Awesome review, super thorough, and I appreciate the time you took to make a longer-term review of this! Love the two part format, this video was a great fast overview of all the features. Most likely will buy because of this review!
This Osprey 26 6 review has been rhe MOST useful (for me) to finally find the most efficient and compatible personal item backpack for me airline travel. Your inclusion of the dimensions and perosnal item DIY box compliance testing both contributed to my backpack purchase. TY!
I liked the older model better! Glad i got mine before they changed. I like having the pocket in the "lid" so i can separate certain things. I also love the dump pocket as well.
That's usually how you can tell a new update is coming, the old model starts coming up for sale at a really good deal, then it starts being low stock. Then bam! Sometimes companies will drop on Amazon or in their European stores first before hitting the US, but not always.
These new changes are perfect for me. Looks like an easy transition from EDC to travel and I greatly prefer one big area to a bunch of little divided spaces. A zipper on that front stash will also help with all the bits and bobs I need to put away at airport security. I might try your mini mlc paracord trick with those new gear loops to have an easy jacket stashing mechanism!
Thanks for the review! I actually didn't know they released the new version recently until I saw your video. I got a North Face travel backpack last month for a trip because I couldn't find the old version of this Osprey bag. The North Face bag worked okay but the straps weren't good and I couldn't stop thinking about the clamshell opening of the Daylite, with its expandable option.Thanks to your heads up and overview of the features, I got one today after months of wishing for this bag!
Nice summary and comparison. Mine came in last week; it really seems to be the ideal max-sized bag that's flexible enough to use even with the most restrictive of personal item policies (lookin' at you, AirAsia). That said, I'll probably return it. Part of the reason is that I'm a freakishly-tall person (6'9" or 205cm), and while managing less-than-ideal shoulder straps is my norm, this bag's height means that they are shorter than the shortest I've ever encountered. Similarly, though nothing out there fits my 24 inch (61cm) torso, this bag sits abnormally high and weird on my back. But the biggest problem is that my new requirement--use for full-time, carry-all-you-own travel--means that I need Every... Cubic... Inch... of volume that a 32L pack can offer. Because of that, I was hoping to see the packing peanut test to confirm my suspicion that it's shy of the rated 32 liters. Side by side in the video @7:00, the new model looks SLIGHTLY less deep (back to front), presumably due to the redesigned front flap. When I did a packing comparison with two of my older bags--a Fall 2017 Patagonia Refugio 28L, and a 2013-ish 30L North Face Base Camp Fuse Box--the 26+6 only held a TINY amount more gear compared to the Refugio, while the Fuse Box had room to spare. And while neither packs as easily (both are top-loading), they're both taller, and the Refugio is even lighter--5 oz (142 grams) less than the 26+6. Maybe I'm crazy, but I'm considering a 2-bag approach for my transition to full-time, slow-travel: - a 60L, 29 oz (0.8 kg) packable duffle/backpack (the original, pre-wheels version of the Osprey Transporter) that I can underpack to fit everything (incl. the Refugio) within the dimensional limits of a full-sized overhead bag - the Refugio alone when flying the most restrictive "7kg max combined, personal item only" airlines, either checking the rest in the Transporter, or leaving it at an Airbnb when doing the occasional regional excursion I'm entering all my gear on the LighterPack site to strip down what I've already optimized over the past 20 years of one-bagging across 6 continents, but I still feel like I'm trapped in an anti-Goldilocks dimension where the ideal volume, height, and/or weight bags are either too big for personal item scenarios, or too small for traveling with all that I'll own even after purging everything in my life down to 18-20 lbs (8-9 kg) of gear.
@@CryingCroc. Yeah, I've seen and experienced firsthand what you've described and recommended (e.g. one bagging through both Cairo and Stockholm in January)...I could probably teach a class on it (as implied by the reference to using LighterPack as a tool). The difference is that I won't be maintaining and periodically returning to a place where I could store hard-to-find equipment. And there's a quality of life consideration when replacement clothing options are off the table for many consecutive months; I envy those who can go to most malls, open air markets, second-hand stores, etc. to snag things that fit (that, btw, for me are bulkier and heavier than average, all other things being equal)...it's part of what I call "the tall tax". So while I'm a big advocate of minimalism and materials that make one-bag travel not just possible but enjoyable, recognize that's already baked into the premise of my situation.
