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Osprey Tempest 22 Facts: 128 Specifications & 13 Highlights

Compare key specs to see which travel backpack is worth your investment.
The Osprey Tempest 22 travel backpack is more than just hype. These 128 features — especially intended use, main compartment volume, width & depth — explain why travelers trust it.

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Osprey Tempest 22
Osprey Tempest 22

Osprey Tempest 22 is a lightweight, women-specific backpack designed for day trips and active travel. It features a breathable AirScape back panel and a close-to-body fit for enhanced stability and comfort. The 22L capacity offers just the right amount of space for essentials without adding bulk. 

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Here’s a streamlined view of the Osprey Tempest 22 key specifications. Compare critical features at a glance before exploring the full specs and hands-on insights below.

General Information
Intended Use

What is the intended use?

Hiking,Travel
Product Type

What type of backpack is this?

Backpack
Gender Target

Who is this backpack designed for?

Women
Warranty Duration

How long is the warranty?

Lifetime
Capacity & Storage
Main Compartment Volume

What is the main compartment volume?

776.72 oz
Number of Pockets

How many pockets does it have?

7
Dimensions
Width

What is the backpack’s width?

11.42 inch
Depth

What is the backpack’s depth?

11.4 inch
Height

What is the backpack’s height?

20.1 inch
Travel & Convenience Features
Carry-On

Is this backpack carry-on compatible?

Yes
Lightweight Design

Is it lightweight?

Yes
Material & Durability
Zipper Quality

What type of zippers are used?

YKK
Comfort & Ergonomics
Sternum Strap

Is there a sternum strap?

Yes
Environmental & Sustainability
Certified Sustainable

Is it certified sustainable?

Yes

Specifications & Facts 128

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We put the Osprey Tempest 22 through the lens of real travel. Price, specs, feedback, and comparison with other travel backpacks — all in one place.

General Information 12

Osprey Tempest 22 Intended Use

What is the intended use?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes Hiking, Travel

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Intended uses include Hiking and Travel, indicating features optimized for mobility and moderate load carrying.

This makes the pack versatile for both outdoor day trips and urban travel.

Indicates the primary intended activities for the backpack.

Osprey Tempest 22 Product Type

What type of backpack is this?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes Backpack

40 Travel Backpacks in this range Backpack

Defines the type of backpack.

Osprey Tempest 22 Gender Target

Who is this backpack designed for?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes Women

71 Travel Backpacks in this range Unisex

Shows the target gender for the backpack.

Osprey Tempest 22 Warranty Duration

How long is the warranty?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes Lifetime

53 Travel Backpacks in this range Lifetime

Length of warranty period.

Osprey Tempest 22 Color Options

How many color options are available?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes Stealth Black,Jasper Green,Violac Purple,Bellflower Blue

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Available color options are Stealth Black, Jasper Green, Violac Purple, and Bellflower Blue, giving a range from subdued to vibrant choices.

Available color variants.

Osprey Tempest 22 Age Group

What age group is suitable?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes Adult

76 Travel Backpacks in this range Adult

Indicates suitable age groups.

Capacity & Storage 24

Osprey Tempest 22 Main Compartment Volume

What is the main compartment volume?

776.72 oz 0 Votes
1,360.87 oz (Average)

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Main compartment volume is 776.72 oz (≈ 22.97 L), roughly equivalent to a 22–23 liter daypack capacity.

This capacity suits day hikes and short travel where compact yet useful storage is needed.

Volume of the main storage compartment.

Osprey Tempest 22 Number of Pockets

How many pockets does it have?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes 7

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The pack provides 7 pockets for organization, enabling separation of essentials like keys, snacks and documents.

Total pockets for organization.

Osprey Tempest 22 Expandable Storage

Does the backpack have expandable storage?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Does not have expandable storage, so the pack's capacity is fixed and cannot be increased via an expansion zipper.

Plan packing accordingly if you expect to need occasional extra space.

Can the storage volume expand?

Osprey Tempest 22 Water Bottle Size Compatibility

What size water bottle fits?

32 oz 0 Votes
30.3 oz (Average)

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Compatible with bottles up to 32 oz (≈ 0.95 L), accommodating common one‑liter-style bottles.

This makes it simple to carry a full hydration bottle without relying on a smaller insulated sleeve.

