What is the difference between the Osprey LT an standard Hydraulic offerings?

The LT (red) is suppose to be lighter than the equivalent standard model (blue). It comes in 1.5lt size whereas the standard comes in 2lt & 3lt offerings.

My recommendation is to buy the standard model 99% of the time. Only get the LT if the pack has a dedicated zip-open sleeve to properly protect the bladder. The LT is not as durable as the standard model and should really only used along with the Raven/Raptor bags (and some other hydration models from Osprey).

The standard model has an additional back plate which simplifies sliding into most packs with a hydration space.

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This Argon 85 was one of the first two Osprey packs I ever bought over 14 yrs ago- the other being a Kestrel 38. This set me on a road of buying many more Osprey packs.

This one has now found a new home, but still going strong.

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