You and Your Pack: Best Buddies

There are a wide range of backpacks to sort through as you decide on what best suits your needs. There are backpacks for cyclists, day hikers, thru-hikers, and mountaineering enthusiasts. It is important that you are fitted properly and heading comfortably down the trail or road with your backpack.

This week I will be comparing the Osprey Talon 33 and the Rugger by Mountain Hardware from facts to personal experience.


Osprey Talon 33 (M/L)

-Holds 33 cubic liters of capacity

-Soft internal from that fits comfortably around
 the back without giving up support for heavier
 packing

- Hip and sternum support straps for adjustments

-Dual ice axe loops come with bungee tool tie-offs,
 letting you lash extra gear outside

- Water reservoir compartment between the frame
  and the main storage pouch. This can hold a
  bladder up to 200 ounces that is made up of
  stretchable material that is both water and dirt
  resistant

-Front and side stretch-woven pockets are ideal for
 jacket, helmet or other often-used gear

-2 lbs.

-24 x 10 x 7 inches

-Nylon

-Retail price is $129.00



Osprey Warranty

-The awesome thing about Osprey's warranty is the
 no questions asked guarantee on all their packs no
 matter the age of where you it was purchased– The
 Osprey All Mighty Guarantee. Pretty
 awesome, right?

Rugger by Mountain Hardware

-Day pack

-22 liter pack

-Built in compartment for hydration that can fit a 100
 ounce reservoir

-Adjustable sternum and hip straps (detachable)

-Main storage compartment to fit gear for a day hiker or
 books for a student

-Secondary compartment with pockets to keep those small
 items in place

-Fleece lined pockets keep electronics from getting wet

-Nylon

-2 lbs. 4 oz.

-19 x 13 x 8 in

-Retail Price is $69.95



Mountain Hardware Warranty

-Mountain Hardware guarantees that the materials and workmanship
in their products will stand up to the use for which they were designed.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper care, accident
or the natural breakdown of materials. Products should be returned for
evaluation and will be repaired or replaced at their discretion. Damages
due to improper care or accident will be repaired at a reasonable rate.
Mountain Hardware only covers products that have failed in the line of
duty due to a manufacturing defect. The warranty does not apply to
exchanges of any kind.

Personal Review:

Jessica: "You use both of these packs on a regular basis. What is your personal
             opinion of the Osprey Talon 33?"

Gatsby: "Overall the Osprey Talon 33 offers a lot of features for its size. While
              only at 33 liters, it's still possible to pack for a multi day back packing
              adventure. I also use it for a day pack; it's lightweight and not as
              cumbersome as my other interior framed backpacks. I am a minimalist,
              so I love how versatile the pack is!"

Jessica: "Tell me what you use on your way into work everyday and mountain biking."

Gatsby: "The Rugger. This is an extremely durable pack! I use it nearly every single
             day of the year since the summer of 2010! What is really cool about this pack
             is how well it translates from the trail to the urban sprawl. It fits comfortably
             in the middle of my back which is really nice for my bike commute to work."


          

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