Gear Review
Osprey Packs Waypoint 85 Backpack - 5100-5300cu in
Form kicks function's ass
By Smartguy McZ
Ranked #1411 - Luggage
August 24, 2006
The Waypoint looks cool, it's sleek, it's beautifully designed BUT: It lacks volume and strength. Mine fell apart on the way to the destination. First, the interior strap down buckle broke. Next, the buckle that holds the suspension on broke--this is a serious failure which seriously compromised my neck and back! 3rd, the TSA guy ripped off the nylon band that connects to the zipper (he was kind enough to throw it in the bag). The first breakage is fixable, the other 2 are most definitely not. I recommend the Gregory Whitney instead. It doesn't have the same beauty of design (i.e. the suspension can't stow) but it's way tougher and holds way more.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 500d broken twill nylon
- Volume:
- [M] 4900cu in (82L), [L] 5100cu in (85L)
- Back Panel:
- Spacer mesh foam
- Hydration Compatible:
- No
- Torso Adjustment:
- Gender specific IsoForm harness
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes, 600cu in (10L)
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Front zipper
- Gear Loops:
- No
- External Pockets:
- Front on day pack
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- World travel, light backpacking, gear hauling
- Weight:
- [M] 5lb 10oz (2550g), [L] 5lb 13oz (2650g)
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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