- Hey, it's Rebecca from Pack Hacker here,
and in this review, we're going to be taking a look
at the Osprey Daylite.
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We've been testing this pack for just over a month now,
and it's become our frequent go-to pack
in and around London.
So let's jump into the review.
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Now there's no denying that the Osprey Daylite
has an outdoorsy aesthetic; but thankfully,
it's discreet enough to fit into
most urban environments as well.
And while we don't love the look of this pack,
we do like it, and the result of our Instagram poll
showed that 71% of people agreed with us.
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The branding on this pack clearly shows to everyone
that you are rocking an Osprey.
But that is something that we've come to expect
from those outdoorsy brands.
However, it is done in a nice way,
and it's not too overpowering.
On the front, there is an Osprey logo at the top,
and the model name - Daylite - at the bottom.
On the back, there is another Osprey logo at the top
and the word "Osprey" on the left shoulder strap.
Now on to the colors.
At the time of this review the Daylite is available
in Black, Stone Gray, Eggplant Purple, Tahoe Blue,
Sagebrush Blue, Primrose Yellow, Dark Blue Orange,
and Real Red.
We can only imagine that Osprey ran out of ideas
when it came to "real red," and alliteration
was the only way to solve it.
Well, at least we know that it is really red.
We like the Black version that we have,
and the Stone Gray also.
But we found the other colors a touch too garish
for our liking.
However, if you feel confident enough
pulling off the eggplant purple, then go for it.
And just a note, our Black version
has a blue-gray tint to it, and looks different
to the online images.
While we can't verify that other colors
won't be an exact match to the online images,
just be wary.
Now on to the materials.
The Daylite is made from 210D Nylon Oxford fabric -
which is a lightweight, water-resistant,
and flexible material.
This material does feel a bit cheap,
along with the rest of the pack,
but it does the job well and makes sense
with the low price point of this bag.
Plus, all of the zips on this thing are YKK,
an industry-leading Japanese company,
and feature hard plastic zipper pulls for easy pulling.
The buckles, however, are a bit more convoluted,
with Osprey using three brands for the four buckles
on this pack.
The side compression buckles and hip belt are YKK,
the sternum strap is ITW, and the shoulder strap buckles
are Woojin.
We'd love to tell you why there are three different
buckle brands on this pack, but we have no idea why,
other than Osprey's mass-production
allowing them to do so.
What we can tell you, though, is that they are all
from reliable manufacturers and worked well
in real-world testing.
Starting off with the harness system,
the Osprey Daylite delivers a surprisingly sophisticated
carry for such a small pack.
The adjustable mesh shoulder straps are padded
and slightly curved for enhanced comfort and fit.
There is also an adjustable sternum strap
with an incorporated whistle.
This is great if you're out in the wilderness and need help,
or if you just want to scare someone for the hell of it.
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There's even a hip belt on this thing,
which will come in handy if you're rock climbing
or mountain biking - it will keep this bag
tight on your back.
But there is no padding, and it's super-thin,
so it's not good for much else.
Thankfully, it is removable, so you can just
stash it in a pocket when it's not needed.
Finally, the back panel is made of a dense foam,
which is supportive and comfortable against your back.
There are horizontal gaps in the panel, too,
which improves breatheability.
This won't fix back sweat completely,
but it does a good job at fending it off.
There is a sleeve between the back panel
and back of the pack for a hydration bladder.
We didn't use this feature, as we stuck
to more urban environments when we were testing,
but it is a great addition if you're going
to be using this pack in more outdoors environments.
Thankfully, this sleeve is discreet,
so if you're not using it,
you don't even realize it's there.
While there's no dedicated quick grab handle
on the Osprey Daylite, there is a handle
incorporated into the top of the shoulder straps.
This can be used if you want to pick your bag up quickly
or lift it up somewhere, but we didn't use it often.
We would have liked a dedicated handle on this pack,
but it's not a big loss.
This pack has stretchy mesh water bottle pockets
on both sides that will fit bottles up to one liter.
There are compression straps on either side
of this pack too, that help to compress the pack
when you're not carrying a full load.
These straps can also be used to secure longer items
to the side, like a tripod or hiking pole.
And finally, the Osprey Daylite is designed
to attach quickly to other compatible Osprey bags,
such as the Farpoint 80. Because if you're already
carrying 80 liters on your back,
what's another 13 liters, right?
While we haven't tested this firsthand,
it's a simple process using the hip belt
and compression straps.
Moving inside the pack. On the front of this bag
there is a quick-grab pocket which is great
for those essentials - like your wallet,
your phone, and your passport.
And for added internal organization,
there are even two stretchy mesh pockets inside,
and a plastic key clip too.
Moving inside the main compartment,
there is plenty of room that you can shove
a load of gear into, or organize with packing cubes
and accessory pouches.
As it's only a 13-liter pack, either way is fine.
At the back of this compartment,
there is a sleeve for documents and tablets.
Now technically, it's possible to fit
a 13-inch laptop inside, but Osprey do not
advertise it as such, and rightly so.
It is a tight fit, and to be honest,
it's just not practical, so it's best
for keeping your tablets and documents inside.
In just over a month of testing, the Osprey Daylite
has seen frequent use in and around London, England.
In regards to durability, there are a couple
of small abrasion marks on the front of the pack,
but they're hardly noticeable.
And while we don't expect this pack to last a lifetime,
the quality components and craftmanship
should ensure its durability.
In testing, we've been impressed with this pack's
harness system and comfortable carry,
as well as its practicality on days out.
The outdoorsy aesthetic may not be to everyone's taste,
and the materials can feel a bit cheap at times,
but you can't go wrong with this pack
at its reasonable price point.
Moving into the pros and cons:
At only one pound, this pack is impressively lightweight.
The harness system provides a very comfortable carry.
And there's helpful organization in the front
quick-grab pockets for all your essentials.
Now on to the cons.
Other than the black and gray, the colors are a bit garish.
There's no dedicated laptop sleeve.
And there's some minor abrasion marks on the fabric
after one month of use.
The Osprey Daylite is a practical bag
that does its job very well.
The lack of a dedicated laptop sleeve
may be a problem for some, but we've been impressed
with the comfortable harness system,
light weight, and versatility of this backpack.
If you're looking for a go-to day pack
from a reliable brand at a good price,
then the Osprey Daylite is a great buy.
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Thanks for checking this one out.
We'll see you in the next video.
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