Learn to say popular backpack brand names correctly.
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How is Osprey (American brand of hiking and travel backpacks) correctly pronounced?
Osprey is pronounced 'AHS-pray' — stress on the first syllable, named after the fish-hunting bird of prey. In a technical interview: "Osprey's backpack used an adjustable harness that could be resized for a different torso length."
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How is Deuter (German brand of hiking and outdoor backpacks) correctly pronounced?
Deuter is pronounced 'DOY-tur' — a German diphthong close to the word 'toy', named after founder Hans Deuter. In a technical interview: "Deuter's backpack used a mesh back panel that created airflow between the pack and the wearer's spine."
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How is Fjällräven (Swedish brand of backpacks whose name means 'arctic fox') correctly pronounced?
Fjällräven is pronounced 'FYELL-ray-vun' — stress on the first syllable, an approximation of the Swedish original. In a technical interview: "Fjällräven's backpack used a wax-treated canvas that stayed water-resistant without a separate coating."
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How is Gregory (American brand of technical hiking and mountaineering backpacks) correctly pronounced?
Gregory is pronounced 'GREG-uh-ree' — the same as the ordinary English first name, named after founder Wayne Gregory. In a technical interview: "Gregory's backpack used a suspension system with an internal frame that shifted load onto the hips."
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How is Patagonia (American brand of outdoor clothing and backpacks named after the South American region) correctly pronounced?
Patagonia is pronounced 'pat-uh-GOH-nee-uh' — stress on the third syllable, the same as the name of the region. In a technical interview: "Patagonia's backpack was made from recycled fabric as part of the company's broader sustainability push."