So comfortable I can hardly believe it

Robin, 29 May 2024

I bought several popular backpacks online (all from places with easy and free change of mind returns) and out of all of them this was by far my favourite backpack. Fully packed with a 16" laptop, every day essentials, a packed lunch, and a jacket, 1L stainless steel tumbler, umbrella, beanie, face mask, gloves, documents, a book, etc, this backpack handles them all with ease. And the comfort level is just unbelievable. Every other pack I tried I could really feel all that weight on my shoulders but the way this pack is designed was just so perfect and well executed that it's so easy to carry. The size and steel frame makes it actually quite heavy on its own but once it's on my shoulders it just blows the competition right out of the water. I rarely write reviews but I can't recommend this pack enough. It's on the larger side - a little bit too tall, honestly, but I just couldn't pick any of the other options over it, it had to be this. I've been using the pack almost every day on my commute to and from work and it's been amazing. I love this bag so much. It has the perfect amount of pockets and I the quality of the materials and the construction is really great. Everything feels super durable. The air vent on the back is GENIUS and prevents back sweat and just makes it overall so much more comfy with the bouncy mesh, and the kickstand built into the frame of the bag makes it always keep its shape and always stands up straight - never have to worry about it tipping over on the train or when it's parked at my feet when I'm standing at the station. One small negative thing is that pretty much every time I put the bag on I need to flip out the tabs on the bottom where the waist straps are because they're quite short and usually get folded inwards when first wearing the bag. It's not a big deal though and I've already gotten used to just instinctively fixing the tabs when I put the bag on. I also much prefer the softer material that The North Face uses inside their admin and sunglasses pockets (Recon, Surge) compared to this Osprey Tropos but it's not that big of a deal. The softer material just felt a lot more nice and protective overall. I don't mind the mesh outer pocket but I do think the vertical zip pocket on the previous Tropos was a bit more practical (I didn't buy/own one but I did see it in reviews when researching Osprey). However when it comes to aesthetics, the current version of the Osprey Tropos 32 is definitely in my eyes the nicest looking one ever. I love the materials they used and it just overall looks very nice and smart despite it also having lots of outdoor hiking features as well. Love this backpack and can't recommend it enough! I got this from here on sale and it was such great value. I would buy this pack at full price in a heartbeat if I ever somehow damage the one I already have and need a new one. Such a good pack. Definitely try it out. Wildfiresports has a great change of mind returns policy so you've nothing to lose by ordering it and giving it a try!

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