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Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag

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The stylish and functional Osprey Veer shoulder bag sets you up for treks around town and trips to work.

  • Built almost entirely from recycled material, the bag features recycled PET fabric, recycled webbing, recycled mesh and recycled buckles
  • Post-consumer recycled PET polyester is tough enough to endure the daily grind
  • Main compartment holds books, lunch, an extra layer and other daily essentials
  • Concealed organizer panel and zippered slash pocket provide secure storage for small extras
  • Mesh pocket keeps a water bottle close by
  • Mesh back panel with open slash pocket stows a newspaper or magazine
  • Pocket on shoulder strap conveniently stows a cell phone or digital music player within reach
  • Adjustable waistbelt can be removed and tucked away when not in use

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Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag Specs
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Description
Best use
Casual
Shoulder bag
9.83 liters
600 cubic inches
3 + main compartment
No
Yes
No
Recycled PET
13 x 10 x 5 inches
15 ounces
Unisex
15 ounces
Bag style
Gear capacity (L)
Gear capacity (cu. in.)
Number of exterior pockets
Laptop compartment
Carry-on size
Checkpoint-friendly
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Gender
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Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag Customer Reviews

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Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag
 
4.5

(based on 15 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (7)
  • Good padding (6)
  • High quality (4)
  • Large capacity / good size (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (8)
    • Cycling (5)
    • Day trip (5)
    • Airplane travel  (3)
    • Office (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (6), Practical (5), Comfort-oriented (4)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (4), Survivalist / minimalist (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (9)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (4)

    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    5.0

    excellant daily carry bag

    By tummyacid

    from Nashville, TN

    About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Practical

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Attractive
    • Comfortable 
    • Durable 
    • High Quality

    Cons

    • No Accessory Straps

    Best Uses

    • Airplane travel 
    • Commuting
    • Concealed Carry
    • Cycling
    • Office

    Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

    I'd used the larger version, the Warp, for years and loved it while biking to class. After graduation it carries my keys, wallet, hat, gloves, spare eyeglasses, etc.

    I bought this smaller Veer simply because it was on sale and after daily use for over 3 years the Warp was finally showing it's age. I hate keeping my wallet in my back pocket and this bag system solves that problem well. I've added an S-Biner to the front strap attachment to hang my car keys on, while the outer pocket has its own clip for keeping my house and other keys on. I have simply never misplaced my keys using this system and sometimes I will carry this bag with nothing else in it as an oversized key chain. I know it sounds funny, but it has entirely eliminated misplaced keys and saved me countless hours searching while staying small enough to carry everyday.

    The large, open back pocket is very handy for tucking the shoulder strap out of the way when I don't want it to get caught on anything. The waist strap is amazing on my bicycle, I can actually bunny-hop higher due to the weight being snug at my center of gravity and it stays put very well. It also tucks neatly into that back pocket so no snags! The cell phone pocket is a bit small for most smart phones so I keep a flashlight there. I keep my concealed weapon in the main pocket and no one gets nervous because the bag is very far from the typical paramilitary bags one would expect.

    At this point the bag is pretty full so if you have any further requirements beyond some pens and pencils then you should probably look elsewhere but simply having a central place to keep my keys plus a few other accessories make this bag wonderful for me.

    Also on my Warp bag, I sewed some PALS/MOLLE webbing onto the front just below the wallet pocket so that I could add a cell phone pocket. That worked well but made the bag just a bit too bulky for everyday use. I do wish they would include some accessory straps for times when I need just a bit more space. Perhaps some thin straps inside would be nice to help organize the contents.

    Overall I love this bag!

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    • No

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    5.0

    Excellent choice for city trekking

    By Traveler530

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Attractive
    • Comfortable 
    • Durable 
    • Good Strap Length
    • High Quality
    • Lightweight 
    • Roomy 

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Airplane travel 
      • Commuting
      • Cycling
      • Day Trips

      Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

      I needed a new bag for running around town and city trekking when traveling, but wanted something smaller than a full-size backpack. This bag fit all those requirements for me.

      I just returned from a 2-week cruise in the South Pacific. This bag was perfect for shore excursions. It had room for my point & shoot camera, small travel tripod, North Face rain jacket, maps and a travel guide, pen and paper. It has a nice phone pocket on the strap that fits an iPhone perfectly (but it might not work for Galaxy phones). There's also a side mesh pocket that's perfect for a water bottle or an umbrella. The shoulder strap is completely adjustable for just about anyone.

      If you want a good bag for travel, but don't want to haul around a normal size backpack, consider this bag.

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      • No

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      4.0

      Awesome bag

      By ptexercise

      from Rockville,MD

      About Me Avid Adventurer

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load
      • Good padding
      • Large capacity

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting

        Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

        This bag is great, the only thing I would change on it would be to have a flap instead of a zipper for the main compartment. Otherwise this bag is perfect, it has a lot of pockets and plenty of space. I use it as a purse/handbag and have received plenty of compliments about it

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        3.0

        Decent Bag, Odd Design

        By juststeve

        from Boulder, CO

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Cycling
            • Day trip

            Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

            I've used one of these for six months almost daily, mainly walking the dog (3-6 miles on sidewalk and trail) and some bicycling. I'm satisfied with the bag but not pleased.

            The size is right for a couple of water bottles, a dog-bowl, and a snack, and it holds an eReader or a hardback book just fine. The outside bottle pouch holds a 800 ml water-bottle and the top slash pocket holds a smaller one.

