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Osprey Europe - Archeon 30 Mens, Stargazer Blue

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Side tension straps are linked to the hipbelt. By tightening these straps you can stabilise the load but reduce the hipbelt flexibility. Where balance is critical tightening them can help you feel more secure. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility.

The hydration sleeve above is made from sturdy materials. My 12 inch laptop, tablet, and charging cables easily fit inside. Note the heavy gauge zipper, covered by a flap that snaps up, and how well the liter-sized bottle fits. The photo above also shows a number of lash points.There’s another external compression strapthat attaches the front panel to the top lid. So, even if the zipper of the main compartment comes undone accidentally, the compression strap will keep the panel in place and ensure that your stuff doesn’t just spill out on the trails.

Hydration Compatibility: Internal hydration sleeve compatible with Osprey Hydraulics reservoirs (not included) Side sleeves can often be flimsy or undersized, but the Archeon's are great, with plenty of depth to securely hold a big water bottle, and a useful combination of a stretchy top section for easier access and a nylon bottom part for toughness (think trekking pole tips and the like). Many walks and short day hikes over the course of a few months. Most longer hikes in our area were closed due to COVID-19. Carried between 10 and 25 pounds. Shoulder season, so temperatures ranging from 30s to 80s°F.The great thing about the Archeon is that it features dual ice axe loops, which let you stow this handy piece of equipment when you’re not using it. These are at the bottom of the front panel, so you will be able to access the items inside the main compartment even when the axes are stowed. Trekking Pole Loops

twin ice axe loops with matching nylon webbing even with the upper compression straps to keep your axes in place The sternum strapon the Archeon doubles as a safety whistle; a convenient feature to have in case of an emergency. The hip belt sections or flaps are short and only reach around your hip bones. They sit well on my hips. Because they are fairly short and narrow, and because the foam is thin and firm, the hip belt supports weight up to a point.

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The Archeon 30 comes in one size, no small or large sizes with different torso lengths (there are men’s and women’s versions), but the sternum strap and shoulder harness offer a great deal of adjustability. The shoulder harness moves up and down and secures via a two- to three-inch wide hook/loop section in the center. It was straightforward to fit the first time I wore it. The shoulder harness can adjust 2-3 inches for different torso lengths. The hip belt has a much wider range because the side pieces are so short—I'm a 37-38 inch waist, but I think this would accommodate anywhere from 30-42 inches. That's an estimate, I didn't measure that. A core theme of the show was sustainability, and – Osprey being Osprey – they were front and centre of that theme.

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