Daylite Expandable 26+6 Travel Pack

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.

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.

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! 🙌🏼

Yeah I hate separate padded laptop compartments, they take up so much space! I like the osprey 26+6 because there’s just a sleeve at the back. Perfect for my tablet (wish the straps were more comfortable though). Glad to see I’m not the only one who wishes there were more options for the non-digital

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-

The Patagonia bag is 20” long according to the big OneBag spreadsheet mentioned by the auto moderator. Most airlines limit underseat bags to a 18”, so technically the Patagonia is too long for underseat. Some Jansport models are too long as well, although most are < 18” and will work. Most American

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

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

Seconding the Osprey 26+6. Comfortable straps, lightweight, clamshell, just enough pockets and compartments. I'm just under 5.