Customer Reviews Osprey Daylite Plus

Great for carrying light loads while hiking. Pockets are very accessible and all materials seem pretty durable. Unfortunately, the frame is a little too long for my torso (5'2") so is fairly uncomfortable as the shoulder straps connect at the top and feels fairly suffocating just behind my neck.

All the reviews on water bottles are true. You bend over, and most things in the mesh side pockets will fall out. So, don't bend over lol. This is my first Osprey brand bag and it's tough as nails. Got it for day adventures in iceland to carry waterproof pants and jacket and some odds and ends and all fit great. It's just the right size, bigger than it looks when it expands. My photo, there's a bunch of junk in it puffing it out, next to a 30 liter. Great pockets, love that the back insert comes out, every zipper works great after 4 years of regular use. No rips at all. Other than being filthy and in need of a wash, this bag is heaven. Worth every dime considering how inexpensive. Quality convinced me to buy a 30 liter Osprey today for overnights which is why this review is on my mind.

I bought this to have as a smaller, yet stuffable companion on travels. Something that took up less space on a flight, but could carry an extra layer or two, cameras, and accessories once tooling around my destination. The Daylite Plus is perfect for this. The added pocket panel has dozens of practical uses. I could mount several accessories to the straps. It's also great for carrying a motorcycle helmet. Then, then I downsized my commute, it became a daily commuter bag for both subway and Vespa commuting.

I use this for photography hikes. I just used it in Utah national parks. My input is that it is very lightweight, mostly comfortable, and has nice water bottle sleeves that fit my hydro flask and tripod and I was able to clip both on securely with the straps. In addition the exterior pouch that is part of those straps is very convenient to hold things you need fast like lenses. A plus is that the steel grey and blues color I got is very photogenic. The only negative I have found in them is pack is that it can be hard to load, because it is so light the zipper part at the top, when full will block off the larger pouch minorly. It' just made it harder to put my camera in. I understand it's not a photography bag. Nonetheless I recommend this bag as a light day pack with many capabilities. Side note I wore it in the narrows hike with my camera in Zion and it handles water well and was comfortable.

I added the 2L reservoir and the rain cover. I e taken it hiking, skiing, and biking. My little laptop fits perfectly in the pouch provided for it. It has been to many business meetings too.

This comes on all my trips with me - airplane carry on, beach, day hikes, coffee shops (fits my 15" macbook pro in the interior sleeve). Plenty of pockets for organizing. Hydrapack fits inside nicely. Has a water repelling backpack cover that fits (sold seperately) nicely and works well in light to medium downpours. I bought the bite valve cap separately, it's necessary. I'm small, 5'2' with a skinny frame and the backback doesn't overpower me and fits well. Hydrapack leaked once (replaced kindly by Osprey at no charge), now backpack smells like mildew. Researching how to clean. Has never ripped. Would buy again.

I got this pack for my birthday years ago. Since then, I have beat the living Daylight (pun intended) out of it, & it still looks & performs like it did when it was new. I operate in tough environments & weather conditions, & as such need gear that will preform. I have used this pack in rain, snow, sleet, light hail, high winds, storms, thrown it down on to rocks, sprayed it with mud and smacked it with branches mountain biking just to name some of the more common abuse I put it through. I mostly use it now for camping & travel, either using it as I go from class to class at BSA summer camp or if I go off for a short hike with fellow scouts, or with me in the cabin of a car/plane to hold what I need for the drive/flight. I used to use this pack daily for carrying my stuff to/from school, & then from class to class, as well as to go shopping. I don't use it for that anymore not because it was not good enough, it did great, but because I upgraded to panniers (although I still use it to go from class to class in school). It should be mentioned that I also used it for day hikes. I will also use it for day or multi day trips out to more touristy places on occasion. On the one negative I noted, the side mesh stretch water bottle pockets don't hold water bottles. However, you can very easily put yours in the outside shove it fabric pocket. I put the compression strap through the loop on the lid of my water bottle. However, I have used them to nest my trekking poles in, which I then anchored to the side of my pack with the compression strap.

Great overall pack. I have used this for work where it fits a 15inch macbook pro, traveled with it and used it for hikes up to 8 miles long.

The Daylite Plus is a great pack for dayhikes. I carried two water bottles seated in the mesh pockets with the tops anchored by straps placed thru loops on the bottles - perfect. Plenty on room for snacks, maps, first aid and headlamps. I made paracord adjustable straps to attach my trek poles on either side when they were not in use. We hiked the Mighty Five in Utah and the Daylite Plus and Daylite were great packs for my wife and me.

