Osprey MANTA AG™ 20 Hiking Pack

Name: Osprey MANTA AG™ 20 Hiking Pack
Brand: OSPREY PACKS
SKU: MANAG-20
Price: 154.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.0 (1 reviews)

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DAY HIKING

DESCRIPTION

Get out the door for a long walk in the hills with Osprey’s Manta AG™ 20. The Anti-Gravity (AG™) suspension system—combination of LightWire™ frame, mesh backpanel, BioStretch™ shoulder harness and AG™ hipbelt—distributes weight to keep you comfortable no matter how far you roam. Dual upper and lower compression straps help stabilize the load and provide add-on storage options if you have extra bulky gear.

The pack’s main compartment is accessed via a front zip panel so you can see all your gear at a glance. A series of well-designed pockets keep you organized on the trail. There’s a vertical zippered front panel pocket for securing small items. Dual side stretch mesh pockets provide space for extra water bottles and the hip belt has two zippered pockets for keeping trail snacks or a phone. A scratch-free zippered slash pocket provides safe harbor for your shades.

Additional storage features include a helmet attachment loop and Osprey’s Stow-on-the-go™ trekking pole attachment system to stash your sticks. An integrated removable raincover protects your gear if the weather rolls in.

This pack comes with a Hydraulics™ LT 2.5 liter reservoir complete with Osprey’s magnetic sternum strap bite valve for instant access to fluids.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

ANTI-GRAVITY TECHNOLOGY (AG™)

This lightweight system contours the body and allows the user to move freely. The seamless suspended mesh back panel disperses and balances the load.

REMOVABLE RAINCOVER

The integrated, removable raincover provides pack protection in adverse conditions. It stores in a small external zippered compartment near the bottom of the pack and can be quickly deployed to provide protection at a moment's notice.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Hydration Compartment - Direct zip access hydration compartment for spill-free refills. Hydraulics™ LT 2.5 reservoir included
QuickConnect™ Included - allows easy disconnect of the hose for faster refilling
Panel Load Access - A large zippered front panel pocket contains internal mesh pockets for gear organization
Zippered Front Pocket - Vertical zippered front panel pocket secures valuables

CARRY INFORMATION

ANTI-GRAVITY™ LIGHTWIRE™ SUSPENSION

3mm Lightwire™ peripheral frame tensions the mesh and transfers the load from harness to hip belt

ANTI-GRAVITY™ AIRSPEED™ BACKPANEL

3D tensioned mesh comfortably wraps and conforms to the body and provides excellent ventilation

BIOSTRETCH™ HARNESS

Mesh covered die cut foam provides an active and contouring fit and ventilation
Soft, breathable spacer mesh contact surfaces

ANTI-GRAVITY™ HIPBELT

3D tensioned mesh comfortable wraps and conforms to the hip and lower back and provides excellent ventilation

SPECS

METRIC U.S.

LOAD RANGE

10 - 25 lbs.

	VOLUME	DIMENSIONS	WEIGHT
O/S	1220 IN3 / 20 L	22H X 12W X 13D IN.	2.62 LBS.

FABRIC

MAIN: 210D High Tenacity Nylon
ACCENT: 100D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop
BOTTOM: 210D High Tenacity Nylon

Okay for biking, but not great for hiking.

Good for biking, but no so good for walking/hiking. The suspension and stiff hip belt make the pack feel bulky.

If you cinch down the hip belt, the shoulder straps start to rub because of the stiff suspension. If you tighten up the shoulder straps, the hip belt starts to rub. (This is while walking/hiking.)

As other have said, the dangling straps everywhere make the back look very sloppy .. you feel as if something is always hanging out and may get caught on something. You'd think someone would be able to address this after so many years of backpacks being made.

I do like the number of pockets, compartments, pouches, etc. It helps with organization and keeping things separate.
What would have been nice is a separate lower section so that heavier (or dirtier) things could be kept low on your back.

I bought this in hopes of an upgrade to the Osprey 22 Talon. In some ways it is an improvement - but the overly rigid shoulder straps and hip belt make it feel heavier and bulkier.
I don't think this would be a good pack to take on an airplane - it doesn't compress very well when needed.