Osprey Daylite Expandable 26 6 Travel Pack Night Shift Blue

I purchased this for a 12 day overseas journey, and I’m so glad I did. The bag held all my essentials for the journey there - including clothing for a day (in case my other suitcase got lost), my liquids/meds, personal items, kindle, folders of info of reservations, and some other items. I love that it opens up as a regular suitcase, making it easier to pack so things don’t get buried. A TSA agent in the US and overseas needed to open my bag and both commented how cool that was to easily access things in the bag. I also love that it has an easy access zipper in the back of the bag (which made it easy to access my liquids and kindle to get through security). I will use this bag for overseas adventures in the future and for shorter domestic travel trips. I could easily use this for a 3 day journey and not have to carry any other bag, if I packed lightly and smartly. The quality of the bag is great, and I loved that it expands. This bag fit very nicely under the airplane seat and overhead in the storage bins. The front pockets on the bag were also great - especially the key holder which I used to attach an Apple AirTag to. If you make short or long trips, this is THE BAG to get for your carry-on/personal item. If you are strategic in packing and take this bag and a small suitcase (for longer trips) you can travel lightly and not have to check any bags! I would highly recommend this bag! Read more

LOVE! I like to travel (fly) without checking any bags and this backpack is essential for me. It opens up clamshell-style like a suitcase so all my stuff pack up easily. The default “size” is roomy but not too big, and when you need more space the bag zips to expand so you can fit more stuff in. Still fits under seat on plane as personal item, so a separate carry-on bag can be put above the seat. The padding on the straps and back of the bag is firm but cushioned. I got the solid gray color so it’s perfect for all styles. The quality is impressive. Overall for the price I couldn’t be happier. Read more

Took this pack on a 5 month trip to SE Asia... perfect complement to our carry on suitcase for NO checked bags. This bag does double duty as the large airplane personal item and day pack. The quality is great, nothing broke on our long trip. My wife 5'3" small frame and me 6'1' large frame felt the pack was comfortable. I was able to carry my MacBook Air with no problem and easy access for security screening. The expansion feature came in handy and made it easier to pack in a hurry or add those unexpected purchases at the airport. The pack was easy to attach to our carry on bag spinner for easy airport walking. When checking into hotels, we would tell them we will take our bags to the room since they sat atop our spinner cases; less stress of having our bags out of sight. Read more

Just received this today (have not traveled with it...yet) but I am already very impressed with how much it holds and how I can fit all my desired personal items in this bag. I love the simplicity of the few pockets: laptop holder with separate zipper from back for easy withdrawal, inside mesh pocket for quick change of clothes, clamshell design so I can easily pack it and fit all my stuff inside. Expandable zipper if I should need to add more. Even a sternum chest strap to keep it on my shoulders. Fits wonderfully! Cannot wait to use it for travel. And the color matches my luggage!! Yay! Read more

I mainly use this backpack for commuting by car to and from work and for occasional travel here and there. It works wonderfully for this imo. Yes there are some trade offs compared to just getting a dedicated commuter pack and a separate travel bag. For example, less organization, not much padding for the laptop compartment, sideways opening can be a little awkward, etc. But those are all things I can live with for the value and versatility of an extendable bag like this. The bag is very high quality and durable for the price, nice zippers, very spacious especially when extended, lifetime warranty, etc etc. The black color is also quite nice looking and sleek enough for my tastes And the sideways opening is easily a nonissue if you just keep the zippers up top and treat it like a top loader when not packing it out. Tldr: $100 is a steal for a bag of this quality imo and it's no wonder it's regularly out of stock. Highly recommend if you can get your hands on it. Read more

Great backpack. I was able to use this with my carryon luggage to pack enough for a 9 day trip using the expandable feature. Pockets are great and functional. I would have given 5 stars but a little pricey Read more

This pack is very good quality and deceptively spacious. It has only a couple of small separate pockets, but the lack just leaves more room to fit things in the main compartment. It fits under the seat in every aircraft I've taken since I bought it. Read more

I’ve been using the Osprey Daylite Expandable 26+6 for a few months, and it has quickly become my go-to bag for everything—from daily commutes to weekend trips. The expandable design is genius: 26 liters is perfect for everyday use, but being able to unzip and add 6 more liters gives you just the right amount of space for travel or extra gear. The comfort level is excellent. The shoulder straps and back panel are well-padded and breathable, so even when the bag is fully loaded, it still feels balanced and light. I also love how organized it is—there’s a dedicated laptop sleeve, easy-access front pockets, and just enough compartments to keep things tidy without overcomplicating it. The build quality is exactly what you’d expect from Osprey—durable materials, smooth zippers, and smart details throughout. It’s sleek enough for the office but rugged enough for hiking or travel. Overall, this is an incredibly versatile and reliable backpack that easily adapts to whatever you’re doing. Highly recommend it for anyone who wants one bag that can truly do it all. Read more