Technical Glossary

Elasticated hipbelt and harness which enable the pack to move effectively with the body

Type of back panel made from mesh covered foam. Designed to keep the pack stable and close to the body

Type of back panel which suspends the pack away from the body using tensioned mesh, to allow significant airflow

Type of back system which incorporates a sprung-lumbar section which conforms to the body, allowing excellent load carry

The part of the pack which sits along the length of your back

All of the parts of the pack which hold it to your body. Back panel, harness and hipbelt

A heavy-duty custom-mouldable padding for comfort and support of large loads

A stretchy mesh and foam combination which enables your pack to move with your body

Drinking valve on our Hydraulics packs which provides easy access to fast flowing water

Webbing straps which can be tightened to prevent the pack’s load from shifting

A soft, comfortable, highly breathable mesh which feels good against the skin

Webbing loops through which things can be attached to your pack

A type of soft foam which has had ventilation holes cut into it

Hipbelts which tighten from the outside inwards, which is a more natual movement than pulling from the inside outwards

An ergonomically shaped handle designed for grip and comfort

An innovative foam padding with high levels of ventilation and comfort

Padded hipbelt sections which can be extended and positioned to provide maximum comfort

A protective cover for the top of your pack when it’s being used without a lid

A lid which is held on with webbing sections, allowing it to be lifted to fit extra gear underneath

An internal support which runs around the outside of the backsystem, providing rigidity and helping carry the load

Access into the main compartment through a zip on the front or side of the pack

The part of the pack which goes over the shoulders and around the body, holding the backpanel close to your back

Reinforced loops on the pack through which ropes or karabiners can be attached, allowing you to pull the pack up behind you during mountaineering or climbing trips

A mesh net or similar method of attaching a climbing or snowsports helmet onto the top or front of the pack

A similar construction to the standard High-Road chassis, but lighter

Osprey’s ultra-durable and light-weight frame, used on many of our wheeled luggage packs

Straps on the pack which wrap around the wearer’s hips to support and stabilise the pack

This means the pack features a sleeve and hanger for our Hydraulics™ reservoirs and an exit hole for the hose

Tough, stiffened water carrying reservoirs, allowing easy hydration on the go

Lightweight water carrying reservoirs, allowing easy hydration on the go

Compression straps which can be routed inside or outside of an external pocket depending on preference

Heat-Moldable foam which adapts to the individual shape of your body, for added comfort and support

A zip shaped like the letter J, allowing access into the front of the pack

A carrying option where the small daypack can be attached to the front of the harness for security or ease of access

A shaped frame technology, allowing the pack to stand up unsupported, allowing easy access

Loops with which the pack can be tied to something, or items can be attached onto the pack

A device used to securely attach bike helmets onto the front of a pack, leaving your hands free

Adjustable foam covered plastic bars which help transfer the weight from the shoulders into the pack’s frame

Webbing strips which help transfer the weight from the shoulders into the pack’s frame

A foam pad situated in the lower back which adds comfort

Osprey’s mobile app, aimed at providing the best fitting pack possible

A highly elasticated mesh, capable of stretching to twice it’s original size

A device which allows a Hydraulics hose to split without leaking, enabling faster and easier refilling

An easy to use method of keeping Osprey wallets securely closed

A removable shaped aluminium board, designed to help stiffen the backpanel of some packs

The ability to store the hipbelt out of the way by wrapping it around the front of the pack

A front pocket which can be used to quickly store jackets or other items

Straps on the bottom of the pack, designed to hold a sleeping mat

Sliding watertight seal used to close Hydraulics reservoirs

Hipbelt technology which allows the padding to be stowed while retaining stability from the webbing. Perfect for use with a harness

Side-Release buckle which are easy to attach and detach

The strap on the harness which runs across the chest, designed to keep the harness in the correct place

A magnet set onto the sternum strap which allows easy access to Hydraulics bite valves

Loops on the pack’s harness and body which allow walking poles to be stowed without removing the pack

An innovative webbing and buckle combination which allows extra compression of a mostly empty pack

Small bars which pass through the heads of ice axes, holding them securely onto Osprey climbing packs

A small roll designed for easy access to bike tools and spares

A loop of fabric, webbing or cord which helps to keep straps tidy or aligned

The connection point between the two straps on the harness, which helps balance the packs