Osprey Transporter Zip Top Laptop Backpack

Osprey provides with the Transporter backpack a rugged design thats best to keep rain from the inside. While most backpacks will soak up water and eventually allow it to penetrate the shell, the Osperey Transporter is covered in a TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanate) and essentially rain proof. That has two results, for one it does seal water out, but it also feels a bit cheaper than the $140 price tage suggests. You get used to it though and the Osprey logo is as usual understated on the fabric. The inside is one large compartment, suitable for a short weekend trip. There is also 2 layers of pockets with a padded laptop sleeve that holds up to 15 computer. (My 14 Yoga feels quite comfortable.) There is another pocket that can hold an iPad or similar and two smaller pockets made of mesh for small objects. The outide appears smooth and the zippers have rugged rings. Thats necessary as the zippers are a bit tight and hard to open or close, at least initially. There are two hidden pockets, where the one for the waterbottle is a bit curious as that may not need protection from the elements or preying eyes, but then again, it does look cleaner that way. The other pocket is in the lid and good to hold a wallet or something like that. Both are protected with the TPV covered fabric, which is surprisingly void of any plastic smell. The straps are comfortable and the back is padded to protect the laptop and your back. Overall, the Osprey is a soli offer for those who need a bit more protection when out an about. Just like SUVs, however, youre most likely not exposing it to more than a drizzle or something like that. For a rugged hike or daily commute, the Transporter should be a good choice. Of course the large main compartment main not suit every need and that depends on your use if thats a good thing to have or if a different model might be better

First, I saw the pack here but bought it direct from Osprey.com on a sale. They marked down the teal/blue one for some reason. Its quite nice though and Im glad I got it for about half of what the other colors were. Love the top opening and inside organization along with laptop sleeve. The zippers and zipper pulls all work very nicely, too. There are several outside pockets for external organization as well so you really have space to put just about anything you carry. Its 30L size but it looks and feels like a daily bag of around 26L to me. Somehow, it holds tons of things though so I do believe that the 30 number is correct. Its probably those outstanding exterior pockets because they are all good size. They are also fairly well concealed so the pack has a streamlined look to it. Its fantastic as a pool bag, by the way. I use it 5x/week this way. The material is tough and water resistant, the zippers all work beautifully, and it has a place for all my little EDC things as well as my swim toys for working out. A+ product and the best pool bag Ive ever had. It absolutely crushes my Speedo and Tyr bags and Ive given them away now. What does that tell you?

Great backpack. Holds everything I need for a plane trip and fits under the seat with ease.

Only has one side pocket for a large water bottle, even though the comparison description says inset dual water bottle pocket. The front external pocket can fit a decent tumbler however. Also, have not had issues with the bag collapsing weirdly, but that might be because I usually have a bottle in the side pocket. Otherwise the pack is great.