I have to let the straps dangle or clip them together and position the strap between my back and the bag.Osprey's Quasar pack is a men's specific midsized carry with extra external storage and carrying capacity added with bungee compression storage. Unfortunately there is no way to hide/remove the belt when not in use. With a 28 litre capacity, I rarely use the waist belt. A brighter interior colour will solve this issue. With the black interior, I find I am spending more time searching through my bag looking for items. It also has two exterior water bottle picks which is a personal preference for me.Ī few suggested improvements would make this bag a five star bag:

It has enough functionality for use as my daily carry to work and also rugged enough for day hikes out in the bush. Sleek black exterior with a minimal approach to the logo, which I prefer over the older models. It's almost the perfect backpack for my needs. I bought the black Quasar 28 backpack back in December and have been using it daily for the last three months. Otherwise, this is the perfect pack for me. That would make it easier to pack for travel. And I wish the main compartment fully opened 'clam shell' style. There are two features I wish this pack had: I wish the front had a stretch-pocket rather than the pull-cord thing. Side pockets accommodate standard size disposable water bottles and larger size Nalgene type bottles. There is an additional smaller front/top quick-grab pocket for a phone or glasses. The front smaller pocket has an organizer for all your gadgets, pens, etc. It has a cushioned laptop sleeve inside the main pocket. Thank you, Osprey! This Quasar does just that. I never knew this feature would be so difficult to find. A separate zippered compartment just for a laptop adds too much bulk and weight. I want all the space I can get in a smallish backpack. I was looking for a pack that does NOT have a separate zipper compartment for a laptop and yet still accommodates a laptop. This is my do-it-all backpack: daypack, camping, & airport travel.

This Quasar is sure to get its fair share as well. That said, i'm a great fan of Osprey packs, the Kestrel was my first and used it in a great many excursions local and abroad. It has been with me for only 4 days and i love using it, and i've set aside my 5.11 and Mountain Hardwear in favor of the Quasar. I love that the pack is lightweight, although could use a little more protection and thickness at the base, and a little more color contrast in the colorway. My main gripe is on 3 things: the shoulder straps tend to give me shoulder burn (also experienced this on my Kestrel 38), the main compartment i wish would open up more, and the laptop compartment needs a lock or some fastening to keep it in place because it tends to move around as you walk. It has plenty of space to fit the laptop, papers and folders, the charger, and all my assorted EDC's(extra clothes, towel, vacuum flask, keys, Beats headphones, books, etc.) I bought the pack for daily use to and from place of work, and mainly to carry my 15' ROG laptop.

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