Best Osprey Backpacks / Rucksacks

Fantastic hiking pack – I have just returned from a 27 day tour of Costa Rica and Nicaragua with this backpack and I am so glad I bought it (and not used 1 of the other 2… Read more

backpacks I own of other brands). It was incredibly comfortable with 18kg of gear and did not cause any pain or bruising. Although the side pockets are difficult to fill from the top, having the side access proved wonderful for storing a camera or 1L drinking bottle. The small pockets on the front of the harness were great for storing a pocket knife and food bars. My only complaint is the top can slide down a little when full of food, etc exposing the main opening to rain - however, using the rain cover averted this problem. I would highly recommend this backpack having used top of the range Macpac and Mountain Designs packs before this one!

One of the smallest backpacks – The back pack is small and cannot take much more than a jacket. I bought it from Paddy Palin Perth where the sales person informed me that it is the… Read more

largest that can be carried on a flight. There is not much more space in it than a jacket and a beanie, in the front compartment you cant even fit in a A4 size flexible 20 page file with your flight details. It is comfortable on the back as it is empty