No sweat off your back. These Osprey backpacks are up to 25% off — then 25% off again — at REI's Outlet Sale. (Getty)(Getty)
The sun is out for more than 12 hours, the temperatures are rising and the snow has melted (though I refuse to tempt fate by putting away the snowblower). Spring is my favorite time of year, and for good reason: The trails in my home state of Colorado are snow-free for the first time in months, meaning my family and I are all set to lace up the hiking boots, throw our packs on and hit the trail in search of wildflowers, waterfalls and mountain views.
Has your backpack seen better days? You don't have to spend an arm and a leg on a new one, especially when the REI Outlet has Osprey packs on sale. The brand has been making backpacks, luggage and travel gear for over 50 years and it shows. They're comfortable, lightweight and full of features. When you use coupon code OUTAPRIL25, getting you 25% off those already-discounted prices through April 14, they're one more thing: a total steal.
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I hate carrying more than I have to, and at 22 liters, this backpack is the perfect go bag for springtime hiking. It's large enough to carry snacks and drinks for myself, my wife and my 2-year-old, and I can still throw in my jacket and camera.
Built for longer, multi-day backcountry camping, this 50-liter pack is perfect for your kid's first foray into multi-day backcountry camping.
I recently spent a night camping in a fire lookout perched on top of a mountain in the Colorado Rockies, and a 36-liter pack was the sweet spot for me. It swallowed my sleeping bag, camera gear, extra layers and just enough food without feeling like I was lugging a refrigerator up the switchbacks.
The Tempest 9 is what happens when you trade your tote for something that actually pulls its weight. Small and lightweight, it's perfect for short hikes, bike rides or tossing in your luggage to use as a daypack for vacation. Bonus points for hip-belt pockets that fit snacks, your keys and chapstick.
It's about time they start carrying their own hiking gear, don't cha think? Like the Talon Jr. below, this pack is designed for kids 4-12, perfect for bringing along an extra layer, their favorite stuffy, water bottles and snacks.
Designed for kids 4-12, the pint-size Osprey Talon Jr. pack is at home hiking, biking and tagging along on whatever adventure mom and dad have planned. It's the boys' version of the Tempest Jr. — the same sleek design and outdoor chops, shrunken down for smaller backs.
The Osprey Talon 33 is remarkably similar to the Talon 36, but at only 3 liters smaller, it has one big advantage: carry-on sizing. Throw this comfortable pack on your back and your next trip through an airport will be a breeze.
Headed out for a long bike ride? Why bother fumbling with bottles when you can keep your water close and accessible? The Raptor 10 has enough room for your water, snacks, bike tools and other essentials whether you're biking a couple of miles into town or you're tackling double digits on the trails.
