Osprey Packs Daylite Plus Daypack, Black

I broke this pack in over the weekend after using a couple borrowed packs over the last year. In short, while no pack will ever be perfect, for me this one is sure close! The photo I provided of my gear is not everything I carry, but it’s the bulkier items or my must-haves. There is room for more than what is pictured! For short distances (4 miles and under) I love taking my camera and this pack is large enough I can pop in a camera insert that holds my camera body, two lenses, and extra small items like filters and a battery. For longer distances I prefer not to have that extra weight so I take out the insert and free up space for extra food and gear. I always have my hammock, rain jacket, water filtration system, head lamp, and other small items. This pack allows for all of that plus other essentials I may need. I use the small vertical-zippered pocket on the back to hold my phone so I can access it quickly for photos or to check my trail map. The front pocket ended up being a great place to stow my hiking poles when I needed free hands to climb up rocks. While some may find the nylon waist strap a little flimsy, this pack doesn’t really require anything more substantial in my opinion. I had my dog with me and just put his lead on the waist band, leaving me with free hands to hold my hiking poles. It worked wonderfully. Another complaint on other reviews is that the angled side pockets make them less than ideal for water bottles. I use 1L Smartwater bottles for backpacking and they fit well in the pockets. To keep them secure I just tuck them under the side straps. This pack does have a place to insert a water bladder and I may opt for that down the road if I feel it’s easier. I found the shoulder and chest straps simple to adjust and the pack was easy to get on and off. It has a lot of nice pockets and the backing gives it enough structure that it can be loaded easily. This also keeps everything in its place when filled and the pack rests nicely on the back. I kept much cooler than when I was using the borrowed backs that had no structure to allow for air flow. I am 5’2” with a small frame so this pack is a nice size. I probably wouldn’t recommend it for someone with broad shoulders or who has a long torso. One thing women might want to consider is the type of sports bra they wear. On day one I wore one that had some plastic pieces near the shoulders and those rubbed on me, but wearing a different sports bra solved that problem. Overall, I found this to be a wonderful daypack and as I play around with it and use it for hikes of varying difficulty and distance I believe I’ll find it to be pretty ideal!

I just recently got this backpack and I love it. This is the perfect day pack and I just recently took it on a 5 day trip to Boston. It is very light yet I can carry everything I need in it and it stays tight to the body during urban travel (ie on the metro train). The pack is very comfortable even when packed fairly full and it feels like you're wearing nothing. About the pockets, they are very loose, but I used some industrial strength velcro to keep them closed when I store things in them. I have also read of someone using diaper pins to take up the extra slack and make the pockets tighter (diaper pins don't come undone when baby moves). I used the diaper pins to hang bandanas on the mesh pockets to dry during a recent day/night hike. I have a 28 oz Klean Kantene that I put in the pocket and I attach the top of the bottle with a big carbiner to one of the compression straps and it stays in fine even when I turn the bag upside down. I am looking into getting a hydration bladder at some point... I'm glad I ordered the Daylite plus over the regular daylight@13L as I think it would have been too small. The Daylite Plus is the perfect size for light travel over the weekend or day pack out on short trips or hikes or commuting in an urban environment. I use this everyday along with an Patagonia Atom 8L bag, and an Osprey Porter 46 for longer adventures paired with an Osprey Stuff Pack...

So I've had this product for two days now and will update this review in the long term. But so far this is exactly what I was looking for. I originally bought the porter 30 serious but it was a bit bigger than I wanted so I sent it back. I must know that I'm a minimalist and really was looking for something that could function for a travel pack and and every day pack hiking pack, pretty much an all around pack and that's exactly what this is. The size for me at 20 liters is really great. Immediately when I received the item might get a test to see what I could fit in it. I was able to fit 2 pair of chinos, 1 thin sweater, 1 thick sweater, 2 long sleeve shirts, 2 short sleeve shirts, 2 shorts, 2 underwear, 2 socks, 1 tank top, to supplement bottles and tsa-approved quart size liquid bag, 12 in laptop and charger. it was a little tight in the miscellaneous compartments but the main compartment could have fit probably one more shirt. So for me this is really perfect for any kind of travel I do as I travel light intend to wash my clothes in a sink. it also functions as the daypack for me with my tech job being able to bring my laptop and miscellaneous supplies. I'll soon test it out camping this summer. Overall the bag seams pretty quality build for the price. The straps are decently padded and pretty well sits on me and I'm a tall guy. my only complaint and this isn't enough to knock it down any stars as that the front organizational pocket could be a little better organized having a place for pens credit cards etc as opposed to to stretch pockets. Overall. I really like this bag so far.

