Osprey Nebula Commuter Backpack, Black OS

I looked online and in-person for the biggest possible "personal item" and every day backpack for walking around the city with heavy stuff on my back. I have shoulder problems and city packs are usually great for pockets and items but they aren't so great for your body and back. This pack has it all. I read some reviews about this pack that honestly didn't make any sense, so that's why I'm leaving a review. By the way, I bought two bags so I can say they both are exactly the same. 1. The back opens into a clam and it's super easy to deal with. 2. The shoulder straps are so comfortable and the additional TWO support chest and waist straps really take the brunt of pain off of you. That alone is worth the price of this bag. 3. This bag can be small or huge. That was the main reason I picked this bag. You can stuff it under a seat IF, NOT IF, it's not stuffed to the guild. No one would think it was anything other than a normal backpack. If you want to use it as a personal item, just don't stuff it. That said, when you're ready or you can stuff it for a carry on item (not a personal), this thing can REALLY fill out. It's more than an overnight pack. You can get days worth of stuff in there. I got to 20kg and it still had room and space. 4. It's really logical for being on the go in the city. Don't get me wrong, it could do great for a hiking pack as well, but this is the city persons hiking bag all the way. Little pockets, water bottles on the side, jack/front pouch for whatever. It just works and it feels like an accessory to yourself. Hands down, best backpack I've every owned.

Although this Backpack is not cheap, it is of great quality, and I trust all of my devices inside of it. The one thing I am not a huge fan of is that the laptop compartment will open all the way flat, as this is a commuter bag, this is expected, just not my cup of tea as I use it as a school bag for college. The laptop compartment is fairly sizable, It fit my 2013 15" MacBook with a little bit extra room. The laptop compartment being elevated from the bottom of the bag is helpful to not sustain any damages from setting the bag on the ground. As far as storage goes this bag can hold quite a bit of stuff. I carry around 2 3-subject notebooks and a single subject notebook as well as a small tool pouch with 2 screwdrivers and a bit pack in the middle compartment. In the 2nd smallest compartment I have my pen case, pencil pouch, and calculator, as well as cables and a power bank in the small zip up compartment inside of there. In the very small zippered pouch on the outside I keep my external SSD, cables for that, and a couple snacks (protein/granola bars). The water bottle holders on the side are fairly sizable, they aren't quite big enough to fit my 42oz Cirkul water bottle, but they are pretty close. The elastic part is also fairly tall on those compartments, but there is also plastic buckles that hold things in there really well ( I could even fit a small umbrella in there). Overall this backpack is made of really nice materials, and seems like it would stand up to time pretty well. (Plus even if it doesn't, Osprey has a good warranty)

Great bag. Very spacious, well made, beautiful color and fabric. Comfortable to wear. Holds a ton of stuff. Has a lot of pockets and compartments. Laptop no problem. Can be used as a weekender bag if you want or a commuter backpack, carry on, whatever you need. Only thing I can’t figure out about it is that Osprey made an opening in the back for a water bladder but no way to hang it if you wanted to use it as a day bag for hiking. Why not include a little piece of Velcro or a cheap plastic hook? Makes no sense. Otherwise I really like this bag a lot. I use it mostly for trips as a carry on or weekender and it works well. Kind of big for a day bag for sight seeing but if you have to carry a lot of stuff for the family it probably would be perfect. Nice big water bottle pockets on both sides too. Straps are pretty comfy even when loaded down. Osprey knows how to make a good pack that fits well.

Best backpack I've ever owned. Very intuitive design. I use this for a 16" laptop and supplies to travel for a few days at a time. It's mostly comfortable, objectively better than most and it breathes well. The laptop sleeve/compartment is rigid and protective, the laptop itself is suspended above the bottom of the bag so if you were to drop it onto its bottom, theoretically, it will not damage the laptop. There are some other zippered sleeves/pockets within the laptop compartment but it gets tight so other than a few small papers and the laptop itself, you probably won't get much out of it. But remember, I'm using a big and heavy 16" gaming laptop so it may be more useful if you have a small laptop. I also love the outermost cinchedown compartment. Super convenient for items you want to grab quickly without dealing with zippers and fumbling through other items inside the bag. Can be loose enough to roll up a hoodie or tightened down as securely as you need. Only downsides are that the sunglasses compartment could be softer, and the waist strap is basically useless. The chest strap is great though!

This is the optimal daily companion for an ultra productive life. I tried probably 10+ backpacks over the course of 2-3 years, including several higher end bags; it was ultimately the Nebula that reigned supreme. The size is great and can always be compressed down when I’m carrying less. The laptop compartment can carry multiple laptops with ease and maintains separation well. Plenty of storage compartments for all my pens and various technical accessories. I like the double external water bottle holders (I use one for my coffee). Lastly the straps and back panel are very comfortable and the Nebula is overall lightweight for its size. My commute involves about 2.5 miles of walking and a train ride. This backpack has been perfect and I hope they don’t mess it up in future redesigns. Together me and this pack just may take over the world!

