Osprey

Osprey bags are great. I own two: the Momentum 34 and the Axis. Extremely well made. Great zippers. Durable. Simply great products. I've owned many backpacks over the years and these are the best I've ever had.

This bag worked really well for a trip to Turkey where I mostly stayed in hostels. Good size, functions well as backpack or suitcase when you need to tuck in straps.

This pack is amazing! It's incredibly comfortable however heavy my load & has pockets in all the right places. I even strapped my toddler's balance bike to it once, stowed him on my shoulders & managed to keep up with his two bike riding brothers! I also love the mesh back-no more soggy shirts!

I stuffed this thing with just over a week's worth of clothes in the main compartment and it handled it all fine. It was perfect for a long week of trains and walking around cities: fit nicely overhead when getting on planes and offered pretty easy access to the items I needed most (camera, iPhone charger, etc). At one point I had to stuff my hoodie in the already full main compartment as well. The fit was tight but the pack handled it, along with all of the misc crap I was carrying around (iPad, Apple wireless keyboard, book, toiletries, etc). Very glad to have this backpack for future trips. It's also come in handy when having to take 12 pounds of dry dogfood from work to home on bike.

I just received the FlapJill Courier bag, and overall it's a great bag and looks pretty spiffy. The pros: It has tons of great, secure pockets that keep all your things handy, but secure enough you don't have to worry about things falling out or being stolen while you're en route somewhere (as long as you zip all your outside zippers). The bag is padded very well both for the safety of your belongings inside as well as for your comfort while carrying it. I'm a small person (4' 11"), and I can adjust the crossbody strap to be exactly where I want the bag by my waist, and I love the extra little strap that can secure the bag around your waist so it won't bounce so much if you have to rush to your next gate at the airport. A few things that disappointed me: I ordered the "Silver Grey" color because in the photos on Zappos, that color looked like a pretty, snowy, white with grey design and grey strap. No - Silver Grey is, indeed, grey all over. I thought at first that maybe Zappos sent the black bag, because in the photos I think the black bag looks kind of grey, but the design woven in to the front of the bag is darker than the background color, so I think it must truly be the color I ordered. Darn. I don't know if the material just photographs brighter than it is, or if Osprey has changed what their Silver Grey looks like. I was so disappointed the bag wasn't that pretty snow white that I almost sent the bag back to exchange it for a different color, but as my husband pointed out, it's a nice enough grey, and there isn't a white option available anyway, so does it really matter? Besides, grey won't show the travel stains so easily as white. Moving on...second, the little straps that you can swap out do NOT have any reflectivity to them, despite what the video showed (FYI, if you get the Silver Grey, the straps that come on the bag are a sort of olive-ish/lime-ish green, and the other two exchangeable strap colors are dull purple and grey) - I guess it's not a huge deal to not have the reflective ends, but I always appreciate any little feature that can make you more visible in low-light conditions, especially as a very short pedestrian. Third, the bag does not have an interior cinch feature like the video shows - however, when you close the flap, there are little fabric "shoulders" at the ends of the opening, so I think the bag contents will still be secure when the flap is closed. I think Osprey must have changed some design features since the video was made, which is a little bit of a bummer because I watch those demonstration videos over and over to make sure I can really visualize what the product will look like and how it will function - so when things don't match what you thought you were getting, even little details, it can be a let-down. I know, I know, Zappos is great about returns and exchanges, but I'd rather just get what I think I'm getting the first time. Lastly, the little key strap in the front pocket has a sort of cheap plastic fastener, which looks like it might not last as long as the rest of the sturdy bag - on the other hand, the plastic is a bright red, making it easier to spot against the grey when you're in a hurry. So - though I was disappointed in some of the details that didn't turn out the way I expected, I still think this is a cute, highly functional, comfortable bag with awesome organization, so I'm keeping it. I can't wait to use it on my next trip as my allowed "personal bag" on the airplane!

A lovely backpack with lots of special pockets to contain my precious cargo. Not to mention a cavernous main compartment! Overall a wonderful pack, a few too many straps though.

The zipper gets stuck frequently. No daisy chain or mesh or cord to lash anything to the outside of the pack. The hip pockets are not quite big enough for an iPhone. I could overlook these small design issues but the zipper sticking so often made the pack too frustrating to use. I returned it.

This is a really great travel pack. It is very well made and quite sturdy. I haven't taken it on a trip yet but did trial packing for a 6 day trip including carrying 2 cameras, 2 dive computers and chargers, a small first aid kit and my small cosmetic/meds pouch. Love everything about it except it is lacking a good sized outside pocket. I have no where to put my sweater or water bottle. I am trying to see how to make this work for me. Still it is a great bag and I had more room on the inside for additional clothing.

