I've had it a week now, just no time to post a review til now...
I really can't think of anything keeping this from being the perfect bag, for me anyway. I was looking for something in the outdoor/rugged type and had already sent back a
Copper River Messenger, it was a nice bag, but TOO little room and little function otherwise. Timbuk2's are close, but not quite what I wanted. I was considering the Tom Bihn Ristretto, but didn't want to spend that much.
Ran across the Osprey on
Moosejaw.com(great site and service, free shipping etc) and liked the look and price.
Pros:
1. Not too big, not too small...shoulder strap is comfortable with a heavy load
2. Seems well constructed and made from recycled stuff for Greenies
3. Phone/mp3 pouch on the strap with stays for headphone wires (most smartphones should fit fine, bigger ones like EVO with case might be pushing it, but if not...
4. There's a handy smaller pouch where your hand would rest, that would hold any phone for quick access for those carrying mp3 and phone, or a small pistol,if you're into that kind of thing.
5. Strap adjusts super easy and quick.
6. 2 bigger pockets will easily carry iPad w case or even a MacBook air (osprey customer service said so), several books etc...(I can easily fit 4or5, full manilla file folders and zip, letter size)
7. iPad will go in either the 2 big zippered pockets or the padded pouch on the outside of the bag against your body.
8. Waist strap to secure while riding bike etc
9. Front flap has one larger outside pocket with key clip, and smaller underneath pocket as well as pen slots.
10. Water bottle net
11. Unique design
Cons:
1. If anything the zippers could be easier on the big pockets but it's a flexible material and has zipper flaps to deflect water etc...can't have everything.
2. I could only find this one color in stock anywhere but I like it anyway.(not the bag's fault
)
Mind you, I had it loaded for the pictures to show capacity, it would rarely be this bulky and it's very lightweight.
Didn't realize it had reflective pieces in the piping til I took this picture either...
You'll like it.
