Planning on a 2019 thru with my husband and I'm considering changing from an Osprey AG aura to the new eja OR the circuit. Has anyone bought the new women's eja or know anyone who has? I know the big gripe is that they eliminated the hip belt pockets. I don't mind buying a pocket attachment from somewhere else because the Osprey pockets are never that roomy anyway. I'm more wondering about the overall fit and feel compared to the old unisex exos that everyone loves. It's the bag my husband used for our long trail hike and he absolutely loves it. I haven't had a chance to go to REI to try on the new women's version yet but I figured I'd post something on here because there are only a couple of reviews online and I'm not finding anything on Youtube.
My other option I've looked at that's in my price range is the circuit. I hear great things but my only concern is that when you pack it, do you ever have issues with it feeling lumpy against your back. I'm used to the mesh panel that the aura has so anything that's in the bag never directly leans against your back. How do you find the comfort of it is what I'm asking I guess.
The aura is great but my gear is light enough where I could definitely be using a lighter bag.
Thoughts?