Can I fold it or wrap around the inside of the pack to act as it's internal structure of my backpack?
308562
It's a soft pad, not really designed to provide structural support. You could put it inside your pack, but if you pack your backpack like I do, you're liable to damage it trying to get it in with all your other gear.
308563
You might be able to do that if your backpack is large enough to fit it in. It might take up more room than you think. It will roll up to about 8 inches or so and you could fasten it to the top of your backpack with some string, small bunji cords or leather shoe laces etc. that way you will have room at the bottom of your backpack for the sleeping bag. It is fairly light and won't interfere with the stuff inside your bp.
308564
Hi, it is pretty bulky and I don't think you can. You may damage it... You can roll it and hang it outside the pack !One of my friends has a super nice one very flexible it is more like "memory foam" type. But I have no clue of the brand.. sorry.Good luck and have fun on your trip.
308565
its pretty sturdy, but the mat quite wide. You would have to have a tall duffle (1 compartment) style backpack to accomodate it.
308566
Yes, you could do that but it will take up a LOT of space. If you have a large pack and a short pad it may work somewhat but you will have to repack every time you use it. I tries it with my long pad and it took up too much space.
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I usually hike with mine strapped to the outside of the pack. But when I fly with my gear, I loosely roll this pad, put it in my backpack, and pack my things in the middle of the roll. My pack has an internal frame, so I'm not doing this for structure, just to keep things compact in the airplane. But it is fairly rigid when it is rolled. I think it could work as structure if you had a light pack. It wouldn't be particularly well fitted to the curve of your back, but maybe you don't care about that if your pack is light enough. It does take up a lot of space when it's rolled. Rolling it loosely and packing things inside it gives you a little more useful space, as well as providing better structure. I usually hike with mine strapped to the outside of the pack. But when I fly with my gear, I loosely roll this pad, put it in my backpack, and pack my things in the middle of the roll. My pack has an internal frame, so I'm not doing this for structure, just to keep things compact in the airplane. But it is fairly rigid when it is rolled. I think it could work as structure if you had a light pack. It wouldn't be particularly well fitted to the curve of your back, but maybe you don't care about that if your pack is light enough. It does take up a lot of space when it's rolled.... » Read More I usually hike with mine strapped to the outside of the pack. But when I fly with my gear, I loosely roll this pad, put it in my backpack, and pack my things in the middle of the roll. My pack has an internal frame, so I'm not doing this for structure, just to keep things compact in the airplane. But it is fairly rigid when it is rolled. I think it could work as structure if you had a light pack. It wouldn't be particularly well fitted to the curve of your back, but maybe you don't care about that if your pack is light enough. It does take up a lot of space when it's rolled. Rolling it loosely and packing things inside it gives you a little more useful space, as well as providing better structure. « Show Less
460506
I have never tried to do this, but if you folded it lengthwise, you probably could. It would be tricky to do though and you would probably need help to compress and role at the same time.
87987
Personally, I wouldn't recommend it. The Osprey has an airscape design for the back which gives the pack a kinda seemeless fit with the spine, bending, or folding it might damage it.
1969031
If folded properly, I think it would fit in a normal to large size backpack. It would be close.
1277767
Yes you could. The pieces actually come separate so you would just not attach the folding part.
1498565
Tip... just stuff the tent and fly right into your backpack. There is no need to try and fold it up and fit it back into the nylon bag they give you. It will fit just about anywhere this way. Slip the poles in your pack or attach to the outside. This saves lots of time when packing camp.
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I was able to do that with mine..it was a little tricky but I found an area on my pack and play where I could attach it.
1047055
I tried to fold it along the original lines smoothing the material, and then turned the pocket inside out over the folded backpack material....still a little lumpy but very packable, which is what I wanted.
343588
Yup. It actually works better that way rather than attaching the pack to the carrier. But doing it that way makes it no different than a normal backpack.
67044
Nope, unless you can rig it some way. It has some loops and stuff. Other wise a good pack.
468456
Sort of... Not necessarily "folded" but it can be shoved into a backpack. But not really it takes up a decent amount of room (I think) in my backpack. More than my old lunch box for sure.
1326391
NOOOO...the sides are flimsy. There is no way to make this look like the picture unless you have it COMPLETELY pack full at all times. Think of it like trying to zipper a plastic grocery bag closed, it wont hold its shape.
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Yes, you can.. after removing the padding @the bottom. it's a convertable backpack !For more info watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlwMwD87LLQ
281338
Yes, you could strap something to the exterior of this pack if needed, but it has so much room inside that if you can't fit everything in it, you might want to rethink your equipment. I fit my bivy, sleeping bag, air mattress, pillow, and sitting pad all in the internal sleeping bag compartment with no problem at all.
404827
I think it should fit inside a hiking backpack or you could at least affix it to the outside. It does fold up nicely.
382521
It is quite easy and I have done it for both packing and storage. It just folds into itself and zips back into the pouch which is an inside pocket when the pack is in its expanded form.
1823707
There is a folded lip at the front to catch the lock. The folder will fit inside without being bent. However, because of the folded lip you have to initially bend the folder to put it in.