Given I’ve gone somewhat in depth about my experience with the Osprey Tropos while speaking about the various features above, I’ll focus here on what I think are the pros and cons of this bag. The Tropos has upper and lower compression straps, which are designed to horizontally loosen or tighten the bag and keep the contents snug. The upper straps, however, get in the way of using the zippers. For a student who is transferring things into and out of her bag all day, this could really become an annoyance. At the top of these straps are load lifters you can adjust to pull the bag closer to your body for a more comfortable carry. These are especially nice on a larger bag like this one, as 34L can get heavy after a while. Did I mention previously that this bag is big? It’s easily big enough to hold our Yorkie, who looks ready for class. That means you can fill only a third of the bag, and it’ll still be standing upright, protecting everything inside. It also protects the exterior frame from crumbling over time. Nebula

Osprey | Tropos | 32 | Navy | Blue - Trekitt Osprey | Tropos | 32 | Navy | Blue - Trekitt

Osprey meant the Tropos for urban use; that’s why it’s designed with cushioning to protect laptops and other screen devices inside. Its laptop compartment is also highly convenient, but we’ll get into that later.Using the Nebula, you’ll be able to collect your laptop, cards, books, cables, and tablet in one place, so your hands always stay free.

Osprey Tropos 32 Daypack | GO Outdoors

The name Osprey Tropos might make you think “tropical” at first—palm trees, warm weather, and relaxing on the beach. This bag will work well in other situations as well, including outdoor adventures and city jaunts. Behind this compartment is…drumroll…the main compartment! At 34L, the Tropos has all the space for the gear you need daily or enough room for a shorter trip. Plus, its horseshoe-style opening offers a convenient amount of visibility and ease of access to everything inside. Osprey Tropos Main Compartment As for the sternum strap, it’s pretty simple. It attaches to a rail system on the shoulder straps so you can easily glide it up and down to wherever it feels most comfortable. Again, no elastic keepers, so you’ll have to deal with some dangling. As we mentioned earlier, if you decide to keep your laptop inside the sleeve in the main compartment, you can use this space to store a hydration bladder. You can feed the hose through an opening at the top and run it along with the shoulder straps for hands-free hydration while you’re walking, hiking, or exploring.What you do have, though, is a built-in whistle you can blow into to alert anyone close by in an emergency. This whistle is a thoughtful integration considering the bag’s primarily outdoor use case, especially when you’re in a situation that you may not be able to reach your phone to call for help. While this is a seemingly minor difference, it can affect the quality of your trip if the weather is hot. Laptop Compartment