Osprey Apogee Daypack Review - Comfortable and Lightweight 28L EDC / Minimal Travel Bag

Review of the Osprey Apogee Daypack which is an impressive 28L all-purpose bag that offers tons of comfort, plenty of space, and a surprisingly light weight. If you are looking for a bag that you can take anywhere and that will come in at a pretty reasonable price this will be a great one to take a look at!
What do you think of the Apogee Daypack? What other Osprey bags should I check out?
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Wearing the bag - 3:35
Quick access pockets - 5:35
Main compartment - 7:54
Laptop compartment - 9:30
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[@unfairleyc]

Feedback, I love the part at the end of your videos where you talk about similar options with the tradeoffs. It is significantly more valuable than any "Best (PRODUCT) of the year" lists.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the feedback! I always wonder how many people make it to that part of the videos since it’s near the end, but it’s something I love including as it can be so hard to figure out how to pick among so many great bag offerings!:)

[@hanshananigan1233]

@@dannypacks It's my favorite part of the reviews!

[@martinardari]

Osprey is the best of the best..extra eyes for details and great quality! love their products! Great review, thank you!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I agree, osprey has some really great stuff!:)

[@stefano78]

Nice review. I usually like reviews to be 8min or under but you kept me engaged with your informative dialogue. Good job.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)

[@sebastiencr.1003]

Thank you for the video. Your video helped me going for this bag. I recently bought it during sales at a very good 40 euros price and it's really great for work. As a teacher I have to carry a lot of files and equipment between home and school. The mesh side pockets are the best I've seen so far, really deep and flexible, you can really fit big bottles and a bluetooth speaker in them for example (I need a big one for my lessons and it's so convenient!). I can also fit a meal in a square lunch box on top of my files in the main compartment as the bag reaches up in height a little further than most bags I tried before. Now I wouldn't recommend it for long hikes in the mountain if you're small like me (1m 64cm tall) as the straps weigh down a bit on shoulders and weight is not distributed too well on the lower back. I think another minor drawback to consider is the nylon lining the main zipper : you have to be careful or the constant opening and closing of the bag will wear down the fabric. Other than that, versatile and still elegant bag.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag! I’m glad to hear it has worked out well so far and those are some good callouts!:)

[@jonathankrug2704]

This is the best backpack review on KZbin! Great camera angles, and you really let me get a feeling for each of the compartments. Trying to decide/determine the Apogee or the Quasar.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I haven’t had a chance to use the Quasar just yet but it seems like it’s pretty similar to this with addition of a few extra features such as the bungee cord on the front so it may come down to whether you prefer the more minimal or functional look but both look great!:)

[@jonathankrug2704]

@@dannypacks thanks for the reply. I actually went ahead and ordered the Apogee because of the mesh/vented back as well as the more flush/taller bottle holders. I do wish it had the bungee like the Quasar though.

[@KelticStingray]

Great review. Have this bag for day hikes and small trips. 2 things you missed out on are the 2 pens slots in the front organisation compartment and the hydration opening near the base of the handle.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and good catches on the pen slots and hydration opening! I found those after I had already uploaded but great to see the bag has even more features and that you’ve been enjoying the bag!:)

[@dazed4daze]

Nice review. Never had an osprey but heard good things.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! So far all of the bags I’ve tried out from them have been pretty impressive and reasonably priced!:)

[@karlisluste772]

Looking for a new daily commute/short day hike bag, had somehow missed this one. Am now considering it. Will check it in person tomorrow at the store. Thanks for the quality review. To clarify, I've become an Osprey fan since I got Kestrel 48 for multi day backpacking trips, so I'm mostly looking at Osprey. Really, really satisfied with the quality and design they provide.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! This is definitely a solid daily bag option!

[@justdoit4frineds]

I recently bought this bag.. can you please tell me if the osprey logo is embroidered or a rubber stamp?? Thanks

[@raymondlee1751]

I bought the bag, the one with new letter fonts like this one, in blue. The organisation compartments are great, but the flaws in my opinion are the single zip for the main compartment, the strap ends which have pointy corners and are sharp and the hefty weight of the bag.

[@wesleybarnesdev]

Had this bag for over 2 years, it never lets me down, struggle to see inside with the black colour, but all good and very comfortable.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag! Glad to hear it has been holding up well!

[@jooky5]

Could a 40oz bottle fit in the water bottle sleeve?

