Are Osprey backpacks the new West Coast Millenial thing?

jamin wrote:Goes great with a North Face jacket on your back and a La Croix seltzer can in your can.

Osprey backpacks (and luggage) are well designed and sturdy. Pricey, but worth it if they're in your budget, so I can see why people buy them. Can't say how fashionable they might be.

However, I don't think putting a La Croix seltzer can in your can is anatomically possible.

jamin wrote:

Started seeing them on everyone the past few months. Goes great with a North Face jacket on your back and a La Croix seltzer can in your can.

Yes, there is a new underground rules that we make you move back east if you don't have one by the time you are 25.

Their bike-commuting specific backpack - the radial - is by far the best for what it does.

I second this. Riding to work with the Radial is super comfortable, regardless of what I am carrying.

RadialRocks wrote:

I second this. Riding to work with the Radial is super comfortable, regardless of what I am carrying.

Interesting, i bike commute a lot and might need a backpack upgrade. Any thoughts on how the Radial might compared with something like a Shower's Pass backpack?

I run a few miles to work and back, and occasionally (maybe once a week) need to lug a laptop (13 inch), charger and more, or take some IT equipment to races or training. My current running backpack is just a bit too small. Is there a model big enough to take a Macbook Pro? and how are they for running with (probably only 2-3 miles max)?

I like the suspended mesh back system of the Osprey Radial. I can't recall ever having a sweaty back during my 6 mile commute. I have the Radial 34 and it has plenty of room for laptop, lunch, change of clothes, rain jacket and rain booties. I've not tried out the shower pass backpacks, so I can't speak to those.

My run-commuting backpack I got 3 years ago is great and I use it for travel and work when I don't need it to run.

I didn't know without looking what brand my backpack was and I did not know it had become an urban millennial trend, but that sounds about right.

Hardloper wrote:

My run-commuting backpack I got 3 years ago is great and I use it for travel and work when I don't need it to run.

I didn't know without looking what brand my backpack was and I did not know it had become an urban millennial trend, but that sounds about right.

Forgot to specify the backpack I have is in fact Osprey

macbook runner wrote:

I run a few miles to work and back, and occasionally (maybe once a week) need to lug a laptop (13 inch), charger and more, or take some IT equipment to races or training. My current running backpack is just a bit too small. Is there a model big enough to take a Macbook Pro? and how are they for running with (probably only 2-3 miles max)?

Yes the one I run with ("Rev 18") fits a 13 inch Macbook Pro just fine

I've had one for 5 years and I'm a 47 year old midwesterner.

jamin wrote:

Started seeing them on everyone the past few months. Goes great with a North Face jacket on your back and a La Croix seltzer can in your can.

I've had one for 10 years and am a long way off bring a millennial.

Brilliant for hiking multi day hiking It looked too high and narrow but was brilliant in practice. I carried tent sleeping bag fully loaded

On the guarantee it says usual then - but don't expect to trash it for 5 years then try to bring it back

Sizes wrote:

sleeeper wrote:

If their warranty is so great and the packs last a lifetime, why have you had several over the years?

Different sizes. I’ve got a couple. They’ve been popular for a looooong time. They’re way older than some millennial trend. People had them in college 20 years ago with the Merrell bush mocs.

Ironically, the freshman in college 20 years ago were the leading edge of the Millenial Generation (generally considered to include people born between 1980-1982 until 1994-1996, with definitions varying). The kids in college now are part of Gen Z or the iGen (dumb**s name in my opinion).

Osprey packs are great for running.

I saw an osprey while running on a bike trail a couple days ago. Really sad they are killing them and making backpacks.

Polynya wrote:

Sizes wrote:

Different sizes. I’ve got a couple. They’ve been popular for a looooong time. They’re way older than some millennial trend. People had them in college 20 years ago with the Merrell bush mocs.

Ironically, the freshman in college 20 years ago were the leading edge of the Millenial Generation (generally considered to include people born between 1980-1982 until 1994-1996, with definitions varying). The kids in college now are part of Gen Z or the iGen (dumb**s name in my opinion).

They sure were the oldest gen X and youngest millennials. I was more wishing to note that the Osprey are not a new fad or anything.

jamin wrote:

Started seeing them on everyone the past few months. Goes great with a North Face jacket on your back and a La Croix seltzer can in your can.

Do people wear North Face jackets anymore?

Maybe you just started paying attention. Osprey's have been around for quite a while. They might be gaining market share because they are reasonably priced, and a quality product. But I don't think Osprey's or North Face jackets are status symbols for millennials. Then again, I don't know what brands are popular with millennials.

blatter wrote:

jamin wrote:

Started seeing them on everyone the past few months. Goes great with a North Face jacket on your back and a La Croix seltzer can in your can.

Yes, there is a new underground rules that we make you move back east if you don't have one by the time you are 25.

The Lowe brand is dead..as is the owner.

macbook runner wrote:

I run a few miles to work and back, and occasionally (maybe once a week) need to lug a laptop (13 inch), charger and more, or take some IT equipment to races or training. My current running backpack is just a bit too small. Is there a model big enough to take a Macbook Pro? and how are they for running with (probably only 2-3 miles max)?

I have a day life that I use for a laptop and charger. Won't fit much more than that but good for running. They were on sale at REI recently. Might still be.