Osprey Proxima 30L Backpack Review - Large Student Laptop & Tech Backpack

Review of the Osprey Proxima 30L Backpack which is a student and edc focused backpack that provides plenty of organizational options, space, and laptop protection for your daily essentials. If you are looking for a lighter weight backpack that can handle larger items such as textbooks this will be a great option to check out.
What do you think of the Proxima Backpack?
Osprey Proxima (Official Site): osprey.pxf.io/rQMQey
Osprey Proxima (Amazon): amzn.to/3T6QCKd
*The Osprey Proxima was provided as a sample for this review. All opinions are my own and do not represent any other parties.
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00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Aesthetic and materials
02:01 - Exterior handles and straps
03:11 - Wearing the bag
03:49 - Harness
04:48 - Quick access pocket
07:01 - Laptop Compartment
07:49 - Main compartment
10:26 - Pricing & Alternatives
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[@bradj43]

awesome review, very helpful. thanks!

[@dannypacks]

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

[@jodytho]

wow, great review! very thorough!

[@dannypacks]

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

[@fy85kf2]

Great review as always! I have the TNF Surge (2020) and it's my favorite bag when travelling. I do think the pockets are a bit overkill (I'd rather have fewer but more spacious pockets). Do you think the Proxima is an upgrade or just a "sideways" replacement? Also in terms of breathability, how does the Airscape compare to TNF?

[@nicholasg.3585]

A few days ago I've decided I wanted to get a nice bag and found your channel, by far the best backpack reviewer! Absolutely love your videos! I'd really like a review of the Fjallraven Skule 28!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the support! I’m glad the videos have been helpful and the Skule is definitely on my list of bags to check out!

[@xNickTheBrickx]

This review was super helpful and the bag looks fantastic.

[@dannypacks]

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

[@rafadudek32]

I don't understand why they don't produce one-color versions. The colorful stripes draw too much attention

[@xNickTheBrickx]

@@rafadudek32 I ordered mine in the solid color night shift blue and it looks fantastic on their website

[@rafadudek32]

@@xNickTheBrickx it's not available in European Union countries

[@xNickTheBrickx]

@@rafadudek32 darn, I'm sorry

[@kthomas3553]

Nice review - as far as I know yours is the only review of the Proxima 30. Osprey calls it a campus bag, but it’s actually a versatile travel bag as well. Would be interested in seeing this bag vs the Porter 30 for minimalist travel.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I agree it’s a really solid minimal travel bag, I haven’t had a chance to check out the porter yet but seems like a good alternative to that one

[@MassiveCarbonFootprint]

nice bag...something to check out in person

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I agree, definitely a solid bag!:)

[@ZUCChinishrIMP]

Damn, this might be my perfect bag!

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and definitely a solid bag overall!:)

[@Justin-Lim]

Bought this bag in night shift blue color because of ur video. Mainly using it for carrying 12.9 inch iPad Pro as EDC. The zip is a bit sturdy and difficult to open at first few days. Different compartments’ zips also feel different and required different force. There r two small robes on both side on the front compartment u didn’t mention in video. I experienced back pain issues with carrying the 12.9 inch tablet with my other Thule bag but with this bag I feel ease and secure. The good thing is the bag itself is so lightweight as a 30L capacity bag.

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag! Glad to hear it has been working out well so far!:)

[@MW-iq4oz]

Hi love the review. I didn't see what it was like not fully packed ?

[@EtienneZhou]

May I know where you get this color? I can’t see it on the osprey official site

[@mechanical_bird]

esta bonita, esta más barata que la nebula 32, pero se extraña las correas laterales cuando guardo las botellas de agua las mallas de los bolsillos quedan algo sueltas y las correas eran perfectas para que no se muevan las botellas

[@diablito96]

Great vid, it would be nice to see a comparison between the Proxima and the The North Face Borealis. I need an edc backpack for travelling as well and I was orientend on the Borealis, but this one looks interesting

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The Borealis is a solid alternative to this one, I do think the Proxima can hold more and I prefer the pocket layout, but I think the harness and laptop protection on the Borealis are better (the north surge might be another good one to compare to the Proxima)

[@xiaojuewang9106]

@@dannypacks Thanks for your great reviews. Some TNF reviews said the new version of Recon went downhill in quality, particularly the harness part. Is that the case? I am choosing between the Osprey and TNF recon.

[@ILiveForTheSummers]

would love to see a comparison between the osprey nebula and north face recon 😁

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I haven’t had a chance to check the nebula out just yet, I’ll have to try to get my hands on one to test :)

[@qwertmom]

How is the build and comfort compared to arcane xl day assuming I prefer the look of the parsec?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I would say the arcane feels more rugged and the harness feels more supportive but the harness and back panel on this one are more breathable and the bag feels a little lighter overall

[@amaanali4614]

Thanks for the video. Do you think this would be good for long term one bag travel?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I think it depends on how much you typically pack, for a minimal packer I think this could work for a while but for if you don’t pack as minimally it might feel tight for a longer trip

[@linedwell]

That bags £90/$100 That's a heck of a lot of bag for that money. I'm biased, I ❤ Osprey.

[@Captain4707]

Would the laptop sleeve fit a 17inch laptop comfortably?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I think it can depend on the specific type of laptop but in general yes a 17in laptop could fit and the sleeve is pretty spacious overall

[@xtremescy]

How is this compared to Comet 30? Will love to see one review on Comet :) thank you

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! I haven’t had a chance to check out the Comet yet, but they look pretty similar overall as far as capacity, just some differences in pocketing and the comet has a handle on the front vs the compression on the Proxima

[@xtremescy]

@@dannypacks Thanks for your kind response. Is Comet 30 able to stand up right?

[@cool_pal9369]

Also suitable for your snowboard

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and sounds like another good use case for the straps!:)

[@jshaffer189]

do you have a written review on this bag?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Unfortunately I do not have written reviews, but an interesting idea to consider for the future!

[@noahpoobbailey]

Sorry for the late comment, is the front chest buckle removable?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! It looks like you could potentially pop it off but it might be difficult to get it back on the straps

[@mollyklag7936]

Does it have a waist belt?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! No waist belt on this one:)

[@DreamOfShadows5]

Any thoughts on Proxima vs North Face Recon?

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching! Both are really great overall, I prefer the weight, pocket layout and laptop protection on the próxima, but the harness and build on the recon feel more rugged

[@DreamOfShadows5]

@@dannypacksThank you for your reply! :)

[@jshaffer189]

you should really do your own measurements that way people know what is realistic

[@dannypacks]

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I’ll have to consider that for future videos!

[@mannykhan7752]

Right...a student will have enough funds to afford a 120 dollar backpack. This is how much Osprey is disconnected with their audience.

[@EnderSlayer1301]

I’m a student with enough funds…

[@holdentrout7193]

Seems pretty cheap when you consider you can use it everyday for your entire duration of your schooling.