California 1974. Osprey was born at the seat of a single sewing machine with a head full of ideas and a desire to design & build innovative backpacks to the highest standards. Since those humble beginnings Osprey has built a worldwide reputation and distribution network that holds true to those founding principles. Osprey Europe was established in the UK in 2003 to handle supply of Osprey products to the European market and to increase its recognition as an industry leader.