I tend to be fairly tough on my items and I’ve found this to stand up to my heavy use with no sign of wear at this time.

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With a solid 32L volume that’s packed with extra features like a front pocket, compression straps and a separate laptop/tablet sleeve for quick access and freeing up space in the main compartment. Plus, if you like piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain, this bag will be just fine in some light, sprinkling weather. There are three medium-sized mesh pouches along the back wall you can slip cables, dongles, a mouse, and even power banks inside without a problem. What makes the Tropos (Talia for women) unique in this line is the included back mesh panel for improved ventilation and a kickstand that allows the backpack to stand upright when you set it down.I don’t think this is a deal-breaker by any means, as there is some padding, and her laptop will have books and other things around it. The Tropos also includes both ITW and Woojin hardware, both of which we also have a lot of experience testing. Side-stretch mesh pocket: As you can see in the pictures on social media and the included one below, I have a large Nalgene water bottle. There’s also a deep zippered pocket against the other side of the compartment with some padding of its own. Integrated into the Tropos are 3 curved, metal bars: one is at the back of the top, and the other two are at the front and back of the bottom.

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Front panel verticle zipper compartment: There’s not much to say about this compartment except that its great for items you use frequently or need easy access to. First, we loosened these straps at the base of the shoulder straps; this lowered the backpack so that it sat further down on her back and spread out the shoulder straps to distribute the weight more evenly. All the buildings that she will use (dorms, classrooms, cafeteria, gym) are on one main campus, which means that she will be doing a lot of walking. That said, these straps do stretch across the zippers for most of the external pockets and compartments and can slow down your access as a result. The only thing missing for you to fully utilize this feature is a strap to hang the reservoir from so you run the risk of your reservoir collapsing and making it difficult to drink from.

Keeping you comfortable is Osprey's well designed and widely used trampoline suspended mesh backsystem which pushes the weight away from your back, keeping a large space between your pack and the pack for unrivalled airflow. The AirSpeed back panel is an absolute game-changer, it allows maximum airflow and we encountered no cases of the dreaded swamp back, even after our longest hikes. If you’re carrying water bottles or thermal mugs, there are two mesh pockets on the side for that purpose. The front of the bag has a stretch pocket, which she will probably use for small items of clothing, such as gloves, a hat, or a scarf. Like all packs in the 24/7 series, the Centauri and Tropos have a padded back panel and soft harness making for a pleasant carrying experience—commute to the office, campus or bouldering gym in comfort and style.

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It needs to have a protected compartment for her laptop, a cubbyhole for her phone, and spots for her water bottle and a small umbrella. You can pick up your own Tropos in one of five colorways—Kraken Blue, Black, Umber Orange, Tortuga Green (where have we heard that name before? This is one of the extra features that really makes this pack versatile as you’re not having to hook your helmet on another part or putting it into the main compartment. The Osprey Tropos comes equipped with a unique airspeed suspension system keeping the pack off your back for extra ventilation and comfort when carrying heavy loads all day, especially when it’s hot.For those of us who are in school and carrying a lot of books or those of us who naturally have many items they must carry, this should not be a problem. The name Osprey Tropos might make you think “tropical” at first—palm trees, warm weather, and relaxing on the beach.

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But that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t have the same dedication to fit, durability, function and now, sustainability. The next one is an organization pocket that she loaded with pens and pencils and dropped in a calculator as well—guess who has Statistics her first semester! The tablet slot is simply a zippered pouch with a padded mesh nearest to the main compartment of the bag away from the carrier’s back. There is a dedicated laptop compartment—which we’ll talk about next—but this sleeve is helpful for when you want to carry both your laptop and a hydration bladder at the same time.It has a large capacity–somewhat large for a daypack, it’s light, it’s durable, and it can stand up to anything a normal backpack would face.