Daylite Expandable 26+6 Travel Pack

Lots of folks here talk about how excessive seems having 3 pen pockets on the Osprey 26+6 and/or how to modify/hack it to remove (at least) one pocket and gain more space for a passport or whatevs. Well, I just got my Osprey with only 2 pen pockets! 🙌🏼

Picture is an Osprey 26+6 (old style) with the IKEA Rensare packing cube set to show how well they fit together when not overpacked.

Osprey 26+6 It just needs an inner zip pocket which you can reach from the top zippers

Congrats on slimming down your packing list! I do summer travel in 16-20L and save the 26+6 for cool weather trips too. I got the Osprey day lite tote pack in the same colour as my 26+6. I like it despite not having the clamshell opening. I found a packing cube that fits perfectly and it works good.

Travel pillow. Not a neck pillow, but a smaller regular foam pillow. Takes up about 1/3 of my Osprey 26+6 and totally worth it.

S/o u/travelingpostgrad for the comment that inspired me to do this. It seems like overkill to have 3 pen holders, and that was also taking away from the functionality of the front pocket. Just a quick couple snips, and the pocket now fits a passport or Field notes. https://imgur.com/gallery/osprey-

I have not used the Patagonia. I have the Osprey 26+6. I use it all the time. Since my home airport is small I usually fly with a rolling under seater sized bag and my Osprey 26+6 to avoid being gate checked. My work trips typically last 5-6 days. I am able to fit my laptop, work documents, one pair

So for me, I have a cheap bag. It’s from Ikea and it is the Varldens that opens clamshell style. It’s … FINE. It does what I need it to. I don’t love it. It would be wasteful to replace it until it wears out. That bag - like this one - is just a single compartment. Which I prefer but that is persona

There’s a reason why diligent bag researchers so frequently choose the Osprey 26+6. It’s really an awesome lightweight bag, especially if you travel with an ipad, or mini ipad and don’t need a computer. The computer sleeve is also convenient for travel documents or thin magazines like The New Yorker

Osprey 26+6 has been my answer. I have a packable duffel in the front pocket in case it’s needed as my carry-on.