Osprey  Arcane Large Day Bag

Bought this bag a few months ago & am still in awe of what a great pack it is. It easily accommodates a laptop, lunch bag, & a book. I have weighed it down with additional items & yet it is still comfortable, due to the wide & nicely structured straps. The outside back pocket is just the right size for a wallet/phone/keys - & there's even a water bottle sleeve tucked into the side (although I mostly use this for an umbrella). The small strap pocket for my bus pass is the cherry on top - taut enough to keep the card safe, but easily reachable. My only regret is that I didn't buy this page sooner & replace the inadequate one I had.

I've been using this backpack for close to 2 months. It's a great and stylish model. I've been looking to find a simple, lightweight & slim backpack for office and urban commuting and without too much of sporty external accessories. I'd particularly like the water bottle mesh design . It won't easily loose, it could fit my 500 ml water bottle and the bottle is not visible from outside. Overall it's a great and comfortable backpack. One of the cons is the loose laptop sleeve. When I carry my laptop, I can feel the laptop that keep shuffling to my back while I'm walking. I need to put some files inside the sleeve therefore it could hold the laptop from shuffling. It would be good if Osprey could add laptop sleeve fastener inside.

At first glance, this backpack looks smart but may seem a bit basic. But it has loads of capacity with neat. interior compartments for laptop and other devices and plenty of space for everything else. The really clever thing is it compresses itself without straps etc so it looks and feels more compact and clings to your body rather than constantly sliding about or slipping off your shoulder. I really like the concealed exterior water bottle pouch. Only gripe is that a quick release clip on the right shoulder strap is actually very difficult to use and so not quick or easy. Overall, this is great for my city commutes and work meetings.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This backpack is sturdy and well made. The zippers are heavy duty and look as though they will not jam or break like other packs I have owned. I like that the zipper on the external pocket is covered/concealed so that if someone tries to unzip it while you are wearing you will definitely know. I got caught in a heavy downpour yesterday and it kept the contents dry. This brand came highly recommended and though I have only had it a week, I am very happy with it.

I was looking for an EDC backpack with good back support and decent size, after a lot of research this Osprey one kept coming up, so decided to purchase! It’s a great backpack, very simple yet functional. The hidden water bottle pocket is a nifty feature. I do wish there was a zip/pocket on the back of the bag for laptop access/hidden storage for important items - I think that’s the only feature I’d like to add to this bag, otherwise would recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super soft material I love that about the arcane series! It makes the bag pliable so you can adjust the items to fit. I only wish the interior was made of lighter colored material to make it easy to see stuff.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great backpack. I use it to travel for work and can carry my laptop and clothes for a few days (2-3 days). Great quality, color, sizing. I recommend it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s wonderful - everything I ever dreamed of in a bag. The front pocket is surprisingly useful.

Really like this day pack which I bought for my train & bike London office commute. It is incredibly comfortable, sitting close to the back and light too whilst feeling robust &well made. It can hold a 14 inch laptop, bike helmet, kindle, gym kit (minus trainers), as well as other accessories and a water bottle with ease. Particularly like the water bottle holder at the side for easy access - best I've seen on a bag so far. Recently took it skiing and it worked well on the slopes too. All in all I really like it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The backpack seems high quality and has a lot of padding for a laptop and internal organization. I got the orange color and it’s a lovely shade. It’s also pretty comfortable to wear. A couple of items that aren’t so great: 1. Doesn’t fit a decent sized water bottle (i.e. 24 oz Hydroflask) well with the sleeve on the side and 2. As the backpack is pretty structured, the interior doesn’t hold much and seems very limited after I put in my water bottle and laptop. It barely fits in a flat-packed lunch at that point.