Maximum size of water bottles that fit in side pockets.

Osprey Tempest 22 Expandable Front Pocket

Is the front pocket expandable?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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An expandable front pocket provides additional quick-access storage when needed and compresses down when not in use.

Front pocket that can expand for extra storage.

Osprey Tempest 22 Hydration Bladder

Is it compatible with a hydration bladder?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

Can hold a hydration bladder.

Dimensions 7

Osprey Tempest 22 Width

What is the backpack’s width?

11.42 inch 0 Votes
12.87 inch (Average)

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Width is 11.42 inch (≈ 29.01 cm), balancing a slim profile with usable interior space.

Overall width of the backpack.

Osprey Tempest 22 Depth

What is the backpack’s depth?

11.4 inch 0 Votes
9.22 inch (Average)

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Pack depth measures 11.4 inch (≈ 28.96 cm), offering room for layered items without becoming overly bulky.

Overall depth of the backpack.

Osprey Tempest 22 Height

What is the backpack’s height?

20.1 inch 0 Votes
18.92 inch (Average)

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Overall height is 20.1 inch (≈ 51.05 cm), aligning with the dimensions of many small travel backpacks intended for carry‑on use.

Overall height of the backpack.

Osprey Tempest 22 Hip Belt Length

What is the hip belt length?

50 inch 0 Votes
26.94 inch (Average)

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Hip belt length is 50 inch (≈ 127.00 cm), allowing adjustment to fit a broad range of waist sizes.

Maximum length of hip belt.

Osprey Tempest 22 Handle Height

What is the handle height?

2 inch 0 Votes
5.75 inch (Average)

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Handle height is 2 inch (≈ 5.08 cm), providing a short grab point for lifting the pack on and off.

Height of top carry handle.

Osprey Tempest 22 Base Width

What is the base width?

11 inch 0 Votes
11.74 inch (Average)

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Base width is 11 inch (≈ 27.94 cm), giving the pack a stable stance when set down.

Width of the backpack’s base.

Material & Durability 16

Osprey Tempest 22 Zipper Quality

What type of zippers are used?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes YKK

50 Travel Backpacks in this range YKK

Type and quality of zippers used.

Osprey Tempest 22 Tear Strength

What is the tear strength?

13.6 lbs 0 Votes
113.21 lbs (Average)

Osprey Tempest 22
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Tear strength is 13.6 lbs (≈ 6.17 kg), indicating moderate resistance to fabric tearing suitable for everyday travel and commuting.

Force required to tear the fabric.

Osprey Tempest 22 Water Resistance

Is the backpack water-resistant?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Offers water resistance against light moisture and splashes, useful for unexpected drizzle though not a substitute for full waterproofing.

Ability to resist water penetration.

Osprey Tempest 22 Ripstop Reinforcement

Does it include ripstop reinforcement?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Includes ripstop reinforcement to prevent small tears from propagating, improving long-term durability.

Reinforced fabric to prevent tearing.

Osprey Tempest 22 Fabric Denier

What is the fabric denier?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes 210D

38 Travel Backpacks in this range 600D

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Constructed from 210D fabric, which is a lightweight yet durable denier commonly used in daypacks for a balance of weight and abrasion resistance.

Indicates thickness/strength of nylon or polyester fabric.

Osprey Tempest 22 Fabric Type

What fabric is the backpack made of?

0 Osprey Tempest 22 0 Votes Nylon

53 Travel Backpacks in this range Nylon

Primary fabric material.

Comfort & Ergonomics 16

Osprey Tempest 22 Sternum Strap

Is there a sternum strap?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

Strap across chest for stability.

Osprey Tempest 22 Hip Belt

Does it include a hip belt?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Equipped with a hip belt to help transfer weight to the hips and reduce shoulder strain during longer carries.

Provides hip support to reduce shoulder load.

Osprey Tempest 22 Adjustable Straps

Are the straps adjustable?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Straps are adjustable to fine-tune fit across different torso lengths and clothing layers, improving comfort and stability.

Can the shoulder straps be adjusted for fit?

Osprey Tempest 22 Mesh Back Panel

Is there a mesh back panel?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Features a mesh back panel that improves ventilation and helps reduce sweat buildup where the pack contacts the back.

