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Meet your new favorite day-hiking, biking or peak-bagging carry solution. The women's Osprey Tempest 20 pack helps you bring food, hydration and extra layers along wherever your imagination takes you.
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View the Osprey Tempest Product LineView all Osprey DaypacksBest Use | Cycling Hiking |
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Bag Style | Backpack |
Frame Type | Internal Frame |
Gear Capacity (L) | EF XS/S: 18 liters EF M/L: 20 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | EF XS/S: 1,098 cubic inches EF M/L: 1,220 cubic inches |
Weight | EF XS/S: 2 lbs. 1 oz. EF M/L: 2 lbs. 3 oz. |
Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
Fits Torso Length (in.) | EF XS/S: 13.5-17 inches EF M/L: 16-19.5 inches |
Fits Waist/Hips | EF XS/S: 40-70 inches EF M/L: 40-70 inches |
Material(s) | Recycled 100-denier x 210-denier high-tenacity nylon (bluesign-approved); accent/bottom: recycled 420HD nylon packcloth (bluesign-approved) |
Frame Material | Polyethylene |
Pack Access | Panel |
Number of Exterior Pockets | 6 + main compartment |
Hipbelt | Yes |
Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
Raincover Included | No |
Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
Dimensions | EF XS/S: 17.3 x 10.6 x 7.9 inches EF M/L: 19.3 x 10.6 x 7.9 inches |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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I was very excited to find this 20L backpack that also features a sturdy frame, but during my second use (7 miles, sweltering heat, + a brief rain shower) the teal color bled from the backpack onto my shorts. I imagine the pack bled the day before as well when I hiked 9 miles, one of which was during a complete downpour, but luckily I was in black. I have had Osprey casual backpacks, daypacks, and backpacking packs and never experienced this issue. Very disappointing from Osprey, and what a shame to stain clothes. I'll definitely be returning this.
I’ve been hiking with this daypack for about three months now. Overall the pack has been super comfortable, thanks to the adjustable torso and nice hip belt. I bought the REI duck’s back rain cover which was useful for a rainy PNW hike and it worked great. My biggest complaint, and likely the reason I’ll be bringing this back to REI and exchanging for a different pack, is the fact that it’s a major struggle to fit my hydration reservoir into the pack. Even with the upper straps as loose as they’ll go, the size of the opening for the reservoir is so small and has no budge. I have the Osprey 2.5L bladder and in order to fit the bladder in (I fill it beforehand), the pack has to be empty and it’s a lot of gentle nudging turned into aggressive shaking and shimmy-ing of the pack to get the bladder to slide down. I’m afraid that one of these times I’m going to burst the bladder trying to get it placed in the pack. Definitely hoping that there are other Osprey packs with similar features that have a better reservoir situation because the design of the Tempest is not ideal!
I am a happy user of the old version of the Osprey 20 Pack, which I used ten years ago. However, after the pockets wore out, I decided to order the same model online. Unfortunately, I am extremely disappointed with this new version. I cannot fathom why Osprey designed everything to be so small, both the top pocket and side pocket. Even though it claims to be the same size as the old one (20L), it doesn't hold as much as the old version did. It seems like they were trying to save on materials, but it turned out to be a poor decision. As a result, I have already returned it. Now, I must search for another brand that caters to women's shapes. I feel very let down.
It is almost impossible to get a water bladder into this pack. Maybe if you have tiny little girl hands and the strength of an ox you can get it in. Or maybe you fill your bladder from the hose and don't mind getting water all over your pack. Every time I think of using this pack I groan. The opening isn't even big enough for Ospreys water bladder slide closure! Who made this abomination? In addition, the few pockets it does have are on the awkward side of things. The water bladder opening is SO bad, I really believe it's only earned a one star review. The purple color is nice. It looks good on a hook in my garage when I pick one of my other backpacks to actually use for a trip.
Overall good backpack but there are a few things i didn't like: 1. The hydration reservior is basically inside of the main compartment of the backback so when you add it to your backpack, you have to empty the main compartment. 2. There is no longer a magnet for the osprey hydration reservior on the chest strap - i guess you have to buy that separately now. 3. The backpack has good structure but no airflow between your back when you are wearing it. 4. This may be petty but there aren't enough pockets for me. My snacks always ended up at the bottom of the backpack and hard to find.
I love this backpack and actually returned it and rebought it plus another backpack. Here is the ONLY problem with this pack. It is very difficult to get a filled water bladder into it. the opening is very small and the only way to do it is to bang it on the floor with the bladder in the opening so that is finally goes down. Another option is to fill it once the empty bladder is in the back pack. that being said. the back pack it self is great for day hikes, has an adjustable torso, has fantastic back support and waist support. As i said, i bought this one and another Osprey that is slightly bigger and easier to load water into for maybe longer winter hikes where more clothing needs to be stuffed into it.
Who is designing the pocket for the water reservoir? It’s way too tight to fit a reservoir that’s even 2/3 full. I also don’t like the straps that secure the hose - they don’t go far enough do the hose sticks out awkwardly. Otherwise it’s a nice little pack but for those two reasons I can’t use this.
It is light, it’s cooling with the back frame which also makes it feel weightless. It holds everything you need for a long, rugged day hike when you need a rain jacket, vest, other clothing items and food. The waist belt pockets settle in just the right place and are out of the way but easy to access. The pole holders are a lifesaver and. One of my favorite things. If you measure to get the right size you will be glad. I’m 5’ 3” and measured as a small 20 liter. My husband has a similar model called the Talon and loves his so much I chose the female version.
so nice to find a pack that fits plus size
I should've listened to the other reviewers who said the hydration sleeve is terrible. It literally takes a minimum of 5 minutes to wrestle it into the sleeve. The idea that you'd be able to fill the reservoir without taking it out is mind-boggling. It's such a tight squeeze that if you had anything in the pack at all, it would flatten the reservoir, making it impossible to fill. The opening at the top of the sleeve is smaller than the sleeve itself, so it's still a chore even if the pack is empty. I don't understand the point of having a hydration sleeve at all if you can apparently only fit a tiny reservoir in it. It's a fairly comfortable pack, but this is a deal breaker for me.