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Osprey Packs Women’s Skimmer 30 Hydration Pack Review

Osprey Packs Women's Skimmer 30 Hydration Pack

  • Trekking poles easily attach to the front of the pack using secure Angled buckle straps
  • An external reservoir sleeve and sewn-in reservoir hanger allows for easy Loading/unloading of hydration reservoirs
  • The front panel shove-it pocket provides a place to keep gear accessible and includes a zippered stash pocket to keep other items secure
  • Zippered hip belt pockets provide easy access to small items
  • Upper and lower side compression straps stabilize load. The lower compression straps also serve as external gear carry straps

The osprey skimmer 30 is designed to carry up to 25 pounds, so you can fit all the essentials and still have room for a Gourmet picnic lunch and a bottle of white wine. Frame sheet suspension spreads the load across the entire mesh back panel and a stretch harness and hip belt reduce the weight on your spine. Dual side compression straps provide stability during dynamic movement. A wide zippered front access panel means you never have to dig for anything buried at the bottom and the 2.5 liter fluid reservoir with a magnetic sternum bite valve attachment give you easy access to hydration. There are plenty of storage options including a scratch-free zippered stash pocket to electronics or sunglasses, a zippered front organizer pocket with a handy key clip, a front panel Shove-It pocket for an extra layer, and zippered hip belt pockets. Final exterior touches include an ice axes loop and trekking pole attachment system.

Osprey Packs Skarab 32 Hydration Pack Review

Osprey Packs Skarab 32 Hydration Pack

  • Trekking poles easily attach to the front of the pack using secure Angled buckle straps
  • An external reservoir sleeve and sewn-in reservoir hanger allows for easy Loading/unloading of hydration reservoirs
  • The front panel shove-it pocket provides a place to keep gear accessible and includes a zippered stash pocket to keep other items secure
  • Zippered hip belt pockets provide easy access to small items
  • Upper and lower side compression straps stabilize load. The lower compression straps also serve as external gear carry straps

Grab the osprey skarab 32 and hit the trail. Designed to carry up to 25 pounds, you can fit all the essentials and still have room for a Gourmet picnic lunch and a bottle of Italian red. Frame sheet suspension spreads the load across the entire mesh back panel and a stretch harness and hip belt reduce the weight on your spine. Dual side compression straps provide stability during dynamic movement. A wide zippered front access panel means you never have to dig for anything buried at the bottom and the 2.5 liter fluid reservoir with a magnetic sternum bite valve attachment give you easy access to hydration. There are plenty of storage options including a scratch-free zippered stash pocket to secure your phone or sunglasses, a zippered front organizer pocket with a handy key clip, a front panel Shove-It pocket for an extra layer, and zippered hip belt pockets. Final exterior touches include an ice axes loop and trekking pole attachment system.

Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack Review

Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack

  • Osprey’s stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment is designed to quickly attach and carry trekking poles while wearing a pack
  • An integrated and removable rain cover protects your gear from foul weather. It stows away in its own external pocket at the bottom of the pack
  • An external reservoir sleeve is located behind the shoulder harness Allowing easy Loading/unloading of a hydration reservoir
  • The zippered sleeping bag compartment provides easy access to your sleeping bag through the bottom of the pack
  • Side zippered access allows easy accessibility to the inside contents of the pack’s main compartment

The osprey kestrel 48 is a jack-of-all-trades. With a separate zippered sleeping bag compartment and external sleeping pad straps, it’s a fully functional overnight pack. Or cinch down the straightjacket side compression straps and take it out for a day of Peak bagging in the high country. Whatever you put inside, osprey’s light wire frame transfers the load to a comfortable spacer mesh harness and hip belt. This innovative suspension system ensures all-day carrying comfort, especially in warm conditions when the airscape mesh pack panel comes into play. When it comes time to unpack, the main compartment has top loading or side zip access providing multiple portals to get at your gear without struggle. Other storage features include a full-length vertical zippered side pocket, top-lid and under-lid zippered pockets, side and front stretch mesh pockets, and two zippered hip belt pockets. Along with the extensive pockets, there are dual front daisy chains and web attachment points on the top lid for anchoring gear to the exterior. Other useful features include an external hydration sleeve, tuck-away ice tool loops, and osprey’s stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachments. The entire pack can be shielded from the elements by deploying the integrated rain cover.

Osprey Packs Volt 75 Backpack Review

Osprey Packs Volt 75 Backpack

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  • The fit-on-the-fly hip belt pad extends up to 6 inch/15cm to accommodate different hip sizes and provides a custom fit
  • The easy torso adjustable harness fits torso sizes 17″-23″/43-58.5cm
  • Osprey’s stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment is designed to quickly attach and carry trekking poles while wearing a pack
  • An internal reservoir sleeve is located in the main body of the pack, Allowing easy Loading and unloading of a hydration reservoir
  • An internal compression strap that helps tighten and stabilize the load

The osprey volt 75 is designed for those who don’t want any bells and whistles, just a simple rucksack large enough for a week on the trail and built for the long haul. Dual side compression straps provide load stability and the lightwood peripheral frame transfers the weight to your hips where a fit-on-the fly waist-belt easily adjusts up to three inches for a custom fit. In addition, the torso length has five inches of travel making this pack a shape-shifter capable of quickly adapting to many torso sizes. The back panel is made of mesh for ventilation and comfort during periods of high exertion-i.e. When you’re trudging up a south-facing slope carrying an overnight pack in the hot sun. Fortunately, the external hydration sleeve gives you a clear shot at drinking water and also ensures that refills don’t create soggy gear if there’s a slip when refilling the reservoir (sold separately.) two mesh side pockets and a front mesh stash pocket combine with dual zippered waist belt pockets provide a plethora of on-the-go storage options. To expedite packing, the sleeping bag compartment is separate from the main compartment and the external sleeping pad straps are removable when you’re going ultra-light. Stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachments allow you to quickly secure poles when not in use.