I have had this back pack for a while now for daily use in IT and used for traveling. Enough room for 4 days of clothes, laptop, chargers, accessories, toiletries etc. It has been tough and carries a great warranty. I would like to see more attachment points on the outside and the ability to slide it over the handle of rolling luggage. I love it regardless.

I am a commuter student so I have to take everything with me. I hate leaving stuff in my car because on campus it’s such a long walk from the buildings. I carry my bag around all day for multiple hours. I have bought three different backpacks from various brands and each one has caused me pain in my neck, shoulders, and back. UNTIL I bought this backpack, and oh my god, it has changed my life. From the moment I packed it full with all my stuff and put it on I could immediately tell a difference. My stuff felt like it magically got 20lbs lighter. I kept this backpack on and walked around my house for fun to test it out and it honestly felt like I was carrying nothing compared to what it felt like with my other backpack. The fabric is extremely strong, and I love the buckles, they really help! The different compartments are just the right size and I especially love the one for my laptop because not only is it padded but it also has a smaller pocket for my iPad! Here are the things I keep in my backpack on a daily basis (and they are all necessities): 14” Dell Laptop iPad Air Mouse pad Mouse Pencil case Headphones One 1” binder A planner Lab Manual Ruler Laptop Charging cable Small Electronics bag (iPad cable, earbuds, USB) Portable Charger Umbrella Notebook *** If you are tired of having a backpack that hurts your shoulders, neck and back, BUY THIS, even though it’s expensive it’s worth the money!!!*** (I honestly wish I had bought this first instead of trying out cheaper backpacks)

Overall quality excellent. No visible wear and tear. The reason I bought this bag is to keep my 16" MacBook Pro safe by the fact that the rear pouch is suspended - drop proof. Well I can say that that part works as advertised. My bag has been unintentionally dropped and my laptop doesn't have a scratch on it. So GREAT performance on that front. The only thing that irritates me (every now and then) is that the bag lacks rigidity. It doesn't "stand up" and collapses flat and falls over. It's only minor and not a functional defect at all. I just sometimes want to stand it up and have it stay up as opposed to sliding and lying flat on the floor... Overall happy.

It's perfect

Très bon sac à dos, super bien organisé. Il y a plein de poches sans que ce soit le bazar, et le compartiment pour l’ordi est bien protégé. Je l’utilise tous les jours pour aller bosser et il me suit aussi en week-end ou en cabine quand je prends l’avion. Le confort est top, même bien chargé. Les bretelles sont bien rembourrées, le dos respire bien, et il y a une sangle poitrine + une petite ceinture si besoin (pratique à vélo). Il a aussi une bonne contenance sans être encombrant, 32L c’est parfait pour une journée bien remplie ou une petite escapade. La qualité Osprey est là, c’est solide, bien pensé et léger. Franchement, difficile de trouver mieux dans cette gamme.

Perfekt! Precis som beskriven med Osprey-kvalité som genomsyrar allt!

Very comfortable and the pockets inside the backpack are well organised. I think that if you were to buy one backpack for everything, this should be the one.

Es del tamaño que buscaba, había comprado una que tenia tamaño estandar de mochila para ryanair, es buen tamaño para el día a día pero si tenés que llevar un poco más de carga no es posible, en cambio esta es de material que se puede doblar pero a la vez no es blando, se ve muy resistente, se puede regular la carga en caso de que la aerolínea sea muy estricta, tiene buenos bolsillos y cierres, todo se ve de muy buena calidad. Es cierto que hay unos ganchos que hay que sacar para poder acceder a los compartimentos principales, y las cremalleras al estar cubiertas/escondidas puede que molesten un poco, pero también la calidad general al final de cuentas tiene mayor peso, los ganchos hacen que parezca más compacta si se llevan muchas cosas. Que sea un poco más dificil abrir las cremalleras lo hace también más difícil para gente que no debería abrirlas, en fin, la volvería a comprar. Antes había comprado una Samsonite Guardit 3 que enseguida devolví, era menos flexible que esta y se veía bien pero de peor calidad, más para un escolar. Casi me olvido, tuve que sacar peso de mi carry on en un vuelo y esta mochila me permitió cargarle: - 1 DJI Mini 4 pro fly more combo - 1 Termo Stanley de 1L - 1 botella térmica de 1L de agua (al costado) - Macbook pro 16" - Taralli (snacks italianos) 350gr - Cables y demás cosas menores. Estaba muy pesada, todavía podía cargarse con más cosas pero no parecía super inflada.