[@SteezyG]

Thanks for the overview. I did look at this bag and decided to go for the bigger nebula 34 as my big shoes and clothes for colder climates I travel to makes this a bit too small. I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts about other competitors.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m definitely curious to check out the nebula as well, I’ve heard some really great things!:)

[@BenRangel]

I like the pocket for hiding the compression straps, honestly don’t see myself ever using those more than once a year

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I agree that’s a pretty cool feature (I don’t use the compression straps that often either)

[@BlueToronto]

If you ask me, the compression straps actually work as a bit of a security feature since they can interfere with the opening of the zipper.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s a good point, I can definitely see them helping in that regard!:)

[@ironmaidenfanish]

Hi, do you know maybe what is the difference between your model where it is written "APOGEE" with capital letters on the bottom of the backpack and the model where it is written "apogee" with small letters(many photos when you google it)? Which version of the backpack is newer? Thank you!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Looking through the company site I can really tell if there is a difference unfortunately, even on their product page they seem to have images with both so my guess is they are pretty similar?

[@gegedah]

Great review man, can you confirm whether this bag can "stand" on it's own? (With that curved base it kind of seems like its about to fall on its face if you weren't holding the grab handle).

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! Unfortunately the bag does not stand up well on its own, I had to either hold it up or lean it against a wall / chair when I wasn’t wearing it. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bag!:)

[@habinharidas550]

How does this compare to Timbuk2 Spire? Need a bag for the everyday and the occasional week long travel (needs to fit carryon size restrictions). Durability would be a good to have.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Both of these bags are great daily options, although the apogee is going to be a little bit larger so if that doesn’t bother you it might work a little bit better for minimal travel. The apogee also has more organizational options and better weather resistance since the compartments have a zippered closure. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bags!:)

[@seechangenyc280]

Thanks for review. How have you found the Miir? Leakproof? Heavy? Does it keep water cold? Have you tried it for coffee. I see there is no holder for the cap. Doesn't bother you? Just curious why you chose it. Always looking for a good bottle.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! So far I’ve really liked the bottle, I use it mostly for water and it definitely keeps nice and cold! I’ve been curious to try it for coffee but can’t speak to how well it keeps drinks warm. The big things that drew me to this one were the appearance (just really liked the shape and all black color), the size, and the wide mouth opening. So far the cap hasn’t really bothered me much and it has been great at not leaking. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bottle!:)

[@claudiobarreira9115]

Great review! What's best for transport two pairs of jeans, two pair of sweaters and a pair of sneakers occasionally plus 13'' laptop and cables... This or the Nebula? Is the Nebula way bigger than this one for daily use?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I think this could handle the jeans and sweaters pretty well, the shoes might start to get a little tight tho. I haven’t had a chance to use the nebula yet and it may be the safer option but it does look quite a bit bigger than this one

[@justinkeopanya732]

I’ve been looking for a bag around 28L for minimal travel and daily carry. I kinda narrowed it down to the Arcido Oxna and Bellroy Transit Pack for my favorites. Today I saw that Arcido has the Oxna plus the packable Aro on sale for about $120 with a discount code. Should I go for that or hold out for the Bellroy Transit. Thanks in advance :)

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and definitely a tough choice! Both bags are really solid, at that price point the Oxna is hard to argue with if you are just looking for a solid bag in that size range that is going to have a simple organizational layout. The transit backpack feels more premium, has more organizational options and I also like the look a little bit better. Overall I guess it comes down primarily to aesthetic and pocket layout, if the Oxnas style works for you and you don’t need the extra pockets than that will be a good one to save some money with, but if you like bellroy aesthetic or you want something that’s going to be a little more rugged then the Oxna might not hit the spot. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bags!:)

[@justinkeopanya732]

@@dannypacks Thanks I think I'm going to wait for a Transit Pack :)

[@tess6894]

would this bag fit a bulky-ish lunch bag in the main compartment? thanks!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and good question! Even tho this is a pretty spacious bag it’s actually fairly slim so if it’s a bulky lunch box it might be a tight fit and may make it hard to use the laptop sleeve and the front compartment. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bag!:)

[@joserrasanchezagaton]

Hello! Great review thanks a lot ! Do you know how does it compare to the osprey Centauri or Centauri plus?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I haven’t had a chance to check out the Centauri bags just yet, but the main difference besides the sizing appears to be that this might have an extra organizational pocket in addition to the main compartment which I don’t see in the Centauri. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer!:)

[@LaukePluy]

