Osprey Fine-Tunes Bike Packs for Spring 2015

Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, is introducing notable design and features updates to three of its leading bike pack series – the Syncro, Zealot and Escapist – for Spring 2015

“When designing packs, understanding human anatomy is as important as understanding the activity for which the pack is being used,” says Jeff Fox, Bike Marketing Manager at Osprey Packs. “This is the impetus behind every Osprey cycling pack. Spring 2015 brings significant redesign and updates to our popular Syncro and Zealot lines, making them perform better than ever, plus new sizes and aesthetics to our versatile Escapist series.”

SYNCRO SERIES – Cycling & Day Hiking Hydration

For Spring 2015, the Syncro series is lighter, leaner and faster with a 30 percent reduction of weight compared to the current Syncro. Additional enhancements include a redesigned harness and backpanel for superior fit and ventilation. New to the Syncro line-up is the Syncro 3, which provides a minimalist hydration pack for shorter rides.

Shared features:

• AirSpeed™ suspension – a mesh backpanel supported by LightWire™ frame with side vents
• BioStretch™ ventilated harness
• Padded spacer mesh hipwings with straight ErgoPull™ hipbelt
• Small zippered external non-scratch pocket
• Front organizer pocket
• Front panel access to main compartment
• Dual stretch mesh pockets
• LidLock™ helmet carry
• Blinker attachment
• Internal reservoir sleeve with 2.5L Hydraulics™ LT Reservoir

Syncro 15

Pounds/Ounces: 1/3 (S/M), 1/4 (M/L)

Colors: Blue Racer, Velocity Green, Meteorite Grey

MSRP: $120

Unique features:

• Integrated raincover
• J-zip front tool organizer
• Upper side compression straps

Syncro 10

Pounds/Ounces: 1/1 (S/M), 1/2 (M/L)

Colors: Blue Racer, Velocity Green, Meteorite Grey

MSRP: $110

Unique features:

• Integrated raincover
• J-zip front tool organizer

Syncro 3

Pounds/Ounces: 0/13 (S/M), 0/14 (M/L)

Colors: Blue Racer, Velocity Green, Meteorite Grey

MSRP: $80

Unique feature:

• Front shove-it pocket

ZEALOT – Mountain Biking & All Mountain Hydration

The Zealot has been redesigned for 2015 to meet the evolving needs of enduro mountain bike racing. The Zealot’s 3-liter Hydraulics™ reservoir provides slosh-free on-the-go hydration, and the improved hydration compartment features an additional powermesh sleeve for added compression and storage for small items.

The new AirScape™ harness and hipbelt provide improved on-course stability. Updated geometry carries full face helmet and armor securely and comfortably. In addition to Osprey’s unique XC helmet LidLock™ attachment, the new Zealot utilizes a foam stiffened front panel and upper compression straps to quickly secure a full face helmet. The side mesh pocket and side compression straps provide secure storage for elbow and shin protection.

Zealot 15

Pounds/Ounces: 1/13 (S/M), 1/14 (M/L)

Colors: Atomic Orange, Carbide Grey

MSRP: $140

Features:

• Upper side release buckle side compression straps
• Dual stretch mesh side pockets
• Small zippered external non-scratch pocket
• LidLock™ bike helmet carry
• Front padded shove-it pocket and full face helmet
• Blinker light attachment
• Backpanel access to main compartment
• Removable roll-out tool pouch
• Internal reservoir sleeve with a 3L Hydraulics™ Reservoir included
• Dual stretch mesh harness pockets
• Dual zippered hipbelt pockets

ESCAPIST SERIES – Biking, Bikepacking & Active Light Pursuits

These highly versatile packs are full featured and equipped for a variety of adventures. Loaded with organization, well ventilated and weatherproof, the Escapist is the go-to everyday, every activity technical daypack.

The 2015 line features an updated aesthetic as well as new sizes.

Shared features:

• AirScapeTM Backpanel, with ridge-molded foam for a lightweight, supportive and ventilated backpanel and low-profile design for excellent balance

• BioStretchTM ventilated harness and hipbelt
• Top zippered non-scratch pocket
• Front panel access to main compartment
• Dual stretch mesh side pockets
• LidLockTM bike helmet carry
• Front organizer pocket
• Large stretch mesh front pocket
• Blinker light attachment
• Integrated raincover
• External reservoir sleeve
• Zippered fabric pocket on left shoulder strap.

Escapist 32

Pounds/Ounces: 2/4 (S/M), 2/6 (M/L)

Colors: Black, Indigo Blue, Cayenne Red

MSRP: $130

Unique features:

• Dual zippered hipbelt pockets
• Lower compartment with zip divider
• Upper side release buckle compression straps
• InsideOut™ lower compression straps

Escapist 25

Pounds/Ounces: 2/2 (S/M), 2/4 (M/L)

Colors: Black, Indigo Blue, Cayenne Red

MSRP: $120

Unique features:

• Dual zippered hipbelt pockets
• Lower compartment with zip divider
• Upper side release buckle compression straps
• InsideOut™ lower compression straps

Escapist 18

Pounds/Ounces: 1/10 (S/M), 1/12 (M/L)

Colors: Black, Indigo Blue, Cayenne Red

MSRP: $100