Should you Choose an Osprey Pack? 

These gear review videos you do, Trekitt, are simply marvellous ....... such technical in depth discussion and detail ...... and magnificently shot, with high quality audio too. They are much appreciated. When/should I ever get to the point of buying (what for me, is .... ) a high budget backpack, like an Osprey, say, I shall certainly buy from yourselves, to repay the enthusiastic input and technical support you give to the hiking community. Kind regards.

My hip belt on by Osprey atmos 35 became too small due to my expanding waist. They made an extention for me free of charge.

The Aether AG is probably still a reference standard for pack comfort. Osprey makes their stuff breathable and form fitting, moreso than others I've seen.

I bought an Osprey daysack about 6 years ago from trekkit (the zip kind designed for laptops and stuff). About 2 years ago I managed to break the tension buckle on one shoulder strap by trapping it in a car door meaning it couldn’t be worn over both shoulders so was basically useless. I emailed osprey, and the following day they emailed me back saying the replacement buckle was in the post. The day after that (less than 48hrs after contacting them) it arrived and my rucksack was back in action. Quick and efficient customer service and true to their word so I’ve bought multiple osprey bags since. 👌🏻👌🏻

Paul you seem like a great guy! Love your shop (as an eshop at least!) nice info and eco conscious suggestions. Cheers from Greece!

Thank you for such a helpful video - you have helped me decide on an Osprey, and to buy it from your shop! Keep doing your thing!

I bought the Aether 70 and I am already on Trail. Perfect pack, I really like it. The only thing is that my top bag cannot be used as a daybag. It got no straps. Else tons off space to pack and it sits perfectly on my hips. Greetings from the Lechweg in Austria. Tomorrow will be a cold, rainy day, but well only 16km to do. 🌧️☔🤗

I just bought an Aether 70l ag. so far I like it. Idid physically get sized for it. But still had to adjust toro length again after getting it home, after I loaded a full load in it. Love it so far.. Better than my Molle 2 large as far as comfort. goes. very impressive. Does crunch like a new leather horse saddle. I actually think it is funny it does that. Keeps me awake on the trail.

Great to have an objective assessment of the company. Thanks

A few years ago, I got my first large pack, after obsessive research - Osprey Kestrel 48. I used it on the Appalachian Trail and I love it very much. It's got practically no trace of wear. The design is just so clever all-around! I really enjoy TNF products when it comes to clothing, and their warranty is fantastic as well (I tore the

Love the details like the little whistle on the sternum strap and the ventilation system towards the back on even the small packs like the Talon 11. Only thing I'm not crazy about is the quality of the mesh pocket. After stretching it over a certain time it loses some of its elasticity. On that note I think Gregory's mesh is better. Other than that, great timeless packs.

His example of "as long as you dont fall down a mountain and rip the back off" pertaining to the warranty is super funny because I had a friend who did exactly that, was honest about it, and Osprey still fixed the pack free of charge.

I'm not an expert backpacker or hiker by any means.

I'm in my early 40s and am just starting out on my hiking life now. A friend and I will be doing the W-circuit at Torres del Paine down here in Chile in April and we are busy procuring gear. There's a dizzying array of brands and it's difficult figuring out the good from the bad (especially the Chinese crap). This has helped narrow my search radius down as what you said is exactly what I'm looking for; I just want to buy well and buy once. Thanks bro!

Bought a Talon 22 backpack which I had for about 3 years. For some reason a strap buckle cracked ( don’t know why). Contacted Osprey UK and they asked me to send it to them. It came back swiftly and honestly you could not see where it had been repaired, it looked like new, as the buckle was one that is stitched to the strap. Had it now for 6 years without a problem. Will certainly buy Osprey again.

I love my Rook 65 and my wife loves her Renn 50. Simple, well-built, extremely comfortable packs that we trust to take into the Yosemite backcountry with us this weekend. Really admire your content! Happy Trails! (BTW got these packs on sale for about $125 USD here in California, what a steal)

Another great video from your firm.

I own an osprey mantra 28, for my day trips and everything to be honest. I'm a tour guide, so really takes on pretty rough time, still no problems, except one clip, that they sent to me by mail. So amazing bags, amazing service, just like trekitt, bought 2 jackets from them and must say amazing service. Asked for advice I got my advice. So it's my favorite shop.

Bought my first Osprey abroad in the UK 10 years ago after my cheap backpack broke there while out on the trail. It's still with me an in really good condition. They're really absolutely amazing quality. I've since stuck with Osprey and gradually replaced my old backpacks when they broke with similarly sized Osprey models. Really never looked back since that day in Yorkshire.

I like this kind of honest and forthright video. Are you going to do something similar with your other brands that you stock? Would definitely like to watch one about Deuter and even a Osprey versus Deuter one. Might be a bit difficult as you stock both.