I'll update with a peanut test in my update. Sounds like you have some unique challenges in finding a bag that fits well. I think the new bag looking less deep may be just what I packed in them, and not the bag, but I'll double check. There's no shame in 2-bagging it. Especially for slow travel. One bag works great if you're moving around a lot, but if you're slow traveling and staying in one place a long time, there's no need to force a one bag that's not working. Your bag (s) should help improve your travel experience, not be a nuisance if you can't find a solution that works.
@@CryingCroc. could you share your indefinite packing list? Links are forbidden in UA-cam comments, so maybe just that part of the lighterpack URL after "r/"
The added squishy-ness is great for me because my personal item size allowance is pretty small, 25 * 33 * 20. On the fence if I'll even bother at all bringing a bag, such as this squished down, or just not bring a bag at all.
I really liked this bag but the fact that it wasn't a true 26L in the unexpanded mode made it very limiting. Some of the updates I think make sense, it's too bad that the laptop pocket wasn't made completely separate and the slip pocket on the old one was better to stash jackets when going through security. Looking forward to your take on how it worked for you on your upcoming trip.
As someone who doesn't often travel with a laptop I like the main compartment sleeve, but of course it's a tradeoff because a better sleeve would take up more space and weight, but offer better protection and access.
@@OneBagTravels The bag already has 90% of what is required to have a dedicated laptop compartment. The problem with your argument is you say that the pocket has to be better, and we know that UL bags with laptop sleeves already accomplish this without adding bulk. Just because it is now a dedicated compartment they are not allowed to just use the same materials? The weight increase would be negligible. Additionally there is no way that extending the padding on the laptop sleeve would significantly diminish your available packing space.
@@yeeisme This is true, I think they could design a laptop compartment that doesn't take up much space, for example the Tom Bihn Techonaut does a great job with this by using the structure padding to protect the laptop. It's just that most companies don't take this approach and I often see either no laptop sleeve, a minimalist one like the 26+6, or a super thick bulky laptop compartment that takes up way too much space/weight.
For me, I like old version better. While it makes more sense to expand at the main compartment, they took away the full circumference use of the top cover. I don't use packing cubes and could nicely fold linen or cotton tops and place inside cover with minimal wrinkles. I wish Osprey would have made the shoulder straps detachable to tuck in back sleeve. It would make a smoother ride for whatever transportation we use.
I agree that using the full area of the lid side was nice, I wish they had made the interior lid pocket bigger. It's more noticeable in the 35L version where you have all your gear clumped into a small space on the lid.
Just flew cross country with this bag in the expanded mode with a weight of 20 lbs ( I am 5’8 and weight 170 lbs for reference). The bottom of the bag dug into my lower back and the bag was uncomfortable with this much weight. Do you think the Patagonia black hole mini mlc 30 liter would be more comfortable with this much weight since it had a hip belt?
20# is a little heavy for the 26+6, I think it does great with light weights in unexpanded mode, but once you start packing it really full it doens't work. Mini MLC is a much better carry IMO
Thanks for all your great reviews. I think I'll get this pack for upcoming trip. Any advice for front loading travel back packs (around 35-45 liters)for women with 14" torso length?
it's almost the same, one issue the new one has is a small seam now where the luggage pass-through sleeve goes through. I don't notice a difference but some people have reported they can feel the seam, so I think depends on where it sits on your back.
Is this also practical for everyday, or not so much, because of the clam opening? Im looking for something lightweight and practical for everyday with a toddler around town and also useful for travel at the same time.
It's better as a travel bag than an EDC bag but it could certainly be used for daily carry, just open the zipper on the top and not open it the entire way and it's basically just a regular backpack.
I've been watching a lot of videos comparing personal item backpacks. Your channel is great! Are there any backpacks with waist straps that really minimize the weight on your shoulders on long trips? Thx!
Can you fit 2x Eagle Creek Medium compression cubes and two Small ones, in expanded mode? In the previous one, the mesh separator got in the way of doing that.
Yeah I think you could. I only have one of each of these cubes, but when I put them in the main compartment there is still room for more. I stacked them with the medim at the bottom sideways, then the smaller ones on the top layer facing up/down. Seems like there's plenty of space for a second row.
I don't notice it but I've heard mixed reviews, some people can feel it and other can't. I suspect it has to do with where the split hits your back and probably what you're wearing and what you have packed in the bag.
Biggest change is size of compartments. If you like the separate main and lid sides to store gear then old. If you like one large main compartment then new.
