Osprey Tropos 32 Mens Pack [Colour:Black]

If you're looking for a short review here it is:The bag is fantastic, very spacious, and can be used for literally anything. I would 300% recommend it to anyone who wants a bag that can be a school backpack, a commuter bag, or a few day hiking bag if you wanted.Now if you're like me and need to know every tiny detail about something before investing in it, here is your review:I have owned an osprey travel bag (porter 46) for many years, and I wanted to get a backpack that was more school/commuter focused. I am an architecture student in college and I carry a TON of stuff every day. One of my favorite things about osprey products is their all mighty guarantee, which is a massive bonus comparing to other brands.Let's start from the beginning, when you first ... MoreIf you're looking for a short review here it is:The bag is fantastic, very spacious, and can be used for literally anything. I would 300% recommend it to anyone who wants a bag that can be a school backpack, a commuter bag, or a few day hiking bag if you wanted.Now if you're like me and need to know every tiny detail about something before investing in it, here is your review:I have owned an osprey travel bag (porter 46) for many years, and I wanted to get a backpack that was more school/commuter focused. I am an architecture student in college and I carry a TON of stuff every day. One of my favorite things about osprey products is their all mighty guarantee, which is a massive bonus comparing to other brands.Let's start from the beginning, when you first get this pack you'll immediately notice how well it is constructed. The materials are strong and feel durable, and the seams are tight and feel like they could take a real beating and still hold. This bag features a built in kickstand so it will stand up straight without having to lean it against anything even when there isn't a lot in the bag, it's quite nice. The first time, and the thousandth time you put on the bag, it's extremely comfortable even when stuffed to the brim. The shoulder straps have nice breathable padding, and the back has a "floating" design. That means your back is touching a mesh, and not the actual bag. This allows air to flow between the bag and your back which helps IMMENSELY if you sweat a lot. Also the shoulder straps have support straps to help lessen the load on your back. The bag also has a chest strap and hip strap, the hip strap is non removable, however both straps have adjustments. Personally when I'm using the backpack for school I wrap up the hip straps and rubber band them so they don't get in the way.The inside of the bag is very roomy. It feels much larger than the 32L it claims to be. From the back to the front, closest to the back is your laptop compartment. The area is very adequately padded and I would feel safe just having my laptop in there. I have an HP ZBook that is 15.6 inches and I keep it in its sleeve, and then I stick the whole sleeve in the pocket, and it holds snugly. This pocket also has a hidden hole at the top to route wires out of, or what I have done since I also have used this bag for hiking, is that I shoved a 3L hydration pouch in that pocket and routed the tube out of the top. The shoulder straps also have elastic bands on them to hold the hydration tube in place. The next compartment is the big storage compartment. In there is another either laptop or tablet holder, its separated by a piece of material with a plastic band at the top to add durability. You can hold a whole ton of stuff in there. I fit 4 very stuffed 1.5inch binders in that pocket, and then there was enough room on top of the binders to easily fit a extra set of clothes or shoes or whatever you need. The next pocket is a small soft material for technology (phone pocket pretty much), I have a galaxy note8 and that thing is BIG and it fits fine. So it should fit just about any phone. The next compartment is what I call my OCD pocket because its got 3 elastic pouches, and a zipper pocket, so I can organize that pocket like nobody's business. The elastic pouches are big enough to fit deodorant sticks, lotion, or sunglasses. The zipper pocket at the bottom is about the same size as the technology pocket, but its made out of mesh. That compartment also has a clip thing to clip keys to so they don't get lost in the bottom of your bag. If you over stuff the large compartment, you may have a hard time putting a lot into this compartment. The final compartment is this weird vertical zipper pouch at the front that can expand. I honest to goodness have not found a perfect use for this pocket besides shoving a planner or a pair of sandals in to. Sadly it is not big enough to fit a helmet in to. The ONE and ONLY con of this backpack is if you commute via bike, this osprey bag does not have the weird elastic clip thing for helmets, however you could EASILY just clip the helmet onto one of the 3 hook look things on the backpack. This backpack has 2 elastic bottle holders, I have managed to fit my 32oz water bottle, and I wouldn't put a much larger one than that in it. Another awesome feature of this backpack is what they refer to as the straight jacket straps, they are 2 straps on each side of the back that help cinch down whatever you have in the water bottle side pockets, and also helps compress the bag to keep stuff inside from moving around. The final feature about the bag is the incredibly padded and comfortable handle at the top of the bag.If you took the time to read the book I just wrote, thank you, I hope I said something that helped in your decision. This bag is 200% worth it. I love using it for school, just as much as I like using it for traveling and camping. It's durable, has a great warranty, and can hold a ton of stuff while still feeling light on your back. I will continue to use this backpack, and find out what I do and do not like about the bag. There are virtually no cons to the backpack besides the lack of a helmet clip. The immense amount of features and pockets on this bag are what sold it for me. Enjoy!

I started off the semester with this bag and I don’t regret it one bit. Georgia heat is rough, so the suspend mesh is awesome for back sweat. I’m also and Exercise Physiology major, so I carry lots of heavy health science books, but this pack carries a load fantastically! I typically walk around 2-3 miles a day between work and class with this pack on and I couldn’t be happier!

Best backpack I own and most versatile, too. I own some nice ones and much more expensive but this Tropos just crushes them with features that others don't have. My favorites are the mesh back, load lifter straps, kickstand, and lots of excellent functioning zippers, pulls and pockets. I use it for anything from day trips, campus work, gym, and travel. It makes an excellent carry-on for a trip under a week if you pack somewhat minimally.