With a 6,700-cubic-inch capacity and an 80-pound haul rating, it seemed as if this cavernous expedition pack would never stop swallowing gear. And when it finally did, we feared a scamper in the Oakland hills would feel like scaling Everest. Wrong. A clever shock-absorbing rod (extruded from aerospace-quality 7075-T6 aluminum) stabilized the massive load side to side and channeled it down into the custom-moldable hip belt. There were times when we almost forgot we were wearing it.
Review: Osprey Argon 110
With a 6,700-cubic-inch capacity and an 80-pound haul rating, it seemed as if this cavernous expedition pack would never stop swallowing gear. And when it finally did, we feared a scamper in the Oakland hills would feel like scaling Everest. Wrong. A clever shock-absorbing rod (extruded from aerospace-quality 7075-T6 aluminum) stabilized the massive load side […]
WIRED
Dual-density shoulder pads are soft to the touch but grip firmly. Three straps on each side of the waist belt cinch to cup different hip shapes. Top pocket detaches and transforms into a fanny pack with built-in lumbar support.
TIRED
Warning to all you thin folk: the suspension system can be painfully pointy. Awkward back and bottom access to main load. Even when you're hiking solo, a fanny pack is embarrassing.