Thank you for your perspective MM. I'm considering this bag in the context of a light overnight and day pack. No digital nomad here so bags designed around organizing and protecting extensive electronic accessories, for me, would be a waste of space. What's attractive about the Daylite Travel is simplicity, lightness, expandability and, given its low price, quality -- that being relative as you pointed out. There are opportunities for accessorizing here: the loops (if that's what they are) in the front can be outfitted with carabiners or webbing to attach loads externally and the much maligned compression straps can be utlilized to secure oversized items stuffed in the mesh pockets. Of course you don't want your pack to resemble the luggage of a bag lady as you navigate an airport; just emphasizing that a feature useless to one may not be for others. Versatility is the hallmark of good travel gear. Thanks again for your insights.
Thanks, I’m glad you feel like it was useful in some ways. I do see a use for a simpler bag and the various accessories since as you note, people like different things. This bag could be a good one for you and I hope you do enjoy it because it hits on the points you listed, but I’d definitely be sure to see it in person / be able to return free of charge. I only say this because the quality really is lower than you might think; another person commented that they bought it and returned it. I see Osprey as a solid manufacturer, I do like a lot of their stuff, this one just fell far short of what I’m used to from them. Best of luck and please do let me know what you think of it if you get one in front of you. Take care
Thanks for your detailed thoughts. I’ve actually just ordered one of these and will see soon enough if the same things will bother me. I have had lots of backpacks and always had issues with quality of materials and comfort, until I picked up the Osprey Farpoint 40. Since then also got the 70 which I used for a trip to Asia last year. No piece of luggage is perfect but when looking for a European small carry on backpack, this one seems to be the best Osprey model. Re your issue with compression straps, looks like you can just unbuckle, tuck into bottle pockets and be done with them!
You’re welcome. I do hope it works out for you. Osprey makes some really nice stuff and I like that they stand behind their products. This one looked like the best for the size to me too; I was a little surprised it’s not a more common size. Luggage is tricky, so many ways to pack and so many products out there. I thought about tucking the straps away after I shot the video, but I think the other end would bug me. Thanks for the comment!
@@MeanderingMax Got the backpack today and am sending it back... The shoulder straps are awful, too close together at the top, and resting partly on the side of my neck, not my shoulders. Even with no weight in it, it's uncomfortable. Shame as at the rest of it is pretty much perfect for what I need.
Sorry to hear it, but of course, not too surprised. The size is great, I hope they take another shot at a bag like it. I’d be good with their AirScape back panel and the straps on the Radial. I’m editing a video about the Radial now. It has the rigid AirSpeed back panel which would be a bit much for a travel bag (but is really nice) the straps though, are excellent! Same venting as the Daylite Travel but upgraded in every way. Other than the rigid back the Radial is also way too big. Best of luck in your search!Let me know if you find anything interesting.
You can take off the sternum straps on most of the packs if they bug you. Also true for those Daylites. The plastic inside the ladder on which you slide up and down mostly ends 1cm above the end of the ladder. That you can use to get the slider out. Getting it in again is a bit more fiddly though. :)
Yeah, it seems like you could force it off, and possibly get it back on. I prefer the ones that are designed to be taken on and off personally. It would be nice if it was a standard bag feature. That way if I ever loan or sell it to someone that wants it there’s no issue. Thanks for the info.
@@MeanderingMax no problem. I took mine off on a Daylite Plus and put it back on. I think you can do it with 5 minutes time. But ya, it would be nicer to make the process easier!
Interesting, osprey Europe have discontinued this bag. They must've realised it's not working too well. I'm on the hunt for a better daypack for my Fairview 70. Unfortunately the daypack that comes with that bag is really not very useful all for me as I don't carry a laptop. I was considering this Daylite travel due to it's compatibility. Such a shame in practice it's not worked as well as it looks like it should do on paper. I might get the osprey Daylite 13l instead, although it doesn't have those clips for a kangaroo carry. That was a really thorough video, thank you for the time you took to analyse all the features. I also like one of your other respondents don't care for organisational pockets or laptop sleeves as that's not how I travel, but the detail you went into about the purpose of those compression straps and how uncomfortable the shoulder straps/grab handle are are very useful.
