The bag has a spacious compartment that can be closed with a zip or a buckle
The system does add weight, but it allows Osprey to make just one version each of the mens and womens packs, which helps keep costs down
The straps are nice and soft, though oriented differently than the typical backpack, and it has two side pouches that can be used to store a water bottle and possibly even an umbrella
Weight: S (both MIPS and no MIPS versions) 595g (manufacturer weight), XS no MIPS 530g (on our kitchen scale) Price: $259 no MIPS, $299 with MIPS Downhill Approved: YES
Gear Ratios : Multiple gear ratios are available, enabling anglers to choose the optimal balance between cranking power and retrieval speed
and catch a spot, you might want to make a quick drift on fluke/striper grounds inside the bays