Kitted out.
Recently we reviewed
the Osprey Farpoint 40; a 40L backpack designed to be carried onto
aeroplanes while also providing enough space for al your stuff. We
were massively impressed by it, especially because it made our
Brussels trip so easy, therefore we're checking out yet more travel
goodies from the backpack maker.
All items are available
from www.ospreyeurope.com
Ultralight Stuff Pack
Once you arrive at your
destination the last thing you want is to have to lug around your
large backpack or suitcase while enjoying your trip. The Osprey
Ultralight Stuff pack solves that issue by being an 19L backpack that
compresses and folds up to something no bigger than a tennis ball.
Drop it in your bag while packing, and whip it out when you get there
to carry around your wallet, camera, drone, etc.
Once deployed, the
Ultralight Stuff Pack features a main compartment, a small
zip-closing internal pocket (which functions as the stuff sack itself
when folding it up), a key hook, and also a stretchy external pocket
for water bottles. The straps are adjustable and breathable, and the
whole thing only weighs 0.09kg.
£25
Ultralight Drysacks
This range of simple
sacks, which come in 3, 6, 12, 20, & 30L versions, are designed
to keep whatever is inside them dry as a bone. If you're going
somewhere wet and need to keep your pants completely dry, drop them
in one of these, roll the closure shut, then fasten with the clip.
The siliconised ripstop nylon will keep the moisture out, offering
great peace of mind.
Osprey kindly sent us
the three largest sacks to try out, and they are quite remarkable. We
found that as well as keeping clothing dry, the smaller sacks would
be good for the likes of cameras and personal gadgets, to add a layer
of protection in your pack. In fact, we even used the 30L sack as a
pillow – such is the air-tightness of that roll-top closure.
3L £8
6L £10
12L £12
20L £16
30L £18
Ultralight Washbag Roll
Unravel this compact
pack and you have everything you need to keep your travel toiletries
safe and organised. The roll features several zipped compartments,
including a large one at the bottom good for a shaver, while also
possessing a small pop-out mirror at the top.
The Osprey Ultralight
Washbag Roll unfolds easily and can be hooked up, allowing quick and
clean access to your bathroom essentials. Keeping your toiletries in
one place like this is always a big boost to convenience and also
speed when moving through airport security.
£20
Quicklock Wallet
Obviously you wouldn't
be able to go anywhere without your cards and cash, and Osprey's
Quicklock Wallet is a great way to keep it all safe and secure
without adding extra bulk and weight to your kit. The wallet doesn't
feature any buttons or metal clasps, instead sealing by way of a
stiff flap which tucks in to keep it closed tight.
Inside there are
multiple card slots, a see-through mesh coin pocket, and also two
areas for notes, one of which is hidden from view. It feels tough and
rugged in the hand, and is easily gripped so you won't go dropping it
down a drain or a cliff. Which happens.
£16
Document Zip Wallet
This is an accessory
that we never knew we needed. The Osprey Document Zip Wallet has been
designed to safely stow all those important travel documents that you
might need for your trip, such as Passport, tickets, boarding passes,
ID, tokens, etc. It can all be fastened up inside this stiff, large,
zip-closing wallet.
There are zipped
pockets on the inside, as well as credit card sleeves, and even
little elastic straps to keep the likes of passports and tickets
securely in their pockets. There is also a little carry strap as
well, making it easy to hold and secure within your main pack.
Infinitely useful.
£32
