Osprey  Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6

I've only used it for a weekend trip, but I appreciated the quality of the pack and the ease of organization. I also tried the Daylight 26 +6 but found it not rigid enough, which made packing more difficult. I do wish this one had loops that I could put a shock cord on in order to easily attach a jacket. And I would have liked a hipbelt that could be tucked away. I will be utilizing it for 3 longer trips over the next few months and will put it to the test! Love the material- it seems sturdy and water proof. And I love the idea of being able to expand it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The removal of the small zippered opening to the front pocket was a great improvement over the predecessor Daylight version. The semi-circular opening greatly improves access to the front pocket. The dedicated laptop section is an improvement. Evening out the bag by enabling the main body lid to hold more is a plus. I prefer the extended yoke in the shoulder straps, being fairly thick in the chest from a life of PT. The enlarged bottle sleeve is appreciated, however my OCD needs one on the opposite side to balance it out/look uniform.

I love this bag. I broke it in on a 10-day trip in Europe, with 4 flights, several trains, and tons of time on my back. I also love that I can put it on top of my carry-on bag. Overall, the quality seems very good, and it's pretty comfortable. The only knock I'd give is that the bag is still quite bulky even when fairly empty, but the more-structured construction is a plus too, so it depends on what you're looking for. I put it under the airline seat in front of me without any space issues, even when it was pretty packed, but when I saw room in the overhead compartments, I took advantage of it, since it's pretty bulky at the feet. I don't think I'll need to buy another bag for a long time, and I expect to get rid of a few other bags I've tried over the years that didn't work as well as this one.

There are multiple excellent reviews of this Transporter 26+6 by bag reviewers on YouTube, so I will just comment on things I haven't seen widely them cover: • This Transporter 26+6 is truly 26L+6L while the Daylite 26+6 is more like 23+5. The Transporter is slightly wider and deeper, both when unexpanded and expanded. I have both bags and have measured and visually compared them. • The Transporter is worth its higher price vs the Daylite--its look and fabric/material are more premium. Its up to you whether the higher price is worth it. For bag nerds, it is worth it, and many (like me) will buy both for different purposes. • The black color in particular makes this bag look and feel more premium than the other colorways for this bag, though more boring of course. • The straps are more comfortable than the Daylite, though the AirScape back panel feels about the same between the two. • You can still feel the raised lip of the luggage passthrough on your back, but it doesn't bother me at all. This is true of the Daylite as well. • This bag is compact enough to use for everyday carry and, particularly in black, suitable for professional / office use. Now for my opinions on the hot debates in the bag community; • In my usage, the single front pocket that goes all the way down to the bottom is definitely an advantage vs Daylite's two split front pocket design. • I don't understand why bag manufacturers delete a side water bottle pocket for a less frequently used side handle. The Daylite's inclusion of two side water bottle pockets plus a side handle is clearly superior. • I am on the fence about the +6L expansion now being on the lid section rather than the main section like on the Daylite. I have uses both ways. The positive of this design is that the inside lid section pocket even unexpanded has more volume than the Daylite's flat inside lid pocket and so helps with additional organization, whether or not you're packing clothes.

What I like the most about this bag is the way is opens all the way, which is convenient so that I can lay it flat to pack. I can see everything I am packing, and using the Packing Cubes helps organize the pack even better. I find that Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is small enough to be compact and carry able using either of the convenient and sturdy handles provided as a luggage. On my back it is comfortable to wear, with nothing poking through due to the Airscape feature. It is especially comfortable with good weight distribution because of the sternum strap. I appreciate the straps for carabiners, water resistant fabric, and hidden pockets for stashing little and important items. Moving through doorways with this bag on my back, I sometimes forget how wide I am and hit the door frame (especially when the bag is in the expanded state), but the bag is tough. Overall, a very convenient, comfortable bag for travel and overnight use, good for airport transit but also camping.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Zorbaxians probed my bag before probing me. Their verdict? "Earthlings have achieved perfection. " The expandable compartment held three galaxies worth of gear. Even their mothership lacked this organization. They returned me but kept the bag. Five stars — worth an abduction 👽

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great, lightweight, well-made pack for travel. The compartments are well thought-out. The pack holds a lot more than I thought it would!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect size for companion to Transporter wheeled 40. Use this for cpap, other electronic devices and toiletries.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was absolutely amazed at how much I could pack into this small backpack. It’s all you need for a weekend trip.

Love this. It's not heavy, but made very well. Like how it's arranged on the inside, too. Comfortable straps!