Osprey Europe Unisex Daylite Duffel 60

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Now we know that the Osprey Daylite Duffel can be carried in three different ways, but all of these carrying options won’t mean much if the bag is painful to wear. So, how comfortable will you be carrying this bag around on your adventures? The Osprey Daylite Duffel has tonnes of features that set it apart from your average high-street duffel. Available in a range of capacities, and with three different carrying options, this bag is incredibly versatile and suited to a range of activities. It’s certainly better than nothing and better than just shoving the water bottle into the main compartment. But, just to reiterate: this bag is not the one to take up Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s for low adventure travel around town and between the airport, car and hotel. And again, I love the attention to detail. The key clip is bright red so it’s easy to spot when you’re flustered or in the dark.

With the straps joined to make a single carry-strap, I found that the ends of the bag bow together. The extent of this depends on how much is in the bag, but it is definitely noticeable. When a duffel has the handles attached to the sides of the bag rather than the ends this isn’t a problem. 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. Maybe it is exaggerated by the thinner fabric, but it is a compromise you’ll soon learn to live with. Additional Storage It’s also constructed from super durable, ethical, eco-friendly materials, which we all know often comes with a high price tag.Like any good duffel bag, the Osprey Daylite Duffle has a really strong shoulder strap with a padded handle you can velcro into place.

The Velcro handle that joins the grab-and-go handles is surprisingly comfortable, protecting your hands or your shoulder (depending on how you wear it) and it won’t slip out of place on you either. This is the most exciting part of the Osprey Daylite Duffel to me. It’s made from 100% recycled fabric and yet it still looks brand new, tough and gorgeous.

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Most of us need to carry around a diverse range of kit. Maybe it’s your work gear during the day and then kit for that evening gym visit to the gym. At the end of the week it’s hauling your weekend kit. You could have a bag for every situation but maybe a one bag fits all makes more sense. Osprey have designed their Daylite Duffel range to offer a one bag fits all solution. Features The downside, however, is that you do have to be careful about what you put in it. If you’re going to put something like laptops or cameras in, you’ll need to provide your own padding for them.

Let’s face it, at 30 Litres, this is not going to be your big main suitcase but it’s still substantial and would also work as carry-on luggage.This bag is for weekend breaks around town and family trips on the plane. And for that, it’s perfect. It’s lightweight, really well made and pleasant to use. The main panel unzips fully, so you have really good access to see what is in your bag. But there isn’t much in the way of dividers or pen holders or anything else like that. However, these straps double up as grab-and-go handles when you need them by simply joining them in the center with a solid Velcro patch, and this configuration also lets you carry the bag over one shoulder, neat huh? 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. Once the straps are fully extended the bag holds itself open and holds its shape. I have soon got to grips with its individual characteristics. Carrying Options

Now, the bag itself is pretty lightweight. It has some padding on the top and at both ends but the sides are pretty thin and flexible. We were also pleased to see an external water bottle holder (because it’s always a risk putting your water inside your bag!), and it’s cleverly angled to keep hold of your bottle no matter what carrying option you go for (but more on that later).I wouldn’t like to wear it on a day long hike. I’ve got specialised hiking bags for that, with a much better fit for prolonged active wear. Completing this Osprey Daylite Duffel 60 review has been a pleasure. The Daylite excels whether carrying things for overnight stays or hauling climbing gear to the wall. It has consistently proven both its versatility and durability. As a final thought, I think the Daylite duffel 60 looks really cool.