This is a very nice backpack. It even comes with a removeable shoulder strap. The harness is comfortable and adjustable for a custom fit. The inner compression straps and full sized zippered lid compartment provide for secure packing. I like the outside pocket although I doubt I would carry my computer in the padded sleeve. The padded handles are quite comfortable. If I were only carrying clothing for my 6 day dive trip, it would be ideal. I do not have enough room for clothes plus my small bag for camera, dives computers and chargers. Sad that this won't work for me.

Bought these backpack for my daughter who is traveling to South East Asia and this is all the luggage she will have for a month! Excellent choice, strong,durable, light weight and plenty of room for everything possible needs. By the way she is 95lbs and fits perfectly and comfortable.

Wow, do I LOVE this backpack. I wanted something for trips to the zoo, Disney World, bike rides etc. with my 6 year old. It is perfect for that. A great size to fit all our stuff, water bottles, light jackets, lunch/snacks etc. while it is very functional I have to admit I really love it because it is all that and attractive. The purple color is bright (I wanted that so I was easier to spot in a crowd) but not too bright. I previously had a bag with a cross body strap that bothered my shoulder after a couple of hours. That issue is gone with this bag it is very comfortable! Try it you will love it!

I received the bag fairly quickly after I placed the order. The bag is a beautiful fuchsia color. It held everything that I needed and a little more. It has adjustable hook straps. The shoulder belt is comfortable and the top handle is perfect for a quick grab. The slanted outside zipper is perfect for my work badge. I do not have to fumble around for it inside the bag. There is enough inside pockets and I love the padded laptop pocket which held closed by a Velcro strap and also has a zippered section. I had searched for weeks the perfect messenger bag and I got it.

I was looking forward to purchasing this travel backpack and wanted a lightweight bag that was easy to carry. It is light weight, has a full length inside zippered pocked and another pocket on the inside of the lid. I did a trial packing and was able to fit clothes and other items for a 6 day trip with room to spare. The backpack straps are stowed in a zippered pocket on the back and easy to tuck away to keep them from catching in an overhead bin. The padded handles are fantastic and quite comfortable for carrying the bag on and off the plane or to your car. The downside of this bag is, there is only one small outside pocket on the top of the bag. There is no place to carry your water bottle, a sweater or your day pack, book, etc. It is also extremely difficulty to carry with a shoulder strap if you wanted to carry it that way. On the other hand, it folds completely flat for storage, is very well made and if you don't need an outside pocket, this is the bag for you.

While I haven't used this for a "real" trip yet, I did pack it and wheeled around the house. When I first saw the bag, I thought it would not hold everything I wanted - but it's like magic, and just keeps taking more and more (but not too much, as that would make it way heavy). I prefer bags with big open space, and this has that, plus a couple of small pockets that actually seem pretty useful. Read the description, as it gives good information. It rolls very easily and tracks well. Very comfortable. Be aware that the green is definitely bright - it suits me, as it will stand out on the luggage carousel, but it may surprise some folks. I'll try to remember to post a second review after I experience taking it through the airport, but I think it looks grand.

Great pack - I use for commuting. I chose this LG version over the regular sized FlapJill because it adds just a touch more space without getting too big. I carry a laptop, gym clothes, lunch and shoes back and forth to work and this can accommodate it all. One note is this version does not have the drawstring top of the inner compartment as previous models did, which was a surprise to me but hopefully that will never be an issue. Love the colors! Who wants to carry an ugly bag every day? I sort of liked how it had enough zippered pouches for the main items (obvious spots for phone, keys, etc) but not too many so I wouldn't be tempted to overdo it and then lug too much stuff around.

Amazing bag! It is sturdy, light and convertible. Fits everywhere, and everything. The best bag out there.

This is a great sturdy bag and Osprey has a great lifetime warranty in case anything happens to it. It's on the smaller side, but I like to pack light. I don't want to be worried on the way to the airport if they are going to make me check my bag, so with the 18" I have no worries. I bought the grey and bought my husband the green.

Really nice bag. Love the lifetime guarantee on Osprey products. I bought myself the gray one and my husband the green one. It's not the biggest carry-on bag, so you have to pack strategically, but it works well when you are taking a shorter trip or a smaller commuter plane.

I bought two of these for a mission trip with my son to China and Thailand. I travel non-stop for work but have never used backpacks. These were great. A few times we had to check the packs and it was super easy to zip up the straps so they can't get ripped off. Detaching and reattaching the day packs is quick too. The smallest pocket on the day packs is a bit hard to zip and unzip but it wasn't any big deal. I would highly recommend these packs to anyone.

If you like soft shell carry-ons, I can't recommend this bag enough. The main pocket opening is quite large for packing, with a nice little overhang for retrieval without everything falling out. Handles are comfy and in all the right spots. Zero issues with durability - I've also used Osprey backpacks for years without problems in the nylon. I've got broad shoulders with a lot of muscle and fat, so the strap is no problem for me, but I could see someone wanting a pad. Probably easily remedied. The positioning of it across the bag diagonally really just keeps it in place while walking. Handles are super comfy to hold on to, even when full.