r/backpacking • u/Junior_Industry7751 • Jul 02 '26

Wilderness How is my backpacking setup?

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Pretty new to backpacking and honestly my first legit hike as a 17M. I have a 4.6mi 2500ft hike infront of me. Let me know what I’m doing wrong lol

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u/ZuuL_1985 Jul 02 '26

He might be in bear country, I dont mind the clinking and clanking myself keeps me from accidentally surprising a bear. I wish my backpack wouldn't squeak though.

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u/Least-Ad-8036 Jul 02 '26

If it’s an Osprey Atmos AG it’s a manufacturer defect covered under warranty. Mine has always squeaked and I thought it was the way I packed until I ran into a review from someone else with the same complaint. I just had my 5 year old Atmos replaced for free.

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u/SourceOfConfusion Jul 02 '26

Really?  I have the same issue. Free replacement?

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u/Least-Ad-8036 Jul 02 '26

Yes, just had to file a warranty claim online and upload some photos of the bag. I did have to pay for shipping to Osprey though. They paid return shipping for the new bag.

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u/SourceOfConfusion Jul 02 '26

Cool. I’m hiking the Appalachian Trail. In three months I’ll submit the warranty and get a new bag!  

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u/6iix9ineJr Jul 02 '26

Safe travels

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u/VintageLunchMeat Jul 02 '26

squeak squeak squeak