Osprey is a backpack production company invented by Mike Pfotenhauer in 1974. It started as a result of his quest to provide a backpack that not only harbors his outdoor equipment but can fit properly as well. Having learned sewing skills under his mother, he started his business at the age of 21 which we referred to as Osprey today. Let’s discuss ‘Where Are Osprey Bags Made?’.
Where Are Osprey Bags Made?
Osprey was first started in Santa Cruz California. When demands became higher, Mark and his wife, Dianne moved operations to Dolores, and then later to Colorado by 1990 and expanding to Cortez by 1994. Although they later built an outstanding production structure in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by 2003 when demand increased in Europe, Cortez remains their headquarters.
Osprey backpack and designs
Osprey produces different designs of backpacks used for travel, hiking, backpacking, climbing, running and biking, and baby carriage.
There’s the hiking packs, mountain bike packs, normal backpacking packs, trail running packs, snowboard packs, women’s backpacks, men’s backpacks, multi-sports packs (backpacking & hiking), and baby carrier packs (Poco), airbag backpacks, etc.
Their best selling packs amongst others include:
- Osprey Aether 65- For backpacking
- Osprey talon 44 – For hiking
- Osprey Arcane roll- For weekend trips
- Osprey transporter carries on44- For carrying on.
- Osprey Archeons 45- For Eco-warriors
- Osprey Apogie 28- For commutes
- Osprey Quasar- For day Hikes
- Osprey day lite Duffel 45- For Duffel
- Osprey Porter 65- Hybrid pack
- Osprey Sojourn 80- Wheeled pack
Core values
Osprey brand loves the outdoors and adventures, and this has propelled them towards creating innovative and high-quality performance bags and packs. Their products stay in production for two years with the best production team before they are launched to the market. Over the years, Osprey has acquired a reputation for high-quality bags.
They are also passionate about preservation and conservation, as a result, they sponsor athletes in professional climbing and foodie, mountain bike riders ski mountaineers, cross country mountain bike racers, environmental scientists, and global explorers. They equally support dozens of organizations that protect wildlife, recycle, and preserve the ecosystem. An example is the bird conservation Georgia’s project is sponsored by the European outdoor conservation association to put an end to the illegal hunting of raptors in Batunmi, lesser Caucasus.
Osprey Innovation
Osprey has always been about satisfying the need of the customers and providing value equivalent to the amount being spent.
Over time, Osprey has applied different innovative designs that satisfy the demand of the masses and this has singled them out from the crowd.
The key innovations include:
- Anti-gravity back system.
- Stow-on-the-go walking pole attachment.
- Fit-on-the-fly adjustable hip belt.
- The lid-lock.
- Isis – The Custom-fit female backpack.
Osprey growth
Mark has been very particular about the quality of his products since he started a business. His attempt to contribute to the lives of people around him (friends and family) has led him to build a brand with reputable quality production.
As a result, the growth was very rapid. The production has moved severally to different locations in an attempt to accommodate the high demand in various places.
This, and other core values they implement have attracted the brand so many awards over the years.
Some of the awards include:
- The Aether 60 backpacking receives the gear of the year award from the outdoor life network in 2002.
- The Aether 75 was given the gear of the year from the outside magazine in 2003
- The atom 50 backpacks were given the gear of the year from the outside magazine in 2005.
- The Exos 46 Ultralight backpacking receives the gear of the year in 2009.
- The Ace 48 youth backpack receives the editor’s choice award from backpacker magazines in 2009.
- The sojourn 25 travel pack was given the gear of the year award from the outside magazine in 2010.
- The Raptor 10 mountain bike pack receives the gear of the year award from the men’s journal in 2010.
- Osprey was given recognition as “America’s best place to work” by the outside magazine in 2012.
- Ozone 22 travel pack was given the gear of the year award from national geographic in 2012
- In 2013, Men’s journal gave ozone 22 travel pack, the gear of the year award.
- In 2014, the Atmos AG 65 backpack was given the outdoor industry Gold award. Also, REI awards Osprey as their vendor partner of the year.
- The Atmos/Aura AG was given the Editor’s choice gear of the year award from backpacker gear guide natural geographic.
- In 2016, The Aether AG 70 backpacking was given the gear of the year award from an outside magazine.
- In 2018, the Kamber 42/ Kresta 40 ski/snowboard receives the editor’s choice gold award from backpacker magazines.
- In 2021, Aether/Ariel 55 receives the Gold award from backpacker Editor’s choice.
All Mighty Guarantee
Osprey uses high-quality raw materials in its production. In addition, they have highly qualified experts working in the production process.
As a result of this reputable trust in the durability of their product, they instituted the All mighty guarantee.
This guarantee denotes that Osprey will take responsibility for any damage or defect on their backpack at any duration of usage.
If a repair cannot be done, the product will be happily replaced without any charge.
POCO 7 Year Guarantee
Osprey child safety products LLC takes care of any damage or defect for child carriers and accessories free of charge within the first seven years of purchase.
In case of inability to repair, the product will be replaced without charges.
SOLELDEN/SOPRIS Pro
Osprey packs Inc. will repair any damage or defect to the Osprey avalanche airbag backpack free of charge during the first five years of purchase.
If repair couldn’t be done, it will be replaced. This, however, excludes Alpride E1 Airbag system.
The brand is, however, not responsible for any damage after the first five years.
Conclusion:
Osprey has moved their place of operation severally during their business growth to meet up with the increased demand. This had led to their expansion and extensive growth over the years.
