Osprey  Tempest Velocity 20 Pack - Women's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my new Tempest backpack. It sits high and is well-structured, allowing me to carry it comfortably without sagging while hiking. It feels noticeably better than my previous packs. I used it on a long hike where I needed to carry more gear, and it never weighed me down—I was able to navigate the terrain comfortably even with the extra load. One area for improvement would be the top cover. A more secure closure, such as a zipper, would be helpful. One of the strings came loose and had to be rethreaded, which was a bit of a hassle. A more secure and user-friendly closure system would make this backpack even better.

I’ve had the Tempest 20L for quite some time and was looking to try something new. I’ve always been a fan of Osprey. They fit and carry well, quite comfortable for me. The Tempest Velocity is quite different. I find there’s way too many large straps and there is no need for a double strap across the chest. It has all the familiar features- plenty of convenient pockets but too many larger straps. I just couldn’t get used to it. Back to the original Tempest.

This pack strikes the perfect balance of fastpack pocket accessibility and hip belt support. I just got this pack so have only taken it on a couple trail test runs, but so far I love it! Very comfortable and easy to access my snacks, fluids and phone for pictures while on the move. There is also ample storage space while being compact enough on my back not to weigh me down. The pack design is 5 stars. I took off 1 star because I wish there were more colors options. Having pink and gray be the only women options is a bummer. A blue/ aqua or yellow option would be awesome. Or at least make the straps interchangeable to allow for like customization of color there. I like flare on the trail! :)

I was looking for a unicorn outdoor backpack for short torsos with vest pockets, hip belts, hiking pole attachments, bladder compatible, front stash pocket, and a cute colorway. This fit the bill. I took it through Glacier National Park Trails, Sea to Sky Summit, and Banff and it still looks like new. I have a large bust and was worried about the vest fit, it turned out fine. 18L was perfect for the longer day hikes I did.

I love this pack. I was unsure at first how much I’d like it, mainly because all of my other packs are Gregory. What sold me on this pack was the running vest front harness with double clips and multiple front stash pockets. The only thing I’d change on this pack would be the top/lid closure…it’s just not my preferred option mainly because when it rains, I feel like I need to put a rain cover over the pack to keep my items dry. Again though, I still love this pack. I wish the made it in earth color tones like a pretty orange or green. Not all women want pastel pink or blue colors.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was looking for 20L pack my 30L is a bit too big for non technical day hikes. I took it out for few hikes and am loving it! Super lightweight, good fit to the body, the side and back mesh pockets makes it more roomy than 20L. Pockets on shoulder straps are convenient. I don’t have a small bottle to fit in there but use it for my phone, sunscreen and energy bars. Hip belt also has pockets and good for small things. Yet to see the durability side but the functionality of the bag is really awesome and I highly recommend it.

It's taken me years to find a bag that fits my very short body, and which doesn't aggravate my hips and doesn't cut into my boobs. This bag is amazing, super lightweight, roomy, great fit for my small (short) body and has loads of handy pockets and pouches. The hydration sleeve was a must have, so I'm really pleased it's a feature too. Lots of adjustment options to get a perfect fit. It's worth the money for a bag with so many features that fits. Highly recommended.

I like the pack generally, however the one feature that I really dislike is the top closure with the hook. I wish this came with a roll top with buckles or with a traditional top pocked with buckles. Unless the pack is full, the draw string top closure doesn't fill me with confidence. The running vest style straps was the feature I was most interested with, however the top closure completely ruins this pack for me. I wish I did not miss the window to return this.

I am using this bag to jog to work with my laptop, headphones, notebook, clothes and other stuff! It has really good support, good amount of space, very useful accessible pockets. It's really great. Will also use it for a hiking trip in the summer. Perfect size and very stable and comfortable to run with. Excellent!

I've worn this bag a few times and its VERY comfortable, the front pockets are very handy, its mainly designed for shorter more active trails for sure but still plenty of room for essentials. I love the front mesh pocket its amazing. It doesn't come with a rain cover which is sad but still worth every penny.