Thank you so much for the comment! I'm really glad you got something out of the video. I try to cover as much as I can knowing everyone will have different takes on things, or points of interest on the item. A feature one person dislikes will often be a key interest to another. I figure giving my view on some particular things will highlight them so whether you have the same interest, or a completely opposite one, you'll get to see/know about the feature in detail. This sort of thing has always been something I liked and found useful in other peoples videos. I'm surprised to hear they've discontinued the bag in Europe, from the views on my tiny channel it seems there are a lot of people interested in it. Hopefully it's preparation to re-release a bit more quality one, and maybe come out with a more full featured version. I like the idea of a basic one with no tech organization, a minimal sleeve that would suit a water bladder more than a laptop, etc., while I think there's also a lot of interest in a bag this size that has a few more features. But no matter what they do, a bag of this size with the kangaroo clips is a must! LOL
@@MeanderingMax that's a very good point! Perhaps they will be releasing an upgrade! I shall wait a while before I commit to a purchase. And keep my fingers crossed for Kangaroo Clips! Thank you for your reply.
I’ve got my fingers crossed with you, it’d be great to see an upgraded version 🤞
3 года назад
Hey Guys! Please tell me whether the notebook compartment is elevated from the bottom? Like if I drop the bag on the floor, it will not hit the notebook immediately, there should be little travel.
I’m hoping others will chime in, because as I’m sure you noticed from the video, I’m not a fan of this bag and no longer have it. Anyway, I don’t recall much, if any, suspension to the laptop sleeve. The laptop sleeve was very poor IMO. It was a very lightly padded piece of nylon, more like a hydration pocket than something made for a laptop. Osprey replied to a comment on Instagram sounding like they might be coming out with an upgraded version later this year.
3 года назад+1
@@MeanderingMax I found the answer in the PackHacker review, so yes it is elevated. They call it false bottom! (y)
Basically, no reason to pick this model of Osprey's bag unless you're gonna attach it to a compatible bigger travel bag. For standalone usage, there are much better options.
I completely agree, and I think the company does too since it looks like they stopped selling it. The new version is a completely new design not suitable for use as a day bag imo. Looks like a really small piece of luggage more than a day use bag because of the way it opens.
@@MeanderingMax nevertheless, great review! This is pretty much the only one that realistically presents what a potential buyer can expect from this pack. Ia am still considering this one, just because I bought a Sojourn 60 (I wanted Sojourn 80, but they didn't have it in the store, and there was a big discount on 60l model), and I need to expand it somehow. But there are so many better models that would be a better choice if they just matched these damn attach point - slide buckles. (even thinking if those could be somehow added. :) Btw, I saw the Daylite Expandable Travel 26+6, which looks like a luggage, but has no attach points for the big packs at all, so I'm not really sure if that's the older or newer model.
@@AleXtazee Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful, and really appreciate the comment! Best of luck with your search, I know how difficult finding the right bag can be. I don't understand why they don't make more of their bags with connection points; so many of us end up with a two-bag setup for one reason or another. That 26+6 is their "update"... smh
IYou are very knowledge about the backpack and the carry system as a whole. I did feel that you dragged thsi out, making it way longer than necessary. Otherwise you did a great job.
Haha Yeah, I’m working on cutting down the video lengths. Not as easy as I originally thought it would be, I’ll keep working on it though. Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for your perspective MM. I'm considering this bag in the context of a light overnight and day pack. No digital nomad here so bags designed around organizing and protecting extensive electronic accessories, for me, would be a waste of space. What's attractive about the Daylite Travel is simplicity, lightness, expandability and, given its low price, quality -- that being relative as you pointed out.
