Osprey Europe Unisex Daylite Plus Backpack

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If you are the kind of traveler or hiker that likes to keep things organized, theOsprey Daylite Plus makes it easy to keep your stuff squared away. In conclusion, the Daylite would be a better fit for people who are more comfortable with a smaller backpack and the Daylite Plus’ additional surface area could be a welcome addition for taller people who want more support. Some of this weight savings is a result of opting for the simple webbing hipbelt mentioned above and lack of an internal frame, but the Daylite Plus still is well-built and comfortable overall. Even this normally never-satisfied-by-amount-of-pockets-dude (myself) is very pleased with the number of pockets included in the Daylite Plus daypack. And every year, gear manufacturers come out with the latest and greatest technologies, which feature thinner and more.

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The Osprey Talon 22 is arguably a better all round backpack, though for me I do not categorize them the same way. Now that you intimately know the Osprey Daylite Plus, you can make an intelligent decision about whether the Daylite Plus is the daypack for you. I also line up the Osprey Daylite Plus’s competition so you can get a feel for your other daypack options.

This difference in size can be best showcased in the back panel measurements when both packs are flat on the ground.

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Still, it’s a lot better than most guarantees on the market and something we felt important to mention on our Osprey Daylite Plus review. That said, without a robust suspension and with some drawbacks in terms of features, this is a top-ranked backpack that's best for those who need a great urban/mountain crossover pack and is one of our favorites for its versatility and excellent performance around town. If you are doing day hikes in the winter for example, the Tallon 22 allows you to carry more layers and even your backpacking stove. The bottom and sides are made with a tough, 600-denier (D) nylon (the previous version used 400D), and the main portion of the body is a hardwearing 300D (the original was 210D).

The Daylite is exactly what many people look for in a small daypack, with its breathable back panel and shoulder straps, hydration compartment, front zipped pocket, compression straps, and water bottle pockets. Choose the Osprey Daylite Plus if… You want a lightweight backpack for hiking, travel and daily carry but need the extra protection of a padded laptop sleeve and could use extra pockets for organization. When used while trekking through the mountains of southern Haiti, this pack kept our reviewer's back dry.