The external pocket, in duffel mode, is ideal for stashing last minute items when you don't want the hassle of opening the main compartment and rearranging and the internal meash proves ideal for seperating clean and dirty clothing mid-trip. The handles, and there's 4 of them, manage to be both low profile and accessible and, importantly, have the size and padding to make them comfortable to carry over prolonged distances no cutting off circulation in your fingers. At 95 litres it simply swallowed kit but the 1.6kg weight didn't have a serious impact on baggage allownaces. While there was never going to be a question over build quality with Osprey it doesn't have the "industrial" look of many of its competitors. The fabric has a feel and appearance that totally belies its durability in practice. The final external pocket, on the lid is where the Osprey Transporter's rucksack fittings live when not in use - the Transporter has the ability to metamorphise from a duffel to a pack in seconds.Ĭonsidering the Transporter as a duffle first was actually a revalation in use. The main compartment comes with two internal compression, or securing, straps and once filled and zipped up the lid secures in place with a pair of clips and straps.Ī mesh pocket inside can be used to seperate clothing or other items while at one end you get a fairly large additional pocket on the outside. Once unpacked from its bag the Transporter was quickly pulled into the traditional duffle shape, long and narrow with a large zipped entry from the top. Now we're used to Osprey packs so had high expectations of the Transporter so it came as a shock when on arrival it arrived paked into a bag that seemed little larger than a sheet of A3! Duffels have naturally become the choice of adventurers for their bags to survive the journey and the Osprey Transporter is the latest entry into this growing market. Between you and the plane it needs to be robust enough to handle conveyor belts and baggage handlers, stacking amongst hundreds of other bags and an assault course designed to catch any hanging rucksack straps. The reality is, of course, that once it leaves your sight your hold luggage takes a journey where the primary objective is getting it loaded on the plane. We tend to worry more about them not arriving than the condition they'll arrive and we use the language of "throw" or "dump" in referring to our luggage. Once your bags are out of sight they're out of mind. At the airport dump your hold baggage at check in and you're on your way. The advertisers tell you your holiday begins on the way to your destination throw your bags in the back of the car and start getting in the holiday mood. Durable and highly water resistant fabric.Transporter 95 is a brilliant all-round travel pack, offering the performance and durability of an expedition pack with the comfort and innovative features that Osprey is well renowned for. A large U-shaped opening gives easy access to your contents. External end pocket, a pocket under the lid and internal compression straps help to keep the contents organised, whilst an ID card holder ensures you’ll know which duffel is yours immediately. Transporter 95 also features detachable load lifters, which add a significant amount of comfort and effective load transfer into the harness of this pack. When not in use, the harness can be stowed inside a cleverly designed sleeve. The construction patterns and materials of Transporter have been chosen to provide a high level of weather resistance and the ability to withstand a lot of punishment.Ī yoked harness with sternum strap ensures that the load is carried comfortably. Very tough, TPU laminated nylon provides exceptional durability while remaining light and soft to the touch. Easily big enough for your technical equipment, the Transporter 95 will quickly become a firm favourite for packing up your expedition gear into and heading out on a big adventure. Transporter 95 is the perfect companion on your adventures. Representing the pinnacle of performance in expedition-style duffel bags, Transporter features premium, highly durable materials, a water-resistant design and an extremely comfortable carrying system. Transporters are tough, high-quality duffels designed to withstand the rigours of adventure. We put the 95 litre version to the test as both a duffel and a rucksack for a 6 day, whistle-stop, tour of walking destinations in Switzerland - leaving it at the mercy of airport baggage handlers, taxi and mini-bus drivers and stacking amongst multiple anonymous bags in hotel transfers.ĪdventureProof.
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