There are opportunities for accessorizing here: the loops (if that's what they are) in the front can be outfitted with carabiners or webbing to attach loads externally and the much maligned compression straps can be utlilized to secure oversized items stuffed in the mesh pockets. Of course you don't want your pack to resemble the luggage of a bag lady as you navigate an airport; just emphasizing that a feature useless to one may not be for others. Versatility is the hallmark of good travel gear.
Thanks again for your insights.
Thanks, I’m glad you feel like it was useful in some ways.
I do see a use for a simpler bag and the various accessories since as you note, people like different things. This bag could be a good one for you and I hope you do enjoy it because it hits on the points you listed, but I’d definitely be sure to see it in person / be able to return free of charge. I only say this because the quality really is lower than you might think; another person commented that they bought it and returned it. I see Osprey as a solid manufacturer, I do like a lot of their stuff, this one just fell far short of what I’m used to from them.
Best of luck and please do let me know what you think of it if you get one in front of you.
Take care
Dude, I don't why, but you should do more reviews, its extremely pleasant listening to you somehow :D
Thanks, I’m working on a few more now. I find it tough to listen to myself, but glad to hear that’s not the case for everyone :)
Thanks for your detailed thoughts. I’ve actually just ordered one of these and will see soon enough if the same things will bother me. I have had lots of backpacks and always had issues with quality of materials and comfort, until I picked up the Osprey Farpoint 40. Since then also got the 70 which I used for a trip to Asia last year. No piece of luggage is perfect but when looking for a European small carry on backpack, this one seems to be the best Osprey model. Re your issue with compression straps, looks like you can just unbuckle, tuck into bottle pockets and be done with them!
You’re welcome. I do hope it works out for you. Osprey makes some really nice stuff and I like that they stand behind their products. This one looked like the best for the size to me too; I was a little surprised it’s not a more common size. Luggage is tricky, so many ways to pack and so many products out there.
I thought about tucking the straps away after I shot the video, but I think the other end would bug me.
Thanks for the comment!
@@MeanderingMax looks like you can connect the top female one with the male hidden in the shoulder strap? Or are they different types?
Good eye, they will connect. It looks a little awkward but probably wouldn’t be in the way, and will also give a place to hang something.
@@MeanderingMax Got the backpack today and am sending it back... The shoulder straps are awful, too close together at the top, and resting partly on the side of my neck, not my shoulders. Even with no weight in it, it's uncomfortable. Shame as at the rest of it is pretty much perfect for what I need.
Sorry to hear it, but of course, not too surprised. The size is great, I hope they take another shot at a bag like it. I’d be good with their AirScape back panel and the straps on the Radial. I’m editing a video about the Radial now. It has the rigid AirSpeed back panel which would be a bit much for a travel bag (but is really nice) the straps though, are excellent! Same venting as the Daylite Travel but upgraded in every way. Other than the rigid back the Radial is also way too big. Best of luck in your search!Let me know if you find anything interesting.
You can take off the sternum straps on most of the packs if they bug you. Also true for those Daylites. The plastic inside the ladder on which you slide up and down mostly ends 1cm above the end of the ladder. That you can use to get the slider out. Getting it in again is a bit more fiddly though. :)
Yeah, it seems like you could force it off, and possibly get it back on. I prefer the ones that are designed to be taken on and off personally. It would be nice if it was a standard bag feature. That way if I ever loan or sell it to someone that wants it there’s no issue. Thanks for the info.
@@MeanderingMax no problem. I took mine off on a Daylite Plus and put it back on. I think you can do it with 5 minutes time. But ya, it would be nicer to make the process easier!
Thanks for the video. You saved me from ordering this and having to return it.
I’m glad the video was helpful! I’m really hoping they make a higher quality version soon.