Mesh material for airflow on back.

Osprey Tempest 22 Shoulder Strap Width

What is the shoulder strap width?

2.5 inch 0 Votes
2.41 inch (Average)

Osprey Tempest 22
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Shoulder strap width is 2.5 inch (≈ 6.35 cm), providing moderate surface area for load transfer without excessive bulk.

Width of shoulder straps.

Osprey Tempest 22 Lumbar Support

Is there lumbar support?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Built-in lumbar support shaping improves comfort on longer carries by supporting the lower back and encouraging better posture.

Additional support for lower back.

Security & Safety 10

Osprey Tempest 22 Reflective Elements

Are there reflective elements?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Includes reflective elements to enhance visibility in low-light conditions for safer commuting and outdoor use.

Reflective strips or logos for visibility.

Osprey Tempest 22 Whistle Buckle

Is there a whistle buckle?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Includes an integrated whistle on the sternum buckle for signaling in emergencies.

This small safety feature can be useful on trails or in urban situations to attract attention quickly.

Emergency whistle integrated into buckle.

Osprey Tempest 22 Lockable Zippers

Are the zippers lockable?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Zippers can be secured with a lock.

Osprey Tempest 22 RFID Protection

Does it include RFID protection?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Blocks RFID scanning to protect cards.

Osprey Tempest 22 Anti-Theft Compartments

Are there anti-theft compartments?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Hidden or secure compartments to deter theft.

Osprey Tempest 22 Safety Straps

Are there safety straps?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Straps to secure backpack to body.

Tech & Compatibility 8

Osprey Tempest 22 USB Charging Port

Is there a USB charging port?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Port to charge devices via USB.

Osprey Tempest 22 Tech Pouch

Is there a tech pouch?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Small pouch for gadgets or cables.

Osprey Tempest 22 Headphone Port

Is there a headphone port?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Port to route headphones externally.

Osprey Tempest 22 Cable Management Features

Are there cable management features?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Clips or compartments to organize cables.

Osprey Tempest 22 Power Bank Pocket

Is there a power bank pocket?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Dedicated pocket for power banks.

Osprey Tempest 22 Waterproof Electronics Compartment

Is there a waterproof electronics compartment?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Waterproof pocket for electronic devices.

Travel & Convenience Features 21

Osprey Tempest 22 Carry-On

Is this backpack carry-on compatible?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Sized and arranged to meet most airlines' carry-on allowances, allowing easy transition from ground to air travel.

Meets airline carry-on size requirements.

Osprey Tempest 22 Lightweight Design

Is it lightweight?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Designed with a lightweight approach to minimize carry weight, making it well suited for day hikes and travel where every ounce counts.

Designed to reduce carrying weight.

Osprey Tempest 22 Water-Resistant Bottom

Does it have a water-resistant bottom?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Has a water‑resistant bottom panel to help protect contents when the bag is placed on damp ground or surfaces.

Bottom fabric resists water and dirt.

Osprey Tempest 22 Luggage Strap

Is there a luggage strap?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Strap to attach backpack to luggage handles.

Osprey Tempest 22 Trolley Sleeve

Does it have a trolley sleeve?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Sleeve to slide over rolling luggage handle.

Osprey Tempest 22 Backpack Stand

Does it have a backpack stand?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Can stand upright on flat surfaces.

Maintenance & Care 8

Osprey Tempest 22 Machine Washable

Is the backpack machine washable?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Can be safely washed in a washing machine.

Osprey Tempest 22 Odor Resistant

Is it odor-resistant?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Material resists developing odors.

Osprey Tempest 22 Mold/Mildew Resistant

Is it mold/mildew resistant?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Resists mold and mildew growth.

Osprey Tempest 22 Quick Dry Material

Is the material quick-dry?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Fabric dries quickly after wetting.

Osprey Tempest 22 Stain Resistant

Is it stain-resistant?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Material resists staining from spills.

Environmental & Sustainability 6

Osprey Tempest 22 Certified Sustainable

Is it certified sustainable?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

Verified by sustainability certifications.

Osprey Tempest 22 Recycled Materials

Are recycled materials used?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Constructed using recycled materials, which helps reduce environmental impact relative to using virgin textiles.

Uses materials from recycled sources.

