Some of the Best Osprey Packs and Bags You Will Find

If you need to haul in a large amount of gear over rough terrain and for a good distance, the Kestrel 48 is a great option. This pack comes in two sizes – S/M and L/XL to fit a wider range of body sizes. The larger holds 48 liters of stuff, while the smaller one holds 46 liters. The really cool part about these packs, and we mean “cool,” is the AirScape ridged foam back panel that adjusts to different torso sizes and works to help ventilate and keep you from dealing with as much of the back sweats as you normally do while using a backpack in warmer weather. This pack has an external hydration compartment, zippered pockets on the hip belt, separate sleeves to hold trekking poles and other, well-thought-out compartments to make your trip more enjoyable.

If you’re hopping on a flight with a checked bag, or loading up the truck for a trip to deer camp, you want the perfect bag to serve as your luggage. That’s where the Transporter 60 comes into play. This 60 liter bag has a rigid frame with wheels for rolling through airports or while loading into the cabin. The frame helps give the bag it’s shape and helps to optimize your packing. Heavy-duty zippers with sturdy web straps help secure your stuff and additional tie-down locations help you secure the bag in the bed of your truck, or connect other bags for easier transport. Internally, there are zippered mesh pouches for organizing your stuff and internal straps for doing the same. If you want a big bag that will last for a long time and hold up to abuse, this is it.

You often see day packs with all sorts of fancy add-ons, many of which you will seldom use. The Osprey Transporter Loader has just the right amount of features and legendary durability. You’ll find an internal water bottle pocket, 15-inch laptop sleeve, Mesh organizer pockets, and a key holder clip. The main compartment opens wide, so you can get access to everything and there is an adjustable waist belt to match the shoulder straps. For those times when you need a solid day pack that doesn’t complicate the issue, this is one you’ll use for years.

Serious expeditions have traditionally called upon porters to help haul all the gear needed for whatever may arise. The next best thing may well be this Osprey pack. It holds 65 liters of stuff and has a wide U-shaped opening. There is a zippered top pocket for easy access to items you may come in need of quickly and the rest of the pack is padded to protect your gear and make the pack more comfortable for you. There are attachment points to connect an Osprey day pack for additional storage options.

This is the perfect pack for those not needing the massive capacity of the bigger Osprey packs. The EXOS 38 averages 38 liters of storage capacity between the available small, medium and large sizes. With this pack, you’ll get Osprey’s awesome AirSpeed suspension breathable 3-D mesh back panel that makes this pack extremely comfortable to wear, and it helps cool your back, even on hotter days. It has extra zippered pockets and compartments to organize your gear and specialized flaps and covers to help protect your gear from the elements. If you are looking for the ultimate mid-sized pack, this may well be the best pack for you.