Osprey Packs Torque Messenger Bag (Spring 07)
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7 Reviews
Sizing ChartOsprey Packs Torque Messenger Bag (Spring 07)
Built for bicycle and bus commutes, the Osprey Torque Messenger bag features over 1,200 cubic inches of cargo capacity and an internal laptop sleeve for compact computers with a diagonal screen display of 15 inches. Innovative "routers" along the shoulder strap keep hydration tubes and headphone cables from straying or tangling with obstructions in your path. A convenient cellular phone pocket and organizer sleeve helps keep all of your office and school essentials exactly where you need them
- Reinforced foam walls with thermoformed foam backpanel
- Highly water-resistant zipper opening
- Padded shoulder straps and removable waist strap
- Cable/hydration hose router clips along shoulder strap pad
- Top slash pocket
- Laptop organizer sleeve with space for files and organizer
- Cellular phone pocket
- Hypalon blinker light patches (blinkers not included)
- Water bottle pocket accommodates most containers up to 32 oz.
- Accommodates laptop computers with 15-in. diagonal screen displays
- Capacity: 1,200 cu. in. (20 l.)
- Weight: 2 lbs. 3 oz. (1.01 kg.)
7 Reviews - Osprey Packs: Torque Messenger Bag (Spring 07)
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august coppola - 2008-09-03wonderful
wonderful, roomy, sturdy, one of the on the market, thanks. ideal for school
Anonymous - 2007-05-13nice
I first orderd the next size up, it was to big for my use. Altrec had no problem exchanging it for this one. Thanks Altrec.
Phil - 2007-01-13Awesome Laptop Protection
Of all the laptop bags I've seen, none offer the amount of protection this bag offfers. The padding is really sturdy, not just some piddling amount of pillowing. The semi-rigid exterior is awesome, making everything in your bag immediately visible when you open it. Fully taped zippers all around make this thing totally worry-free when you get caught in the rain. I've got a 15" powerbook in it and it fits like a glove. There's no snap or anything to seal the laptop sleeve, but it'd just be redundant, since the main flap keeps it from going anywhere. The only thing I'd add would be a beefier hand strap, like the one from Outdoor Products' line. Overall an awesome bag!
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7 Reviews - Osprey Packs: Torque Messenger Bag (Spring 07)
august coppola - 2008-09-03wonderful
wonderful, roomy, sturdy, one of the on the market, thanks. ideal for school
Anonymous - 2007-05-13nice
I first orderd the next size up, it was to big for my use. Altrec had no problem exchanging it for this one. Thanks Altrec.
Phil - 2007-01-13Awesome Laptop Protection
Of all the laptop bags I've seen, none offer the amount of protection this bag offfers. The padding is really sturdy, not just some piddling amount of pillowing. The semi-rigid exterior is awesome, making everything in your bag immediately visible when you open it. Fully taped zippers all around make this thing totally worry-free when you get caught in the rain. I've got a 15" powerbook in it and it fits like a glove. There's no snap or anything to seal the laptop sleeve, but it'd just be redundant, since the main flap keeps it from going anywhere. The only thing I'd add would be a beefier hand strap, like the one from Outdoor Products' line. Overall an awesome bag!
ryan - 2007-01-04great bag
Appropriate volume. Holds a 15.4" widescreen laptop secure and padded. I personally like top opening as opposed to the messenger bag style flap. Strap is comfortable. Overall, great bag. Oh, I got mine on sale--at regular price, they are a bit steep.
Anonymous - 2006-05-22I use it as a camera bag.
It is nearly perfect for an SLR, 3 lenses, flash, small tripod and accessories, and has traveld four continents so far.It would be wonderful if Osprey offered a camera bag insert so I did not have to buy a non-custom kit for that purpose.The zipper has started to separate from the bag, so I guess I will have to replace it soon.
paul - 2008-04-06Good bag, lousy handle
Overall, this is a pretty good bag for carrying a laptop and a bunch of other stuff. It's large inside, has a tough shell, and includes a shoulder and messenger strap. My only real complaint is the flimsy handle on the top. If the main compartment zipper isn't closed all the way, carrying the bag by the handle deforms it outward - putting the contents at risk. Otherwise though, it fits my need for a tough laptop messenger.
