Osprey Archeon 30 Pack
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Offering advanced organization and protection for most laptops up to 16 in., the Osprey Archeon 30 pack makes carrying your essential gear to work and beyond easy and comfortable.
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- Ultra-strong bluesign®-approved carbonate coating blends style, sustainability and weather protection
- Wide main opening for easy access
- Additional zipper provides quick access into the pack's contents without opening the main zipper
- 2 adjustable, removable, quick-release accessory straps on the front panel can be used to secure the Archeon Pouch, Sling or Chest Rig (not included)
- Pack offers space for multiple devices
- 2 Tech Stash pockets fit most gizmos, like portable hard drives, compact cameras, micro projectors and binoculars
- Padded laptop sleeve for most laptops up to 16 in.
- Recycled nylon seatbelt-style webbing
- #10 YKK reverse-coil, polyurethane-coated zippers
- This item meets carry-on size restrictions for most airlines (size not to exceed 45 linear inches when adding L+W+H; this is subject to change, so check with your airline)
Imported.
View the Osprey Archeon Product LineView all Osprey Travel Daypacks| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 30 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,831 cubic inches |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 3 + main compartment |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
| Laptop Compartment | Yes |
| Fits Laptop Size (in.) | 16 inches |
| Carry-On | Yes |
| Raincover Included | No |
| Material(s) | 420-denier recycled nylon wave ripstop carbonate |
| Dimensions | 20.5 x 13 x 11.4 inches |
| Weight | 3 pounds |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | 15-22 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | 25-50 inches |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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Outstanding 'crossover' pack for travel/everyday
I'm a longtime Osprey customer. For years I have used an Osprey Ozone backpack as my everyday carry and an Osprey Ozone wheeled travel bag as my carry-on. Both are great, very lightweight, durable, well-designed in terms of functionality (pockets, zippers, materials) and cool looks. I have used them for travel for many years and they are still in great shape and show little wear. I also have a heavy duty Osprey 95L duffel for hauling large amounts of whatever is needed, and several smaller packs and bags for various hiking, traveling and everyday needs. So I'm very excited about my Archeon 30 pack and the opportunity to put it through its paces and share my thoughts: > Archeon is a kind of 'crossover' concept, suited well to travel and to work and other everyday uses. It can absolutely work for hiking and other outdoor activities, though due to weight and certain design choices (inaccessibility of certain items without opening pack) it wouldn't be my first choice for hiking in most circumstances, with the exception that if I were traveling by air for a hiking trip, I would use it as both my travel and hiking pack, and I'm excited about the efficiency of that. > The Archeon 30 is the middle size of the three Archeon backpacks. The 30L is a bit on the large size for a daypack, either if you are day hiking or using it for work commuting or other everyday uses. Not that that is a bad thing but I think that for most of those uses, the 24L size would probably be fine. I think the 30 is a bit on the small size for traveling if you want it to be your main bag (as opposed to a backpack you carry in addition to a carry-on bag). The 40L is probably perfect as a carry on. HOWEVER, I actually went through the process of testing that theory, packing and using the bag for a couple different types of trips, and to my delight it held more than I thought. It works for both an overnight trip or even a weekend if you are an efficient packer. If you need an extra pair of footwear besides whatever you're wearing to travel, then you probably need the 40L. But I was able to pack a pair of jeans, a small dopp kit for toiletries, a small packing cube with additional sundries, three t-shirts, a fleece hoodie, two pairs of underwear, two pairs of socks and a sports bra! And this was just in the main compartment. In the tech compartment I had a portfolio with letter-sized pad and pen, a 14" laptop, an 8" tablet, charging cords for laptop, tablet and phone, a powerbank and a flashlight. In one of the size pockets I had an insulated water bottle and my keys and a multi-tool. In the pocket at the top of the pack I stashed sunglasses in a hard case, another powerbank, flashlight and pocket knife. I didn't even put anything in the second side pocket, and if I were pressed, I could have fit more items in each section of the pack than what I had in there. Upshot: definitely works as an overnight bag or for a weekend trip. > I'm very, very impressed with the materials. The fabric, zippers, straps, handles, etc. are extremely strong and sturdy. I especially love the three padded carry handles (top and both sides), which are usually a feature of luggage but are so useful to grab and comfortably carry the bag in a balanced and secure way. I really appreciate these! One thing I will say is that until you touch, handle, pack and unpack, carry, lift and use this pack you won't really understand the strength but also the weight of the bag. I was a little surprised at first at the stiffness of the material, the stiffness of the zippers (but they are essentially waterproof or at least highly water