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Osprey Waypoint 85 Travel Pack

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Item # 788556

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The Osprey Waypoint 85 travel pack delivers the support and comfort of a backcountry backpack with travel-friendly features and plenty of space for globe-wide treks.

Main bag offers a panel-loading opening with lockable zippers, interior organizer pockets and compression straps to cinch down contents
Features removable sleeping pad straps, dual ice axe loops, side lash points and stretch side pockets that let you load on extra gear or clothing
Top and side haul handles offer additional carrying options
Detachable daypack means you get 2 complete travel items! Features a framesheet for support, tuck-away shoulder straps and Spacer Mesh back panel
Daypack features side zip pockets, top pocket for passport and tickets, and a roomy main compartment for a jacket, snacks and travel books
Zip-away suspension system can be stored in its own panel for streamlined transport as luggage; interchangeable Waypoint shoulder harness provides comfortable carrying
ErgoPull hipbelt closure provides extra leverage in cinching, drawing tension along top and bottom not through the center, relieving hipbone pressure
Airscape back panel with LightWire frame promotes airflow and moisture wicking during warm weather and intense activity
Please note: most airlines allow carry-on baggage not exceeding 45 linear inches (L+W+H). This is subject to change, so check your airline for actual size restrictions

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Osprey Waypoint 85 Travel Pack

4.0

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Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great all-round travel/outdoors pack

By knotfunny

from Pittsburgh

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Adaptable
Comfortable
Good Suspension

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Travel

Comments about Osprey Waypoint 85 Travel Pack:

I'm thrilled about this bag having just used it on a one-month trip across europe and on shorter backpacking journeys in the woods. I really like the detachable day pack and have found that to be very convenient for air/rail travel. I normally zip up the straps on the main pack to keep it sleek and use one of the two handles (horizontal carry or vertical carry) on transportation and use as a backpack if I have a longer distance to go.

My main gripe is with the design of the daypack and how it fits into the main pack. It is designed in such a way that it must be completely unzipped from the main pack before you can access its contents because the zipper on the day pack is on the back side. This is definitely a security feature though I haven't been in a place where this is a necessity (yet). More often than not it just makes it tedious when packing in the woods because you have to unzip the small pack from the main, and then unzip the small pack to get something. However, there is one small zippered pocket on the outside for storing smaller items which helps.

Again, using the daypack alone has the same problem, although it's not quite as inconvenient. After removing the pack, you have to pull the shoulder straps around to the front and fold open a cloth "lip" to expose the zipper--again, a security feature so it cannot be unzipped while you're wearing it. But it can be a minor inconvenience especially when there is a laptop inside. I have a macbook pro 15" model which just barely fits, but this means I have to twist and pull the bag various ways to make it squeeze closed.

That said, the design of the day pack is very thoughtful and I use it from time to time biking, at home, etc. It has a pouch for the laptop and a zippered internal pocket with an organizer for pens and other thin items.

As for durability--I think the materials are solid. I have had the pull tab on one of the zippers come out which is a minor gripe.

The main pack is reasonably waterproof--I hiked through a downpour and the back panel which took most of the moisture wicked it downwards and kept the inside contents dry. Only the items in the mesh attached to the flap inside got a bit wet. Best to get a pack cover if you're hiking in the rain regularly.

The main pack layout has a zippered off area on the bottom for stuffing a sleeping bag which is nice for travel as I use it to cordon off dirty clothes. Compression straps inside keep things compact and I use the lower outside straps for my tent. The outside side pockets aren't especially useful to me--they are too small for a water bottle and too shallow to store something like a long knife securely, but could be useful for maps or small items that need to be ready to hand.

The suspension feels well balanced and fits me well enough and has a good deal of adjustment. I haven't felt uncomfortable after 4-12 hour hikes (though I was carrying a lighter load)

In sum, it's an excellent all-round bag and doesn't feel like a jack of all trades master of none--but genuinely good in both areas: travel and backpacking. The only people that may be disappointed are perhaps ultra-lighters or those going on extensive journeys.

Jul

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A bag for the matured backpacker

By TrekTrax

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Hideaway straps
Lightweight

Cons

Small capacity

Best Uses

1-3 week trips
Travel

Comments about Osprey Waypoint 85 Travel Pack:

This is an excellent transition bag for the backpacker turned traveler. Now that most trips are closer to two weeks than two months, I needed something smaller than my multi-month expedition grade backpack but larger than a weekend bag.

They key feature is the zip-on day bag which keeps your hands free while boarding trains and walking, especially important to thwart bag thieves who target you when you are fumbling & flustered. The day bag has an additional security feature in that the main compartment cannot be zipped open while the bag is being worn b/c of the strap position. Another defining characteristic is the emphasis on ease of mobility; with empty hands and no wheels, this is a great bag in which to do some light sprinting in an airport or train station.

The main drawbacks include the potential to accidentally check in your carry on when checking your main bag at the terminal. Also I have found that the Large bag has just enough space for three weeks worth of stuff, but not really enough to bring things purchased home. The side pockets on the day bag are too small for a nalgene 1L bottle, but do easily accommodate the standard 12oz water bottle.