Thanks for that review, very useful as I have just bought one and found the instructions quite limited. Your delivery has a nice pace and is not patronising. Thanks from Glasgow, Scotland
Excellent review, I was looking at the Manta 24 but that pack looks too big to use as an everyday bag. I feel this pack would be excellent for everyday use, hiking, and travel. I love the front stretch pocket and the water bottle pockets can hold a 32oz Nalgene which is really cool. Thank you for the great review!
I broke my sternum strap twice now. once I stood on it, once it broke whilst adjusting. Both times osprey sent a new one out to me free of charge, they say they will do this with most of the hardware on their bags. Nice.
Wow, that's interesting. Good thing, mine is still intact. That's good to know that they are willing to send you one free of charge! Excellent customer service on their end! Thank you for sharing!
Hi, yes, this will be a great hiking and climbing bag. The standard water reservoir that it comes with is about 2.5 Liters but I put a 3.0 L reservoir in there and it fits just fine...this would be perfect size for a day hike/climb trip!
Thank you for a good review! Do you think this backpack would perform as a everyday carry bag? I mean with a laptop and all the gears you bring back and forth from work? Would the laptop survive laying towards the backpanel or is it to curved due to the airpeed, causing to much bending on the laptop?
Hi, thanks for your comment. I think a thin 13" laptop would fit into this backpack, anything more than that would be testing its limit. The curved back may not be so much of an issue as the lack of padding in the backwall. You do have the space created by the airspeed ventilation, however I would not trust it to hold up the weight of the laptop if dropped onto the floor. If you are careful with how you carry the bag, then it should handle the job. I would suggest adding a layer of cushion either in the water reservoir section (in that case you would probably forgo the reservoir all together) or if you will use the water reservoir, encase your laptop in a cushioned shell of some sort. Be cautious, though, that once you fill up the water reservoir there is not much room to play with in the main storage compartment. I would even advise against putting a laptop in if you have the water reservoir filled because of the risk that it could bend your laptop. Also, once your put the laptop into the backpack, you also have limited space for other stuff...I guess it all depend on what you are bringing day in and day out for work. If you live near a REI or a cycling store, they should have one in stock and you can bring your laptop to test it out prior to purchase. Hope this helps and good luck!
Hi, I found it to be an excellent choice! I use it mostly for my daily commute of about a 15 min ride. I do extended rides 2-3 hours mostly on the weekends. For either use, it holds up really well. The water reservoir really comes in handy. I have the 3 liter one and it is more than enough. After the extended ride, I only found myself using maybe 1.5 liters of water...but I guess that depends on your personal need and the temperature of the day. So far its been holding up to my everyday light to moderate use (I don't do any heavy duty things like Mountain Biking, so the bag really doesn't take too much of a beating). The ventilation system in the back really helped as I don't find myself heating up too much anymore. Overall, I think it's super comfortable for either a day trip or a few hours of riding on your bicycle. Just be mindful of its carrying capacity as it is design only to hold so much stuff! The only thing of concern is that the belt pouches are a bit harder to access while riding because it sits closer to the bag than to the center of my waist, so if your arms are not super flexible (like mine) you can only take stuff in and out of it when you turn your backpack to the side or take it off completely. Other than that, I'd say it's a 10/10 solid purchase!
Thanks for the response! I already ordered it should be here soon. I bought a bike and wanted a pack for my rides. The vented back seem useful so I'm happy to hear it works well. I don't plan on filling to much or taking it out for more then a day so it should be perfect!! Lol I'll probably have the same problem reaching those side pockets so I'll start stretching now. Thanks for the review Yosif!
Hi, even though it is marketed as Men's, I believe it's probably compatible as well. The only concern I would have is probably the chest strap...but you definitely should try it out in person before you purchase it!
Thanks for that review, very useful as I have just bought one and found the instructions quite limited. Your delivery has a nice pace and is not patronising. Thanks from Glasgow, Scotland
Excellent review, I was looking at the Manta 24 but that pack looks too big to use as an everyday bag. I feel this pack would be excellent for everyday use, hiking, and travel. I love the front stretch pocket and the water bottle pockets can hold a 32oz Nalgene which is really cool. Thank you for the great review!
Nice review, thanks!!
