Osprey Tempest 9 Women's Hiking Backpack, Stealth Black, Medium/Large

I recently went on a camping trip to Big Pine, CA. I hiked up to First and Second Lake which was about an 11.3 mile hike and roughly 6.5 hours. The Tempest 9 was perfect! I was able to fit a 3L hydration pack, my snacks, a small first aid kit and other items for the hike. I was a little worried the Tempest 9 was going to be too small, but it did the job. When it came time to selecting a size, I measured at 17"" so I could have gone with either the XS/S or the M/L, I went with the XS/S, however, wished I would have went with the M/L. The hipbelt ended up coming up to my bellybutton. Overall, I am really happy with this backpack!

I spent hours researching to find the best backpack for multi use and after much debate I settled on the Tempest. I am so glad I made this choice! I have used this backpack for 10+ mile hikes and long days mountain biking and it does not disappoint. It has plenty of space for tools, snacks and other essentials but it is not bulky. I am 5'2"" and 105lbs so being petite I wanted something comfortable with a decent amount of storage but not a pack that would overshadow me, this bag is perfect. It allows for good back ventilation and the waist and chest straps are extremely comfortable.