ORWM ’13: Osprey launches Portal series for Fall/Winter 2013 (Photos)

With Osprey, it's not just about a new design to carry the laptops, tablets, eReaders and smartphones that have become integral to our lives. It’s about interacting with them in a quick and dirty way.

The Port series from Osprey, which debuted at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and are scheduled to hit stores in September, have a wealth of organization features. The “port” models feature a Port™ window to allow use of a tablet without removing it from the pack.

A cool design feature is the PowerHouse™ Add- On™ zippered case that organizes all your power cords, battery packs and USB drives. It’s included with the Cyber, Pixel and Beta and is also sold separately. The Portal series from Osprey includes:

Pixel ($139): A flap-style daypack with a padded laptop compartment, zippered expansion to add four extra liters of volume, under-flap zippered organizer pocket, lower zip compartment with removable PowerHouse™ cord organizer. 2lbs, 1oz

Pixel Port ($119): Another flap-style daypack that offers direct access to your tablet via a window under the flap. 2lbs, 1oz

Cyber ($129): Panel-style daypack with padded laptop compartment with direct top zip access, lower zip compartment with removable PowerHouse™ cord organizer. 1lb, 14oz

Cyber Port ($99): Panel-style daypack with port window for instant tablet use. 1lb, 9oz

Beta ($129): Courier bag style option with padded laptop compartment with direct top zip access, zippered expansion capability to add four liters of volume and lower zip compartment with removable PowerHouse cord organizer. 1lb, 11oz.

Beta Port ($99): Courier bag with port window under the flap for instant tablet use. 1lb, 6oz

In addition, all Portal series packs feature magazine/document sleeves, organizer panels to keep small items secure and accessible, scratch-free electronics/sunglass pocket (except Nano Port) and top-padded grab handles.

All models will be available at retail around September. Color choices will include Black Pepper, Chestnut, Brown, Pinot Red and Grey Herringbone.

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Marie Malinowski is an Eagan-based white water kayaker, sea kayaker, mountain biker, rock climber, backpacker, and skier. She's game for anything that requires a helmet. Marie can be contacted at marie.malinowski@gmail.com.

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