Osprey Ace 38 Kid’s Backpack Review

Osprey Ace 38 Kid's Backpack

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  • The harness is adjustable up to 5″/13cm, providing a stable and comfortable carry for a variety of users
  • The Fit-on-the-Fly hip belt pads extend up to 5″/13cm to accommodate different hip sizes providing a custom fit
  • The integrated, removable raincover provides pack and gear protection in adverse conditions
  • Osprey’s InsideOut compression straps allow you to create tension and easily secure loads in the dual stretch mesh side pockets
  • Removable sleeping pad straps allow for quick, secure external gear attachment. They can be removed to save weight

The Osprey Ace 38 Kid’s Backpack is specifically designed for younger hikers, the highly adjustable Ace 38 is sized for an overnight excursion into the wilderness. It has the same suspension and many of the same features as Ospreys adult packs. Children should not carry more than 15-20% of their body weight.

Osprey Packs Kid’s Moki 1.5 Hydration Pack Review

Osprey Packs Kid's Moki 1.5 Hydration Pack

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  • Hydraulics lt 1.5L reservoir included reservoir included providing on the go hydration
  • Front shove-it pocket for Quick, on-the-go storage
  • The blinker light attachment found near the base of the front panel of the pack allows for Quick light attachment for high visibility in the dark
  • Small external pocket keeps gear organized and items like snacks and Sunscreen accessible
  • Panel load access provides easy way to load and unload gear

Osprey’s moki is made for kids who travel light and fast. With enough capacity for a layer, some snacks and a hydration reservoir, the moki is perfect for a young rider out on a short hike or bike ride. Access to the main compartment is easy through a zippered front panel. There’s a front shove it pocket perfect for a quick layer change and an external zippered pocket to keep small items secure. If your youngster is going to be out after dark, clip a light to the back attachment point for enhanced nighttime visibility. The separate hydration sleeve has quick zip access and comes complete with a 1.5 liter reservoir to keep your kid from becoming desiccated.

Osprey Men’s Parsec Review

Osprey Men's Parsec

  • Imported
  • Zipper closure
  • Front panel fabric shove-it pocket
  • Front panel storage pocket provides ample organization
  • Stay seen and safe in the dark by using the blinker light attachment strap located near the base of the pack’s front panel
  • A heat embossed scratch-free slash pocket keeps your sunglasses and other small items safe
  • Every 24/Seven Series adult pack features a padded sleeve to keep your laptop and tablet safe

Interior sleeves for laptops and tablets. Secondary compartment with zip closure. Outside zip pocket with organization panel. Mesh pockets at sides for water bottles and smaller items. 4-point compression for increased load management. Exterior lash points for attaching extra gear. LED light loop. Padded grab handle. Adjustable shoulder straps with sternum strap and whistle. Padded back panel with mesh lining for added airflow. Volume: 31 liters Fabric information:
• Main: 400HD nylon packcloth
• Accent: 210D nylon stripe twill
• Base: 420HD nylon packcloth
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Osprey Packs Women’s Tempest 9 Backpack Review

Osprey Packs Women's Tempest 9 Backpack

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  • Synthetic
  • Imported
  • Dual zippered hipbelt pockets provide secure storage for often needed items
  • External hydration sleeve in backpanel simplifies refilling and protects pack contents from spills
  • LidLock helmet attachment system quickly secures helmet for transport while not in use
  • A wide opening panel access to the main compartment provides accessibility to all internal gear
  • Internal zippered mesh pocket keeps essential items handy

The women’s-specific Osprey Tempest 9 is the perfect size for an after-work run or bike ride. Access comes via a zippered front panel that allows you to see all your gear at a glance. The LidLock helmet attachment system gives cyclists a place to store their helmets when they get off the bike.

Osprey Packs Exos 58 Backpack Review

Osprey Packs Exos 58 Backpack

  • Synthetic
  • An internal sewn-in backpanel sleeve with clip attachment accommodates up to 3 liters of hydration and Fabric-main 100d high tenacity nylon,accent 100d high tenacity nylon ripstop bottom 100d high tenacity nylon ripstop
  • The Exos peripheral frame is a 6065 aluminum alloy with an internal suspended cross strut providing excellent load carrying support.
  • The ExoForm sewn-in, EVA foam padded harness combines breathability and performance with seamless layered mesh
  • The ExoForm sewn-in hipbelt features seamless layered mesh covered foam providing exceptional comfort
  • A removable floating top pocket with an internal key clip and under-lid zippered mesh pocket provides organization

Since its introduction in 2008, the Exos Series has become a standard on the Appalachian Trail and with ultralight enthusiasts not willing to sacrifice comfort. Our AirSpeed suspension, torso-specific sizing and ergonomic design all contribute to bridge the gap between comfort, fit and light weight. The Spring 2014 redesign benefits from Osprey’s never-ending search for the latest technology in materials and hardware as well as innovative design. The comfort and support of the harness and hip belt are drastically improved. Updated materials and hardware provide a lighter weight pack and the lid, key straps and attachment points are all removable.