            It carries the weight well if the bag is thrown over the neck and slid around to ride on the small of the back, but -- and here start my gripes -- when you do that the padding on the strap rests on your chest, not on your shoulder, and can't be adjusted. That's not awful, but it's odd. That top pocket that holds a water bottle well occupies space inside the main compartment and makes the main hard to get to. If it were half the size, like a sunglass pocket, it would make more sense. The front slash pocket is too small for a hand and too deep for fingers, so fishing something out of there is a real pain. The front flap sort of opens to sort of reveal some pockets that are too small for much -- I have a pencil and a spork and have tries other things but have ended up just throwing them in one of the two bigger pockets because it's easier. There's a side pocket in front of the main pocket which is fairly thin, I have a couple Cliff bars and a notebook that wouldn't stay in the front in it.

            The hideable waist belt is a nice feature, especially for bicycling, and the fact that the bag is made from recycled material is a definite plus, but I keep looking for a replacement with better pocket placement.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            nice size,nice fit,cute color.

            By deathji

            from Atlanta GA

            About Me Stylish

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Easy To Carry
            • Good Capacity
            • Stylish

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Evertime go out

              Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

              I gave this my nephew,he is 13y-o.He carry this always.He thanx me so much,and I'm very happy!

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Great for day use

              By DrSteve

              from Santa Fe, NM

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good padding
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Lightweight
              • Lots of compartments

              Cons

              • Hard to reach into pocket

              Best Uses

              • Airline
              • Birding

              Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

              I would first clarify by saying this is perfect for an airline carry-on IF you do not have a laptop. But when I travel without the laptop, this is one of the more comfortable satchels available.

              I use this bag almost exclusively when I go birding. It is perfect for the binocular, field guide, notebook, (small) water bottle, and all the other little odds and ends I carry. I even put my wallet, passport, keys, etc. in it. I try to avoid anything in my pockets when I am out walking/hiking.

              That being said, the pockets are mostly a pain to access. I am always squeezing my hand into an awkward position just to get something out. Even the front flap does not fold completely out of the way, meaning I have to hold it away from the bag with one hand while getting items with my other hand.

              Overall, I would say this is a great design. I would strongly urge Osprey to improve the openings to the pockets.

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              • No

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Someone finally got it right

              By Storie

              from Prairie City, OR

              About Me Environmentalist

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • All essentials fit inside

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

                  Finally, someone (Osprey in this case) has recognized that items of incidental need on day-to-day basis are too many to fit comfortably into pockets. For instance; wrap around sun glasses, reading glasses, billfold, Swiss Army utility knife, coin purse, pens & note pad, copy of Constitution, etc., etc.

                  This bag is big enough yet comfortable in all respects.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Throw away your purse

                  By MuayThaiChick

                  from Fairfield, CT

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Good padding
                  • Large capacity
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Commuting
                    • Cycling
                    • Day trip

                    Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

                    I rate this bag a 9.5 out of 10 which is about as highly as I'd ever rate a bag, and I've had many. The Veer is close to perfect. My only complaints, and they are minor: 1) I would like an interior zippered pocket inside the large one, 2) I would detach the cell phone holder on the strap if I could (I have to really cram my HTC Incredible to get it to fit) and 3) The zippers can be difficult to open and close because of the rain guards. Honestly though, I'd rather have a bag that stayed dry. This seems like it was built more for a man's straight-up-and-down body, but it fits well and the strap length is adjustable enough. I love a bag with a water bottle holder. I am a sysadmin so I carry around a lot of gadgetry for work. One of my favorite parts of this bag is that it lays flat against your body when mostly empty, but easily expands if you really want to test its capacity. I only use my purse now for weddings and funerals. Highly recommend this bag.

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Nontraditional Diaper Bag!

                    By SleeplessinSeattle

                    from Seattle, WA

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Good padding
                    • Good sizefit
                    • Highly Adjustable
                    • Intuitive design
                    • Versatile carrying option

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Baby gear
                      • Commuting
                      • Day trip

                      Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

                      I was looking for a diaper bag that didn't scream "baby" and would keep all the necessities organized and tidy. This bag can stash the diapers, jacket, wallet, water bottle, changing mat and more no problem. I also wanted a bag that I could strap across my back securely while wearing my baby. The waist strap enables the perfect three point harness. When I need to access my wallet, I just have to unbuckle the waist strap and swing the bag to my side without having to take it off or disturb my little one. I also love that it's structured enough to not collapse if I need to squash it in a stroller or tight space. Great value!

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Excellent all purpose shoulder bag

                      By sirhoot

                      from Anchorage, Alaska

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      See all my reviews

                      Site Member

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Easy To Load
                      • Good padding
                      • Highly Adjustable
                      • Large capacity
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Commuting
                        • Cycling
                        • Office

                        Comments about Osprey Veer Vertical Shoulder Bag:

                        Although I used this all around, I brought it and its main usage remains, for my airline travels. This bag proves to be a perfect size for the extra carry on. So I used this plus my large daypack to hop on the plane. This bag fits my PSP, headphones, food, drinks and even couple of magazines but yet takes up so little space under the seat ahead of you. While its an useful bag all around, for air travel, its fantastic!

                        • What Is Your Gear Style:
                        • Comfort Driven
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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