Thank you for the review. This is one of the bags I’m taking a serious look at for my personal item travel. The other is the osprey sojourn 30L. This will be the only bag I travel with for a couple of weeks in Colombia. Any thoughts on which you would prefer? Thank you again. I look forward to your review after your trip.
I have both. The Sojourn has a much beefier carry system, which I need to comfortably carry a load greater than 15 or so pounds for much distance. A long day in Chicago with the Daylite fully packed definitely exposed my limits.
Good summary. Yes Sojourn is a better carry with great compression. I'd also say 26+6 carries better in unexpanded mode. So if you're very minimalist and can travel with 26 liters by default then it's a great pack. But if you're carrying it in expansion mode as the default, it's going to be bigger and stick out from your back, so I'd probably go with the Sojourn.
Nope, I show it not fitting in the sizer box in the updated comparison video at about 1:30 - ua-cam.com/video/6WVzziVUWAM/v-deo.htmlsi=doA1VyRzJZT-L8v_&t=89
I'll have to post a comparison. I'd still probably go with the Mini, I really like the 26+6 but the big compartment on the Mini work well with my packing style. But I may change my mind after testing this bag out more.
I'm curious what your experience with the half cut passthrough sleeve is like. I bought the bag and it occasionally digs into my back. I'm wondering if i got a bad piece or if this is a flaw in the bag.
I haven't noticed it but I can see how it could be annoying. Might depend on height and where the crease sits on your back? It definitely sticks out though on mine as well so I think it's just the design and not a flaw in your bag in particular.
Good bag, definitely a good choice for minimal travel but I ended up returning my old one in exchange for cabin zero military 28. You gonna review the updated version of the cabin zero military by the way? And eventually the north face base camp duffel xs? 🥴🥴🥴🥴
Let me know if you need anything in our fine city of Las Vegas while you are here. Just got back from 3+ weeks traveling trying out one of my Nomatic bags in Europe. Still think I like the AER travel pack 2/3 small best.
Thank you for this video! Is there any chance you wpuld do a comparison between this and the larger new version (I think it is 30 or 35l?) I can't decise between the two and since I am in europe I will have to order from the US without seeing them or trying them out. I assume this one could pass as personal item but thr larger would be cabin luggage size? It is hard to get an idea of the differences in size withoit seeing them side by side. Thanks for always providing such accurate and detailed reviews, and seeing them in your recreated airline containers is so excellent for people like me who find it hard to visualise volumes and sizes without seeing them in demonstration. Much appreciated 🙏
Check Amazon, they offer it on several of the EU sites, UK, FR I've seen it, probably available on more. I have a review of the 35 on my site but I'll post a 26 vs 35 comparison soon. Yeah, 26+6 should work personal item and 35 is going to be carry-on, but if check the airline because it depends if it's RyanAir or similar with more restricted policy.
@@OneBagTravels ah ok thank you, it wasn't on UK Amazon when I checked the other day but will look again in case it has been added since. Happy to order from the US Amazon or Europe but not until I get back from next trip so I have time still to choose between the two sizes. 😊
Some backpacking bags have stretchy mesh here you could probably use for that, or get an after-market strap pocket is probably your best option. Passports are wider than most straps so doubtful companies will add that feature very often.
@@OneBagTravels after market strap pocket! Didn’t know that existed. I’ll look into it. I’ve been waiting to this feature forever. Weird omission imo for a travel bag cuz anyone who’s travelled lots feels the pain of taking your pack off and on a dozen times and digging through pockets looking for this stuff. Sometimes you need to pull out ticket/passport 3 times for a single flight. So I often wear a crossbody plus a backpack and that’s overkill and annoying.
Depends if your clothes are lightweight and pack down small. Assuming you have synthetic, then 2-3 pants, 5 t-shirts, rotate 2-3 polos, it's tight and would help if you could do some laundry in the hotel. Also if you had merino or merino blended t-shirts or polos that would cut down the need to carry as many clothes.
Hi there! Thank you very much for this video! It is very informative! QUESTION: I appears this new Daylite 26 is not really compatible with attaching to a Farpoint 40L? (yes...I have seen your videos discussing the Farpoint daypack/Daylite/Daylite Plus).
Not really, the Daylite daypacks attach by looping the compression strap through the top look, but this bag doesn't have compression straps. Instead I think they designed this bag to be the base to attach the Daylite to. Which seems odd because the Daylite daypack is 13L, which seems large to attach to a 26L pack.
