{"id":272,"date":"2013-06-19T15:31:00","date_gmt":"2013-06-19T15:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redrocksreview.com\/index.php\/2013\/06\/19\/review-osprey-viper-7\/"},"modified":"2013-06-19T15:31:00","modified_gmt":"2013-06-19T15:31:00","slug":"review-osprey-viper-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redrocksreview.com\/index.php\/2013\/06\/19\/review-osprey-viper-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Osprey Viper 7"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have read this site for any time, you know I like bags. Possibly a bit too much. I have previously raved about the Osprey Raptor 10<\/a> and somehow in my cross country move it went missing. I have a larger pack I use in the winter when I need to carry tons of extra layers. But for summer when I am riding 2 hours or less I wanted a reasonable size bag. The Osprey Viper 7 is what I am using and really like it.<\/p>\n
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The Viper 7 has a flasher loop on the bottom and a shock cord mesh  to attach that extra layer to.<\/p>\n

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They outside has a lid loc helmet attachment, which I have to admit I never used on the old one and haven’t yet on this one. Under the helmet attachment there is a small pocket made out of softer material for your phone or glasses without scratching it. <\/p>\n

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Inside the pack you have room for plenty of trail essentials. I carry a first aid kit, Soulrun Tool Roll<\/a> and pump<\/a> in the pack. I can fit a small coat and Camp Wind Mitt’n<\/a> when it is colder. <\/p>\n

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The backside is made of mesh with a channel for your spine.<\/p>\n

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The bladder is made by Nalgene and is easy to fill and place in the pack as it is rigid. It holds 2 liters of water, which is plenty for a short afterwork ride all the way through a few hours.
I took this to Moab and Fruita this spring and used it on 4 hour rides just running out of water in the last 15 minutes. <\/p>\n

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As always, a favorite feature of the Osprey packs is the magnetic bite valve attachment. Makes removing and reattaching while on the trail a breeze. <\/p>\n

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 The waist strap is made of light 1″ webbing. It fits nicely on your back and does not need to be wrenched down to stay in place. <\/p>\n

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If you are looking for a great pack for light and fast riding with enough room to carry the essentials the Osprey Viper 7 is what you should buy. <\/p>\n

Osprey Says: http:\/\/www.ospreypacks.com\/en\/product\/previous_season_1\/viper_7?tab=description<\/a><\/p>\n

The Viper 7 is an ideal size hydration pack for everyday riding with internal organization features and a bungee lacing system on the front panel for carrying an extra clothing layer.<\/span><\/div>\n

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* 2-Liter HydraForm\u2122 Reservoir included<\/span><\/div>\n

* Pack weight does NOT include reservoir<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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