Osprey Flare Laptop Backpack

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!

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.

Osprey is a reliable brand, and when I started looking for a more streamlined backpack to replace my old one -- for work, not for hiking -- I was drawn to this one. It's got clean lines, a professional look (if you can't stand a briefcase, that is), and the usual Osprey quality. The laptop compartment is well padded and comes with a few extra slots for cords or an iPad or whatever; the side bottle holders are generous and deep enough to hold whatever you put in them. The insides are clean but organized, with enough pockets to hold some gear (pens, notepads, whatever you carry around everyday). I retired my old pack and I'm using this one exclusively now, and I'm very happy with it.

I’m a big fan of Osprey backpacks. They’re thoughtfully designed. Lightweight but strong. Rugged but refined. And they come in a wide range of colors, sizes, and configurations. This bag—the Flare—is my fav of all for daily life. It has a small pocket on top for small items you want to access quickly, like earbuds; an open stretch pocked on the front for things you want to throw into the bag quickly without zipping it open; a deeper front pocket with a zipper and places for your cell phone etc; and a main compartment with pockets for a laptop, iPad, books, etc. It’s just enough bag without being too much bag. I’ve been using my old Flare bags for about a decade. The new ones have been tweaked specifically for daily use. Eg. The chest and waist straps (which I cut off the old ones) have been eliminated. The side pockets for drinks are deeper now to accommodate large water bottles. And, the overall look is boxier and more sleek. Good redesign!

Looked at a bunch of packs for my kid going off to college. This was a nice size, looked great, and had the storage he wanted.

My child uses backpacks like it's been though the jungle and back when never having done so. Side pockets are large enough to fit a 40oz water bottle which I like, we got to water the monkey's. Enough space to put everything else in it just wished it had one on wheels for kids who have disabilities.

I've been using this backpack for almost a year now and everything about it is pretty great. The back support is awesome and helps keep the shoulder straps exactly where they need to be. Perfect size and fit for medium to large framed people. It's light and durable, zippers never get stuck and feel robust but small. I've used this for work, day hiking and just all around keep it with my and in my car with me wherever I go.

This is the best backpack I've ever had. It has not some but all of the types of storage I need. This is my little office when I'm working on the road! Super durable.