@@OneBagTravels Thanks. After watching your video and reading more I do believe I agree. Something that large probably needs a bit more structure. I'll probably end up replacing my Porter 46 with the Sojourn Porter 46.
Hello been really indecive about Bellyroy Transit Backpack 28, Thule Aion 28L travel (expandable) and also now this one that's also cheaper. Any thoughts on comfort but also EDC use for the office between Thule and Osprey? thank you!
Depends on what you're looking for. The new Bellroy looks nice, probably the best option for a high quality light weight bag. Thule Ion is a great pack, very high quality, love the waxed fabric, but the laptop sleeve makes it a little heavy/bulky, which is good if you have one but not if you don't. Osprey is a very good, inexpensive pack that's a great under the seat personal item, it's well made but nowhere near the quality of those other two brands.
Could you please do a review on the Osprey Parsec 26? So many positive reviews on the internet but almost nobody did a review video about it on UA-cam.
Thanks for the review!! I am planning a trip with an airline with strict restrictions for personal item (40x30x20cm) and I'd like to get this backpack, but it's slightly bigger in height (43cm) and width (33cm). Do you think I'd be ok with this bag if i dont overpack? Is it easy to squeeze in case of size check?
Which airline, FlyBondi? I think you'll be fine in the majority of cases unless you get a particularily grumpy gate agent. That bag is very squishy and it just looks tiny. Just don't overpack, wear an extra shirt or whatever bulky gear you can wear or put in your pockets, put the bag over the opposite shoulder of the gate agent so it doesnt look big and you'll be fine.
I’m a bit disappointed that without any packing cubes it doesn’t have much structure and can become top heavy when u fill admin panel and have only some things on the base. It sort of just falls over onto itself..
The new Osprey offerings look great on specs, I'm looking forward to test out the 44L Daylite. It is lighter yet larger than Cabin Zero Classic Plus, with stow-able backpack straps and luggage pass-through.
yeah, i still very much enjoy the one i have currently. and its nice seeing some quality of life updates to the bag anyways, i wonder if they will continue to sell the old version for people who enjoy the 2 medium sized compartments compared to 1 huge compartment
Awesome review, super thorough, and I appreciate the time you took to make a longer-term review of this! Love the two part format, this video was a great fast overview of all the features. Most likely will buy because of this review!
Thanks, glad you like it!
This Osprey 26 6 review has been rhe MOST useful (for me) to finally find the most efficient and compatible personal item backpack for me airline travel.
Your inclusion of the dimensions and perosnal item DIY box compliance testing both contributed to my backpack purchase.
TY!
You're welcome, it's a great pack, thanks for watching!
I have the old one. Great bag, but at some point, I was annoyed by everything they now changed! Such a great update!
Yeah some of the updates are good and others are just ok, I like the bigger main compartment.
I don’t know if it’s the colorway or what but the old bag looks larger everytime you show them together. Maybe it’s just me.
I liked the older model better! Glad i got mine before they changed. I like having the pocket in the "lid" so i can separate certain things. I also love the dump pocket as well.
Good that you got it before it changed!
With the old version being out of stock constantly, glad this refresh released a few weeks ago. Love everything about the updated version
That's usually how you can tell a new update is coming, the old model starts coming up for sale at a really good deal, then it starts being low stock. Then bam! Sometimes companies will drop on Amazon or in their European stores first before hitting the US, but not always.
@@OneBagTravels wait, what, old versions of this bag came out on sale? ... HA... i just saw it at full price, and yeah, out of stock =)
These new changes are perfect for me. Looks like an easy transition from EDC to travel and I greatly prefer one big area to a bunch of little divided spaces. A zipper on that front stash will also help with all the bits and bobs I need to put away at airport security. I might try your mini mlc paracord trick with those new gear loops to have an easy jacket stashing mechanism!
Ah yes, I didn't even think of using the loops for paracord attachment but I bet that will work!
The outside loops are actually really useful for people like me who want carry helmets.
Ah, good point!
Thanks for the review! I actually didn't know they released the new version recently until I saw your video. I got a North Face travel backpack last month for a trip because I couldn't find the old version of this Osprey bag. The North Face bag worked okay but the straps weren't good and I couldn't stop thinking about the clamshell opening of the Daylite, with its expandable option.Thanks to your heads up and overview of the features, I got one today after months of wishing for this bag!
Nice, hope you love it and the straps work out better
Nice summary and comparison. Mine came in last week; it really seems to be the ideal max-sized bag that's flexible enough to use even with the most restrictive of personal item policies (lookin' at you, AirAsia). That said, I'll probably return it.
