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Osprey Packs Atmos 50 Backpack - 2800-3200cu in

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What is the country of origin for this pack?

By Ranked #553 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) December 7, 2011

What is the country of origin for this pack?

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By Ranked #2 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) December 8, 2011

Saying that the pack is made in Vietnam and understanding that Osprey is committed to maintaining their product's integrity are two different things. Here is an excerpt from their website: "By 2000, manufacturing in the U.S. became increasingly challenging. As domestic fabric mills closed, sourcing quality materials became more difficult. [...] There were issues with capacity. As Osprey signed on with distributors around the globe, the company was missing deadlines and business opportunities. Moving manufacturing overseas was crucial to the company’s survival. Osprey began working with Korean manufacturers that owned and managed facilities in Vietnam. Distance didn’t dilute Mike’s (Osprey's founder) incessant desire to ensure that his packs were built with the utmost quality and according to his design specs, which meant he was spending months traveling between Cortez and Vietnam. The trip alone took two days. In 2003, Mike and Diane relocated their family to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and set up a design center where Mike could more closely manage production. Intending to live there for two years, they stayed for four. Mike recalls, “We visited the factories almost daily to make sure production was running smoothly and that our designs were produced accurately and faithfully.” Mike hired a Vietnamese designer to create the prototypes and samples. Then he hired another local to manage quality assurance. Now, Osprey’s fully-staffed product development office continues to ensure face-to-face relationships with the factory technicians as well as transparency with the company’s suppliers." Osprey now employs +20 people out of their Vietnam office and is really involved with the factories and production there. They are committed to quality products and quality lifestyles for their people... There aren't any other companies I know who's owner would move to southeast Asia to personally observe such a huge transition. Sorry for the long answer.

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By Ranked #19 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) December 8, 2011

Viet Nam

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Tech Specs:

Material:
210D double ripstop Cordura nylon, 210D broken twill high-tenacity Cordura nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra 
Volume:
[S] 2800cu in (47L); [M] 3000cu in (50L); [L] 3200cu in (53L) 
Suspension:
6005-T6 aluminum frame, twin titanium struts, thermo-formed harness & hip-belt, ventilated back panel 
Hydration Compatible:
Yes 
Torso Adjustment:
Yes 
Detachable Pack:
No 
Sleeping Bag Compartment:
No 
Rain Cover:
No 
Access Types:
Top 
Pockets:
[External] 1 lid, 2 front, 2 side, 2 hip; [Internal] 1 lid 
Snowboard Carry:
No 
Ski Carry:
No 
Gear Loops:
2 
Ice Axe Loops:
No 
Shovel Pocket:
No 
Weight:
[S] 3lb 4oz (1470g) [M] 3lb 6oz (1520g); [L] 3lb 8oz (1570g) 
Recommended Use:
Backpacking, camping 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
Vietnam 

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