In the world of outdoor carry and the , Osprey needs little introduction. The all-conquering Colorado brand continues to push through innovations in backpack technology, crafting comfortable and multi-functional products with a flair for design ingenuity. It had jaws on the floor its ambitious and futuristic Osprey UNLTD packs, including the excellent , in late 2022, cementing its place as a leader in the continued evolution of the modern backpack.
Two of Osprey’s most popular products in their wide range of are the male and female Tempest packs, with their ventilated AirScape backpanels, comfortable harnesses and multi-sport applications. The Talon and Tempest Velocity packs are designed with running-inspired features, such as a harness system that can carry easy access soft flasks. This enhances their versatility and they appear in both the hiking backpack and running backpack sections of Osprey’s website.
Right, this first bit won’t apply to the other colorways, which by all accounts look very smart. I was testing the – admittedly limited edition – white version of the , which has lime green straps and detailing on one side and mauve on the other. These are brave choices from Osprey, to say the least.
I honestly can’t understand why anyone who’s planning on using this pack for what it’s designed for – ie running, hiking and cycling in the backcountry – would choose a white design that will look dirty almost immediately. I contacted Osprey about this and.
