Osprey Tempest 20 Women's Hiking Pack

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Models geared toward women tend to have less space between the straps and feature a more exaggerated S-curve that better accommodates a narrower physique.

Another awesome feature is the large U-zip opening, which allows you to fit bigger, bulky things like a bike helmet and easily fish out your rain layer that's crammed in the very bottom of the pack. The backpack’s width was slightly narrow for my back, but I stopped noticing after hiking for a couple of hours. AirScape™ backpanel with foam ridges for ventilation– On my trip, I found that the AirScape back panel pretty handy. Living in the northern Nevada desert on the cusp of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Maggie spends a ton of time outside adventuring, most often accompanied by her favorite rambling companion, Madeline the dog.The Tempest 20 is available in one size only (women’s small/medium) but the AirScape back system is adjustable to ensure the perfect fit using a simple, yet highly effective, Velcro pad on the shoulder harness that can be easily set to various heights depending on the user. It's narrow compared to other daypacks, and we prefer a little extra room to jam a whole puffy and snacks in there if we want.

One of the most important things to getting a good fit is having the back panel line up with your torso length so that the shoulder straps and hip belt can be in the right place. It will fit everything from a laptop and other work equipment; to extra layers, a first-aid kit, camera, and your food and water. Most of the models that we tested are compatible with your favorite hydration bladder in various ways.We proudly stand behind this guarantee, so much so that it bears the signature of company founder and head designer, Mike Pfotenhauer. Our expertise in designing backpacks that fit every shape, size and gender dates back to 1974, when Osprey was founded on designing custom packs for mountaineers headed to the Sierra.

If you are new to the backcountry or are just looking to update some well-loved items, we've reviewed all the latest hiking gear you might need to get out into nature.Our extra layers and snacks stayed dry, and the rain cover easily stashed back away once the skies cleared. As far as size is concerned, it's a tad smaller than the average which means it's an excellent choice for women. It's comfortable straight out of the box, and you can customize the fit since the pack comes in two sizes and has an adjustable frame. Building on the success of the third generation Talon, this fourth-generation version incorporates an entirely new and redesigned back system. These packs also feature reinforced seams, thick adjustable straps, heavy-duty plastic pieces, and minimal or thickly reinforced mesh.

There is a good amount of padding and the hipbelt is one of the better ones that we’ve used, so the pack is still comfortable to carry when loaded heavy. Both are much less technical packs, threading between the ultralight, featureless packable models and full-featured technical bags. The Tempest 20 does all that and more as it features a continuous-wrap harness and hip belt for security, plus the injection-molded AirScape™ back panel for ease of movement. If there's one thing that we learned in this review, it's that it's hard to have it all in a daypack.

The AirScape back panel is made of foam covered by a mesh, with ridges that allow airflow between your back and the pack. The other outstanding features include the front stretch mesh pocket, which, although slightly small, is super helpful for storing light jackets, maps, and other somewhat bulky items.