Osprey Packs is introducing commuter packs for Spring/Summer 2011. The Momentum and Metron series incorporates the superior fit and comfort of an Osprey Pack with the functionality that is particularly geared to the needs of a bike commuter. “As a company, we encourage our team to find alternatives to commuting by car, biking being one of them,” said Gareth Martins, marketing director of Osprey. “Our entry into bike commuting is not only part of our culture but it is the natural evolution of our brand. Our customers enjoy active lifestyles, not just in the backcountry, but on a daily basis. The Momentum and Metron are great for biking, walking or public transit travel.
Momentum
The Momentum series is designed with the avid bicycle commuter in mind. Whether the commute is beating city traffic or on rural roads avoiding highway speeds, these packs offer practical solutions for the bike commute lifestyle. Available in Bamboo and Carbide. It comes in to models :Momentum 26 and Momentum 34.
Momentum features include:
• Built-in snug fitting high visibility raincover
• LidLock
• Separate, padded laptop sleeve, with file sleeve
• Large cell phone pocket on shoulder strap
• Key pocket on shoulder strap with retractable key clip
• U-Lock slot
• 2 side compression straps
• Padded top and side grab handle
• Tuck-away shoulder straps
• Reflective print to front panel
• Blinker light attachment
• Front stash pocket with organizer
• Internal organizer for pump, tubes and tools
• Zippered Side Pockets
Metron
The Metron brings a street look to bike commuting with a messenger bag inspired flap design. Beyond biking across town, the urban styling of the Metron offers an easy transition to days spent riding transit, hitting the coffee shop, or traveling by air or train. Available in Black and Earth. Also available in to sizes: Metron 25 and Metron 35.
Metron features include:
• Integrated Raincover in Lid
• U-Lock storage pocket
• Padded laptop sleeve
• Large cell phone pocket on shoulder strap
Key pocket on shoulder strap with retractable key clip
• 2 side compression straps
• Lidlock™
• Blinker light attachment
• Reflective detail to font of pack
Osprey Packs is expanding their women’s specific offerings with two new collections for 2011. Sirrus and Verve are designed to fit a women’s body providing optimum comfort and performance. 
“At Osprey, we take fit very seriously. The proper fit can make the difference between a great day on the trail or a bad day,” said Gareth Martins, marketing director of Osprey. “That’s why at Osprey one size does not fit all. We offer different torso sizes and recognize the unique fit needs of women.”
Sirrus
The Sirrus series offers women a hydration compatible, ventilated technical daypack. Women’s harness, hipbelt and three torso sizes provide superb sizing and comfort and are complimented by trend right colors and graphics.
Sirrus features:
• 2 side mesh woven pockets with InsideOut™ compression
• Upper side compression straps
• Integrated rain cover
• 3D-contoured stretch mesh backpanel
• Stow on the Go™ trekking pole attachment
• Zippered hipbelt pockets
Available in Amethyst and Aquamarine:
• Sirrus 24: designed for day hiking and peak bagging.
• Sirrus 36: designed for full day adventures.
Verve
With the Verve, Osprey expands on their popular Hydraulics™ Series launched in SS’10 by introducing their first, women’s hydration pack. The Verve Series, ideal for mountain bike riding and day hiking features Osprey’s unique reservoir design. Standout features of this exclusive design include:
• HydraForm™ reservoir: Osprey has worked closely with Nalgene to build the best BPA-and PVC-free hydration reservoir on the market. The unique design forces the reservoir to conform to your back, even when full, making the fit more precise, stable and comfortable. In addition, the reservoir has a rigid handle and spine that stabilizes the water load and makes it easier to slide the reservoir into your pack. The wide-mouth opening makes cleaning and filling the reservoir with ice easy while the AquaGuard™ anti-microbial formula prevents bacteria and mold.
• HydraLock™ System: Holds the water load securely, compressing as it empties, thus minimizing water slosh and bounce.
• Quick & Easy Access: The reservoir has its own dedicated compartment. Even if the pack is fully loaded with gear, a full reservoir can be easily inserted or removed in seconds.
Verve features:
• LidLock™ helmet clip
• Top zippered pocket for quick access
• Elastic sternum strap, with magnetic bite valve attachment
• Cell Phone / MP3 pocket on shoulder strap
• Blinker light attachment
• Reflective graphics
• BioStretch™ harness with built-in magnet for quick bitevalve attachment
• Spacer mesh backpanel for a lightweight, yet supportive and ventilated backpanel Verve 13 in Lava
• Detachable webbing hipbelt with modified straight ErgoPull hipbelt closure
Available from 4L to 13 L capacity in Seasquall and Lava:
• Verve 4: 4L capacity with a 2L reservoir. Featuring bungee lacing system on the front panel.
• Verve 7: 7L capacity with a 2L reservoir. Featuring bungee lacing system on the front panel, internal pump sleeves and tool pouch.
• Verve 10: 10L capacity with a 3L reservoir. Featuring internal pump sleeves and tool pouch, front stretch woven pocket, 2 side compression straps, top zippered slash pocket.
• Verve 13: 13L capacity with a 3L reservoir. Featuring internal pump sleeves and tool pouch, front stretch woven pocket, 2 side compression straps, large front zippered pocket, shove-it pocket, top zippered slash pocket.
Momentum, Metron, Sirrus and Verve will debut at Outdoor Retailer, Summer Market, August 3-6, 2010. If you would like to learn more about Osprey Pack check out their website.