resistant so that is why they are tight and stiff), and the weight of the bag. This is why I noted earlier it would not be my first choice as simply a hiking pack. I like a lighter, more flexible pack for hiking, and ideally some pockets that are not internal so it's easier to stash and grab things on the go. But this piece of gear is BRILLIANT as a crossover bag that can be used on the same trip for travel and outdoor/hiking adventures. > Some features that I thought were both cool and quite useful that should delight most gearheads who love straps and clips and pockets and smart touches like I do: -- The side pocket on the left (if you're wearing the pack) has a stretchy pocket for a water bottle as well as a zippered pocket with key clip, which is great, but it also opens into the main internal compartment so you can access that without opening the main zipper. There is another side pocket on the right side that also has a stretchy pocket for another water bottle plus a bunch more room around that pocket where you could stuff a light jacket or any number of items. -- The chest strap has a built in emergency whistle! I love this little touch! -- The padded shoulder straps can be fully stowed away in a zippable compartment in the backpanel, and the hipbelt can also be fully tucked away in side-slits. I'm not sure I would ever actually use this feature but I tried it out and it's cool and gives the bag a very sleek look. If you just want to carry the bag with the handles and not have the shoulder straps and hipbelt hanging loose and getting caught on stuff then this makes sense. It might also help with stowing the pack in an overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. > You can read the product description to learn all the nitty-gritty about the materials but it is great that the bag is made of recycled and bluesign materials; the durability will keep products in use longer and cut down on waste. As a customer I appreciate this. Good thing I like this pack so much because it will take me forever to wear it out! One thing I would like is to have a phone pocket on the front of one of the shoulder straps to have my phone easily within reach and instantly accessible. I've read about the Archeon modular accessories and they are a bit larger and more elaborate than a simple phone pocket. An Archeon phone pocket would be a welcome addition. In the meantime I will have to see if any of the phone pockets I have or can find would attach well to this bag. Hope so as that is a pretty important feature. Note: in my photos I have added a few arrows to point out some of the favorite features mentioned in my review: top and side padded carry handles, chest strap whistle, shoulder strap load lifters (and detachable clips that allow full stowing of shoulder straps in backpanel), side-pocket that also opens to interior main compartment.
Protective Laptop Bag
This bag is perfect for a daily commute or for air travel with a laptop. It is made from what seems like a very durable material that would keep your laptop or other valuables from getting crushed. While I haven't had it in a rainstorm yet, based on the texture of the material it seems like it would also protect what’s inside from getting wet. The pockets are all well laid out and the ability to zip it open all the way is a nice feature. My one complaint is that the zippers are very stiff and would not be easy for someone with dexterity limitations to use. I’m optimistic that the stiffness will get better with additional use.
A Great Commuter or Short Weekend Adventure Bag
The 30L Archeon bag is a great companion bag, but it has its limits if you want it to be your sole bag for a busy weekend adventure. One thing I love about Osprey bags is that they are made with quality materials, and this bag continues that trend. I didn't go easy on it and it shows little sign of wear. I appreciate the waterproof zippers as I've had a few mishaps with other bags in the rain, however, the main compartment can occasionally be a little hard to open. Additionally, this bag is comfortable to wear. I loaded it down and it still felt great on my back. Unfortunately, several design decisions prevent the Archeon 30L from truly exceling. First, the tech pocket doesn't zip fully open. That's not a problem if there isn't much in the bag, but if it is packed for an adventure, you will have a hard time getting at the zipper pocket at the bottom of that compartment. Second, the water bottle pouches are recessed into the bag. This is a great feature to make it so that you can secure your water bottles, but as soon as the main compartment has some bulky items in it (like a pair of sandals), it is difficult to put bottles in the pouches. Third, I don't quite understand the design of the main compartment. The front straps prevent it from fully opening when latched and you have to take everything out if you want to access what you have stored at the bottom of the bag or in the bottom zipper pocket. I took it on a weekend trip and I could fit my laptop, a tablet, a kindle, the cables for the tech items, a water bottle, a pair of sandals, two complete outfits, and a toiletry bag. I was able to add a book, but I had to cram it in. After that trip, I started using it as an everyday commuter bag and my plane backpack with an additional carry-on. I absolutely love it for those purposes. Oftentimes I'm doing something after work, so I can easily throw a change of clothes in the bag and go. Overall, this is a quality bag for an everyday type of purpose. I'm definitely going to keep using it, but it won't be the only thing I rely on when traveling.
