Osprey Packs

Arcane 20L Tote Pack

I love this bag! I

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this bag! I wanted a work bag that could transition from tote to backpack and this fit the brief perfectly. I love that the tote and backpack straps can be tucked away so that they're not getting dragged on the ground when not in use. It's a touch small, but that just means that I can't over stuff it and it's never too heavy. I have managed to fit two laptops, an iPad, a notebook and a pencil case with room to spare though :)

As versatile and secure and

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As versatile and secure and fashionable and sturdy as I had hoped. Very good quality.

Fantastic backpack. I work in

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fantastic backpack. I work in the Adventure travel industry and have taken this bag on several international trips which involve tons of networking, meetings, and running from place to place. This bag comfortably carried my ipad, a sweater, my giant yeti waterbottle (I also miss the waterbottle pockets on bags but the front pocket where the straps hide worked great), billions of business cards, my 'mess kit' for flying, and snacks, always snacks. I'm really stoked to finally have a bag thats small enough it's comfortable but big enough to carry what I need. Only complaint so far is the straps seem a bit wide. As in, they are sewed wide on the bag so they sit on my outer shoulder if that makes sense. Didnt seem to be an issue and I got used to it but there were points early on when I kept like I needed to 'pull the bag' up on my shoulders, especially when it was full.

I love my Arcane tote-pack.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my Arcane tote-pack. It’s attractive, comfortable, ever so spacious, easy to carry, and reasonably priced. The long handles, which can be hidden away, make the bag easy to transport. The tech panel is useful. I really enjoy using this bag. I can suggest some improvements, however. I took off one star for the absence of a water bottle holder and the absence of a sternum or waist strap. Other bags in the Arcane series do feature a water bottle holder, so why is it absent on this bag? When I am carrying a heavy load and bend over, I find that the pack folds forward over my head! A sternum strap or waist strap might correct that. I also find that it is difficult to unhook the shoulder straps from their attachment to the bottom of the bag. Perhaps the attachment loops could be made a bit larger. Somehow I love this bag so much that none of these issues are deal breakers.

well-made, comfortable, classy look

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Height:

5' 3"

I am 5'3" and it's difficult to find a backpack that is the right height, with shoulder straps not too widely set. I also had a list of "must have"s and "want to have"s. I ordered Arcane Tote Pack, Arcane Large Daypack, and Daylite Tote Pack, all 20L capacity. Arcane Tote Pack is my favorite: it does not check all the boxes (no water bottle holder, no chest strap), and is a bit heavier than I wanted, but the trade off is that it has some structure so it will maintain the shape when not full, and the padded back and shoulder straps are very comfortable to wear. I can use the front stash pocket for water bottles, and I won't need a chest strap. Mine is brindle color with blue/lavender straps, and it looks classy and appropriate as a business bag. Arcane Large Daypack is supposed to be shorter in height than this Arcane Totepack because Totepack has fold-down design. However, Arcane Totepack's back panel is shorter by about an inch, and that extra inch made a lot of difference in terms of comfort because Arcane Large Daypack extend down to my tailbone and it didn't feel comfortable. If not for that, I like the simplicity and elegant design of this bag very much. If you have a longer torso than I do, this won't be a problem. Daylite Totepack checks all my boxes, is comfortable, and lighter than Arcane. I am deciding to keep both because I like the look of Arcane better for everyday business and Daylite will come in handy for travel. FYI, tote bag straps are about the same length in Daylite and Arcane - a bit short for wearing over the shoulder, but if longer, it would be awkward to carry by hand- , but straps on Acrane is a bit more comfortable because of the design and fabric. This was my first order with Backcountry, and I am impressed by price, great selections, and how quickly bags were sent.

Great for a weekend trip

This is great for a weekend trip. Fit my clothes and toiletries for 3 days. Very comfortable wearing it at the airport and around town till I could check in at a hotel. Love how you can switch to the tote handles. The structure components for your back give great support. Canvas like texture that stays clean. Very happy with this!

More colors?

This bag is super for taking to work. It fits my laptop, a change of clothes and sneakers, and a small lunchbox. I like that the top can be unrolled if I need more space at the last minute. I am 5'3"" and the backpack straps are comfortable for me. The only thing is I wish the back panel was the same color as the rest of the bag. The dark gray back panel is not very stylish. It looks like it is made out of sweatpants. This makes it a little awkward to use the bag as a tote. Also it would be amazing if the osprey logo patch were more discreet! Then I would literally take this bag everywhere with me.

Great office bag/day bag

I use this bag every day for the office. I can fit a ton of stuff in it: laptop, large planner, notebook in a leather case, large pack of colored pens, snacks, phone, wallet, charger, and other essentials. I love that it doesn't have to be rolled down, allowing me to shove a light jacket or cardigan on top if I need to. I don't miss the water bottle pocket since I mostly find you can't reach the bottle anyway while the pack is on. I usually keep it (32 oz Nalgene) in the front pocket with the tote strap. It feels professional while still being casual enough to accompany me to happy hour. I love it for day trips or road trips to hold my essentials. It would even hold up to short hikes or walks around town. I've commuted by car and bus with this. I've had mine for almost a year, using it nearly every day and it's holding up great. I love this bag!

Great for traveling abroad

I got this for my trip backpacking around Latin America. I've always felt like a nerd having to have my big backpack on my back with my smaller pack on my front, and it's more uncomfortable for me. I love being able to carry the bag as a tote when I'm carrying my smaller back, and then revert back to a backpack when I use it as a day bag. With the bag zipped, rolled, and strapped, it feels completely secure and I don't worry about pickpockets. When full it carries my laptop, books, notebooks, snacks, charging wires, etc., comfortably, and I can usually fit a water bottle in it as well with everything else. It's also been good to me on shorter hikes (>5miles, haven't gone on any long hikes). The bag looks better in person than online and I've gotten compliments on it.

The more I use this, the more I like it!

Initially I was drawn to this bag by the vibrant color. But when I had to do some shopping and jumped on my bike, I fell in love with it. It isn't the biggest bag out there but it was big enough to buy a few days groceries. While I was shopping, the big open pocket on the outside was a very handy stash for my helmet. It was very comfortable as I cycled - hardly felt it on my back, loaded up with shopping or not. The top opens up, zips shut if needs be and the strap that goes over the top and hooks into a little loop to keep things together was easily adjustable. It's also a very good commuting backpack. The main pocket will easily fit a 13in laptop in the back sleeve with lots of other pockets for tablets, phones, ebooks, pens, cards, tissues, packable rain coat, water bottle, umbrella. Everything is easily accesiible. Highly recommend!