Throw the Osprey Escapist 32 on your back, hop on your bike, and get away from it all. Anchored by a BioStretch harness and hipbelt, this low-profile pack is designed to keep the load balanced when descending rough terrain. The Airscape mesh backpanel provides ventilation when you’re grinding up the pass. Access to the main compartment comes via a convenient zippered front panel so you can see all your gear at a glance. A zippered divider at the base of the pack provides segregated storage for stuff you want to avoid commingling—post-ride clothing or perhaps a pair of sandals— with the rest of your gear. Additional features include a myriad of external storage options starting with three handy stretch mesh pockets—one on each side and another in the front. The hipbelt has twin zippered pockets for snacks and there’s a phone-sized pocket on the shoulder strap. A zippered external front pocket keeps valuables secure and a non-scratch glasses pocket protects your shades. The external hydration sleeve makes for easy reservoir refills. If you’re out after sunset, this pack features reflective accents and a blinker light attachment point for extra visibility. And if a sudden storm rolls in, there’s an integrated raincover always stowed in the bottom of the pack.
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I love this pack! NOTE: This review was also posted on the Osprey website.****ProsComfortableEasy To LoadGood SuspensionHighly AdjustableLarge CapacityLightweightConsNot Enough PocketsBest UsesDay HikesExtended HikesSchoolTravelWet WeatherComments about Osprey ESCAPIST 32:For years I have been using an OGIO laptop backpack when I travel. I then use it for day hiking. This trip I…
Interesting design has proven very useful for my everday needs! I have owned this for about a month and I am happy to report that I have found what I was looking for (this was after returning others over that past couple months).I live close to work, so I cycle there (when I can). To do so, I needed a backpack that could carry my papers/folders, my tech stuff (electronics/cables/headphones/etc), my workout gear, and a change of clothes…but wasn’t obscenely big either. Additionally, I needed a durable backpack that would survive many years of…
Great durable day pack and around town pack with comfortable hip belt and easy access pockets After extensive online research I chose this pack for many reasons.I was looking for a large day pack for around town or short hikes and trips, that had a good hip belt to take the weight off the back. Obviously durable and with plenty of pockets to make locating smaller items easy, and convenient storage for keys and change.The hip belt was the key feature. Most smaller day packs have no hip belt or a thin inadequate one. Most packs with a padded hip belt are too big…