Osprey Comet 30 Backpack Atlas Blue Heather

Excellent for everyday use to transport laptop and other work gear. I’m also taking it overseas as my daypack/carry on. Looks great and well designed for comfort.

5 stars!

This is a perfect backpack for any occasion. It can fit so many things that it’s great for backpacking and a great size for a carry on for transatlantic flights!

Backpack

Brilliant lots of compartments especially useful for travelling

Ideal general purpose backpack

Given how bougie, over-designed, and overpriced travel packs have become, I didn't hold out a ton of hope for finding something to replace my 25+ year old workhorse Jansport Equinox until I found the Comet. This is an ideal weekend bag or dual purpose light hiker and travel bag with 30L divided into three intelligently designed compartments. I bought it as a "jack of all trades" for a trip into the Canadian back country. It served both as my airplane carry-on bag and as a basic go/hiking bag for adventures in the area surrounding my cabin. Held everything I needed it to with excellent organization, while easily fitting under the seat. Materials feel durable and high quality with lots of smart design touches like zipper flaps, contrasting linings, a quick access ... MoreGiven how bougie, over-designed, and overpriced travel packs have become, I didn't hold out a ton of hope for finding something to replace my 25+ year old workhorse Jansport Equinox until I found the Comet. This is an ideal weekend bag or dual purpose light hiker and travel bag with 30L divided into three intelligently designed compartments. I bought it as a "jack of all trades" for a trip into the Canadian back country. It served both as my airplane carry-on bag and as a basic go/hiking bag for adventures in the area surrounding my cabin. Held everything I needed it to with excellent organization, while easily fitting under the seat. Materials feel durable and high quality with lots of smart design touches like zipper flaps, contrasting linings, a quick access pouch at the top, water bottle holders that can manage a 32oz Nalgene (praise!) and multiple sleeves in the laptop compartment (great for carrying electronics and travel documents without it all being bunched together). Exterior design is understated without a ton of unnecessary loops and straps that can get caught on things. Even when loaded, pack felt secure and balanced on the shoulders and I was able to wear it through two airports without any discomfort. Hiking backpack-like mesh/venting on the back panel kept my back dry. Sternum strap is welcome is good for stability and security. Waist strap is just a thin nylon band which feels unnecessary. Thankfully, it was simple to remove.My only complaint is that the zipper for the main compartment only goes about half way down the pack. This is typical for most backpacks, but makes it harder than it needs to be to pack or unpack items into the lower half of the bag, especially when the admin compartment is full. A full or 3/4 clam-shell design would be welcome. Also, the admin compartment has decent organization with elasticated sleeves and a zippered pouch, but the top of the sleeves sit too high relative to the pouch opening which can make it difficult to pull the zipper open or shut past any items that stick up, like pens or other tall items. But these are mild nits.If you're looking for a quality *backpack* that maintains the intelligent and practical design touches common to hiking gear while avoiding the design and pricing excesses of modern travel packs, this is a great choice. I expect this pack will be with me for as many adventures as my beloved Jansport was.

Separate pockets are ideal for

Separate pockets are ideal for compartmentalising your load. Love the handle at the front, gives you that extra grab point when you are loading your bag into a storage are.

Superb Organization

I bought this pack a month ago and my biggest worry was feeling like I spent too much money. I do not feel that way at all. My last pack was a Swiss gear pack that started getting ripped seams within the first three months.I've been using this pack every other day for my work as a technician. It offers multiple pockets with the different sections of the pack for organizations my cables, chargers, tools and utensils, as well as a little top-pocket that I keep my portable power pack and laptop charger in for convenience.It is a little taller than my last pack, which makes it quite comfortable while wearing both straps, and has a water bottle pouch on the side large enough to fit my tall, 1 litre bottle in it.I am very content with my purchase, and hope the ... MoreI bought this pack a month ago and my biggest worry was feeling like I spent too much money. I do not feel that way at all. My last pack was a Swiss gear pack that started getting ripped seams within the first three months.I've been using this pack every other day for my work as a technician. It offers multiple pockets with the different sections of the pack for organizations my cables, chargers, tools and utensils, as well as a little top-pocket that I keep my portable power pack and laptop charger in for convenience.It is a little taller than my last pack, which makes it quite comfortable while wearing both straps, and has a water bottle pouch on the side large enough to fit my tall, 1 litre bottle in it.I am very content with my purchase, and hope the longevity of the pack makes me feel the same way. At this point I would consider buying another once this is worn, if it ever gets to that point.

Well made with lots of

Well made with lots of pockets and nice touches like a soft-lined pocket for phone/glasses. Also very comfortable to carry. I love it.