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A streamlined top-loader for committing day hikes or light-and-fast overnights, the women's Osprey Tempest 33 pack has a comfortable harness and hipbelt that allow the pack to move with you.
Imported.
View the Osprey Tempest Product LineView all Osprey DaypacksBest Use | Hiking |
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Bag Style | Backpack |
Frame Type | Frameless |
Gear Capacity (L) | 33 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 2,014 cubic inches |
Weight | One Size: 2 lbs. 10.4 oz. EF One Size: 2 lbs. 13.3 oz. |
Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
Fits Torso Length (in.) | 14-19 inches |
Fits Waist/Hips | One Size: 25-50 inches EF One Size: 40-70 inches |
Material(s) | bluesign-approved, 100% recycled 100-denier high-tenacity nylon with dobby check ripstop, durable water repellent (DWR) treatment made without PFAS |
Pack Access | Top |
Number of Exterior Pockets | 7 + main compartment |
Hipbelt | Yes |
Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
Raincover Included | No |
Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
Dimensions | 25 x 12 x 12 inches |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Product meets the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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When it was time to retire my old pack, I spent days researching my options. Nothing came close in comfort and usability to my old Gregory. Most packs had either poor organization or fit, or were way too heavy for my needs. I finally decided to take a chance and get my hands on the Tempest 33 which REI sadly does not carry it in their stores, and see if I can get fitted. I am so glad I did! The backpack fits me like a dream. It has good organization and almost all the features I want, while being still reasonably light. I prefer to use water bottles, so the water reservoir fit mentioned in another review is not an issue for me; in a contrary, I like using the reservoir pocket to store flat items. What would make it better? I would like a few more small attachment points,so carrying a helmet would be easier. (It would be nice if the helmet could sit lower on the pack and not block the pocket.) Also, I would like another attachment point for a hiking pole to make it sit better when I need it out of the way. But neither of those is a deal breaker. If you struggle to find the right pack, you might want to give this Tempest a try.
Super disappointed in this revamped design from Osprey. The Tempest is comfortable as always, but the company has relocated the hydraulics system inside the pack, when it was previously located outside on the back panel. Tried hiking with this for 3 days hoping I would get used to it, but the hose just kept getting in the way and caught under my load, rendering it useless until I could stop on the trail and reposition things inside (and get chewed up by mosquitos in the process). I wanted to love this, but will probably end up having to return it and consider another brand.
This is my 3rd tempest 33. I prefer it to the pro version as it has two easy access pockets on the lid. I use these for things I may need to access often or easily. This new tempest 33 also has a better back system (like the pro version) which will hopefully reduce the gradual loss of strength and support that occurred with my previous one. I’ll still use the pro version for bad weather trips, but the tempest 33 is my ‘go to’ day sack.