4.74 of 5 stars
Osprey - Escapist 25 - Cycling backpack tested
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does your back remain dry ?
I bought this to replace a much smaller Camelbak that I've been using for sometime. I was a little dubious that it would be too big, for both me and for general use. The Camelbak was uncomfortable with a full bladder especially and ventilation was not brilliant. By contrast the Osprey is very comfortable. It is very light and fits well, the Talon being too long but the Escapist is shorter. There are lots of pockets which is ideal for me for a day pack and everyday carry, it even doubles up as my search kit for search and rescue. The harness adjustment is good and although I have it adjusted down to the smallest it fits me OK. I love the lower pocket that can be incorporated into the main one if required. I have my over trousers here and can extract them without even taking the pack off. There is a rain cover incorporated which saves you money having to buy one separately and also means it can't get lost as it is attached. All in all I now carry more weight, with more water and kit than I used to now I've more space but it is more comfortable despite this.
I did find choosing a pack very hard. Osprey has such a wide range that to find the right pack is a challenge, both fit and function wise. The Ladies specific packs are mostly less well equipped than the mens and come in awful colour choices. The men's packs are too long for me but the few unisex packs they do are just right.
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Easy to load Good carry system Good ventilation Useful details Versatile Good storage options Good adjustment options Comfortable to carry Lightweight Price / performance -
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Hiking All around
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All around Leisure
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Good adjustment options Good carry system Useful details Good storage options Lightweight Price / performance Comfortable to carry
42% have found the reviews
by Stefan helpful
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Price / performance Good storage options Comfortable to carry -
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Leisure
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Comfortable to carry Useful details Good carry system Good ventilation Good storage options -
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Travel Leisure
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Good carry system Good storage options Useful details Good adjustment options Lightweight Comfortable to carry Good ventilation Easy to load Price / performance -
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All around
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Price / performance Comfortable to carry Useful details Easy to load Good storage options -
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Leisure Hiking Trekking
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Comfortable to carry Good carry system -
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All around
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Easy to load Comfortable to carry Good adjustment options Useful details Price / performance Good ventilation Good storage options
66% have found the reviews
by Claudia helpful
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Lightweight Good carry system Good adjustment options Good ventilation Comfortable to carry Useful details
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Useful details Good carry system Easy to load Lightweight Price / performance Good adjustment options Comfortable to carry Good ventilation Good storage options
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Lightweight Good adjustment options Comfortable to carry Useful details Good carry system
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by Sebastijan helpful
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Good storage options Useful details Good ventilation Price / performance Easy to load Comfortable to carry Lightweight Good carry system -
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Travel All around
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by Sven helpful
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Good storage options Useful details Good ventilation Good adjustment options Good carry system Comfortable to carry Lightweight -
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All around Camping Hiking
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Good ventilation Lightweight Good adjustment options Useful details Good carry system Good storage options -
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Beginner Travel Hiking All around
Hi V,
Cycling is a fairly intense activity and with a pack on your back the sweat will not evaportae / escape at the usual rate. The back system of the pack will be reasonably breathable but it will not stop you from sweating.