Integrated inside the pack is Osprey's unique kickstand design which allows you to stand the pack up on flat ground while digging around for your laptop. That means you can fill only a third of the bag, and it’ll still be standing upright, protecting everything inside. Pockets wise, you're given a cleverly laid-out organisation pocket for pens, pencils, tools and just general bits and bobs, a laptop and tablet sleeve, main pocket for large items, a zipped scratch free sunglasses or phone pocket at the top and side stretch pockets for water bottles.

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Osprey continues to innovate with the addition of a kickstand allowing your pack to stand up all on its own! The only time my bottle has fallen out of this pocket is when my backpack fell off a chair and flipped over before it hit the ground.For a student who is transferring things into and out of her bag all day, this could really become an annoyance. For a moment we were worried that this would not be a pack that she could use while walking for long periods, but then we began to adjust the straps. Helmet attachment: On the sides of the front face are two loops that could be used as a helmet attachment. My daughter chose Kraken Blue for her color; it’s a nice slate blue kind of color, and I really like it. The Nebula’s sleeve has leverage over the Tropos, though, making the bag more suitable for airport trips.

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This is one of the extra features that really makes this pack versatile as you’re not having to hook your helmet on another part or putting it into the main compartment. I don’t think this is a deal-breaker by any means, as there is some padding, and her laptop will have books and other things around it.Modern mountain bikes are full of new technologies and innovations, yet many of them look very similar, or are even hard to distinguish at first glance.

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You can keep other more frequently-used gear like your wallet or keys inside as well, so they’re easy to grab when needed.

It’s made from Nylon, and everything from the outside to the zippers to the straps feels tough and rugged. The Tropos 32 is an intelligent commuting pack with enough features to get you from A to B in style and comfort. The Centauri is a smaller, more compact 22L carrying capacity, option from the 24/7 series for those who are looking for a smaller pack with a streamlined look and feel.

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My daughter loaded the backpack up with all the things she’ll normally carry around with her and then added a few pins and other decorations to personalize it.

Osprey’s updated 24/7 series features a further 7 silhouettes which are all designed for a comfortable everyday carry, with unique organisation, storage methods and modern urban styling you will find the perfect for your back to school or work needs. Like the sleeve in the main compartment, it can accommodate up to a 17″ laptop, though we’ve been testing with a 16″ MacBook Pro ourselves. I estimate that the padding on both sides is nearly twice as thick, and there’s padding at the bottom where the laptop rests. They’re also densely padded and lined with a layer of mesh that keeps sweat at bay, even on lengthier wears. So far it has stayed taught and has almost no extra stretch to it that wasn’t present when the pack was new.