Osprey Flare Commuter Laptop Backpack
$45.00
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Need a school bag with plenty of room for books and supplies—without the bulk? Get around campus with a little Flare this semester. The Flare 27 hits the sweet spot for campus life with an internal laptop sleeve (up to 16″) to keep all of your daily gear in order. Constructed from bluesign approved, 100% recycled polyester main body, bottom and lining fabric.
Campus-Oriented Organization – Laptop and document sleeves (fits most 16-inch laptops), blinky light attachment, organization compartment and small zip compartments
AirScape Backpanel – Lightweight, mesh-covered 3D-foam backpanel offers close-to-body fit for stability
Front panel stretch mesh shove-it pocket
Dual water bottle pockets
Zip organization pocket with key clip, dropin mesh pockets and zip pocket
Item Dimensions: 18.9H x 13W x 9.4D in; Item Weight: 1.7lb
Inari –
Love Love As A College Student
Just got this, so I can’t say much about long-term use yet, but I will say it’s already very convenient. Starting off, the little mesh pocket in the front is perfect for lab coats, goggles, or any small accessories. I’m currently using it to hold sunscreen, moisturizers, cleansing wipes, and a lens cleaner. The top pocket is great for keeping wires like chargers organized.The first main compartment is perfect for pencil bags, calculators, and any stationery items. The third compartment surprised me it has three separate padded pockets for electronics: one for a larger laptop, a slightly smaller one, and a third that’s perfect for an iPad. There’s also plenty of space for notebooks and small textbooks, which makes it ideal for college students.The overall quality is really nice. I love the sturdy material on the back panel it sits flat against your back, and the clips inside help keep everything in place so the backpack isn’t bouncing around while you’re walking. It’s also a lot cheaper than other backpacks I was looking at.However, I will say this may not be the best choice if you carry a lot of large, thick textbooks. If you’re like me and prefer using electronics like an iPad and only carry a few notebooks or smaller textbooks, it’s perfect. But if you need to carry multiple heavy textbooks, you might find the space a bit limiting.
Dani –
great build quality, can fit 17″ laptop
This is a great bag that is able to accommodate a 17 inch laptop while maintaining a sleek look. Other bags that do this are often bulky and have little to no style. The main pocket has enough room for two large text books and one small notebook. The front pocket has plenty of organization and goes all the way to the bottom and its own dimension so it has plenty of room. Front top pocket is good for sunglasses/pens/EDC. Buckles on the sides help sinch the bag down to help the bag look slimmer. Water bottle holders on both sides can comfortably fit up to a 40oz nalgene. Were this bag really shines over others is its straps and back. The back has a foam pad surrounded by mesh, the straps are filled with a similar foam. This foam makes carrying large loads easy. The material feels great and has held up well. Zippers are top quality and have convenient finger pulls; main zipper is nice and large. Osprey offers a great warranty. This is one of the few bags I consider to be near perfect; great for both daily use and travel.
Win –
Great Quality and Many Storage Compartments
Excellent bag. Build is high quality, including the zippers. I use it for work, meetings and everyday use around town.It has space for my MacBook Pro and two slots for tablets or thin notebooks. Unfortunately, my iPad Pro has to be worked inside to fit into the slots, but I just leave it inside the bag in the notebook and book compartments.My iPad is the biggest one, so it’s not a huge deal for me. The backpack is still great and durable. Highly recommend!!!
Brittany Freas –
10/10 highly recommend!!
Purchased for a weekend trip to Nashville. It fit three changes of clothes, a pair of shoes, all my toiletries and my laptop. It was very full but easy to carry on the plane and comfortable to wear. Lightweight and great compartment options. I have since used it many times! Great and versatile product.
Michael W. –
Well designed and made
Pack is well made, well-thought out, and does exactly what I needed. I agree with others a chest strap would add to comfort but for a light use commuter pack I’m ok with it. For walking across campus or from car to office it’s not a big deal and the pack is comfortable enough. It has just the right amount of compartments and pockets, and the mesh pocket on the back is very useful. Any heavier use and it really needs the chest strap. But for what it is and my needs it’s five stars.
Esteban –
2 moths review
After two months of use, I can say this is a really good backpack with just a small flaw: the lack of a chest strap makes it a bit uncomfortable when fully loaded and heavy. That said, it’s an excellent backpack for university and everyday use. I’ve even used it for short 3–4 day trips and didn’t need any extra bags.
Anima Atra –
I couldn’t ask for a better bag for keeping my laptop safe!
This is the best backpack you will ever come across! I am not paid to say this and I am not biased as I try to be objective about everything I review. This backpack is perfect for keeping your laptop safe, not only while travelling or working, but even when not in use! I store my laptop along with a lap tray, portable monitor, power cords, accessories, cleaning supplies for electronics, little mobile printer, portable scanner, and tons of other stuff. No matter how much I stuff in the backpack, it always seems to stay portable and just the right size! The laptop compartment is well padded and there are tons of places to store stuff like portable monitors, tables, etc. The straps are extremely comfortable on my back. I was in a vehicle accident a few years ago and needed emergency spinal fusion surgery. This backpack is so comfortable on my back, no matter what is in it or what it weighs! I am not positive how Osprey has managed to do this, but the weight is so evenly distributed across my body that the pack feels as if it weighs nothing on my back, even when loaded down. There is an easy way to prove this concept as well. Pick up the pack when loaded by the top handle and feel the weight, then throw if on your back and notice the difference! There are so many compartments, and even a padded and felted compartment for delicate items like cellphones. The mesh pocket in the front is extremely durable as well. Mine was accidentally caught on the frame of the car seat, where the seat moves on the metal rail to go back and forth, and the pocket never stretched or tore once removed.Beyond the perfect functionality, the pack has a really nice design and color choice to it. This has been my baby and my full time backpack for travel, work, school, and anything else! There is a reason why Osprey packs cost what they do (which is still a fair price); you really do get that quality and care put into each bag!
Andrew P –
Osprey Quality with Everyday Versatility
This pack is the ideal blend of daily utility and comfort. It fits a 15″ laptop and portable dual monitors plus an iPad easily, with plenty of room for other stuff as well, and the build quality is top-tier. The back panel and straps are breathable for all-day wear. Great for commuting or travel.
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Great bag for school but not great for travelling .
Stephan Morguet –
Sehr gute Qualität! Besonders der Reißverschluss überzeugt.
Caleb Bay –
Very good quality backpack. Fit good and was able to adjust to fit comfortably
bessy –
Es hermosa 😇
J. H. M. Young –
Really just what I needed