Customer Reviews Osprey Arcane Large Day

The good: No-nonsense design. I love the understated elements of the pack's build, including the lowkey branding. There is only an embossed Osprey "skeleton" logo near the bottom, and a small white patch with the Osprey brand name embroidered in. That is the only thing you'll see on the outside of this pack- no reflectors, daisy chain, gear loops or even stretchy bottle pockets...great for a simple daypack! The waxed canvas of this bag is quite impressive- very abrasion resistant on the trail/climbing, but looks sharp in town as an everyday commuter. The straps are the nicest and most comfortable of my many Osprey packs (ranging from 11L to 55L). The adjusters for the shoulder straps are metal- a very nice touch. Even fully loaded, it carries comfortably and keeps a low profile. Although I haven't used it yet on a flight, I think it will be great for travel. Even at my local beer garden, the "security strap" comes in handy to be able to safely attach the pack to a chair or table. For the most part, it strikes a sweet spot between minimalist design and practical/useful features. Quality is on-par with my mountaineering pack from a high-end Canadian brand. The not so good: Everyone has their tastes with "minimal packs", but to me, the front, vertically-zippered pocket leaves something to be desired. It is roomy and easily swallows a puffy or rain shell, but it seems a bit incomplete. It would be nice to see a little suspended mesh pocket up top by the keyclip to keep the keys from swinging/getting tangled with other items. There is a mini divider/pouch thing near the bottom of the pocket, and again this feels incomplete. There is no way to close this pocket, so it goes unused. A zipper or even a simple hook and loop closure would do the trick and give this pocket some actual security for whatever is inside. Overall a smart and simple design. Just as I've enjoyed with my other Osprey packs, I look forward to many years of hard use!