Customer Reviews Osprey Salida 8

I got this pack to replace an old Osprey pack with a messed up zipper. I was hoping they had upgraded the packs to make them more comfortable, but that's not the case. The shoulder straps are rough on bare shoulders, which sucks for me because I ride in tank tops. The storage area is set up in a way that's hard to figure out where I want to put my things. Thr area where you can store a jacket or something you might take off during a ride would be a good thing, except that you have to undo the clips to open the main pouch, and then the whole pouch falls down and whatever is in the extra packable area falls out. The worst part is the magnet and bite valve set up. The magnet is fixed in a position on the left arm piece and it makes the bite valve have to sit right on your arm, which causes it to fall off and hang at times if you move your arm in certain ways. Not only when moving your arm. The magnet is super weak, so it's hard to put the bite valve on right anyway. This pack looks great, but I didn't enjoy using it at all. Would not recommend.

I love the reservoir and the flexible tube. I also love the way the tube and magnet allow easy access to the bite valve. Great design there. However, I don't like the fit of the pack - it's a bit too high on the neck and too wide across the shoulders. I also don't like the material on the straps and I don't like the interior materials - the pockets feel a bit industrial and I am looking for something with a nicer feel. I also decided I wanted more than one main storage pocket, so I'll be going with a different pack. It's a shame this one didn't work out because in terms of hydration this one is my favorite.

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