As mentioned in other comments, another good review, thanks. There is another thing I'd like to add that I think you forgot to mention and that's the space/distance between the 2 shoulder straps at the top. In my view, they are not spaced wide enough from each other. When I wear the backpack, the straps touch my neck quite noticeably. I hope this effect becomes less over time. I am curious whether you also experience this problem when you wear the bag! Still, I bought this bag because I believe it's pretty much the sleekest looking backpack for it's size. Also when not fully packed and packed carefully, the sleekness makes it look like it's a 20-25 liter size backpack. Together with the mesh side pockets that hide the water bottle and other gear completely (why don't we see this much more often on backpacks), this bag won me over. My cons: - there could have been more internal organization (there is none in the Main compartiment except for the laptop compartment), - it's disappointing that there is only 1 zipper pull for the secondary compartment, - the main zippers can get stuck fairly easily in the flap (although easy to correct) - regardless of the flap maybe they also should have made it a water protective zip together with the front zip (even though the front zipper also has a flap/cover), - I think they should add strap keepers or some organization mechanism for the straps so that they don't have to be added custom afterwards - the durability of the bag might not be as good as some other bags (mainly thinking of the soft mesh of the side pockets) - and they definitely should have done something about the shoulder straps at the neck part (more spacing between them). Still, I think it's good value for money and a great looking bag for it's capacity. It's been a few weeks since my purchase but am still happy with it. Would love to see a more high end version of this where the issues are fixed. That would pretty much be my ideal bag. Maybe I should have went for the Black Ember Shadow 26L for that more premium feel, but that bag also has some issues and is 3 times the price.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag! Those are some good points, I haven’t experienced the shoulder strap issue thankfully and I agree a premium version of this would be really cool to see!:)

[@jwalker627]

Can this fit a water reservoir (camelback style) that allows the tube to come out of the pack and rest on one of the straps?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and yes it has a pass through for the water bladder to pass through! :)

[@sivur]

Please review the osprey nebula 34l!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! That one looks pretty great as well!:)

[@amraa23]

Great review. I have exact same colored one but there's a small difference between yours. Mine's got 'apogee' logo instead of APOGEE logo on yours.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback! I hope the bag has been working out well for you and that’s interesting how the logo is different on certain versions of the bag

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

I have seen the “apogee” and “APOGEE” logo both at the same place before. There apparently is not difference in terms of built and materials. The shop assistance didn’t realized as well.

[@New-je7xy]

If you're looking for any new backpacks to review, OGIO just released a new line of Aero backpacks.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I’ll have to see if I can get some to check out!:)

[@naumanshah100]

How would you compare this to Osprey Metron for daily carry use?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! For the most part I prefer the aesthetic and simpler organizational layout of the apogee for daily use, but if you need some of the additional bike specific features I would go with the Metron

[@evolv76]

Oh my, nice one. So this one (Osprey Apogee) or Mystery Ranch Prizefighter for EDC? Please help :)

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and definitely a tough choice! I really like both bags and I would say this one is better if you need a little more space, prefer additional organizational pockets or if a water bottle pocket is a must have. The prizefighter would be better for a more minimal carry and I also find the harness system a little more comfortable. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer!:)

[@evolv76]

@@dannypacks thx a lot!

[@abinhds]

Hi, do you know if is it waterproof? Thanks!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I would say the bag is water resistant, but not completely waterproof so it should be ok in light to medium rain but I would be concerned about a downpour or if the bag was to be submerged for some reason

[@ImGeoX]

What do I do with the hip straps when I'm not using them? I don't like how they just hang down. Looks ugly from the back and adds a risk of catching on something.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! If I wasn’t going to use them I would probably remove it (that’s what I typically do with these types of straps)

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

I removed them completely

[@yeehawongi4920]

Would this fit for a 17 inches laptop?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I would say depending on the model you might be able to squeeze it in but it would be pretty tight towards the top of the bag. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bag!:)

[@Seanonyoutube]

When you think of Osprey you think of..travel? I was sure you would say “hiking” as that is what they are most known for.

[@SteezyG]

I just think of bags really. Their farpoint is the class leader for value carry on sized backpacks. The exos is brillant for lightweight camping and the nebula is a brillant EDC

[@Seanonyoutube]

@@SteezyG i only ever bought osprey for hiking (take my Talon out every weekend) so maybe it’s just my association. Will have to check out some of their travel stuff.

[@castrobal]

@@Seanonyoutube Im with you on this one :)

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and that’s a fair point! I haven’t tried any of their hiking bags but I see so many of their travel bags any time I’m on a trip so that’s probably why I’ve formed that association. Will have to check out some of their hiking bags as well, both their daily and travel bags are awesome so I’m guessing those are pretty great as well!:)

[@cebuch.]

3:34 - 3:50 - best part

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching!

[@slashnagy6]

Good for concealed carry?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Although the bag can hold a good amount and has a discreet look, it might not be the best option for concealed carry since it doesn’t really provide quick access or the ability to customize with hook and loop holsters

[@slashnagy6]

@@dannypacks thanks for the info! Much appreciated

[@rseyedoc]

Are the water bottles on both sides?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! And yes as Lukas commented the bag has a similar style water bottle on each side. Hope that helps and if there are any additional questions I can help answer, please let me know!:)

[@rowboat1972]

The hardest part of owning a MacBook pro is not telling people you own a MacBook pro.

[@corsegerspwnd]

looks like a 15 dollar chinese bag thanks for the video.. hard pass. stupid amazon pictures

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!