In 1974, in California, Mike Pfotenhauer and Laurie White launched their small company OSPREY. They started the business with a single sewing machine and the ambitious goal of designing and sewing reliable, durable and sturdy backpacks of the highest quality that would serve their owners for a lifetime.

The name Osprey comes from the species name of the osprey bird. The choice of this name is intended to reflect the brand's values of functionality, durability and mobility, which are important to users of backpacks and outdoor equipment.

The company's growth and development has not hindered the Osprey brand's long-standing commitment to innovation and quality, allowing it to harness the global talent and resources that have strengthened the company's heritage to become one of the most innovative, transparent and responsible outdoor gear brands in the world.