First Week Review:
To me the function of this pack is predominately a hiking day pack with a couple pieces thrown in to help make it more of an urban pack. Where it misses the mark a little is when it tries to be a school pack. The zippers are covered by a small flap to disperse water; the space inside the pack is spacious but not sectioned for, say, books or papers; the strap hook; the stiff back pad; the key ring; etc. The thing I noticed first is that putting a charger in the front pocket (the one without the laptop pouch) is a little bulky, and most importantly, there isn't really a way to organize pens or small items; there are no pen loops or small pockets. The space in the 'pocket' is there, but usability is kinda low. This could be solved with some upward facing pouches, but they would be hard to access from its vertical side opening. Other than that it is a great pack, made well and very, very comfortable. I don't carry much; a laptop, iPad, a couple paper notebooks, but this sits nicely with the soft padding. The laptop pouch is hung (sewn) to the back pad, with about an inch or two between it and the bottom of the bag, thus you can put this down *a little* rough and your electronics will be fine.
TL;DR: Needs a few more organization pouches to make it into a school bag, but works well as a day hike/urban pack; great quality, comfortable, looks great.
After Two Months:
After having two months to rough-in this pack I can say for sure that I love it. The quality I was taken back by in the first week has proven impressive. I have taken it for a day hike a few times and it worked well. I go light on it though, as it is my school bag. And on that note, this pack doesn't have any support-structure besides the semi-stiff back pad to keep your devices from nestling into your back. Keep this in mind if you tend to pack your bags with very heavy items, as my back begins to hurt after loading it with six library books and a small laptop. I've hiked with a lot of weight on my back, even with frameless bags, but a hip-strap is your best friend for carrying a lot of weight. Although this bag can't hold much, it can hold enough in weight to become uncomfortable with too many books. I didn't have trouble packing it with food, water, and clothes for a day hike though, as that is where this bag performs best.
TL;DR: With a lot of weight it strains your back, packing moderately or for a day hike is just right.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16 x 14.2 x 2.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.79 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19 x 12 x 7 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.6 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Osprey |
| Model Name | Laptop |
| Color | Dark Blue |
| Material | Cotton |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Osprey Packs |
| Part Number | 10001663 |
| Style | Laptop |
| Included Components | backpack |
| Outer Material | Nylon |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Hiking |
