Since Osprey was founded 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 company like no other.

Our mission is to create innovative high performance gear that reflects our love of adventure and our devotion to the outdoors. We succeed when we meet the demanding expectation of our most discerning customers and they are proud to use our packs.

Having the right fitting and featured pack will make or break your trip. The MOS team takes great pride in our retail store staff clinics, pack fitting consumer events and on trail demo days to grow the Osprey flock of happy campers in the Midwest. We look forward to working with you to experience the Osprey difference, whether that's in your retail shop or on your back. Happy trails!