When you want something done right, it’s best to have it done by the professionals. Osprey Packs are the THE pack professionals. Celebrating 35 years of pack innovation in 2009 it’s obvious these guys and gals know what’s up when it comes to carrying essential gear over your shoulder. The Raptor 6 Hydraulic pack is the perfect size day pack. With a list of key features longer than a mullet at a Van Halen concert, it was easy to find a place for everything I like to take on a ride here in the Northwest.
We’ve all had those hydration packs that feel like you’re trying to suck water through a straw out of a fifty foot well. The 2 liter Hydraform™ reservoir has put that problem in the past, keeping my water in place and flowing consistently throughout the ride. It also makes cleaning and refilling super simple with the integrated full length handle. A designated isolated zippered pocket for the reservoir keeps the rest of the gear in the bag dry. I’m serious, Osprey thinks of everything! Form fitting shoulder and waist straps, a sternum strap with a magnetic bite valve held the water where I needed it, and kept it out of the places I don’t (handlebars). Excess strap holders kept the extra cinch straps in place and not flapping about in the wind. Mesh elastic internal slots kept my tubes, pump, mini tools, and granola bars in place while it even had an internal mini clip to hold on tight to the car keys. Osprey’s Lidlock™ innovation is BRILLIANT! A hard plastic elongated clip with integrated elastic straps to slide through the openings of nearly any XC helmet and keep it locked on the exterior of the pack. Probably my favorite feature is the mesh, nubbed back panel that sits against your back when the pack is on provided excellent spine to pack comfort and well as ultimate breathability. Appropriately named AirScape, it does just that, allows the hot sweat and perspiration that comes off your back to evaporate and escape keeping you and your shirt dry. When it’s time to upgrade your biking, hiking, trekking, and other outdoor packs, leave it to the pro’s at Osprey Packs to deliver.
Osprey Raptor 6 Key Features: 180° On-Off Pivot Bite Valve, Bike Tool Organization, AirScape™, HydraForm™ Reservoir, HydraLock™ Compartments one, two, three and four, Internal Key Clip, LidLock™, LidLock™ Adjustment strap, Magnetic sternum strap buckle, NoScratch™ Top Slash Pocket, Stretch Woven Front
Pocket Con’s: No Full Face helmet carrying straps.