Part of the reason is that I'm a freakishly-tall person (6'9" or 205cm), and while managing less-than-ideal shoulder straps is my norm, this bag's height means that they are shorter than the shortest I've ever encountered. Similarly, though nothing out there fits my 24 inch (61cm) torso, this bag sits abnormally high and weird on my back. But the biggest problem is that my new requirement--use for full-time, carry-all-you-own travel--means that I need Every... Cubic... Inch... of volume that a 32L pack can offer.
Because of that, I was hoping to see the packing peanut test to confirm my suspicion that it's shy of the rated 32 liters. Side by side in the video @7:00, the new model looks SLIGHTLY less deep (back to front), presumably due to the redesigned front flap. When I did a packing comparison with two of my older bags--a Fall 2017 Patagonia Refugio 28L, and a 2013-ish 30L North Face Base Camp Fuse Box--the 26+6 only held a TINY amount more gear compared to the Refugio, while the Fuse Box had room to spare. And while neither packs as easily (both are top-loading), they're both taller, and the Refugio is even lighter--5 oz (142 grams) less than the 26+6.
Maybe I'm crazy, but I'm considering a 2-bag approach for my transition to full-time, slow-travel:
- a 60L, 29 oz (0.8 kg) packable duffle/backpack (the original, pre-wheels version of the Osprey Transporter) that I can underpack to fit everything (incl. the Refugio) within the dimensional limits of a full-sized overhead bag
- the Refugio alone when flying the most restrictive "7kg max combined, personal item only" airlines, either checking the rest in the Transporter, or leaving it at an Airbnb when doing the occasional regional excursion
I'm entering all my gear on the LighterPack site to strip down what I've already optimized over the past 20 years of one-bagging across 6 continents, but I still feel like I'm trapped in an anti-Goldilocks dimension where the ideal volume, height, and/or weight bags are either too big for personal item scenarios, or too small for traveling with all that I'll own even after purging everything in my life down to 18-20 lbs (8-9 kg) of gear.
@@CryingCroc. Yeah, I've seen and experienced firsthand what you've described and recommended (e.g. one bagging through both Cairo and Stockholm in January)...I could probably teach a class on it (as implied by the reference to using LighterPack as a tool). The difference is that I won't be maintaining and periodically returning to a place where I could store hard-to-find equipment. And there's a quality of life consideration when replacement clothing options are off the table for many consecutive months; I envy those who can go to most malls, open air markets, second-hand stores, etc. to snag things that fit (that, btw, for me are bulkier and heavier than average, all other things being equal)...it's part of what I call "the tall tax". So while I'm a big advocate of minimalism and materials that make one-bag travel not just possible but enjoyable, recognize that's already baked into the premise of my situation.
I'll update with a peanut test in my update. Sounds like you have some unique challenges in finding a bag that fits well. I think the new bag looking less deep may be just what I packed in them, and not the bag, but I'll double check. There's no shame in 2-bagging it. Especially for slow travel. One bag works great if you're moving around a lot, but if you're slow traveling and staying in one place a long time, there's no need to force a one bag that's not working. Your bag (s) should help improve your travel experience, not be a nuisance if you can't find a solution that works.
@@CryingCroc. could you share your indefinite packing list? Links are forbidden in UA-cam comments, so maybe just that part of the lighterpack URL after "r/"
@@CryingCroc. Thanks, that's very minimalistic indeed
The added squishy-ness is great for me because my personal item size allowance is pretty small, 25 * 33 * 20. On the fence if I'll even bother at all bringing a bag, such as this squished down, or just not bring a bag at all.
Squishiness can be good
I really liked this bag but the fact that it wasn't a true 26L in the unexpanded mode made it very limiting.
Some of the updates I think make sense, it's too bad that the laptop pocket wasn't made completely separate and the slip pocket on the old one was better to stash jackets when going through security.
Looking forward to your take on how it worked for you on your upcoming trip.
As someone who doesn't often travel with a laptop I like the main compartment sleeve, but of course it's a tradeoff because a better sleeve would take up more space and weight, but offer better protection and access.
@@OneBagTravels The bag already has 90% of what is required to have a dedicated laptop compartment. The problem with your argument is you say that the pocket has to be better, and we know that UL bags with laptop sleeves already accomplish this without adding bulk. Just because it is now a dedicated compartment they are not allowed to just use the same materials? The weight increase would be negligible.
