Osprey Raptor 18 Hydration Pack
Where bought and price
Evans Cycles 81gbp (129.60aud)
How it is used
Daily commute, longer bike rides
Description
18 litre backpack
3 litre hydration pack with magnetised clip for drinking tube
3 zipped pockets 1 large with mesh pouches, 1 medium with mesh pouches for tools, 1 small – for sun glasses. 1 stuff pouch (no zip) 2 pouches for gels on waist strap
Helmet carrier
Positives
+
Easy to get hydration bladder in and out the pouch (even when full) due to rigid frame.
Lots of storage space
Comfy
Nice soft pocket on top for delicates like camera or sunnies.
Drinking tube kept out of the way, and ready for easy access.
Negatives
-
Could do with zips on waist strap pouches (like other osprey rucksacks and packs)
Could do with mobile pouch on shoulder straps (like other osprey rucksacks and packs)
Additional notes
Also available in 6, 10, and 14 litre packs (and similar but walking orientated 25 litre and above manta pack)
I can also use the hydration pack with my other Osprey rucksacks
Recommendation
No complaints so far in a month of ownership. A well spec’d product which offers a credible alternative to CamelBaks.
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