Osprey Arcane Large Laptop Backpack

PROS: Looks sharp and beautiful, lovely branding Really nice materials, feel nice to the hand, super robust Very well made, rugged Well padded Just-right capacity for less-stuff people (if used with a separate lunch bag) CONS/NEUTRAL: Metal slide on the shoulder strap scratched the glass on my smart watch Key tether is on the wrong side where its covered by stuff in bag, and where you cant use it without taking your keys off Your stuff can fall out of the organization panel pockets if you set the bag on its back Organization panel is often covered by stuff in the bag, to see it you have to unzip the main zipper to the point your stuff in the main compartment starts to fall out Zipper flap over front pocket gets pulled tight when bag is full, hard to see in or access pocket contents Zipper doesnt go down far enough and opens further on the wrong side Water bottle pocket kind of stinks and is on the wrong side Theres only one water bottle pocket so the backpack is heavier on one side The fabric is a lint magnet, dog hair poked through fabric and wont come out Flat profile means its best for things like binders and notebooks, otherwise you have to stack everything Unisex but still too long for short-torso people, shoulders hurt because the back of the bag is rigid and causes strain if I tighten the shoulder straps enough that the bag doesnt hit my butt Minimal organization with kind of odd pocket sizing/placement No closure on laptop compartment so laptop can slip out, and you cant hang a hydration bladder I tried to carry this bag for a few months. It looked so cool, I liked looking at it. I just enjoyed it as a physical object. But packing it and finding stuff again were too awkward, and it was uncomfortable to wear. I also couldnt wear my smart watch with it because every time I slid my arm in, my wrist would drag over the metal slide on the shoulder strap, which damaged my watch the very first time I did that. I would have to loosen and tighten the strap every time I take it off to avoid that. Its easier to get a nice bag with plastic slides and better pockets.

This pack has an understated quality to it. It is simple in style, appearance, and function. The front pocket is medium-sized, and will fit charges, cords, a portable charger, etc. On the inside, there is a slot for a 15 laptop, as well as a slot for a tablet (my 12.9iPad fit nicely). The rest of the compartment can be used for papers, folders, clothes, etc. There is also a keychain clip, a generous zippered pouch, pen holder, and business card slot. Build quality is excellent. It also features a security clip so you can prevent someone form running away with your bag. A nice, simple bag that is great for running around town.

Simply love this brand. The material and finish are excellent. You are getting a quality product. The compact design yet not compromising the essential pockets needed for busy technology life: this is one of the best design we had experienced of late. Living in concrete jungle with so much density, this bag keeps close to you and also better for you back as it doesn’t disorient your center of gravity and less shoulder and lower back problems.

Let me start by saying that this bag is so nice! The material is breathable and the style is very appeasing. However, I carry multiple devices for work and could not easily fit all that needed to come with me on a daily basis in this bag. I thought getting the large would suffice, but if you carry more than a notebook and a laptop, this bag may be too small for you. Additionally, I found the lack of pockets somewhat frustrating. There was very little space to put all my pens/highlighters/bandaids/toiletries, etc. Overall, I really wanted to love this bag but I couldnt get over the lack of space and pockets so it went to my husband, who carries very little with him to work and loves it!

Love Osprey gear for hiking, but also don’t like to carry hiking gear to the office. This bag is sharp and perfect for a commute by really distributing weight easily. Fits my 16” MacBook Pro like a glove.

Very sleek and stylish when a briefcase wont work. Made with the same standards you would expect from Ospreys hiking packs. Just big enough for college or work.

I use this product as my daily bagpack its amazing and really helps my day.

It’s THE perfect day bag (I use it for work) or carry on for travel. I have all the space I need for adventures while remaining light enough to not be over encumbered with needless weight if I were to have purchased a larger bag. The quality is fantastic and I’ve gotten plenty of compliments on its styling. I hope this bag lasts a long time.