This is a great little pack it replaced a 25/year old North Face. It holds my laptop/tablet in a padded pouch and has plenty of room for papers etc while business traveling. After business is over it works great for day bikes. It will hold extra clothing, snacks, etc. the external pockets are great. The stretchy ones are too small for taller 20 oz water bottles, so I bought a fat short 16 oz bottle. For longer more serious use, I bought the 2 L hydro slip in pack. A perfect fit and just like the 3L comes with the magnet. Love this pack. I also have a 24 L Stratus (sp?). Love it ad well.

My wife and I each received a Daylight Plus Pack with hydration bladder as part of a package from the company that organized our 12 day tour of Israel. These packs were amazing, useful, durable, lightweight and comfortable. From our tour group of fifty there were no complaints. I particularly liked the rubberized zipper pulls and would love to have similar zipper pulls on other packs of mine whose pulls are failing, falling off, etc.

I am surprised to read comments about water bottles falling out. This is clearly not a 'proper' daypack - see the various daypacks Osprey makes for serious hiking. This pack is excellent for when you're travelling and want something small and light. It also makes for a perfect 'personal item' when doing air travel and can thus be in addition to your main carry-on item (though of course check). When you want to bring a small day pack for casual use, which could include some hiking, without bringing a full-on day pack this is perfect. If you want a proper daypack for extended hiking then you might want to spend a bit more. I have both - this for casual use and a bigger day pack for 'proper' hikes and similar.

I bought this at REI shortly before leaving on a 3-month tour of India. I started out with it packed into my luggage for day use, but quickly found it ideal for using as my "personal" bag on air flights. It's unbelievable how much stuff this will hold, and the large number of pockets allows a great deal of compartmentalization; I was still discovering new pockets months after using it. I'm now on a 4-month stay in Guatemala and am carrying it with me very day. SO useful , well-made and well-thought out. Thanks!

This is a great small pack. Bought it for my wife it wil hold everything that she needs for a hike at for travel. People complain about the side pockets not holding water bottles, they are not water bottle pockets, as the description says- side mesh pockets- it is a hydration pack. Use a bladder. As I said great small pack. If you need more pockets or a bigger pack buy one don't rate it poorly because you bought the wrong one.

I bought my Daylite Plus last fall but wanted to use it with a hydration bladder before posting a review, which I finally did last week. This is a wonderful pack. It is just the right size for my 6'0" self. It holds plenty of cargo in a simple configuration. It is very lightweight. But the main criterion for judgement is this: When I'm using it, do I forget that I have it on my back. The answer is yes. It's that simple. I'll admit that I've never loaded it with heavy cargo, but I don't need to. Water, snacks and a few apparel items are all I need to put in it for my use. The name is self-explanatory: "day" and "lite." If you need a pack for an overnight or heavy cargo, look for a different model. If you're looking for a pack to enjoy lightly-loaded day hikes, I highly recommend the Daylite Plus.

I bought this pack recently to use on day hikes with my wife and dog. I wanted something we enough room to carry water for all three of us, some food, some basic supplies, and rain jackets. Having everything is one pack makes it so that the other person can wrangle the 90 pound puppy. We are able to do all of that with this pack. It really has a lot of space, and it still sits comfortably when loaded close to its max. It is easy to adjust, so we will occasionally switch out who has the pack and who has the dog. We like this pack so much, we actually bought another one for use when we aren't out with the dog. I would very highly recommend this pack.

I bought this last year when our family was headed out west to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Our longest hike as a family was about 6 hours long and I found this pack able to hold absolutely everything I needed with room to spare. I purchased the 3 liter hydraulics reservoir which worked perfectly in its own compartment that rides right by your back. The main compartment has a divider in it as well. I was able to carry my jacket, lunch and even some emergency supplies should we be out longer than expected. It is super lightweight and you can hardly tell that its on your back. If I wanted, I could have even carried my hammock if need be. I also used this pack to travel recently and found it to be perfect to carry my book an travel pillow as I flew to CA, FL, and TX in a 3 week period. One of the best features that I like is the clip in the small accessory compartment which I use to clip my keys onto so I know they are secure when I return to my car. Great pack for the buck.

