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Cost: $119.95
Great for: Any short biking excursion. The good: It is a small pack that fits comfortably and has a lot of storage for its' size. It also comes with a removable tool pouch (at the base of the pack) that is excellent for bikers to store any tools for a quick tune up. The bad: A pack this size can only carry enough for a few hours, so I would hardly even consider it a day pack. Rating Variety/Appearance: 7/10. Osprey has a habit of making some really incredible looking and performing packs. The Raptor follows that trend with a pack that is simultaneously simple enough and busy enough to appease most consumers. However, Osprey also has a habit of only producing these packs in a handful of colors (usually black/grey, red, green, or blue). This particular pack only comes in black (seen above), red and green. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. Sits comfortably and has a lot of the same amenities you would expect to find in an Osprey pack like the wide hip belt and shoulder pads and the chest clip. Quality/Durability: 10/10. Like all Osprey products the Raptor is backed by a fantastic lifetime warranty so f there is a problem (which there rarely is) then they will make it right free of charge. Value: 8/10. This is a textbook example of a niche product. The Raptor is a great pack to have for bikers, as it is specifically built with their needs and interests in mind. However, if you aren't a big biker chances are you won't use it enough to justify the $120 price tag. Also, if you don't fall into the niche chances are there is another Osprey pack that is a lot more suited to your wants and needs. Other: 10/10. This tiny pack has a ton of little compartments that are super useful. My favorite two are the hip belt pockets that are perfect for snacks and the low tool compartment that is easily accessible and made to hold most bike tools you could need. Overall: 45/50. Verdict: If you are an avid biker then this product is a godsend, for casual bikers or people who don't bike at all it would be smart to buy a day pack that is a bit bigger and a bit more versatile.
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About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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