Additionally there is no way that extending the padding on the laptop sleeve would significantly diminish your available packing space.
@@yeeisme This is true, I think they could design a laptop compartment that doesn't take up much space, for example the Tom Bihn Techonaut does a great job with this by using the structure padding to protect the laptop. It's just that most companies don't take this approach and I often see either no laptop sleeve, a minimalist one like the 26+6, or a super thick bulky laptop compartment that takes up way too much space/weight.
For me, I like old version better. While it makes more sense to expand at the main compartment, they took away the full circumference use of the top cover. I don't use packing cubes and could nicely fold linen or cotton tops and place inside cover with minimal wrinkles. I wish Osprey would have made the shoulder straps detachable to tuck in back sleeve. It would make a smoother ride for whatever transportation we use.
I agree that using the full area of the lid side was nice, I wish they had made the interior lid pocket bigger. It's more noticeable in the 35L version where you have all your gear clumped into a small space on the lid.
You can tuck them away in that luggage pass through, just need to unbuckle them on the bottom
Yay! I was looking forward to this review. Thank you!
Woot!
I just bought this bag after watching your videos on it. I'm eagerly awaiting your next review of it after your trip.:)
Woot, coming soon!
I was waiting for this from you. Thanks and great work!
Glad you liked it!
Hi OBT.. I was looking forward to hear how Vegas trip worked out with this bag.
Coming soon!
Thanks for the video. It's also the color choice I was most interested in 😊
It's a little bright but it's growing on me 😁
Just flew cross country with this bag in the expanded mode with a weight of 20 lbs ( I am 5’8 and weight 170 lbs for reference). The bottom of the bag dug into my lower back and the bag was uncomfortable with this much weight.
Do you think the Patagonia black hole mini mlc 30 liter would be more comfortable with this much weight since it had a hip belt?
20# is a little heavy for the 26+6, I think it does great with light weights in unexpanded mode, but once you start packing it really full it doens't work. Mini MLC is a much better carry IMO
Thanks for all your great reviews. I think I'll get this pack for upcoming trip. Any advice for front loading travel back packs (around 35-45 liters)for women with 14" torso length?
My gf is 5'2" and loves this bag, not sure about a larger one but they make this same pack in a 35L version that has a similar carry system
How are the carry comforts between the old and the new in your opinion now? Thanks
it's almost the same, one issue the new one has is a small seam now where the luggage pass-through sleeve goes through. I don't notice a difference but some people have reported they can feel the seam, so I think depends on where it sits on your back.
Is this also practical for everyday, or not so much, because of the clam opening? Im looking for something lightweight and practical for everyday with a toddler around town and also useful for travel at the same time.
It's better as a travel bag than an EDC bag but it could certainly be used for daily carry, just open the zipper on the top and not open it the entire way and it's basically just a regular backpack.
I've been watching a lot of videos comparing personal item backpacks. Your channel is great!
Are there any backpacks with waist straps that really minimize the weight on your shoulders on long trips? Thx!
Osprey Fairfiew/Farpoint as well as Tortuga packs have good harness systems.
Can you fit 2x Eagle Creek Medium compression cubes and two Small ones, in expanded mode? In the previous one, the mesh separator got in the way of doing that.
Yeah I think you could. I only have one of each of these cubes, but when I put them in the main compartment there is still room for more. I stacked them with the medim at the bottom sideways, then the smaller ones on the top layer facing up/down. Seems like there's plenty of space for a second row.
On the new one, is the split on the backside pass through not a nuisance on your back? ie. can you feel it at all? looks a bit uncomfortable
I don't notice it but I've heard mixed reviews, some people can feel it and other can't. I suspect it has to do with where the split hits your back and probably what you're wearing and what you have packed in the bag.
Which bag is better the new version or the old one?
Biggest change is size of compartments. If you like the separate main and lid sides to store gear then old. If you like one large main compartment then new.
Thank you for the review. This is one of the bags I’m taking a serious look at for my personal item travel. The other is the osprey sojourn 30L. This will be the only bag I travel with for a couple of weeks in Colombia. Any thoughts on which you would prefer? Thank you again. I look forward to your review after your trip.
I have both. The Sojourn has a much beefier carry system, which I need to comfortably carry a load greater than 15 or so pounds for much distance. A long day in Chicago with the Daylite fully packed definitely exposed my limits.
@@sarahschrock3511 okay thank you. Do you find the compression part of the bag works well to reduce the size after packed?
