But, when I thought about it, my other duffel does exactly the same thing if I use its shoulder-straps rather than the side straps. When a duffel has the handles attached to the sides of the bag rather than the ends this isn’t a problem. The extent of this depends on how much is in the bag, but it is definitely noticeable.
With the straps joined to make a single carry-strap, I found that the ends of the bag bow together. Apart from the weight of the contents, I really didn’t notice the duffel on my back as it was so comfy. It is a duffel bag though and I’d be happy to wear it as a backpack all day if needed. That’s about it as far as the harness goes though. It will work for everything from carrying stuff while on your bike to journeys around the world. The straps are constructed from shaped gridded mesh foam and offer a really comfy fit. The padded lid forms a comfortable back panel that moulds nicely. As a backpack the duffel is very effective. Carrying OptionsĪ key part of completing this Osprey Daylite Duffel 60 review is to consider the carrying options. I have soon got to grips with its individual characteristics. Once the straps are fully extended the bag holds itself open and holds its shape. Surely a bag with Osprey’s attention to detail shouldn’t be so awkward to use? I soon realised it was just about how I used it though. The straps also kept flopping into the bag. I opened the top lid and the bag immediately flopped flat as I tried to pack it. Does it meet those aims? At first I thought it was too flimsy. The aim of the Daylite is to offer a lightweight duffel bag that can be rolled up for storage and yet have the durability for load hauling. For other repairs Osprey pledge to charge a reasonable amount for any out-of-warranty service. You will get many adventures out of the Daylite.įinally, Osprey’s All Mighty guarantee covers any defects in manufacture over the reasonable lifetime of the product. It is also lined to further increase durability. The interior stitching and seams are sewn to Osprey’s usual high standards and the main seams are reinforced. The fabric used is not waterproof, but I’ve certainly found it can keep showers at bay. The fabrics feel light yet strong and top and bottom padding protects the contents from bangs and scrapes. The 60 litre bag weighs 700 grams and the 45 and 30 litre versions weigh 600 grams.ĭespite their light weight however, these bags are no lightweight performers. The bag tested offers 60 litres of storage space in a flexible, practical and durable manner, and all for less than the weight of a loaf of bread. Lightweight And Yet Durableīy far the most impressive feature of the Daylite Duffel range though has to be the weight. This is measured through the responsible use of resources and impact on people and the environment. This independent organisation ensures that production methods optimise sustainability. The main body fabrics are also bluesign approved. We wrote about Osprey and sustainability here. The GRS certification means Osprey can verify the responsible social, environmental and chemical processes used in production.
#Osprey daylite backpack review series#
In line with Osprey’s outstanding environmental credentials, the Daylite Duffel series is made from Global Recycling Standard (GRS) certified 300D recycled PET packcloth. Finally, there’s a stretchy and secure mesh water bottle holster. Additional padded handles across the ends mean it’s easy to haul around. A velcro velcro wrap on the handle fastens them together and they can then be thrown over your shoulder. The straps are designed to work as the shoulder straps on a rucksack or wrapped together as a grab-and-go handle. Alternatively, you can simply grab it and go. You can wear it as a backpack or carry it over your shoulder. Note that the locations “side” and “top” are interchangeable depending on how you choose to carry the bag. There is a long zipped side-pocket with an internal key clip and a zipped top-pocket. It consists of a single lined main compartment accessed through the padded zip-up top panel. As Osprey promise, it’s certainly a simple bag. The Daylite Duffel 60 is available in three sizes (60, 45 and 30 litres) and three colours (wave blue, dustmoss green and black). Osprey have designed their Daylite Duffel range to offer a one bag fits all solution. You could have a bag for every situation but maybe a one bag fits all makes more sense. At the end of the week it’s hauling your weekend kit. Maybe it’s your work gear during the day and then kit for that evening gym visit to the gym. Most of us need to carry around a diverse range of kit. Stu’s Osprey Daylite Duffel 60 review details a superbly designed load hauler with outstanding environmental credentials.
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