Comfort/Fit
One of the best thing about this bag is its ability to fit a range of body types. One 6’6” tester, who often struggles to find appropriately fitting bags, enjoyed the Osprey Volt for a weekend scouting trip. Hikers familiar to Osprey will find the suspension comfortable, without the excessive padding that can make their larger bags unwieldy. 

Storage
The 60L size sits squarely between the size needed for a day trip and a weekend backpacking trek. This bag compacts inwards well, making it reliable for summit pushes or day hikes out from camp, but the narrow body makes it hard to get bulkier items in, such as a bear canister or bulky pots and pans for group trips.

Stability
The Volt employs a lightweight rectangular frame that seems overly bouncy at first glance, but holds lighter loads well. For those that are balance-challenged this may be off-putting, but in most terrain it wears well. With heavier loads, most testers prefered something with a less flexible frame.

Durability
The Volt held up well during testing. Osprey doesn’t make waterproof claims as grandiose as some companies, but testers took the pack on Yosemite’s famous Mist Trail at the peak of the spring runoff, and didn’t experience any wetness in the interior. The pack also took a few slides descending a fourth class gully off of Liberty Cap, and was no worse for wear. 

Extras
The Osprey Volt steers clear of the unnecessary extras that leave many experienced backpackers hesitant on their larger bags. The 60L size doesn’t leave much room for ornamentation, and this pack doesn’t try to overreach and be something that it’s not.