Tech Review: Osprey Raptor 6 hydration pack review

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Tech Review: Osprey Raptor 6 hydration pack review

Written by: Lin Ruobai
Date: Fri Sep 03 2010

Osprey has become a bit of a world leader when it comes to packs. So how do they measure up when we test their Raptor 6 in a tech review torture test?

Name/model: Osprey Raptor 6 Pack (Sand Gold colour tested)
Compatible with: Your back?
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price: CNY 750, 149 Sing dollars
Weight: about 725 grams
Company website: www.ospreypacks.com or ospreypacks.com.cn
Competitors: Camelback!

Marketing. . .

The Raptor 6 is great for that after work spin on the local single track. It will carry all your essentials, including basic bike tools and a stretch woven front pocket will carry an extra layer

History

Osprey has 'drenched' the Raptor 6 in features using their 35+ years of outdoor pack experience. Osprey started in 1953 when Mike Pfotenhauer along with Laurie White collaborated to bring their dream business to life. It took some time, but then in 1976 they had their first breakthrough when they introduced a breathable mesh panel on their packs. Over the following decades they started selling Osprey packs wholesale, moved Osprey into a former Gore-Tex factory, and in 1993 they released the 'Isis' - an innovative custom fit women's backpack which was a huge success.

For Osprey the next huge move was in 2003 when Mike Pfotenhauer and Diane Wren (and family) moved to Vietnam to start a Design and Quality Control Center in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Since that time they have won so many awards that I got too tired typing them and gave up! In 2010 the team has released their first dedicated hydration packs - the Hydraulics™ Series featuring the Raptor 6 we have on test here. (Coincidentally, the Raptor 6 has received the '2010 Best of Adventure Award' from National Geographic Adventure Magazine).

Reality
Osprey has been making packs for a long time. Not surprising given the company history, comfort and fit are among the Raptor 6's best attributes. We found our pack to be well-ventilated, with enough structure to spread weight evenly across your torso. The pack was never overly hot or stifling.

Well ventilated straps were a very nice feature

The mesh main straps are similarly padded and ventilated, and combine with the stretchy sternum strap, broad hip belt and dual compression straps for an ultra-stable and body-hugging fit that moves well with you even on technical terrain.

Total capacity on our Raptor 6 tester is a versatile 6L (600 cubic inches). The main section allowed us to carry a pump, allen wrenches, tubes, and a few bars and gels with room to spare. There were also a bunch of external pockets for keys (with key ring), some money or mobile phone.

There's also a zippered soft-lined pocket up top for more sensitive items like glasses, cameras and phones, plus an open elastic exterior pocket for quickly stashing layers or wrappers. Add in other clever bits like the open pockets on the hip belt, the incredibly smart – and simply brilliant – low profile LidLock helmet holder, key clip and blinker attachment, and you've got plenty of gear for a multi-hour jaunt in the woods.

The Osprey bite valve was great

The Nalgene bladder deserves a mention as it just plain . . . works! Due to the design, it is far easier than most other bladders to handle, fill and re-insert. This is assisted by a well designed pack frame with a little handle to ease filling. We liked the BIG SCREW ON CAP as it was easier to get brushes inside the bladder for cleaning, and a super smart magnetic clip keeps the bite valve within easy reach.

Despite the capacity, the Raptor 6 is light, too, at just a bit more than 700g with an empty reservoir. The bite valve works allows impressive flow but it's still not quite the same amount of the industry standard CamelBak. It was also a little bit more tricky to clean.

The magnetic clip surprised us, but in use it loosened while drinking. Aparently the strap material has been changed recently so this shouldn't affect newer packs.

The ventilated back panel was one of Ospreys first innovations

Osprey offers the Raptor 6 in two sizes to optimize the fit depending on your torso length, with the S/M option measuring 43cm (17 inches) end-to-end and the M/L adding another 5cm (2 inches).

Pros

Different sizing to suit a range of rider heights
Good collour choices
Top quality water bladder

Not so Pros

Hydration packs aren't for everyone?

Bottom Line
With some great colours, robust construction, and a good bladder, if you get the fit right, then Osprey's new Raptor 6 is without doubt one of the best mid-sized hydration packs on the market.

The LidLock helmet holder was a welcome addition

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