A sleek and durable backpack but mind the zippers
I was given this backpack for free in exchange for a submitting a product review. I used this backpack to upgrade from a smaller Osprey pack I had been using for work/travel. I gave it 4 stars because it's a very high-quality pack but the zipper function can be frustrating. The first thing you will notice about the backpack is the thick Carbonate coated fabric. The fabric is quite stiff which can make some of the zippers difficult to open. The trade off for the stiff fabric is a more durable and water-resistant pack. It also looks more upscale, like a synthetic leather, but with geometric pattern on it. My wife and kids were immediately drawn to the appearance when they first saw it. At 30 liters this might be large enough to replace my carry-on suitcase for short trips, but I think it would be a little large to stow under an airplane seat if I still wanted to take both. Inside it has a large compartment for a 16" laptop and a second sleeve for a tablet. I think they should have extended the zippers down the sides a few more inches to improve access to this compartment, but I assume they didn't want to put a load on the zipper when carrying it by the side handles. The main body of the pack is accessed by opening the front panel which gives you a large opening to the main compartment when you are laying the pack on its back. I like the access this gives and allows me to carry my safety shoes in there. The zippers for this compartment gave me the most amount of trouble whenever the zipper had to go through a radius. I found myself using two hands to get the zippers through the turns. You should try this yourself to make sure you're okay with it. Two side compartments are large enough to carry full-size water bottles but you'd have to leave them unzipped if you wanted to grab a bottle with the pack on your back. You can also access the main compartment by opening a zipper in one of the side compartments. There are 3 sturdy handles for carrying the pack by hand and the shoulder straps and belt can be tucked into the backside to convert to a briefcase setup. The pack comes with a couple straps for Archeon accessories that I don't have. The straps can block the zippers to the main compartment so I removed them. I'll probably also remove the belt strap since I don't use it often.
Comfortable but lacks function
This pack is as comfortable as you would expect from Osprey. You can tell that this is a high quality pack with very sturdy materials. Unfortunately the internal pockets just don't hit the mark. The main compartment is difficult to gain access to, especially with the straps attached. The top opening is not expansive enough in the main compartment to reach the lower pockets. This also holds true for the lower internal pockets in the small compartment as well. The zippers are a little difficult to operate and tend to get caught along the straps as well. Overall I greatly appreciate the comfort and fit of this pack, however I think the design could certainly be improved on.
Osprey Archeon 30L
I used the Osprey Archeon (30 L size) on a hike and as a travel backpack on an out-of-state driving trip. Even after a few uses, the zippers and material felt stiff, it was a little hard to open in places. The U-shaped main compartment opening was unusual and it makes the item a sort of backpack/suitcase hybrid. Handles on the top and side are a nice touch, and I was easily able to attach a sleeping bag to the front without needing extra straps. My overall impression, though, is that I'm not the ideal customer for this product. Osprey bills the Archeon line as "designed for the most tech-heavy users." I sometimes bring my laptop & charger on vacations, but am not looking to hike or backpack with it. Perhaps this is best as a large commuter bag.
30 L for short trips
I got this Osprey pack to replace the Osprey daypack I had been using for work. I got the middle sized 30L pack because I love the zippered side pockets that hold a bottle and keep it secure. Now that I've loaded the pack with my laptop and work supplies I realize the smaller 21L would have been a better size for work as I don't have a ton to carry. This pack will be perfect for short trips though. Two large compartments for packing with retention straps across the front to cinch everything down and side handle for lifting the bag make it a good carry on option. The back compartment has storage for a 15 to 16 inch computer with room to spare. A second smaller pocket would work for a tablet or small laptop like a Miicrosoft Surface Pro. The main compartment has room for clothing plus organization pockets for small items. The two side pockets both zip shut and hold insulated water/coffee bottles. It looks stretchy enough to hold a standard nalgene. Sturdy like all my other Osprey packs.
