Great for students, commuters, day hikes.

By Kelli B. Ranked #1124 - Daypacks November 4, 2009

I love lots of pockets, and was looking for a pack that would carry my laptop and also work for day hikes. This bag fits all three requirements. I haven't used it on a longer day hike yet, but I think it'll work fine. I generally use a 2-liter platypus for hydration needs, and this is not hydration compatible, but I'm not too picky about that. The waist strap seems perfunctory, and I have yet to test it. Sometimes if I break into a run to catch the bus, my laptop jiggles a bit in the compartment...minor complaint. It has the slightly curved shoulder straps, which I find very comfortable. I'm a 5'7" woman with an average torso, and find this fits me well, and I am picky about fit. I was doubtful something I ordered online would meet my expectations, and I was pleasantly surprised (I've been shopping about 6 months for a day pack). And what I love most, there's a ton of compartments... a spot for your iPod, a sleeve on the laptop divider for my planner, side pockets (as another said it will only hold a .5 liter Nalgene...I use them for doggy poop bags and such), a quick access pocket for gum, sunglasses, and a pen compartment with extra zipper pouch. This doesn't even cover all the pockets! I also like the external pouch where I keep my ID lanyard with bus pass for commuting. Oh, and I should also mention the fun decals which tell you the recycled content of each part of the pack. Love it!

View Details: Osprey Packs Circuit Backpack - 1900 cu in

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