Osprey Tempest 22 PFC-Free Coating

Is it PFC-free coated?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

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Treated with a PFC-free coating, reducing use of perfluorinated chemicals in its water‑repellent finish.

Coating free from perfluorinated chemicals.

Osprey Tempest 22 Eco-Friendly Fabric

Is the fabric eco-friendly?

Yes 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

Yes Travel Backpacks in this range

Fabric produced with environmentally safe methods.

Osprey Tempest 22 Biodegradable Packaging

Is the packaging biodegradable?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Packaging decomposes naturally.

Osprey Tempest 22 Carbon Neutral Manufacturing

Is manufacturing carbon-neutral?

No 0 Votes Osprey Tempest 22

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Production process offsets carbon emissions.

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Osprey Tempest 22 Comfort When Carrying

How comfortable is this travel backpack to carry for long periods?

Super comfortable all day — Feels great even after 8+ hours 0 Votes
Very comfortable — Comfortable for 5 to 8 hours 0 Votes
Fairly comfortable — Fine for 3 to 5 hours 0 Votes
Somewhat uncomfortable — Starts hurting after 1 to 3 hours 0 Votes
Hard to carry — Uncomfortable in under 1 hour 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Storage Capacity

How much can this travel backpack hold for trips?

Huge capacity — Over 45 liters 0 Votes
Very spacious — 35 to 45 liters 0 Votes
Good for most trips — 25 to 35 liters 0 Votes
Limited space — 15 to 25 liters 0 Votes
Too small for travel — Under 15 liters 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Durability

How long does this travel backpack hold up with regular use?

Built to last forever — Over 8 years 0 Votes
Very durable — 5 to 8 years 0 Votes
Holds up well — 3 to 5 years 0 Votes
Wears out fairly soon — 1 to 3 years 0 Votes
Falls apart quickly — Under 1 year 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Weight

How heavy does this travel backpack feel when empty?

Ultra lightweight — Under 2 pounds 0 Votes
Lightweight — 2 to 3 pounds 0 Votes
Moderate weight — 3 to 4.5 pounds 0 Votes
On the heavier side — 4.5 to 6 pounds 0 Votes
Way too heavy — Over 6 pounds 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Organization and Pocket Layout

How easy is it to stay organized with this travel backpack?

Perfect organization — Everything has a spot 0 Votes
Really well designed — Easy to keep things sorted 0 Votes
Decent layout — Works for most needs 0 Votes
A bit messy inside — Hard to find items quickly 0 Votes
Poor organization — Feels like one big dump pocket 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Ease of Access

How easy is it to grab items quickly from this travel backpack?

Super easy access — Opens wide and items are reachable fast 0 Votes
Very convenient — Most essentials are easy to grab 0 Votes
Pretty manageable — Takes some effort but works 0 Votes
Somewhat annoying — Hard to reach things inside 0 Votes
Frustrating access — Always digging around 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Fit for Carry-On

How well does this travel backpack work as a carry-on bag?

Perfect carry-on fit — Always meets airline limits 0 Votes
Works great — Fits most overhead bins 0 Votes
Usually okay — Sometimes tight but manageable 0 Votes
Often too bulky — Struggles with airline sizing 0 Votes
Not carry-on friendly — Almost always too big 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Style and Design Appeal

How much do you like the look of this travel backpack?

Looks amazing — Stylish and travel-ready 0 Votes
Really nice design — Modern and attractive 0 Votes
Simple but fine — Nothing special, still okay 0 Votes
Not my favorite — Feels a bit awkward looking 0 Votes
Pretty unattractive — I would not want to carry it 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Zipper and Hardware Quality

How reliable do the zippers and hardware feel on this travel backpack?

Top-notch quality — Smooth and strong for years 0 Votes
Very reliable — Feels sturdy and secure 0 Votes
Average quality — Works fine but nothing special 0 Votes
A bit flimsy — Feels like it may break 0 Votes
Cheaply made — Constantly worries me 0 Votes

Osprey Tempest 22 Pricing

How would you rate the price of this travel backpack?

Great value for money — Worth every penny 0 Votes
Pretty good price — Reasonable for the quality 0 Votes
Fair deal — Matches what you get 0 Votes
Kinda pricey — More expensive than expected 0 Votes
Crazy expensive — Costs way too much 0 Votes

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