Johnene ison - Osprey Ariel AG 65 Pack

First, let me say we own several Osprey backpacks-Atmos, Aura, Talon, etc. We love them all. I wanted to try the Ariel 65 for the included day pack and easy access to the middle of the pack without going thru the top. I loved the added day pack in the top membrane. Handy for long backpack trips when staying in stationary camp. Access to the middle came at a cost...removal of the mesh outside pocket where I usuallly keep frequently used items such as jacket, water bottle, and rain poncho. Unfortunately, that’s not a trade off that works in my world. I will be be returning the pack for something different. One other note- the pack sat high on my neck, low on my hips and I felt very constrained. I bought a large and definitely need to size down.