@@jawjuh1005 yes, the Sojourn does a great job compressing the load. The Daylite not so much until it is overpacked.
@@sarahschrock3511 thank you! That helps!
Good summary. Yes Sojourn is a better carry with great compression. I'd also say 26+6 carries better in unexpanded mode. So if you're very minimalist and can travel with 26 liters by default then it's a great pack. But if you're carrying it in expansion mode as the default, it's going to be bigger and stick out from your back, so I'd probably go with the Sojourn.
Do they fit the personal size item fully expanded as well?
no
Nope, I show it not fitting in the sizer box in the updated comparison video at about 1:30 - ua-cam.com/video/6WVzziVUWAM/v-deo.htmlsi=doA1VyRzJZT-L8v_&t=89
What are your thoughts on this vs the patagonia MLC mini?
I'll have to post a comparison. I'd still probably go with the Mini, I really like the 26+6 but the big compartment on the Mini work well with my packing style. But I may change my mind after testing this bag out more.
I'm curious what your experience with the half cut passthrough sleeve is like. I bought the bag and it occasionally digs into my back. I'm wondering if i got a bad piece or if this is a flaw in the bag.
I haven't noticed it but I can see how it could be annoying. Might depend on height and where the crease sits on your back? It definitely sticks out though on mine as well so I think it's just the design and not a flaw in your bag in particular.
Very helpful comparison but I was wondering when the full review of the 2024 updated 26+6 is going to drop?
I was going to post it this week but I got busy, I'll post it next Saturday.
@@OneBagTravels😊
Good bag, definitely a good choice for minimal travel but I ended up returning my old one in exchange for cabin zero military 28. You gonna review the updated version of the cabin zero military by the way? And eventually the north face base camp duffel xs? 🥴🥴🥴🥴
I just saw the updated Cabin Zero Military, on the list!
@@OneBagTravels looks like a tweak upgrade 🥴 don't forget to show the Basecamp duffel XS 😅
Let me know if you need anything in our fine city of Las Vegas while you are here. Just got back from 3+ weeks traveling trying out one of my Nomatic bags in Europe. Still think I like the AER travel pack 2/3 small best.
AER TP Small is a great pack, thanks for the offer!
Thank you for this video! Is there any chance you wpuld do a comparison between this and the larger new version (I think it is 30 or 35l?) I can't decise between the two and since I am in europe I will have to order from the US without seeing them or trying them out. I assume this one could pass as personal item but thr larger would be cabin luggage size? It is hard to get an idea of the differences in size withoit seeing them side by side. Thanks for always providing such accurate and detailed reviews, and seeing them in your recreated airline containers is so excellent for people like me who find it hard to visualise volumes and sizes without seeing them in demonstration. Much appreciated 🙏
Check Amazon, they offer it on several of the EU sites, UK, FR I've seen it, probably available on more. I have a review of the 35 on my site but I'll post a 26 vs 35 comparison soon. Yeah, 26+6 should work personal item and 35 is going to be carry-on, but if check the airline because it depends if it's RyanAir or similar with more restricted policy.
@@OneBagTravels ah ok thank you, it wasn't on UK Amazon when I checked the other day but will look again in case it has been added since. Happy to order from the US Amazon or Europe but not until I get back from next trip so I have time still to choose between the two sizes. 😊
If the bag was fully expanded, will it still fit in the 18x14x8 box?
No, it only fits in unexpanded mode.
Still waiting for a bag that adds a passport pocket on the front of the strap(s)
Some backpacking bags have stretchy mesh here you could probably use for that, or get an after-market strap pocket is probably your best option. Passports are wider than most straps so doubtful companies will add that feature very often.
@@OneBagTravels after market strap pocket! Didn’t know that existed. I’ll look into it.
I’ve been waiting to this feature forever. Weird omission imo for a travel bag cuz anyone who’s travelled lots feels the pain of taking your pack off and on a dozen times and digging through pockets looking for this stuff. Sometimes you need to pull out ticket/passport 3 times for a single flight. So I often wear a crossbody plus a backpack and that’s overkill and annoying.
@@badsofficial Yeah I can see it being a handy feature. I just googled it and there are a bunch, I'm sure you can find something that works.
How much can i carry as far as clothes? Im going on a golf trip - can i carry 5 days of clothes?
Depends if your clothes are lightweight and pack down small. Assuming you have synthetic, then 2-3 pants, 5 t-shirts, rotate 2-3 polos, it's tight and would help if you could do some laundry in the hotel. Also if you had merino or merino blended t-shirts or polos that would cut down the need to carry as many clothes.
