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Review on Osprey Tempest Womens Backpack Medium Sports & Fitness and Boating & Sailing by Carl Morgan

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Overall excellent quality compared to Deuter Airlite 20 SL

Excellent backpack. It had everything and more I was looking for. It's lightweight, comfortable and has lots of extra pockets. I like the front center pocket for easy access to a rain cover or an extra water bottle or two (I also carry baby water bottles, after all, so it's great to have them all outside without having to climb in). Bulk). Some webbing loops that I don't know what to use for. It also has a small pocket on the shoulder strap. Maybe for chewing gum? But it is open at the top so things can fall out. In general this is a personal preference, for me this backpack only loses compared to a backpack of the same size (20L) made specifically for women by the German manufacturer d, in particular: Cons: - there is no integrated rain cover (d has es) - costs almost twice as much as d (although the MSRP for both is $120, I found d $50 cheaper here on Amazon) - no fun and bright colors (d has fun shades of turquoise) - only minimal reflective strips on the sides Water bottle holders (present on d, bottom center although I wish there were more/more of them) Plus points in addition to the above that are missing on d: - very light (weight less than d) - extra small inner pocket with zip- Helmet attachment (cover lock) - adjustable frame - compression straps for side bottle holders - large air circulation jaws. That also means it's heavier. Both appear to be of very high quality material, perhaps the fabric and construction are even more durable. In general, it all depends on personal preferences. I prefer the color and price and don't need the extra features this Osprey offers.

Pros
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • No