I’ve used loads of different hydration reservoirs over the years & find the Osprey system to be one of the best.  This bite valve just works superbly, always providing a high flow rate to slake your thirst.  The whole valve rotates to securely shut off the flow completely.  The valve body has a magnetic base & is supplied with a sternum strap magnet so you can easily locate your bite valve for instant hydration; it also stops the valve flapping about during activity. This particular valve is suitable for all Osprey Hydraulics Reservoirs from 2013 onwards (1/4” hose) ...

I’ve used loads of different hydration reservoirs over the years & find the Osprey system to be one of the best.  This bite valve just works superbly, always providing a high flow rate to slake your thirst.  The whole valve rotates to securely shut off the flow completely to avoid accidental flooding during transportation of your pack. This particular valve is suitable for all Osprey Hydraulics Reservoirs from 2013 onwards (1/4” hose) ...

You might think it’s difficult to get excited about a bladder. But believe me, after years of using just about every other bladder available this one is THE BEST. A rigid panel on the back keeps the bladder secure inside your pack, no sloshing around or slumping to the bottom of the sleeve. The panel also helps to keep the liquid under pressure to ensure an even flow to the bite valve. You don’t need to be super strong to undo the filler cap & it’s a piece of cake to fill, clean & dry. We recommend using just water in your reservoir & after any activity drain the reservoir completely & bung it in the freezer. This keeps it fresh as a daisy. The bite valve delivers a free flowing stream of water; but best of all is the magnetic sternum strap clip which stops the valve flapping around during activity.

Features: New Metallocene PE high strength & taste free film (BPA & PVC free)   Anti-microbial formula to prevent bacteria & mould   New 3/4 turn cap quick & secure open/close.   Wide mouth opening provides easy fill & access for cleaning   New lightweight, low profile handle for easy fill & pack insertion with dual sided hose exit   New direct welded Hydro Static plate maintains low & wide reservoir profile   Anatomical shape keeps water weight steady & close to the body   Magnetic bite valve with included sternum strap magnet   Built in 180 degree pivot shut-off valve   New flexible 1/4”/6.35mm hose for faster water flow

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The Osprey Hydraulics Reservoir has been completely overhauled for 2013 & is now engineered & manufactured solely by Osprey.  It is easy to use & maintain & doesn’t compromise pack fit or comfort. You might think it’s difficult to get excited about a bladder. But believe me, after years of using just about every other bladder available this one is THE BEST. A rigid panel on the back keeps the bladder secure inside your pack, no sloshing around or slumping to the bottom of the sleeve. The panel also helps to keep the liquid under pressure to ensure an even flow to the bite valve. You don’t need to be super strong to undo the filler cap & it’s a piece of cake to fill, clean & dry. We recommend using just water in your reservoir & after any activity drain the reservoir completely & bung it in the freezer. This keeps it fresh as a daisy. The bite valve delivers a free flowing stream of water; but best of all is the magnetic sternum strap clip which stops the valve flapping around during activity.

Features: New Metallocene PE high strength & taste free film (BPA & PVC free)   Anti-microbial formula to prevent bacteria & mould   New 3/4 turn cap quick & secure open/close.   Wide mouth opening provides easy fill & access for cleaning   New lightweight, low profile handle for easy fill & pack insertion with dual sided hose exit   New direct welded Hydro Static plate maintains low & wide reservoir profile   Anatomical shape keeps water weight steady & close to the body   Magnetic bite valve with included sternum strap magnet   Built in 180 degree pivot shut-off valve   New flexible 1/4”/6.35mm hose for faster water flow

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This Osprey Hydraulics Reservoir cleaning kit contains a long handled cleaning brush to get into all the nooks & crannies of your reservoir, a bendy, flexible brush for scrubbing out the hose & a drying rack to make sure it…dries!  You also get two cleaning tablets that completely refresh the whole system. It is well worth giving your reservoir a good service regularly to avoid the build-up of nasty bugs & bacteria particularly if you use energy drinks & or flavoured drinks in your reservoir. ...

This Kestrel model offers a huge amount to backpackers & world load luggers.   Storage options won’t be a problem with the Kestrel 68, you get two massive zipped side pockets, two stretch mesh side pockets, hip belt pockets, a front stretch stash pocket,  top pocket & internal mesh security pocket.   So plenty of pockets then!   This versatile pack is fully hydration compatible with a clever external sleeve making replenishing your bladder quick & easy.   When using trekking poles the Stow-On-The-Go storage system is brilliant, when the poles are not required, collapse them & tuck them away without having to remove the pack. The internal divider can be used to split the load whilst still allowing longer items such as tent poles to fit.   This top loading pack comes in two sizes with a full adjustable harness for a true custom fit. The Airspace back panel provides secure carrying yet breathable comfort. Stacked with all the usual Osprey features this is a truly versatile pack suitable for all activities & it is particularly suitable for Duke of Edinburgh, Scouting & world travel. The top loading pack comes in two sizes with a full adjustable harness for a true custom fit. The Airspace back panel provides secure carrying yet breathable comfort. Stacked with all the usual Osprey features this is the one-pack-does-it-all model. Airscape  Backpanel Dual vertical zippered side pockets External hydration pocket Hipbelt pockets Integrated  Raincover Removable sleeping pad straps Reverse  Straight Jacket compression straps Stow-On-The-Go Trekking Pole Attachment Stretch woven front pocket Tool attachment Torso adjustable harness Zippered sleeping bag compartment Zippered top pocket   ...

This Kestrel model offers a huge amount to backpackers & world load luggers.   Storage options won’t be a problem with the Kestrel 68, you get two massive zipped side pockets, two stretch mesh side pockets, hip belt pockets, a front stretch stash pocket,  top pocket & internal mesh security pocket.   So plenty of pockets then!   This versatile pack is fully hydration compatible with a clever external sleeve making replenishing your bladder quick & easy.   When using trekking poles the Stow-On-The-Go storage system is brilliant, when the poles are not required, collapse them & tuck them away without having to remove the pack. The internal divider can be used to split the load whilst still allowing longer items such as tent poles to fit.   This top loading pack comes in two sizes with a full adjustable harness for a true custom fit. The Airspace back panel provides secure carrying yet breathable comfort. Stacked with all the usual Osprey features this is a truly versatile pack suitable for all activities & it is particularly suitable for Duke of Edinburgh, Scouting & world travel. The top loading pack comes in two sizes with a full adjustable harness for a true custom fit. The Airspace back panel provides secure carrying yet breathable comfort. Stacked with all the usual Osprey features this is the one-pack-does-it-all model. Airscape  Backpanel Dual vertical zippered side pockets External hydration pocket Hipbelt pockets Integrated  Raincover Removable sleeping pad straps Reverse  Straight Jacket compression straps Stow-On-The-Go Trekking Pole Attachment Stretch woven front pocket Tool attachment Torso adjustable harness Zippered sleeping bag compartment Zippered top pocket ...

Osprey have decided to lay the old Mutant to rest & redesigned this classic climbing pack so it is simpler to use & even more versatile than before! For those of you who owned the pervious Mutant 38 you will understand when I say it was just a bit too fiddly; the floating lid never really sat right on the pack if it wasnt full to the brim & was just awkward to adjust/remove. It had those tiny side pockets too that you couldnt fit any thing in! What were they for?   So what Osprey have done to the lid is actually really simple. It is still an adjustable floating lid but it has quick release buckles at the adjustment points, just like the closure buckles; 4 quick squeezes & its off. Done. The main problem with removing the lid of a bag is it makes the bag is not as weatherproof...not with the new Mutant 38. Osprey have chucked on a  Flap Jacket  Lid closure to maintain the weatherproof qualities of a lidded pack but giving you more head manoeuverability when looking up & searching for holds.   Those annoyingly small side pockets have been replaced by ski carry slots for when you fancy a bit of ski mountaineering & the back panel has a lovely smooth finish for easy snow shedding qualities. The back system now has a removable HDEP frame sheet with an aluminium stay to stiffen then packs structure & maintain its shape, & the mesh backing & channeled EVA die-cut padding & shoulder straps improve breathability for summer use.    Gone are the old walking pole & ice axe loops! they have been replaced by the easy to use Tool Lock system that can attach you poles or your axe. Simply pull on the metal peg & slot your poles in & clip the tops in place or thread the peg through your axe heads & clip on the handles. The hipbelt still has all the ice clip slots & gear loops & when not in use you can just reverse clip it to keep it out of the way. This is an all round great climbing pack that has had years of feed back from its users to make it even better. Sternum strap with emergency whistle Top lid access Flap Jacket top cover for use without lid Integrated ski/climbing helmet storage Removable top lid with dual compartments Dual Tool Lock for ice axe attachment 15mm side compression straps Abrasion resistant PU texture to front panel Glove friendly buckles Integrated gear loops on hipbelt Internal hydration sleeve Internal key attachment clip Removable HDPE framesheet with T6061 aluminium stay Sewn in hipbelt, reverse wrap stowable Side ski carry Underlid rope carrying system ...

Osprey have decided to lay the old Mutant to rest & redesigned this classic climbing pack so it is simpler to use & even more versatile than before! For those of you who owned the pervious Mutant 38 you will understand when I say it was just a bit too fiddly; the floating lid never really sat right on the pack if it wasnt full to the brim & was just awkward to adjust/remove. It had those tiny side pockets too that you couldnt fit any thing in! What were they for?   So what Osprey have done to the lid is actually really simple. It is still an adjustable floating lid but it has quick release buckles at the adjustment points, just like the closure buckles; 4 quick squeezes & its off. Done. The main problem with removing the lid of a bag is it makes the bag is not as weatherproof...not with the new Mutant 38. Osprey have chucked on a  Flap Jacket  Lid closure to maintain the weatherproof qualities of a lidded pack but giving you more head manoeuverability when looking up & searching for holds.   Those annoyingly small side pockets have been replaced by ski carry slots for when you fancy a bit of ski mountaineering & the back panel has a lovely smooth finish for easy snow shedding qualities. The back system now has a removable HDEP frame sheet with an aluminium stay to stiffen then packs structure & maintain its shape, & the mesh backing & channeled EVA die-cut padding & shoulder straps improve breathability for summer use.    Gone are the old walking pole & ice axe loops! they have been replaced by the easy to use Tool Lock system that can attach you poles or your axe. Simply pull on the metal peg & slot your poles in & clip the tops in place or thread the peg through your axe heads & clip on the handles. The hipbelt still has all the ice clip slots & gear loops & when not in use you can just reverse clip it to keep it out of the way. This is an all round great climbing pack that has had years of feed back from its users to make it even better. Sternum strap with emergency whistle Top lid access Flap Jacket top cover for use without lid Integrated ski/climbing helmet storage Removable top lid with dual compartments Dual Tool Lock for ice axe attachment 15mm side compression straps Abrasion resistant PU texture to front panel Glove friendly buckles Integrated gear loops on hipbelt Internal hydration sleeve Internal key attachment clip Removable HDPE framesheet with T6061 aluminium stay Sewn in hipbelt, reverse wrap stowable Side ski carry Underlid rope carrying system ...