Osprey Reviews

We’re digging the Osprey Arcane Brief’s minimal, subdued look and ample organization—but we haven’t found it very comfortable when fully packed.

Despite a few nitpicks, we’re digging the Osprey Daylite Travel Pack for its carry, clever interior organization, and expandable main compartment.

We’re digging the versatility and comfortable carry of the Osprey Arcane Tote Pack (a tote/backpack hybrid). We only wish it had water bottle pockets.

The Osprey Arcane Large Day Pack may look different from their usual aesthetic—but its quality, organization, and comfortable carry are classic Osprey.

The Osprey Daylite Sling is ideal for quick excursions—on the trail or in the city—though it gets uncomfortable to carry on longer treks.

One of the smallest and lightest packable backpacks available, the Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack is great for travel—though it lacks internal organization.

The Osprey Daylite Plus is a versatile daypack that delivers a comfortable carry—we just wish the side water bottle pockets were a bit more secure.

The Osprey Transporter 40 claims to be a “brilliant all-round travel pack,” but it falls short in a few key areas. While we like the hideaway harness system and compression cube, the lack of a water bottle pocket and laptop compartment prove tough to deal with in a real-world environment.

There’s no getting around it, the Osprey Ultralight Packing Cubes rank among the best packing cubes we’ve tested to date. They’re lightweight, easy to organize, durable, and easy on the wallet. Even though the material is a bit slick and they only have one zipper, these cubes are an ideal set for your one bag travel pack.

If you’re looking for a go-to daypack from a trusted and reliable brand, you can’t go wrong with the Osprey Daylite. We’ve been impressed with its harness system and comfortable carry, but the lack of a dedicated laptop compartment may be an issue for some.

For better or worse, the Osprey Porter 46 is a big pack with a big capacity. Bulk it up or cinch it down, the Porter is a durable option for those who tend to carry more.

The Osprey Fairview is similar to their best selling Farpoint series, but designed with women in mind—and at 40L, perfect for one bag travel.

We’ve been testing the Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack for over a year and love the durability, carry, and hideaway harness system. However, the laptop sleeve is a bit puzzling and the aesthetic may not be for everyone.

While the compression straps do slow down the access, we’re still digging the Osprey Tropos as a large, comfortable daypack that can even be used for travel.