Osprey Argon 70 Backpack: Unbiased Review
| PRODUCT REPORT |
The Osprey Argon 70 Backpack is advertised to carry on their legacy of deluxe custom fit packs.
It is available in five different torso sizes and offers even more gender specific harness and hip belt combos.
The Osprey Argon 70 Backpack boasts a 40d Sil Nylon AquaSource that converts to a hydration pack with padstraps.
It also has a top lid that converts to a lumbar pack with AirScape lumbar, as well as nice, large, wide mouth sleeping bag compartment.
One of the most customizable and comfort oriented packs, the Osprey Argon 70 Backpack features the same 7075 T6 aluminum ReCurve rods found on other models.
Osprey offers a lifetime warranty.
More details below…
| FEEDBACK & REVIEWS |
Actual Customer Feedback:
“Everything about this pack is great.”
Portion of actual user comment on altrec.com
“Great pack!… it is very comfortable.”
Portion of actual user comment on moosejaw.com
The Osprey Argon 70 Backpack is highly praised by most of its users, although it is a bit more expensive than some were expecting.
Osprey’s claim that the Argon 70 is one of the most comfortable backpacks created seems to be true, as most users are reporting the same thing.
Users are also very pleased with the great weight distribution and compression of the Argon 70 backpack, and some say they can’t even feel it, while carrying it.
Some users find the Argon 70 to be a little heavy, yet they all agree that the level of comfort it provides is unmatched, so they can get over this small impediment.
The Osprey Argon 70 Backpack is recommended by all of its users, and they all say it is a great backpack to take on hiking or camping trips. The high price is definetely worth it, as its features are unmatched.
| PRODUCT DETAILS |
Company Info:
Osprey, Inc. is a Colorado-based company that makes backpacks and travel gear. Mike Pfotenhauer and Diane Wren founded the company in 1974. Osprey was one of the first to introduce breathable mesh in their backpack line in 1976. In 2005, Osprey invented a new type of backpack hip belt molding that forms to the shape of the backpack occupant’s body. The world’s first blind mountain climber to summit Mount Everest, Erik Weihenmayer, used an Osprey backpack, the Aether 60, and is pictured with it on the cover of Time magazine’s June 18th, 2001 issue.
Osprey is currently headquartered in Cortez, Colorado.
Product features:
- Vertical zip access into main body
- Gender specific Bioform CM™’ A/X moldable belt
- 7075 T6 aluminum ReCurve rods
- AirScape backpanel with tri-section 10mm. Ridged foam and central air chimney
Technical Detail:
40d Sil Nylon AquaSource converts to hydration pack with padstraps Vertical zip access into main body Wide mouth sleeping bag compartment Top lid converts to lumbar pack with AirScape lumbar Zippered easy access side pocket Gender specific dual-density harness with soft foam cut outs at neck and armpit and concealed sternum strap Gender specific Bioform CM™’ A/X moldable belt StraightJacket compression Laser cut finishing details Stretch woven front and side pocket 7075 T6 aluminum ReCurve rods HDPE framesheet with single 2024 AL 2/3 length, 12mm. stay AirScape backpanel with tri-section 10mm. Ridged foam and central air chimney Dual density foam harness with softer cutouts in neck and armpit region Backpacking/Extended trips Volume: M 4300 cu. in. / 70 L., L 4500 cu. in. / 73 L., XL 4700 cu. in. / 76 L. Weight: M 5.0 lbs. / 2.52 kg., L 5.12 lbs. / 2.61 kg., XL 5.15 lbs. / 2.69 kg.
Price: $338.95
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