is still room. It's comfortable and good looking, just what I needed. I bought the Skarab over the women's version of the skimmer because I didn't want to pay the same price for 2 liters less space and I liked the color options on the Skarab better. It's…

Delivery took 3 days instead of 2 days for a top quality product. The product itself is definitely great, but there is NO rain cover. I was using my Raptor 14 bike as a hiking backpack and needed a little more room. This packs far more than you will ever need on a day hike. The new chest strap buckle takes some getting used to. The red bag's hue is also a little darker than we'd like, but that's okay, it's still the most eye-catching. I like the daisy chain attachment points. I wish there were…

backpack looks like a good quality backpack but mine didn't have the water bladder advertised as included. He had a rain cover that was in a small compartment at the bottom of the backpack. A replacement hydrator costs about $30. I returned this package and ordered it from REI at the same price. I had to pay taxes but shipping was free and included a hydrator. The new backpack didn't come with a rain cover. Maybe the model sent by this seller was an older model? I would recommend buying it from

This backpack and balloon is much better than other companies. It was a little expensive for me but worth every penny after receiving it. There is plenty of storage space. Probably more than I need for my little day trips; However, it folds down using the pull straps, which is another great feature. The bottle is easy to fill and has a unique design that unlike others does not have a screw cap/cork. The only thing I don't like, as mentioned in another review, is that the tiny strap that holds…

Delivery took 3 days instead of 2 days for a premium product. The product itself is definitely great, but there is NO rain cover. I was using my Raptor 14 bike as a hiking backpack and needed a little more room. This packs far more than you will ever need on a day hike. The new chest strap buckle takes some getting used to. The red bag's hue is also a little darker than we'd like, but that's okay, it's still the most eye-catching. I like the daisy chain attachment points. I wish there were…

Backpack looks like a good quality backpack but mine didn't have the hydration pack advertised as a set included. He had a rain cover that was in a small compartment at the bottom of the backpack. A replacement hydrator costs about $30. I returned this package and ordered it from REI at the same price. I had to pay taxes but shipping was free and included a hydrator. The new backpack didn't come with a rain cover. Maybe the model sent by this seller was an older model? I would recommend buying…

This backpack and tank is much better than other companies. It was a little expensive for me but worth every penny after receiving it. There is plenty of storage space. Probably more than I need for my little day trips; However, it folds down using the pull straps, which is another great feature. The bottle is easy to fill and has a unique design that unlike others does not have a screw cap/cork. The only thing I don't like, as mentioned in another review, is that the tiny strap that holds the…