Thank you for the intel on this pack. It was helpful in my decision to purchase it. 👍
I look at the Syncro 20 as the Talon 22 but with the Airspeed back panel. I think Osprey should market this more than just a biking backpack.
I broke my sternum strap twice now. once I stood on it, once it broke whilst adjusting. Both times osprey sent a new one out to me free of charge, they say they will do this with most of the hardware on their bags. Nice.
Wow, that's interesting. Good thing, mine is still intact. That's good to know that they are willing to send you one free of charge! Excellent customer service on their end! Thank you for sharing!
Very nice review with background music. Thank you!
Thanks for the review! Do you thing it will be great as a hiking/climbing bag?
Hi, yes, this will be a great hiking and climbing bag. The standard water reservoir that it comes with is about 2.5 Liters but I put a 3.0 L reservoir in there and it fits just fine...this would be perfect size for a day hike/climb trip!
I stopped watching because the volume of the music was to high in my experience. Will get the backpack though✌🏻😁
Thank you for the feedback. Will be more cognizant next time!
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What is the song ID anyway?! I like it!
Thank you for a good review! Do you think this backpack would perform as a everyday carry bag? I mean with a laptop and all the gears you bring back and forth from work? Would the laptop survive laying towards the backpanel or is it to curved due to the airpeed, causing to much bending on the laptop?
Hi, thanks for your comment. I think a thin 13" laptop would fit into this backpack, anything more than that would be testing its limit. The curved back may not be so much of an issue as the lack of padding in the backwall. You do have the space created by the airspeed ventilation, however I would not trust it to hold up the weight of the laptop if dropped onto the floor. If you are careful with how you carry the bag, then it should handle the job. I would suggest adding a layer of cushion either in the water reservoir section (in that case you would probably forgo the reservoir all together) or if you will use the water reservoir, encase your laptop in a cushioned shell of some sort. Be cautious, though, that once you fill up the water reservoir there is not much room to play with in the main storage compartment. I would even advise against putting a laptop in if you have the water reservoir filled because of the risk that it could bend your laptop. Also, once your put the laptop into the backpack, you also have limited space for other stuff...I guess it all depend on what you are bringing day in and day out for work. If you live near a REI or a cycling store, they should have one in stock and you can bring your laptop to test it out prior to purchase. Hope this helps and good luck!
Does the sunglass/non-scratch pocket fit a phone? I know that the smaller version doesn't. Please help and thanks!
Hi yes, it should fit. I have a regular iphone X and there is plenty of room for my phone.
So how did this bag hold up after you used it ???
Hi, I found it to be an excellent choice! I use it mostly for my daily commute of about a 15 min ride. I do extended rides 2-3 hours mostly on the weekends. For either use, it holds up really well. The water reservoir really comes in handy. I have the 3 liter one and it is more than enough. After the extended ride, I only found myself using maybe 1.5 liters of water...but I guess that depends on your personal need and the temperature of the day. So far its been holding up to my everyday light to moderate use (I don't do any heavy duty things like Mountain Biking, so the bag really doesn't take too much of a beating). The ventilation system in the back really helped as I don't find myself heating up too much anymore. Overall, I think it's super comfortable for either a day trip or a few hours of riding on your bicycle. Just be mindful of its carrying capacity as it is design only to hold so much stuff! The only thing of concern is that the belt pouches are a bit harder to access while riding because it sits closer to the bag than to the center of my waist, so if your arms are not super flexible (like mine) you can only take stuff in and out of it when you turn your backpack to the side or take it off completely. Other than that, I'd say it's a 10/10 solid purchase!
Thanks for the response! I already ordered it should be here soon. I bought a bike and wanted a pack for my rides. The vented back seem useful so I'm happy to hear it works well. I don't plan on filling to much or taking it out for more then a day so it should be perfect!! Lol I'll probably have the same problem reaching those side pockets so I'll start stretching now. Thanks for the review Yosif!
no hydrate?
It does have it, I just happen to buy the version without it, because I wanted the 3L reservoir instead!
Hi ! Im women , is this packback also used my females? ….
Hi, even though it is marketed as Men's, I believe it's probably compatible as well. The only concern I would have is probably the chest strap...but you definitely should try it out in person before you purchase it!
This is just a copy of the raptor series I got the 18 litre in that model I've had mine 10 years.