Osprey  Ozone 4-Wheel Luggage - 85 L/27"

I've extensively used the Farpoint 40 as my carry-on, and was looking for checked luggage to compliment it for longer travels. I chose this over Osprey's wheeled duffels because at this size, I am not interested in any backpack straps, and plan to continue carrying the Farpoint 40 on my back, anyway. I chose this over something like the Away softside luggage because it's half the weight, and I like Osprey's warranty policy. This is a weird, but functional bag. I would not recommend this to anybody looking to pack this bag with fragile or moisture-sensitive items (more on that later). The aluminum frame that weaves in and out of the bag provides the bag some structure along the back and bottom, while also doubling as grab bars. When the bag is empty, the frame makes it look more like a triangular prism instead instead of a rectangle. On the side, there's a thickly-padded handle with the Travel Sentry tag exposed and ready for your registration. In terms of single-handed carrying, the side handle is perfectly suited for the job. The top grab bar doesn't provide a lot of the same freedom of hand movements to grasp it, and I can only recommend this option to those who have small hands. The bottom grab bar is serviceable for unloading the bag. The top pocket is very spacious for quick access to essentials, and includes a strap for attachment to another bag's handle. The front panel pocket is very deep, but surrounded by rigid padding. This causes some inflexibility, so I can see it being mostly useful for storing flat things, like laptops or tablets. The monopole is fine. On the outside of the bag, it telescopes smoothly and I have no trouble moving around using it. As a bonus, my Farpoint's front buckles attach well around it. On the inside of the bag, it is less intrusive for storage compared to traditional trolley handles. The wheels have good ground clearance and spin freely. Compared to other luggage I've seen, the wheels are lined with a soft rubber instead of hard plastic. The bag stands well and can handle being shoved around. Regarding moisture-sensitive items, the bag has slight openings to the main compartment around the non-fabric components, notably near the top of the back panel, where the hard plastic feet are installed. I don't think anyone was ever planning on submerging this bag, but if it's raining, and the bag is facing the sky, I would expect to see things get a little wet. The inside of the bag is spacious, with some basic features for organization in the front panel. The front panel zips open and can stay up while the bag is filled. When opened and laid flat, there are cinch straps in the main compartment that help to compress items against the back. The monopole is visible, and where it meets the exterior, creates an irregular shape for packing.

The Travel Sentry ID that connects you to your bag does not exist. No serial number, no tag on or in bag. Per Osprey, "not required". ??? Thought I was paying a premium for this perk, a delighter. If bag is lost, nothing tying me to the bag. Ignore this perk. Don't like the squeeze handle. Cheapened it. Osprey needs to focus on voice of customer.

I wanted to like this. The space between the fixed handle and the pull out handle is too narrow. When you try and use the fixed handle your knuckles hit the pull out handle. I am returning. It may have been a good but the handle issue was too much to overcome.