I like the idea of the Raptor 10. Seems lightweight enough for my 10-20 mile rides around town. I will look at other sizes and models as well. I'm curious how exactly you get the camera in and out of the backpack.
Thank you for the suggestion.
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idiotekniQues
Osprey is awesome. So well made and a bombproof warranty.
I have the Raptor 10 and the Manta 36. The number in the name is the amount of liters it carries. Each are made in multiple sizes. Both are hydration pack compatible. The Manta is hiking/cycling specific and the Raptor is more cycling specific. But on the Osprey website there are other options like the Radial series. It's newer and cycling specific with helmet carrying system, u-lock sleeve, rear taillight hook and kickstand. No hydration sleeve it seems.
The Raptor and Radial have an awesome external helmet carrying system, but with the helmet attached to the Raptor pack it makes compartment access difficult. In those cases just clip the helmet somewhere else. On the Radial it looks like the helmet mount still allows access to the main compartment even with a helmet attached from the picture. I am really digging the Radial now that I see it. **** I can't spend the money lol These bags ain't cheap.
My OM-D EM-1 or EM-5ii fits in the raptor 10 with a lens attached, and room for 1-2 lenses and not much room for too much else. Probably better getting something bigger. The Manta 36 size allows for more flexibility.
If you are going to be doing a lot of lens changes you may want to go camera specific, as it's a bit faster when the lenses are lined up like soldiers for you ready to go vs floating around in a pouch. But if you aren't changing lenses all the time, I don't see much benefit. Then go cycling specific. Just my two cents.