Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is just around the corner and many brands will be debuting new products for the Spring/Summer 2011 season. Osprey Packs is expanding their product lineup to include an ultra-light series of packs for the ultra-running, peak-bagging, and adventure racing crowds. The new Hornet series will be available in three sizes: 24-liter,…
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Review: Osprey Manta 20
The list of small backpacks with big pack features is pretty small these days. Osprey’s Manta 20 makes a go at it.
Review: Osprey Porter 46
Earlier this year we had a chance to check out the new products from Osprey. Among the new products highlighted was the Porter 46, part of Osprey’s line of ‘travel trek’ packs. On paper the Porter 46 sounds awesome: zip out shoulder, sternum, and hip straps to convert the bag into a backpack, multiple grab handles for easy toting, compression straps to keep everything in place, and the maximum allowable carry-on size for airlines, with 2800 cubic inches of space to fill with everything you need for your travels. We had a chance to test one on a two-week, around the world trip to see how well it performed. Read more for our full review.
New products from Osprey Packs
Osprey Packs, the independent pack maker based in Colorado is best known for their durable, comfortable, and adjustability in pack design. We are big fans of their packs and are impressed with some of the innovations they have presented over the years, whether it be for women’s specific packs, ultralight backpackers, or travel. At Winter…
Review: Osprey Ariel 65 pack for Spring 2010
Recently, over the course of a four-day backpacking trip, I had a chance to test out Osprey’s updated Ariel 65 pack, to be released with their Spring 2010 line. The women’s-specific pack is designed for multi-day treks, and would be suitable anywhere from a weekend to about five days. While most of the general design of the pack has remained the same, there are a few changes.
Review: Osprey Exos 46
Osprey has been an independent backpack manufacturer for 35 years. In that time, the company has managed to refine their products to the fine forms you see today. Earlier this year, the company came out with its new ultralight Exos series packs. The Exos comes in 34, 46, and 58 liter sizes. At 2 pounds…