Osprey Makes New Duffel Bags with Mountain Bikers in Mind 5

Gear Kit Duffels

Are you the organized type? Enjoy it when you can find exactly what you need when you need it, in its home? Osprey introduced us to their new Gear Kit series at Interbike that could be right up your alley. These duffel bags feature dozens of organizers, pockets, and places to stash your goods. They even have dedicated spots for your helmet and shoes to keep the post-ride funk to a minimum.

Those looking for a bag to travel with should take note of the 45L SnowKit, which is about as big as you go without exceeding airline regulations. All of the bags pack up small and are backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Gear Kit Duffel Highlights

• BigKit (75L), SnowKit (45L), and TrailKit (40L) models
• Stowaway contoured harness and yoke for comfortable backpack carry
• Tuckaway helmet carry
• Dedicated zippered and ventilated footwear end compartment
• Large lockable U-zip access to main compartment
• Four burly grab handles
• D-ring attachments for adding a shoulder strap (sold separately)
• Weather-protected main compartment zip path with overlapping rain flaps
• Lower web lashing points for securing duffels
• Side panel web lashing points for securing duffel or attaching gear
• Dual-zippered 3-D end pockets with overlapping rain flaps for quick access to smaller items
• Internal zippered mesh side panel pocket
• Large end compartment for shoes with ventilation window
• Zippered side panel nutrition and small items organization pocket
• Zippered side compartment with water bottle carry/webbing straps for attaching accessories
• Adjustable sternum strap with whistle
• Padded side grab handle
• MSRP: $120-$150

Transporter Duffels

Simply want a big bag to stash all your gear in one place? You'll enjoy the Transporter series. These rugged, durable bags are designed to be weather resistant and can take a beating. They all feature a backpack-style harness that can be stowed away.

Transporter Duffel Highlights

• Available in 40, 65, 95, and 130L models
• Stowaway contoured harness and yoke for comfortable backpack carry
• Dual-zippered 3-D end pockets with overlapping rain flaps for quick access to smaller items
• Four burly webbing grab handles
• Eight side panel web lashing points securing duffel or attaching gear
• Four lower web lashing points for securing duffels
• Large, lockable U-zip access to main compartment
• Weather-protected main compartment zip path with overlapping rain flaps
• Internal zippered mesh side panel pocket
• Shoulder strap included
• Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
• MSRP: $110-$180

Adventure over to www.ospreypacks.com for complete details.