Great little backpack for a weekend getaway.
This backpack is a lightweight/mid-sized pack with enough storage for a weekend trip. I love the many compartments and wide opening for clothing and storage. I did not like the hip support because it does not wrap around enough for the weight of the bag to sit properly on my hips.
Comfortable pack, needs break-in time
The Archon 30 is an interesting bag, though not without flaws. I received the bag as part of a promotion and chose the 30L size because I already have multiple 40L bags and wanted to explore the different form factor. Thirty liters is an uncommon size in the world of high-end backpacks, slotted between EDC packs, which often measure 24-26L, and larger travel packs, which are often 35-45L to meet maximum carry-on size requirements. It’s worth noting that volumetric measurements are often unreliable, and certain 34-35L bags may carry closer to a 30L bag or a 40L bag, depending on how they are arranged. The trouble is that at $250, the Osprey is as-or-more-expensive than many of its competitors. So how does it stack up? In terms of organization the Osprey is basic – a laptop compartment that can easily hold two 13” laptops, a top stow pocket that can hold a minimal amount of gear, and a main compartment that has a few slide-pouches, but otherwise minimal organization. Organization in bags like this can be a plus or minus – added organization usually means added weight, but no organization means you must rely on your own pouches to avoid clutter. Two side pockets feel like internal water bottle pockets but do have some additional organization inside of them. My biggest gripes with the bag are the overly stiff zippers and the front straps which cross the bag. The straps seem to provide no functionality and could easily be cut. The zippers should break in over time, but it’s worth considering for the first few months you own the bag. A large part of the reason you would consider buying an Osprey bag is for the harness system – an uncomfortable Osprey is a useless thing. So how is it? A couple of weeks after receiving the bag, I used it to pack for myself and my son on two-night weekend trip. The bag comfortably fit clothes and toiletries, along with my laptop and some minimal tech gear. Overall, I found the bag to be quite comfortable, though I didn’t try moving everything over to one of my many other bags to compare. Based on my brief experience, I would trust this bag to be easy to carry for an extended period. Other notes: the main straps are stowable, which would allow you to check the bag with more confidence. This is a nice-to-have feature, but I wouldn’t consider it a dealbreaker, nor would I pay extra for it. Internal water bottle holders are a bit of a good news/bad news situation. They allow the bag to have a clean look, but take away from internal storage. For those interested, these pockets will, just, hold a standard bottle of wine, though it is much easier to get the bottle into the side pocket that has an opening into the bag than the one that does not. It’s also worth noting that the material of the bag, while waterproof, has a very rubbery feel which some may not like. It feels plenty durable, but won’t be for everyone. So would I recommend the bag? Particularly for users who place a premium on comfort over organization, I think the Osprey is worth a look. Given the internal water bottle pockets, I might strongly consider the 40L variant, however, if you’re planning on using this for a travel pack.
Very well made, versatile, and customizable
This is a comfortable, well-made pack that seems very rugged/durable, and has some handy customization options. The zippers are super burly, which is good news for the lifespan of the bag. Lesser packs often come up short here, and once a zipper breaks a bag is usually toast. The outer material is durable, weatherproof, and reveals a subtle but handsome pattern in the right light. I love that has carry handles on both sides as well as the top, and the side water bottle pockets are perfectly sized and convenient. The main shoulder straps can be stowed away completely in a zippered compartment, which is helpful through airport security x-rays and when stowing it on the plane. The soft/sunglasses compartment is roomy and well-placed. The flap of the main storage compartment is flared wider at the top which makes it quick/easy to find and retrieve what you need. Several interior pockets make for easy organization. The "Scenic Valley" color is a handsome shade of forest green. I use it for commuting via motorcycle, and it's extremely comfy and ergonomic. I work maintenance/land-management in a park system and I keep it with me in the truck all day too. I have some tools and supplies inside, as well as a water bottle, small thermos for coffee, lunch, work gloves, gaiter, sweatband, extra layer, sunglasses, etc., with plenty of room left over in case I need to pick a few things up on my way home. My main backpacking rig is also from Osprey and it has never let me down. This Archeon 30 is a high quality bag, well worth the price.