Description
Tactical Backpack Product Details
Osprey Xena 85 Women’s Backpacking Backpack
The most voluminous women’s-specific pack in our line, the Osprey Xena 85 carries as much gear as you can throw at it for trips of any duration. The Xena’s legendary load-carrying ability will keep you comfortable throughout the journey, and Interchangeable hipbelt and harness sizes plus custom molding allow anyone to dial in the perfect fit for them. Trail-focused features like hydration compatibility and Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment ease your journey, every step of the way.
Tactical Backpack Product Features
85 liter backpack built for carrying 40-70 lbs. of gear (pack weight 5. 21 lbs. for a size small)
Floating, removable top lid with top-and under-lid zippered pockets converts to a DayLid daypack
External hydration reservoir sleeve is easy to access when the pack is fully loaded and accommodates up to a 3L reservoir (sold separately)
Dual side zips provide easy access to geard in the main compartment without removing the top lid
Zippered hipbelt pockets keep snacks and smaller items close at hand
Osprey’s History
Since Osprey’s founding in 1974, every single product design bearing the Osprey name has passed through the hands of owner and founder Mike Pfotenhauer, undergoing relentless scrutiny. From stitching the first lines of custom-fitted packs, to meticulously designing innovative products with intuitive features, to forging personal relationships with the sewing operators who construct the packs, Mike has been the unbreakable thread that makes Osprey a top company.
Osprey Xena 85 Women’s Backpack
An accomplished and capable gear hauler with women’s-specific fit for long trips and heavy gear with custom-fit harness and hipbelt
The most voluminous women’s-specific pack in our line, the Osprey Xena 85 carries as much gear as you can throw at it for trips of any duration. The Xena’s legendary load-carrying ability will keep you comfortable throughout the journey, and Interchangeable hipbelt and harness sizes plus custom molding allow anyone to dial in the perfect fit for them. Trail-focused features like hydration compatibility and Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment ease your journey, every step of the way.
Floating, removable top lid with top-and under-lid zippered pockets converts to a DayLid daypack for side trips from camp or bagging peaks.
Integrated FlapJacket protects gear when top lid is removed
Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment allows you to stow your poles in steep terrain or whenever you need your hands free
External hydration reservoir sleeve is easy to access when the pack is fully loaded and accommodates up to a 3L reservoir (sold seperately)
Dual side zips provide easy access to geard in the main compartment without removing the top lid
Two zippered front pockets provide additional storage and organization options
Zippered hipbelt pockets keep snacks and smaller items close at hand
Dual access stretch mesh side pockets water bottles and more
Integrated FlapJacket
Integrated FlapJacket protects gear when top lid is removed
Sleeping Bag Compartment
Zippered, wide-mouth sleeping bag compartment with removable divider.
Sleeping Pad Straps
Removable sleeping pad straps for external attachment
Dual Side Zip Access
Dual side zips provide easy access to geard in the main compartment without removing the top lid
External Hydration Reservoir Sleeve
External hydration reservoir sleeve is easy to access when the pack is fully loaded and accommodates up to a 3L reservoir (Sold Separately)
Two Zippered Front Pockets
Two zippered front pockets provide additional storage and organization options
Stow-on-the-Go
Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment allows you to stow your poles in steep terrain or whenever you need your hands free
Stretch Mesh Pocket
Front hybrid nylon/stretch mesh pockets rain gear for easy access when skies darken, or wet gear after the downpour stops
Xena 85 Xena 70 Ariel Pro 65 Ariel AG 75
Volume 105 L 88 L 65 L 75 L
Load Range 50 – 80 lbs 40 – 70 lbs 35 – 60 lbs 35 – 60 lbs
Adjustable Torso Harness
Adjustable Hipbelt
Stretch Mesh/Waterbottle Side Pockets
Sleeping Bag/Lower Compartment
Removable Daypack/Lumbar Pack
Interchangable Fit Component Sizing
Additional Main Compartment Access
Custom Moldable Hipbelt
About Osprey Tactical Backpacks
The Osprey makes tactical packs and bags. When you are transporting your equipment, you want a rucksack you can rely on which will hold up to the environment, be comfy to bring along, and have sufficient capacity to hold everything. Enter the tactical rucksack.
Osprey Backpack Sturdiness
Your tactical bag has to be reliable so it will have the ability to endure a very long time. A great pack will be built of fabrics like 1050D ballistic nylon and other Cordura fabrics. These fabrics can hold up under tough use and have a high yarn count weave material that makes the bag more scuff resistant and resilient. In 1050D nylon, the D represents denier which is a unit of measurement for fiber density. The 1050 is the yarn count for the individual fibers inside the specific measured area of fabric.
Tactical Bag Comfortability
Your bag needs to be comfortable if you are toting a bag for a long period of time over long hauls. Search for a tactical backpack with features like a padded waist harness to place the pack’s load to your hips. This allows you to better hold the weight rather than holding it all on your shoulders. This makes a substantial improvement during a long distance like a rucksack march or trek. Most of these knapsacks even have air-cooling mesh back panels which helps keep you cool throughout heat. Additionally, internal frames are much better than external frames when it involves tactical backpack support. Search for this feature when choosing your pack.
Pack Capacity and Liter Size
The size of the Osprey Xena 85 Women’s Backpacking Backpack determines how much it can hold. It is good to understand just how much equipment you have in mind to carry when picking a pack. Bag sizes are measured in liters for the amount of area they can carry things. If you only have a handful of things to transport, a smaller day pack around 20 to 30 liters really should be good. Try a bigger backpack with +50 liters if you have more things to carry in your tactical bag or are planning on taking a multi-overnight expedition.
Tactical Backpacks for Airsoft Gear
The Osprey Xena 85 Women’s Backpacking Backpack can be used for airsoft and other outdoor activities. Airsoft equipment can be cumbersome if you keep your airsoft masks and goggles, additional airsoft BBs, green gas bottles, and other equipment in the backpack. An excellent tactical pack like the Condor 3 Day Assault pack is a capable option for an airsoft pack.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Does the Osprey make good tactical packs and bags?
Answer: Yes, Osprey is known to make nice bags with high quality materials.
Question: How many cubic inches of storage volume does the Osprey Xena 85 Women’s Backpacking Backpack bag have?
Answer: Take a look at the product information for capacity and storage room info.
Question: Does the Osprey Xena 85 Women’s Backpacking Backpack make a good gear bag?
Answer: It depends upon how much gear you have to transport. The Osprey Xena 85 Women’s Backpacking Backpack needs to have space to hold a bunch of your equipment.
Question: What type of products are tactical bags constructed out of?
Answer: Tactical backpacks are usually made of a number of kinds of material including nylon, rubber, and other comparable fabric materials.







