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Second purchase of this invaluable lightweight back pack. Big enough for several coats/tops, water bottle, dog balls and other necessities. I’m not keen on over designed bags and this minimalist one gets all the basics right. Rip stop material is strong, sufficiently hydrophobic for drizzle, straps wide and comfortable enough, good side pocket for easily accessible water bottle and small top zip compartment for sunglasses or items needed to be located quickly. Packs very small. This bright green one will perhaps also make me more visible to traffic!

Excellent backpack. Packs very small, I have used to carry a decent load ( around 10kg) and the straps feel solid and comfortable which is especially surprising given that there is no padding. This backpack has no back padding, so be sure to pack soft items closer to your back or a long flat object for the most comfort. I use it when commuting by bike to carry shopping on the way home.

Great stuff pack. However, there are no instructions for folding it up and the explanations on YouTube are unhelpful. You may want to video yourself unfolding it so you can work your way back. Once you have done it the routine is obvious and easy.

This little bag is amazing! Considering how small a parcel it folds up into, it holds everything you need for a day out. Ideal accompaniment to stuff into your luggage and use as a day bag whilst on holiday, or to use from home just for a day out. Amazingly lightweight, yet quite strong and sturdy. I did wonder whether I would be able to fold it back into the pouch again, considering how small it folds up but it actually was easier than I expected.

Osprey did a good job with this bag. It folds up small enough to put in a jacket pocket and is durable enough to be a rucksack. My experience with other packable rucksacks is that they are very useful but quite flimsy. By contrast, this one is solidly made and comfortable while only being slightly larger folded up than the others. I’ve comfortably carried six half litre glass bottles in it with no problem, which is something that would have been risky and uncomfortable to carry in my other packable rucksacks.

This was great on our recent road trip, nice and small when packed away but a great size when needed. The side bottle pouch was really useful.

The backpack arrived today and, while I haven’t put it into action yet, I’m pleased. Osprey isn’t cheap but the lightweight backpack is clearly well designed and will undoubtedly justify the price over time. Naturally it doesn’t come with bulky or heavy materials or features that would make it more sturdy but it has a feel of quality and good design and I’m happy with my purchase. Also, after a couple of minutes fumbling I mastered getting it back into its tiny pouch pocket so it’ll be very handy as an extra for weekend breaks and a variety of holidays.

Very light and thin and not cheap but l would advise anyone to buy one or two because you will find it is very useful . Well made surprisingly strong and comfortable.