Interesting, osprey Europe have discontinued this bag. They must've realised it's not working too well. I'm on the hunt for a better daypack for my Fairview 70. Unfortunately the daypack that comes with that bag is really not very useful all for me as I don't carry a laptop. I was considering this Daylite travel due to it's compatibility. Such a shame in practice it's not worked as well as it looks like it should do on paper. I might get the osprey Daylite 13l instead, although it doesn't have those clips for a kangaroo carry.
That was a really thorough video, thank you for the time you took to analyse all the features. I also like one of your other respondents don't care for organisational pockets or laptop sleeves as that's not how I travel, but the detail you went into about the purpose of those compression straps and how uncomfortable the shoulder straps/grab handle are are very useful.
Thank you so much for the comment! I'm really glad you got something out of the video. I try to cover as much as I can knowing everyone will have different takes on things, or points of interest on the item. A feature one person dislikes will often be a key interest to another. I figure giving my view on some particular things will highlight them so whether you have the same interest, or a completely opposite one, you'll get to see/know about the feature in detail. This sort of thing has always been something I liked and found useful in other peoples videos.
I'm surprised to hear they've discontinued the bag in Europe, from the views on my tiny channel it seems there are a lot of people interested in it. Hopefully it's preparation to re-release a bit more quality one, and maybe come out with a more full featured version. I like the idea of a basic one with no tech organization, a minimal sleeve that would suit a water bladder more than a laptop, etc., while I think there's also a lot of interest in a bag this size that has a few more features. But no matter what they do, a bag of this size with the kangaroo clips is a must! LOL
@@MeanderingMax that's a very good point! Perhaps they will be releasing an upgrade! I shall wait a while before I commit to a purchase. And keep my fingers crossed for Kangaroo Clips! Thank you for your reply.
I’ve got my fingers crossed with you, it’d be great to see an upgraded version 🤞
Hey Guys! Please tell me whether the notebook compartment is elevated from the bottom?
Like if I drop the bag on the floor, it will not hit the notebook immediately, there should be little travel.
I’m hoping others will chime in, because as I’m sure you noticed from the video, I’m not a fan of this bag and no longer have it.
Anyway, I don’t recall much, if any, suspension to the laptop sleeve. The laptop sleeve was very poor IMO. It was a very lightly padded piece of nylon, more like a hydration pocket than something made for a laptop.
Osprey replied to a comment on Instagram sounding like they might be coming out with an upgraded version later this year.
@@MeanderingMax I found the answer in the PackHacker review, so yes it is elevated. They call it false bottom! (y)
Basically, no reason to pick this model of Osprey's bag unless you're gonna attach it to a compatible bigger travel bag. For standalone usage, there are much better options.
I completely agree, and I think the company does too since it looks like they stopped selling it. The new version is a completely new design not suitable for use as a day bag imo. Looks like a really small piece of luggage more than a day use bag because of the way it opens.
@@MeanderingMax nevertheless, great review! This is pretty much the only one that realistically presents what a potential buyer can expect from this pack.
Ia am still considering this one, just because I bought a Sojourn 60 (I wanted Sojourn 80, but they didn't have it in the store, and there was a big discount on 60l model), and I need to expand it somehow. But there are so many better models that would be a better choice if they just matched these damn attach point - slide buckles. (even thinking if those could be somehow added. :)
Btw, I saw the Daylite Expandable Travel 26+6, which looks like a luggage, but has no attach points for the big packs at all, so I'm not really sure if that's the older or newer model.
@@AleXtazee Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful, and really appreciate the comment!
Best of luck with your search, I know how difficult finding the right bag can be. I don't understand why they don't make more of their bags with connection points; so many of us end up with a two-bag setup for one reason or another.
That 26+6 is their "update"... smh
IYou are very knowledge about the backpack and the carry system as a whole. I did feel that you dragged thsi out, making it way longer than necessary. Otherwise you did a great job.
Haha Yeah, I’m working on cutting down the video lengths. Not as easy as I originally thought it would be, I’ll keep working on it though. Thanks for the feedback!