Osprey Europe Unisex Daylite Plus Backpack

Product Information

Like the original Daylite, the Daylite Plus can also be attached to the front of other Osprey packs, like the Sojourn and Farpoint 80. Osprey uses die-cut EVA foam padding on the upper portion of the shoulder straps on the Daylite Plus, while the Daylite uses spacer mesh. I also line up the Osprey Daylite Plus’s competition so you can get a feel for your other daypack options. The Daylite Plus from Osprey is a most elegant combination of a hiking daypack and an everyday or travel laptop bag. 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.

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It is almost simultaneously a great hiker's pack and a high-functioning laptop, travel, or daily-carry backpack. And every year, gear manufacturers come out with the latest and greatest technologies, which feature thinner and more. I always loved how lightweight the Gregory Nano 18 Daypack is – a little lighter than our Osprey daypacks.Often, I find myself justifying expensive outdoor gear by thinking of my purchases as an investment. There is another option, the Osprey Apogee, which has another amazing value, however, it’s not as cheap as the Daylight Plus. There is a hydration bladder sleeve just behind the back panel, which is accessible from the top of the pack. With the cooling system on the back and the padded straps, it also made our team love wearing this pack day in day out in various climates.

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Billed as a versatile daypack for everyday use, we’ve put this pack to the test in both the UK and Portugal over the last two months, so let’s dive in and see how it got on. We think of the 13-liter Daylite as a good option for travel, but its utility for hiking is limited due to the smaller capacity and lack of storage. The fabrics are also bluesign-approved, which means they are safe for the environment, workers, and consumers. Given that the Osprey Daylite Plus is a cheap daypack, picking up the rain cover (which is also cheap) is not a big investment. Aiden primarily manages TBB’s Gear Content but likes to keep a machiavellian hand in pretty much everything on the site.Another area where the Osprey Daylite Plus stands out from its lightweight and budget-oriented competition is its robust build. As the leader in custom-fit backpacks, out pack-fitting technique ensures a properly fitting pack that maximise efficiency, comfort and safety both on and off the trail. The Osprey Talon 22 is arguably a better all round backpack, though for me I do not categorize them the same way.

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Because it lacks a front pocket and only has two compression straps, we found it to be less versatile than most packs we tested, which has four reconfigurable compression straps, a front pocket, and an ice axe loop. If that sounds like your cup of tea, great; otherwise, consider heavier and more well-featured packs. If you are doing day hikes in the winter for example, the Tallon 22 allows you to carry more layers and even your backpacking stove. Surprisingly enough, Osprey includes the same sized shoulder straps on both the Daylite and Daylite Plus despite their overall size differences. After reviewing the original Daylite—which is smaller, at 13 liters—one of our cons was the lack of a padded laptop sleeve.

For such a small pack, we’re pleased to report that the overall carry is remarkably comfortable and secure. Ultralight gear is great for moving quickly, but it usually comes with significant tradeoffs in terms of comfort, function, and. The curved shoulder straps are nicely padded with dense foam and feature narrow gaps for added ventilation. Be sure to take a look the bigger sibling, the 20-liter Daylite Plus that comes complete with an external pouch, an extra front zipped pocket, and a padded laptop sleeve for longer hikes and more versatility as an urban commuter pack. Your passport, your phone, your wallet, your computer, your keys, your sandwich— all of which need to be kept safe and require a vessel dependable enough fulfill that duty.