This bag has quickly become one of my favorite bags, it is so convenient for hiking. You easily carry just a shell and some food, or you could stuff it full of gear all in the same bag. The ability to stash the gear you use often on the outside and the ton of pockets make it great.
At 22 liters(1342 in^3) it is a perfect for a long day hike, or even a super-light overnight.
The pack is made of waterproof coated fabrics with waterproof zippers.
The pack has two main pockets, one for your gear and one for the hydration bladder.
The large main pocket can hold a ton of gear. And there is an internal mesh pocket for your wallet, phone, etc and a key hook.
This pack comes with a nice 2 liter Platypus bladder. It will fit up to a 3L bladder. The Platypus bladder has a zip lock closure at the top plastic slide that goes over it to keep it tight.
The bladder attaches to the pack with two toggles that fit through holes in the bladder.
One more thing about the bladder, it has an on/off position on the bite valve. This is really handy in preventing the all to common scenario: driving to the trail, you get there and everything in the trunk is wet from a leaky bite valve.
In the above pic you can see how the bite valve attaches to a holder on the sternum strap. The sternum strap is easily adjustable with two slides on the shoulder straps.
When I said earlier that there was a whistle, I really meant it, there is a whistle in one of the shoulder straps. It is a really ingenious feature. It tucks away in to the shoulder strap.
The shoulder straps, actually all the straps have sewn in loops to keep the excess strap from flapping around.
You can route the Platypus hose through the top or the bottom of the bag.
Another cool feature of the pack is on the waist belt, the sides have pockets. I keep my camera in one and dog treats in the other.
The pack also has one of my favorite features on a day pack, side pockets for water bottles. Even though it has a platypus bladder, I carry water for my dog.
Also the bag has an outer compression pocket that is made of the same stretchy material as the side pockets and the shoulder straps and back panel. I have used the outer pocket for holding a bowl for my dog, or stashing my gloves and hat on cold hikes where you’ll need to grab them often. The bag has an ice axe loop which can be removed to put a blinky light on.
The bag has a padded back, with a channel to keep pressure/weight off of your spine. It is really comfortable.
Bottom Line:
I really like this pack, it really has nothing wrong with it. I love all of the outside pockets and that it is really waterproof. The bag is just as comfortable crammed full of gear as almost empty. With the side pockets in the belt, and the outer pockets for water bottles and everything else Platypus could embroider a dog paw and market this as a Dog Hiking Pack! I keep treats in the side pockets, and his bowl and water in the outer pockets.
It is a really nice pack that I would recommend to anyone that needs a quality day pack.
Platypus Says:
With ample volume for minimalist overnights or peak-bagging day trips, the Origin 22 pack includes a 2.0L Big Zip™ SL reservoir, plus 22 liters of dedicated gear storage for all the things you need to keep you moving through it all.
- Weatherproof Protection: Waterproof, 10,000mm-coated fabrics, welded, all-weather zippers and heat-taped seams.
- Integrated Hydration: Dedicated, easy-access compartment for included 2.0L Big Zip™ SL reservoir, options for top, bottom, left or right hose routing, lightweight reservoir suspension toggles, and locking hose clips.
- Clean Design: Precisely what you need and nothing you don’t to keep things light and simple.
- Refined Fit: 18 or 20-inch BioCurve™ back panel and ergonomic shoulder straps with soft, stretch-woven surfaces.
- Essential Features: Removable back compression/storage panel and ice axe loop – zippered waist pockets – internal organizer – welded light loop/lash points – reflective detailing.
And just a picture from the hike.
Great write up and thanks for posting hi-res photos. Helps me better gauge which size I'm going to order.