A few years ago I switched from a low-quality rolling bag to the Osprey Vector 22″/46L Pack. What a difference. Osprey is an outdoor pack company known for its durability and quality of construction. I travel quite a bit now and the benefits of having a sturdy, max carry-on size, easily maneuverable rolling pack can’t be understated.
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The Osprey Vector 22 Inch pack complies with the maximum carry-on size requirements for most airlines. Except on small regional jets that specifically exclude rolling luggage, I never have an issue stowing this pack in the overhead compartment.
I was originally turned on to Osprey via Backwoods, my local outdoor retailer of choice. Each year on my birthday I receive a card from them instructing me to come into the store for a free Osprey pack, provided I’ve spent at least $50 at Backwoods that year. I look forward to it every year. I have three of these free smaller Osprey birthday packs now and still use them all regularly. I recommend both companies highly.
Backwoods store locations.
Osprey Vector 22:/46L Pack
$199 via Backwoods
$159 via Amazon
You can find the full list of MM Essentials here. If you have an Essential in your life that you would like to see here, let me know. I’d love to test it out and include it in an upcoming post.
[banner image via Backwoods]
Marshall,
My name is Brad Jerome and I am Executive Vice President of Operations for Backwoods (long title for a person who does many things). We were sent your blog entry as it referenced Backwoods. At Backwoods we try very hard to provide a very high level of customer service, well educated staff and the coolest and latest gear. Your blog entry confirms that we are still meeting the expectations of our customers. Thanks for your support!
Thanks Brad, happy to do it. You all do great work!