Osprey Tempest 20L Women's Hiking Backpack Instruction Manual

Introduction

The Osprey Tempest 20L is a versatile, panel-loading backpack designed specifically for women, ideal for day-hiking, biking, or peak-bagging. It features a continuous-wrap harness and hipbelt, along with an injection-molded AirScape™ backpanel, ensuring the pack moves seamlessly with your body on the trail. This lightweight pack offers a range of technical features, making it a highly adaptable choice for various outdoor activities. Constructed from high-quality, bluesign®-approved recycled high-tenacity nylon, it provides a sustainable yet tough and durable build for years of reliable use. The integrated BioStretch seams offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing stability, while spacermesh over die-cut foam ensures a breathable and comfortable contact surface. The harness system is easily adjustable to accommodate various torso lengths, providing a custom fit.

Figure 1: The Osprey Tempest 20L Women's Hiking Backpack in Jasper Green, showcasing its compact design and external features.

Key Features

• LidLock Bike Helmet Attachment: Securely carry your bike helmet when not in use.
• Internal Padded Laptop Sleeve: Provides protection for electronic devices.
• Blinkie Light Attachment: Enhances visibility for safety during low-light conditions.
• Two Zippered Hipbelt Pockets: Convenient storage for small essentials like snacks, phone, or keys, easily accessible while wearing the pack.
• AirScape™ Backpanel: Injection-molded backpanel with spacermesh over die-cut foam for breathable, comfortable contact and dynamic body movement.
• BioStretch Harness: Integrated seams offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing stability.
• Trekking Pole Attachment: Stow-on-the-Go™ system for quick and easy access to trekking poles.
• Ice Axe Attachment: Securely carry an ice axe when needed.

Figure 2: Close-up of the Osprey Tempest 20L demonstrating the Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment system.

Figure 3: The AirScape™ backpanel of the Osprey Tempest 20L, highlighting its breathable mesh and contoured design for comfort and ventilation.

Product Tour

Setup: Fitting Your Backpack

Properly fitting your Osprey Tempest 20L backpack is crucial for comfort and load distribution. Follow these steps to ensure an optimal fit:

1. Measure Your Torso: Locate your iliac crest (the top of your hip bones) and your C7 vertebra (the most prominent bone at the base of your neck when you tilt your head forward). Measure the distance between these two points to determine your torso length. This measurement will help you select the correct pack size (WXS/S, WM/L, etc.).
2. Load the Pack: Before fitting, load your backpack with approximately 10-20 pounds of gear (or soft items like pillows) to simulate a realistic carrying weight.
3. Loosen All Straps: Fully loosen all webbing straps on the load lifters, harness, shoulder straps, and hipbelt buckle.
4. Put on the Pack: Place the backpack on your back, ensuring both shoulder straps are comfortably in place.
5. Adjust the Hipbelt: Buckle the hipbelt over your belly button. The hipbelt wings should be centered over your iliac crest. Pull both webbing straps across your body evenly until snug. The hipbelt should cover your hip bones but not extend all the way to the buckle.
6. Tighten Shoulder Straps: Grab the webbing at the end of your shoulder straps on both sides and pull them down and back evenly. You want a nice wrap around your shoulders. The shoulder strap should end at the bottom underneath your armpit, or if you come up the line of your pant, it should align with the end of the strap.
7. Buckle Sternum Strap: Buckle the sternum strap across your chest. Take a deep breath as you tighten it to a comfortable tension. This strap helps hold the pack in place and keeps the harness on your shoulders without overtightening.
8. Adjust Load Lifters: Move your hands up your harness to find the two small pieces of webbing over each shoulder. Pull these up and forward. A good indicator is if these are angled at approximately 45 degrees. If they are too flat or angled too high, you may need to adjust the harness up or down for your torso length.

Osprey Pack Fit Guide Video

Operating Your Backpack

Packing and Organization

The Tempest 20L offers various compartments and attachment points to organize your gear efficiently:

• Main Compartment: Access the main compartment via the panel-loading design. Utilize the internal padded laptop sleeve for electronics and the internal mesh pouch for smaller items or dirty clothes.
• External Storage: The large stretch mesh front panel pocket is ideal for stashing a rain jacket or other items you need quick access to. Side stretch mesh pockets are perfect for water bottles.
• Hipbelt Pockets: Use the two zippered hipbelt pockets for essentials like your phone, snacks, or keys, keeping them within easy reach without removing your pack.

External Attachments

• Stow-on-the-Go™ Trekking Pole Attachment: This system allows you to quickly attach and remove trekking poles without taking off your pack.
• LidLock Bike Helmet Attachment: Securely clip your bike helmet to the front of the pack when you're not wearing it.
• Ice Axe Attachment: A dedicated loop and bungee tie-off system for carrying an ice axe.
• Blinkie Light Attachment: A small loop designed to attach a blinkie light for increased visibility.

Maintenance

To ensure the longevity of your Osprey Tempest 20L backpack, follow these care instructions:

• Cleaning: Hand wash only. Use mild soap and cold water. Do not use bleach or harsh detergents.
• Drying: Air dry the backpack completely in a shaded area. Do not tumble dry or expose to direct heat.
• Storage: Store your backpack in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight when not in use.

Specifications

Warranty & Support

The Osprey Tempest 20L Women's Hiking Backpack is backed by Osprey's 7 Year All Mighty Guarantee. For any product issues, repairs, or replacements, please refer to the official Osprey website or contact their customer support directly.