Anonymous - 2006-03-19A solid and well thought out bag
I bought this bag to replace my old messanger bag that was falling apart. I've always thought Osprey puts more thought into designing their bags than most companies, and this one is no exception. Externally, everything I grab all the time is in easy access: water bottle, keys, cell phone, without openning the bag's main compartment. The construction is solid and I'm sure it'll hold up for quite a while. That being said, it's not the prettiest bag and it wouldn't be my first choice for commuting on a bike, even though it has a waist strap, it's just not designed for that - and these are the only reasons why I wouldn't give it five stars.
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Sizing Chart
Step 1 - Pack SizingAll Osprey packs, save the transit bags, are available in multiple sizes to fit a range of torso lengths. To find your torso length, have a friend measure your back along the spine from the level of your iliac crest (the top of your hipbones) to your C7 (the knobby bone at the base of your neck).
Step 2 - Hipbelt SizingTo determine your hipbelt size measure around your hips, not your waist. A properly fitted hipbelt rides centered over the hipbones and needs to be very snug; after all it will be carrying the bulk of the pack's weight. The padded portion should wrap well around your hips, leaving a gap of 3 to 6 inches between the tips of the pads when securely tightened.
| Torso Length | Pack Size | Hip Measurement | Hipbelt Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| > 22" | XLarge | > 36" | XLarge |
| 20-22.5" | Large | 33-37" | L or WL |
| 18-20.5" | Medium | 30-34" | M or WM |
| 16-18.5" | Small | 27-31" | S or WS |
| 14-16.5" | XSmall | < 28" | WXS |
| Torso Length | Pack Size | Hip Measurement | Hipbelt Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| > 20" | Large | > 36" | XLarge |
| 18-20.5" | Medium | 33-37" | L or WL |
| 18.5"- | Small | 30-34" | M or WM |
| - | - | 27-31" | S or WS |
| - | - | < 28" | WXS |
| Torso Length | Pack Size | Hip Measurement | Hipbelt Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | > 36" | XLarge |
| > 20" | Large | 33-37" | L or WL |
| 18-20.5" | Medium | 30-34" | Medium |
| < 18.5" | Small | 31" | Small |
| Torso Length | Hip Measurement | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| > 20" | > 33" | Large |
| 18-20.5" | 30-34" | Medium |
| < 18.5" | < 31" | Small |
| Torso Length | Hip Measurement | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| > 18" | - | M/L |
| < 18.5" | - | S/M |
| Torso Length | Hip Measurement | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| > 20" | > 33" | Large |
| 18-20.5" | 30-34" | Medium |
| < 18.5" | < 31" | Small |
ErgoPullNearly all Osprey hipbelts use an exclusive ErgoPull design. It creates mechanical advantage to provide extra leverage in cinching down the hipbelt. The ErgoPull design also draws tension along the top and bottom of the belt, not through the center, so it distributes pressure more evenly over the padding and relieves direct pressure on the hipbones.
Step 3 - Harness
Osprey Crescent & Luna, Aether & Ariel and Waypoint packs offer interchangeable shoulder harnesses. Harness sizing usually corresponds to pack size, but your best bet is to try one on. A properly fit harness should terminate 2 to 3" beneath the armpit. Webbing should not touch the body. By breaking the hook and loop connection and sliding the harness up and down the backpanel the torso length can be adjusted up to 3". (see illustration).
| Men's | SM | MD | Large | XLarge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's | WXS | WSM | WM | WL |
Step 4 - Overall Fit
Once you have the correct size pack, harness and hipbelt, and the torso length set properly, it's time to put some weight in the pack (20 to 30 pounds of well distributed weight will do) and dial in the fit. First, snug down the hipbelt and harness. Connect the sternum strap (A) - position it about 2 inches below your collarbones and snug it down lightly. Finally, tighten the load lifter straps to draw the load solidly against your back. The lift straps (B) should come off your shoulders at a 45 to 60 degree angle in Osprey's ReCurve and Ethereal Suspension packs. In other models these straps serve more as compression straps and ride flatter; they may even angle downwards.
In a good fit, there should be no pressure points and no gaps between your body and the pack. With Osprey's ReCurve packs, final tweaking may involve custom fitting the aluminum stays to your back.
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