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Men's Osprey Skarab 18L Hiking Backpack w/ Hydraulics Reservoir (Mystic Red) Expired

$52.75
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REI has Men's Osprey Skarab 18L Hiking Backpack w/ Hydraulics Reservoir (Mystic Red) on sale for $52.73. Select free ship to store, otherwise, free shipping on orders $60+.

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Features:
  • Wide-mouth, bucket-style main compartment opening
  • Dedicated hydration compartment with included Osprey Hydraulics LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
  • Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic bite valve attachment
  • Front panel daisy chain attachment points
  • Dual mesh side pockets
  • Under lid zip pocket
  • Removable webbing hipbelt
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Amazon [amazon.com] has Osprey Skarab 18L Men's Hiking Backpack with Hydraulics Reservoir (Black) for $53.73. -OOS Shipping is free

REI Co-op [rei.com] has Osprey Skarab 18L Men's Hiking Backpack with Hydraulics Reservoir (Black or Red) for $53.73. -Black now OOS Shipping is free w/ $60+ orders.

Features:
  • Wide-mouth, bucket-style main compartment opening
  • Dedicated hydration compartment with included Osprey Hydraulics LT 2.5L reservoir by Hydrapak
  • Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic bite valve attachment
  • Front panel daisy chain attachment points
  • Dual mesh side pockets
  • Under lid zip pocket
  • Removable webbing hipbelt
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I find it super annoying they used that terminology. I was assuming it may have had some fancy hydraulic frame suspension system.
The water bladder being called a hydraulics reservoir sounds so much more badass.

I love Osprey, but $54 is still pretty high on a 18L. I think the Hikelite 18L at $40 was a better deal. I guess it just depends on how much you value the water bladder versus the cool frame on the Hikelite.

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/876136
Both are quality packs, it just comes down to personal fit. You're better just trying them on to find out.

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04-24-2024 at 08:10 PM.
04-24-2024 at 08:10 PM.
Looks like it's expired
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04-24-2024 at 08:34 PM.
04-24-2024 at 08:34 PM.
Amazon is OOS; still available at REI in red (black OOS).
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04-25-2024 at 04:13 AM.
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kbenson
04-25-2024 at 04:53 AM.
04-25-2024 at 04:53 AM.
Something to consider when you want a lighter pack
https://www.reddit.com/r/interest...WDpVUNV1Gw
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sgreasby
04-25-2024 at 05:47 AM.
04-25-2024 at 05:47 AM.
Quote from Taint :
I need a new hydration pack, is osprey preferable to camelbak for hiking? Considering this: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/17399523

(coming from a camelback that had the bladder low on the hips so it didn't put much weight higher in your back, loved the volt)

What is your definition of hiking? A couple hours, a day, a week? What do you need to carry?

Camelback makes both slim packs and multi-liter backpacks, The slim packs are great if you just want water and maybe a snack. I carry their larger backpacks at summer camps because I can throw in sun screen, first aid kit, rain gear, hat, etc. They are build well but at least the ones I have are heavier and I would not want to hike far with them. My two camelbacks that get the most use are a very large that can hold gear for weekend car camping trips and a smaller hunting pack. This is the one I most often use for day trips.

I have a few osprey packs and love them. I use a 60 liter pack for backcountry hiking. For its size, it is light and very comfortable. But it is way to big for a day hike. I also have a daypack that suffs down smaller than a baseball. It is super light and put it in my larger pack so when I hike to a basecamp, I can use the smaller pack for small excursions. However that pack has no structure to it so I only use it for that purpose. If I need a day pack that starts out of my car, I grab my camelback.
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04-25-2024 at 06:05 AM.
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I have the Osprey Skarab 22, and really like it. I went with the larger size because I needed support loops for hiking poles. Highly rated pack. Here are a couple good reviews:

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/re...-skarab-18

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...ay-hikers/
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Brian1980
04-25-2024 at 06:06 AM.
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This isn't a deal for people that actually backpack. This pack if only good for the people that want the name embordered on a bag. Its functionality is very limited by its design, their are a lot better packs in this size range to select. I hate these sale posted by the staffers. They get fake upvotes to push things. This pack was clearance out at Cabela's, for $45 and less instore.
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VladC
04-25-2024 at 10:31 AM.
04-25-2024 at 10:31 AM.
These marketologist indiiotes think that Hydraulics could mean.. drinking (that's the only Hydraulics they know good).
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04-25-2024 at 06:36 PM.
04-25-2024 at 06:36 PM.
Quote from GregryS :
You can never go wrong with osprey... I have one of their maximum allowable carry 46 l "porter"and I use that singular briefcase, backpack etc. More than all my other equipment put together. The build quality is was just incredible. I have this bag as well. It's well made. It's not as good as they used to make them 5 years ago, but hey that was thin and this is now, but I definitely score a quarter 46l. I've traveled over 400,000, mi on the airlines and I've never found a bag that I can stuff in more airplanes than this one... I don't even know if they make the Porter 46 anymore but the one that you have listed up here. I just found it a bit busy with all the zippers and tubes etc. I'm sure there's better day packs but I'm not sure if there's better ones at this price

Not to mention they have a no questions asked life time warranty.
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04-25-2024 at 08:00 PM.
04-25-2024 at 08:00 PM.
Quote from Brian1980 :
This isn't a deal for people that actually backpack. This pack if only good for the people that want the name embordered on a bag. Its functionality is very limited by its design, their are a lot better packs in this size range to select. I hate these sale posted by the staffers. They get fake upvotes to push things. This pack was clearance out at Cabela's, for $45 and less instore.
Shows us on the doll where the Osprey pack hurt you... An 18L is a fine size for a day hike, and Osprey makes good bags. This isn't a Gucci or Prada bag, people aren't buying it for bragging rights...
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