Hi there! Thank you very much for this video! It is very informative!
QUESTION: I appears this new Daylite 26 is not really compatible with attaching to a Farpoint 40L? (yes...I have seen your videos discussing the Farpoint daypack/Daylite/Daylite Plus).
Not really, the Daylite daypacks attach by looping the compression strap through the top look, but this bag doesn't have compression straps. Instead I think they designed this bag to be the base to attach the Daylite to. Which seems odd because the Daylite daypack is 13L, which seems large to attach to a 26L pack.
Will you review the Daylite 44? That’s the one I’m looking at, but I haven’t found reviews of the new version.
Probably not, I like the 26+6 size, the 35 is getting a little large so I think the 44 would be too big for this style.
@@OneBagTravels Thanks. After watching your video and reading more I do believe I agree. Something that large probably needs a bit more structure. I'll probably end up replacing my Porter 46 with the Sojourn Porter 46.
Can't find one anywhere ..lol sold out ,anyone if it's been discounted.?😢
I think it just sells out quickly
Hello been really indecive about Bellyroy Transit Backpack 28, Thule Aion 28L travel (expandable) and also now this one that's also cheaper. Any thoughts on comfort but also EDC use for the office between Thule and Osprey? thank you!
Depends on what you're looking for. The new Bellroy looks nice, probably the best option for a high quality light weight bag. Thule Ion is a great pack, very high quality, love the waxed fabric, but the laptop sleeve makes it a little heavy/bulky, which is good if you have one but not if you don't. Osprey is a very good, inexpensive pack that's a great under the seat personal item, it's well made but nowhere near the quality of those other two brands.
Great detail overview. Too bad about shortening the plastic stay, puts more stress on a laptop.
Good point, it does, not a great feature if you're carrying a laptop as this bag doesn't have much padding either.
I like the changes.
Could you please do a review on the Osprey Parsec 26? So many positive reviews on the internet but almost nobody did a review video about it on UA-cam.
I'll check it out
Thanks for the review!! I am planning a trip with an airline with strict restrictions for personal item (40x30x20cm) and I'd like to get this backpack, but it's slightly bigger in height (43cm) and width (33cm). Do you think I'd be ok with this bag if i dont overpack? Is it easy to squeeze in case of size check?
Which airline, FlyBondi? I think you'll be fine in the majority of cases unless you get a particularily grumpy gate agent. That bag is very squishy and it just looks tiny. Just don't overpack, wear an extra shirt or whatever bulky gear you can wear or put in your pockets, put the bag over the opposite shoulder of the gate agent so it doesnt look big and you'll be fine.
@@OneBagTravels I'm flying with Aegean and Eurowings. Thanks for your reply! 😁
Looking forward to hearing how it carries on your trip.
I'll report back soon
I’m a bit disappointed that without any packing cubes it doesn’t have much structure and can become top heavy when u fill admin panel and have only some things on the base. It sort of just falls over onto itself..
It's a little floppy
What's your favorite "Personal" item bag?
Thule Aion, this one, Panda Pack, Cabin Zero Military 28,
The new Osprey offerings look great on specs, I'm looking forward to test out the 44L Daylite. It is lighter yet larger than Cabin Zero Classic Plus, with stow-able backpack straps and luggage pass-through.
It's been awhile since I've carried a 44L bag but I may get one just to see the differences.
aw dang it, i had just bought the (now) outdated version for a trip just last month...
The old one is still good
yeah, i still very much enjoy the one i have currently. and its nice seeing some quality of life updates to the bag anyways,
i wonder if they will continue to sell the old version for people who enjoy the 2 medium sized compartments compared to 1 huge compartment
This was SO close for me. If it was 12 or even 11 inches wide instead of 13 then i would buy it. Everything else about it is perfect
So close!
Yundt Turnpike
Gesundheit
Old version or new, they just need to figure how to look more slick 😂 Even the black ones look “just okay”
It's kind of a meh looking bag, but high on usability 🤷♂️
Looking forward for the update! Is it doable add a water bladder making it a hiking pack?
You could put it in the laptop sleeve and run the hose out the zipper, but there's nothing to hold the water bladder in place.
It sounds like you are running while you talk during most of the video.
Maybe I am
bought the old version 2 weeks ago 😂, guess i have to send that one back
Only if you like the new bag better 😁