Andrew_Smith Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Morning all. Saw a special on the Osprey Viper 5 for a very good price. Wanted a hydration pack for a long time now, so should I go for it or rather take something else. Thanks for the help. ~ André Sent from Pure Android
m-squared Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Nothing wrong with osprey. Saw a special on takealot today. Not sure if that's the same special you are referring to. I think Solomons also have hydrapacks on special now. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
JXV Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Osprey is good quality stuff. The price is good. But this is quite a small pack. My Camelbak Lobo is 3litre bladder plus 6 litre storage for comparison. It can fit a light jacket, pump, one or two snacks, your phone, keys, spare tube and basic trailside tools. Thats it. Good for 3 to 4 hour rides. For all day exploring missions where you may want to carry more clothing and food and maybe a camera etc. a bigger pack would be better. The little ones become a bit uncomfortable if you stuff them too full. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
ALLMTB Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 Yes, if it meets your requirements. The Viper 5 only has a 2L bladder, I have the Viper 9 which has a 3L bladder. I was a CamelBak fan for years until I discovered Osprey. I am on my second Osprey pack now and I very happy with it. Very good quality and comfortable, I have had zero issues with mine...and cheaper than CamelBak.Replacement hoses and bladders are also easy.to find. And at that price...whats not to like?
Andrew_Smith Posted December 30, 2016 Author Posted December 30, 2016 Nothing wrong with osprey. Saw a special on takealot today. Not sure if that's the same special you are referring to. I think Solomons also have hydrapacks on special now. Sent from my SM-G935F using TapatalkExactly what I saw. Sent from Pure Android
PhilipV Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 It's a great backpack that. I'm really impressed with Osprey. My next pack will probably be a Viper when I retire my current bag.
Andrew_Smith Posted December 30, 2016 Author Posted December 30, 2016 Took the plunge and bought it as there was only 10 left in stock. Sent from Pure Android
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