Monday 28 April 2014

Osprey Rucksack

My new rucksack







Tried it on empty then loaded it up with all the things I think I will be taking, list below.  With water and snacks I will be carrying about 5.5kg, not bad!

The blurb says:

Featuring a womens specific fit the Sirrus series includes Osprey's AirSpeed trampoline mesh style back system. Providing un-paralleled levels of comfort and ventilation when hiking the trails. The spacermesh harness and hipbelt also feature ventilated EVA foam cutouts. In warm climates hydration is important and youll appreciate the internal hydration sleeve built into all Sirrus models. When the water is cascading from the clouds, deploy the integrated raincover, instantly protecting your pack and gear from the elements

  • Capacity: 26 litres
  • Designed for Women
  • AirSpeed trampoline suspended mesh backsystem
  • Sternum strap with emergency whistle
  • Stretch mesh side pockets with InsideOut compression
  • Top lid access
  • Twin zippered hip belt pockets
  • Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
  • Integrated & detachable raincover
  • Zippered lower sleeping bag compartment
  • Fixed top pocket with dual zippered compartments
  • Internal hydration sleeve
  • Internal key attachment clip
  • Removable sleeping pad straps
  • Side compression straps
  • Single ice axe loop

Weight

1.100 kg



Here is a picture and list of what I think I will be taking, Diane from Hiking for her along with some other blogs suggest I could take less clothes, although I am a light packer (ask my friends) having not hiked like this before, I am not brave enough to cut it further.

Hiking clothes
 
Very light weight sleeping bag
Giant Micro towel
3prs walking socks
1pr Jack Wolfskin shorts
Lightweight fleece
3 Lightweight t-shirts
Underwear
Poncho
Flip flops
Sun lotion
Tissues
Hand gel
Pain killers
Shower/shampoo combined
Toothbrush/paste
A few sundry toiletries

I will be adding two more small bottles of water & trail snacks

I have gone for lightweight clothing that can be washed each day & hopefully quick drying.

The pack weighs 5kg filled so I estimate about 5.5kg when ready to go.

I am walking with my husband so he will be carrying the first aid kit & a few other bits and pieces.

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