This backpack is amazing! I’ve been looking for a smaller pack that fits my 2L bladder and more for longer hikes as my 35L Nebula isn’t the best to hike with. As a pretty picky hiking gear gal, I’ve owned and tried a couple of different hydration backpacks before I settled this one. It looks great, is super comfortable, and fits quite a few things! Build: The build of this thing is solid. It actually has a bit of a frame on the back along with a mesh style so the backpack has great ventilation and holds a shape. I love the back because my previous hydration packs had no shape and when filled would end up slacking. This one when filled keeps its shape pretty well. Size: The size of this thing is deceiving! I use it as a daily pack and a hiking backpack and it fits all the stuff that I need. For hiking it’s fit a 32oz nalgene inside, a hat, a small first aid kit, baby wipes, extra socks, a shirt, and a 2L bladder filled with some room to spare! Quality: Compared to my Osprey Nebula backpack, I will say I was kinda worried about the quality of this backpack when I first touched it. The material feels a little thinner than the material on my Nebula but it’s still quality. I’ve used it on a couple hikes and there’s been no rips, scratches so far. It also looks great! There isn’t a bladder included but if you’re looking for a smaller pack that is durable, looks good, and has a design that is thoughtful and comfortable I’d get this one!

Built to last, with sharing materials with Ospreys more expensive bags. At 20L it has sufficient room for a day pack. Has a laptop sleeve that fits my 14" Lenovo T440p brick laptop. Has its own water bladder pocket, the shove it pocket in the front has enough space for a layer of clothing or flip flops. It has compression straps that can be use for holding trekking poles. The top pocket is adequate for organization, good for passport, wallet, keys,etc. Also the zippered pocket in the front is very handy for quick storage. I love the color...its has accents in black and dark fossil gray. It's slim enough that it fits inside my Farpoint 40, so you can take it with you as a second backpack when you travel. You can take out the foam in the back and fold up the bag. All seems great until you get to the side water bottle pockets and thats it's weekness. Simply put they dont hold bottles of water at all. The pockets are not deep enough, too wide. The only way to make them stay is if you have a thermos or a water bottle with something to attach it to the compression straps. And at the price point they could have just included a water reservoir. If you're not using the weist straps you have to unclip them cause they make contact with your lower back and it gets annoying quick. And the shoulder straps are ventilated but could use more padding. But I havent owned it long enough to test the durability. Update 1/12/19: I take this pack everywhere, it's very comfortable and looks great. Still hate the water pockets lol

Love the little extra space this bag has over the daylite. We plan to use this as a day bag/diaper bag while on our trip in Europe. I sample packed several backpacks and this was the winner by far. I was able to put northface triclimate jackets for my husband, myself, and our 18 month old, 6 diapers, a full package of wipes, a change of clothes for baby, two water bottles (one with a filtration system), several snack bars and applesauce pouches, my wallet and medical supplies. The way this bag is designed it takes the weight off and makes carrying a ton of stuff more comfortable. Every other bag we tried felt way too heavy. Update: We love this bag!!! We carried it packed full for 2 weeks straight everyday as we were out sightseeing and traveling from locations. The bag supports the weight and somehow makes it feel lighter than what it is. We highly recommend this bag. It holds a lot more than what you think too.

I love this pack. So far, it has held up quite well. I have taken it on two day hikes and have also used it as a EDC bag on occasion. On both hikes I intentionally over-packed to test it and to add weight for getting into shape. One could easily do a overnighter with this if you packed light. It works very well with a Platypus two liter hydration system, it is just the right height to fit the pocket. This is good because the mesh pockets are not well shaped for water bottles. They are also hard to reach. I think they work better for snacks, gloves, small items etc. I am 6' 4" and 280 pounds, and there is just enough adjustment that the pack fits well and does not look ridiculous. I love the way the chest strap slide all the way down to the bottom of the cushioned shoulder straps! If you are a big guy and need a good day pack, this is it. The air flow system is awesome and really works. I would take a star for the mesh side pockets, but the bag is supposed to be a slim day pack and able to slide under a seat or overhead I suppose and at this price point its hard to argue with the overall value.

This backpack is perfect for hiking, travel, or everyday use. It is super comfy and you can barley tell you have it on. I stuffed this to the max with a laptop, clothes, shoes, and a bunch of other stuff and the weight was not a problem at all. The laptop sleeve is so nice. It is not bulky like other laptop sleeves in backpacks. There is also a hard metal/plastic protection piece on the bottom on the laptop sleeve that protects the laptop from banging too hard when setting down the backpack. My camel back hydration pack fit perfectly in the slot provided. The clips, strap, and zippers are so well built. I love how light and easy this bag is to use. I originally was not too excited about getting the black because it looks so basic, but when it came in the mail I was very pleased with how it looked. Not boring at all! This was my first Osprey product, but I will be buying more of their stuff now.

This is my 4th backpack of Osprey. Osprey is the most leading backpack manufacturer in America. Fantastic quality, world class product. Highly recommend.

Bastante buena y resistente , la recomiendo para una pequeña salida ya que bones grande , trae el tamaño de una mochila normal de escuela , el color es muy lindo y se pega bastante a lo de la imagen

Excellent backpack so lightweight and practical

Awesome!

Great! Although it looks small it can take a lot! Good capacity and quality.