Osprey Daylite Commuter Backpack, Cosmic Red

TLDR: 11/10, would (and did) buy again. Perfect small backpack. Very well manufactured, unbeatable warranty through Osprey. Lightweight, water resistant, and perfect size for a light day hike. This pack is a smaller backpack, enough to carry a light jacket plus some other knicknacks. Is not a full sized backpack. Perfect for a light hike or for exploring a foreign city. Flat pocket that sits along your back for carrying a hydration pouch or can double as a tablet or very thin notebook pocket. Smaller outer pouch with two flat pockets for additional small things. Shoulder straps are robust and comfortable. Chest and waist strap included. Chest strap buckle is also a whistle. This is actually my second Osprey Daylite, my first purchased many years ago. This is an updated version with deeper and more functional outside mesh pockets for water bottles. The "handle" between the shoulder straps is also a little closer to the pack allowing the pack to sit up a little higher on the back if desired. My first pack is still holding up great, but I passed it on to my son - it's a good size for a kid to wear and carry stuff around in. Bought a second for my other son now that he's old enough to carry his own stuff around too. I upgraded to a Daylight Plus since I wouldn't mind a little more carry space (a fantastic option if you want something just a little more roomy than the Daylight). I wouldn't mind a couple more pockets/pouches, but that's a very minor gripe.

This Osprey Day Pack is absolutely outstanding! I bought it as a gift for my daughter and she LOVES it! The size is perfect for her (she is petite) and the color is just plain awesome. She travels quite a bit and this lil' pack fits her needs perfectly. It has the ideal storage capacity to keep what she carries close at hand and easy to access. The overall design is well thought out with just enough compartments to keep things organized and easy to locate when you need them. The pack is very durable and will hold up for years (with some care of course). Osprey certainly knocked it out of the park with this pack. Highly recommend 👍

Got this for a short trip where I couldn't carry all that much - it held a thin laptop, power supply, a few extras, a jacket and a change of clothes. The area for the water bladder wouldn't open wide enough to hold the laptop, but that was okay, I was able to fit it in the other area. Front pocket's large enough for chargers/cables and a set of ear buds, but beyond that you'll likely have to try different arrangements to get everything you want to take into it. This is not a big backpack. At best, it's an overnighter even with the straps let out all the way. But - yeah, I'd buy it again. Very sturdy, seems to be exceedingly well made. We'll see how it lasts.

Covers daily needs. Very well made. Convenient pockets. Comfortable.

As a student traveling to and from school I love this bag. I can see myself easily biking to school with this bag and also I love using it to travel. It is small however that is ideal to me for biking and flying. Can easily fit a few books/ journals as well as my computer. The water bottle pouches are high up and hard to reach, however, that is preferred for me so I don’t worry about my bottle falling out and I don’t reach for it until I have gotten to my destination. In summary: lightweight, adorable, comfortable, compact (in a good way), and can withstand wear and tear.

I can't help but factor the relatively high cost of this product into my review. For $40 I'd be thrilled. But for what I paid:It's quite small. I also own the big boy version of this one, a 26 liter Osprey with similar design, and it's a "real" backpack, to hold stuff for 2 people and a dog. But everything about the Daylite is downsized. Even the straps are smaller, in width and length, which surprised me. I guess the idea is that you will be carrying less weight, so why would you want comfortable straps. I even started to look to see if I had been duped into buying a child's pack. Well here's the revised part of the review: It works. I took it for a 2 hour spin up Cadillac and back, and it performed well. I was able to stuff one sandwich, snack, a rolled raincoat, and a bottle of water. The thinner shoulder straps worked. The new airflow system on the back worked, and in fact, the thinner width of the pack allowed much more cooling air to hit my back than my larger pack would have. The sternum strap worked fine, and was properly adjustable. The fabric and stitching quality was fine, and there are ample pockets. The side bottle pockets are a bit of a bother as they (on my old Osprey) lose their elastic, and really demand a longer bottle so you can also use the upper retaining strap. But you are going to have to tell your wife to pound sand when she comes around to have you carry her stuff. And that brings me back to the price (?) Seems a bit high for a small pack, but no doubt it will last a long time.

I love this bag! It’s great for hiking. Comfortable to wear all day, has nice pockets and areas for organization, and not bulky. We have two at my house and have been using them for over 5 years. They are still in great shape, zippers and everything work great. The only visible wear is that the black bag faded from being in the sun. Thus bag is also great to use if you chaperone a field trip or go to an amusement park.

Needed something for short day hikes and this bag is great. Comfortable weight distribution, good airflow on the back in hot weather, and the two side pockets are stretchy to fit any size water bottle. It’s got one smaller pocket on the front which is nice for little items (fits cell phone, tissues, chapstick, wipes, etc). I just wish it had one more even smaller cell phone sized pocket for quick access to my phone.

The backpack was purchased to replace an old backpack that had seen better days. I have a larger Osprey backpack and have found it to be very comfortable and well made. The new smaller osprey did not disappoint. It has a vented foam back section which is great for hot days and long hikes. The compartments are well designed and carry quite a bit of stuff for a compact backpack. The price was also a deciding factor as it is very good value for a top quality backpack - no hesitation in recommending it to other potential buyers.

It's small, it's light and very confortable. It's great for everyday carry. Large enough to fit my 13-inch Macbook but not my 14-inch Windows laptop. It has mesh pocket on the side for an umbrella and/or water bottle, but the laptop can also be swapped for the hydration pack depending on activity.

Excelente mochila para el día a día. El tamaño es perfecto si se quiere cargar solo unas pocas cosas junto con la compu. Suficientes bolsillos internos para cosas pequeñas. Buen material y un bonito color. Me encanta, solo falta probarla en un día de caminata.

Buen producto, calidad y tamaño perfectos

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