Quasar Men's Laptop Backpack
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Web ID: 17998710Very high quality bag. The
Very high quality bag. The organization is well thought out, and I feel confident I will be able to rely on it for years to come. Easily fits my 14" Macbook Pro in the laptop pocket. The shoulder straps are very comfortable. Room for improvement: - The hipbelt is very thin. An optional hipbelt that is more robust would be a nice touch - The front panel is constantly crinkled leading to a less professional look. I hoped it would stay taught as in the photos and got it in all black, but the crinkled appearance seems like something a simple tweak to the fabric or body panel could improve.
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5’8”-155lbs fairly fit Love the
5’8”-155lbs fairly fit Love the pockets, love the usability of the pockets. Straps fit great and are padded properly. First time using a bungee system and I don’t like it. Lost two items. A hat and long sleeved shirt. First time I accepted as not knowing how to use a bungee system. Second time I watched videos and made sure it was cinched. It still fell out somewhere on the hike. I would rather have had a large dump pocket there. Lesson learned. Other than that, this is a great size for all day hiking or walking
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Excellent construction made with high
Excellent construction made with high quality materials. Very comfortable straps. 2 places for water bottles with secure straps.
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So far so good. I
So far so good. I honestly never heard of Osprey until I did extensive research before pulling the trigger on the buy. The lifetime warranty and great feedback from multiple sources got me on board and I purchased the quasar 26 to replace my daily work backpack. As soon as I converted everything over and threw it on I was sold. My daughter is traveling abroad so I already know where I'm shopping for her gear. Osprey hands down.
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Sleeker looking than the old
Sleeker looking than the old model. Perfect school backpack for my teenaged daughter.
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One of best EDC backpacks
Hello! The previous comment and comparison with the TNF Recon prompted me to write a review. Osprey Quasar was never a competitor to the TNF Recon. The direct competitor for the Quasar is the TNF Jester. In my local store, the prices for these backpacks (Quasar/Jester) are almost the same. If you take a closer look, the Quasar and Jester backpacks are very similar, practically copying each other. Specifically, they both have an elastic cord on the front, identical admin panels, similar volumes (26 and 27 liters), and weigh around 0.8 kg. These urban (EDC) backpacks are suitable for those who occasionally carry a laptop and prefer not to clutter the admin panel with various items. For example, I don’t like a separate laptop panel because it significantly reduces the useful space in the main compartment. However, the Quasar has some improvements compared to the Jester. These include side compression straps, a pocket for glasses or a phone, a cool compartment for laptop, tablet, and papers, higher-quality materials (nylon instead of polyester), interesting color options, a loop for a bike light, and an admin panel that doesn’t take up space in the main compartment. So, as an urban backpack, the Quasar is very convenient. Now, let’s talk about the comparison with the Recon. As mentioned, it’s better to compare the Recon with the Osprey Nebula, and in my personal opinion, the score is not in favor of the Recon =). I was also amused by the comparison of waist belt widths for hiking (20mm vs. 25mm). Seriously? =) Honestly, I don’t quite understand why people choose the Recon for hiking. Without a proper waist belt, it will always cause shoulder pain, as even a simple 50mm (2 inches) wide belt doesn’t work as well as a hiking waist belt. Additionally, the Recon is 30% heavier (0.4 kg) than the Quasar or Jester, which is equivalent to my flashlight, knife, notebook, pencil, lighter, and tissues (EDC items). I forgot to mention that the admin panel in the Recon also significantly eats space from the main compartment, and when there’s a lot inside, accessing the main compartment becomes difficult and inconvenient. The oval shape of the Recon is also not in its favor; the useful volume of the main compartment in the Jester and Osprey is greater than in the Recon. Due to Recon's curved shape, it couldn’t fit a rectangular box or six 1.5L bottles in packaging film, which fit in the Jester or Quasar without issues. In summary, the Recon seems excessive and heavy for city use, too small for trips (better to buy the Nebula), lacks laptop bottom protection, and has a thin waist belt for hiking. Perhaps the Recon is a compromise option for an all-purpose backpack, but in each situation or case, it will be outperformed by the more comfortable Quasar/Jester/Nebula/Zulu. Thank you for your attention! :blush:
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The reason I am in love with Osprey Packs
My first pack. Used as both a work pack and hiking pack. It can handle gear of all kinds and is sturdy enough to throw down a mountain accidentally. Still have her all these years later
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Good backpack, minor issue.
The backpack has held up well after using it for three years daily. The small issue is that the rear mesh is abrasive on my winter jackets, and they all show wear on the lower back area.
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