Osprey Women's Renn 65 Litre Rucksack

Is it the lightest 65l pack out there, probably not. However this pack held up, and offered everything needed for a 4 day thru hike on the Trans Catalina Trail. Fit my 3 liter bladder just fine. The hip pockets were wonderful for easy access to hand sanitizer, chapstick, gum, ect. The bottom compartment was the perfect size for my sleeping pad. The top pocket was great for easy access to snacks, med kit, and toiletries. Comfort wise for hauling all my gear, clothes, food etc the pack rested great on my body. The first day all the weight rested almost entirely on my shoulders. The soreness and pain when I put it on the second day was unbearable until a friend helped me discover the straps on the back that pull the pack closer to your body. Definitely play around with fit/adjustment so the pack rests comfortably. I thought I had explored all the straps but clearly this newbie has a lot to learn still. Used the rain fly on the 3rd day for a brief 40 minute rain. Access to the rain fly is easy, and it goes back in like a breeze. I am very happy with my purchase, have no doubts about the durability and lifespan of the pack. I am sure it will last me many years, looking forward to more adventures!

I just got this for more of a travel bag than hiking, while I might plan a hike or car camping one day. It’s pretty big but not so big that I feel weird carrying it, that was a plus for me. However, I’m not sure how it would work for longer than weekend trips or if you were visiting a colder area of the world. I am a bad over-packer so if you are more of a minimalist packer you could probably make it work. If you are looking for your first hiking bag this might be a good choice as you get a lot for your buck and great quality.

The biggest reason I chose the Renn 65 is I have the Osprey Daylite+ that I thought I could force myself to pack lighter for weekend bus trips back to visit family. I wasn’t totally wrong but I had the Daylight+ stuffed full. I wanted to not destroy the Daylite+ with my trips back and forth so I upgraded to the Renn 65. I also like that you can attach the Daylite+ to the Renn which is actually really easy once you figure out how. If I do end up using hiking packs for trips by air or on longer/overseas trips I would likely get another backpack from Osprey. I’m very happy with Osprey’s quality!

As for weight, I think my stuff might weigh around 10-15 lbs but it feels more like only the weight of the bag on. I think I would happily walk the 2 miles from the bus station to my apartment back home. I think it would also feel the same if you have 25lb or so if traveling by air.

The only thing I wish the Renn had was a bit big side pockets or at least on the women’s version. I ended up getting an Osprey Daylite belt pack to use as a purse because my phone, coin purse, and a few purse items wouldn’t fit into them. It would have been nice to go without needing a purse while traveling on the bus. Other than that the Renn is a super nice backpack and I think I’ll love using it.

NOTE: I gave 3 stars for travel as unless you already pack like a hiker it fills up quickly. I did use a 32L compression sack and it does help but because I had two bulky items it seemed to have taken up half the bag. I did pack for the weekend last weekend for my family of 4 and fit all the items I normally did in a duffle bag I use.

My kids both do a lot of hiking and camping. Up to this point neither has had a frame backpack. I have offered mine, but it is 30 years old, huge and pretty heavy. It was also designed for a man. The Osprey pack fits better and is adjustable. I ought to fit most people well. It does fit better on my body, and the aluminum frame is much lighter htan the frame on my old pack. It has an integrated rain cover, which is a meaningful thing in Hawaii. We get a lot of rain, particularly in the mountains. I really love that there are 3 main pockets, which is great, not only in terms of making it easier to find things but allows you to separate clothing, gear and food.

My daughter went to college in Ohio and spent a few years there after she got out establishing her career. I am frankly surprised that a kid who grew up in Honolulu did as much camping as she did in Ohio, where even their summer is cooler than our winter. She is back home now, having found the job of her dreams here, and also a fresh appreciation of the mountains and the ocean. She was camping within a month of getting back home, and I have little doubt she is anxious to do more. Now she will have a great pack. One feature I forgot to mention which is terrific for our weather (or anyplace where you would get hot hiking) is the mesh back, which creates a ventilated layer between your body and the pack. That too is adjustable for the perfect fit.

I think this is a nicely designed, really well thought out backpack. It was made with high quality materials, and well put together. I would say it is the best pack I have ever had, but I got it for her.
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I am already updating before this is posted because I handed it to my daughter and she discovered features I missed: a compartment for a hydration pack, with a hole for the tube threaded through the back pack, and under the flap, good sensible advise on how to treat the areas in which you travel. She is as happy or happier with it than I am which is great to see.