I recently purchased this for myself for BSA's 2017 National Jamboree. This being the official day pack. It is amazing for the price. I am able to attach my hydration system with ease. It can fit quite a few items inside. I like the front pocket in the front It does not adjust well with my body composition(tall and skinny), but It is not that bad. I do wish there could be more space inside. Overall I like it

I am brand new to hiking and this pack checked all the boxes for day hikes. 5-16 mile day hikes, hydration compatible, comfort, light weight, no unnecessary features. I also liked the look of this pack a lot. Now that i have some miles with it I have moved away from the hydration bladder to just two 1 L water bottles. I do not like that I can't access the bottles while moving but its not a deal breaker. I probably could if I was younger and more flexible but I am not. I do think its a comfortable pack, fits what i need and i still can add the 2.5 L hydration bladder if going on an extended day hike or the weather calls for it. I am looking to get another pack, id like to try some multi day hikes and will need something larger. I will continue to use this pack for my day hikes, i really do like it. I was very surprised by how light it was when i unpacked it. Having a light pack was not on my radar initially, i was more focused on capacity, appearance, hydration compatibility. I took one star off for water bottle access while moving as this is pretty important to me.

Hare Krsna Osprey !! This pack has traveled with me from coast to coast multiple times. It has seen woods , forests, snow covered mountains, the beach, the airplane and everywhere in between. It miraculously carries everything I need, plus some of my kid's stuff. By far it has been one of my most valuable pieces. Whatever the cost 5 years ago or today, it is worth every penny . This pack is so durable it has stood the test of time. Rarely do I leave the house without it. Day hiking trips for my family happen at least 4 times a week. I wear it bike riding, snowboarding, to the tea shop. I use this pack practically everyday. It's lightweight and comfortable fully packed. Personally, the slimmer hip belt is just fine for me. The side mesh pockets seem to be getting a lot of flack, but as one reviewer suggested once, pin it to support the size of your bottle. It works. Otherwise, they're perfect for lil alcohal bottles (antimicrobial lotions are nasty), tissues, gloves even a fitted beanie. As for the chemicals, like my husband said , "we are surrounded by these things daily." ** Osprey will repair or replace their products !?!? This promise can't be beat . I love both my packs and plan to remain a committed customer !!

Fits well and easy to adjust. Can barely feel it on. Good for carry water and a meal or two plus a fleece and shell but not much more. A more substantial hip belt /pad would be nice

I am not a minimalist but a "functionalist" when it comes to gear. I wanted something to carry incidentals on short hikes with the dogs or a pack around town. Front pockets give me quick access to keys, wallet, phone (or extra poop bags). Enough cargo room to carry extra shirt, towel, whatever. Pleasantly surprised to see this bag works with add-on water bladders, which are well designed. Only real complaints are side mesh pockets are too shallow for water bottles (when not using the water bladder) and pack feels a bit narrow when putting on (for those of us with broader shoulders). Good price point, too.

Really like the looks and setup of the compartments. Zippers seem good and don't hang up. The pack is Semi ridged and stand up, which I like. So far the only thing I would change is Peace that connects the shoulder straps tends to dig into your lower neck. Its not bad just using for work, but for a all day hike , I would expect this to get old after a while. Its not a deal breaker, and I would still buy this pack again. Happy trails

This pack was the perfect daypack for my three month trip to SE asia. I used it nearly every day. It's comfortable, suitable for day hikes, and well designed. Just for reference, I could fit the following in the pack: A lightweight fleece jacket, a rainjacket, a bottle each of sunscreen and bug spray, maps, a guidebook, a kindle (in the laptop pocket), a few granola bars, and a baseball cap, and still have a little extra room at the top. It was pretty durable as well. It has just the right amount of organization. It stood up to 10 days of intense day hikes, being flung on top of buses and shoved on the back of trucks, covered in dust and dirt without even the tiniest rip. I popped it in the sink with some castille soap when I got home and it looked just like new! The side mesh pockets were a problem, because, as many reviews have said, they are too small to fit the standard 1 liter Nalgenes or similar without the bottles slipping out. However, the buckles that are on each side (running from the shove-it pocket to just below each shoulder) have little holes in them that you can thread small, lightweight caribiners through to clip to larger water bottles. I gather that the Daylite series is really designed for use with a hydration bladder anyway. Unfortunately, the front shove-it pocket was too small to fit my raincoat, which totally defeated the purpose. However, luckily the backpack is spacious enough to fit my raincoat and another jacket inside, so I didn't really need it. It just seemed a bit pointless. Overall, I absolutely love my Daylite Plus and would definitely recommend it for travelers and day hikers.

I walk/hike on holidays/weekends. This is a good capacity backpack BUT the water bottles slide out as the elasticised tops of the side pockets are too loose. I was going to buy another Day lite plus, but will wait tosee if Osprey corrects the side pocket issue.