Packing
Older Osprey Daypacks that Are Still Great—and Often Still Available
There are lots of great Osprey Daypacks—that is, the smaller backpacks for everyday use—that appear to no longer be in active production but are still available from some sources (including those we link to in the table below). While in most cases we recommend the newest range of small Osprey Daypacks, and detail the differences …
How to Choose Among the Top Osprey Backpacks for Trekking
I used the Osprey Aether 70L in the Semaphore Lakes area of British Columbia. It’s our top pick for longer treks, but would be overkill for shorter, weekend jaunts. Looking to choose the right backpack for overnight hikes or treks? I’m here to guide you with my 10+ years of backpacking experience in all kinds …
The Differences in the Top Osprey Daypacks — And How to Choose the Perfect Smaller Pack for Daily Use
I’m obsessed with lightweight travel and have been using Osprey packs and daypacks for years. I also think they’re very much worth recommending for school, hiking, cycling, outdoor sports, shopping, carrying laptops and gear for work, and more. An older favorite I’ve used for years: The Osprey Daylite Travel daypack. It’s got a full set …
I Actually Measured the Osprey Sojourn 80: Here Are the Real Dimensions
After seeing various queries from you all concerning Osprey’s sizing claims and concern about what will actually fit, I got out a tape measure and decided to check the outside dimensions, inside pockets, and the actual weight myself. I found that the rolling bag/backpack that I measured does indeed vary a bit from Osprey’s claims—though …
The Best of Rolling Women’s Laptop Bags, Purses and Carry-Ons
We spent weeks examining rolling laptop bags, and here are all of the top options designed for women — generally with the look and style of a purse, but big enough to carry a laptop, and with the lovely extra design featurMe that they can roll on wheels. These are solidly built pieces that hit …
My Favorite Portable Second Screen So Far: Review of the Mobile Pixels Duex Pro
I was certainly sceptical of the the as a second screen for laptops, but also desperate to find a travel monitor with a quality image and that would work as part of a portable standing desk setup. And so I arrived at the Duex Pro. The fact that it actually attaches to a laptop and …
How I Set Up a Dual-Screen Standing Desk That’s Actually Portable
After a bit of failure, here’s the portable standing desk setup that I’ve finally arrived on, designed to go anywhere and still work while standing up with good posture: the monitor at eye height and the keyboard just below elbow height. My requirements for a portable standing desk were: Two monitors (for vastly improved productivity)As …
We Listened to the Best Travel Speakers — Here’s the One We’d Take
I’ve been travelling the world for a decade and a half, and no matter how much I whittle down my luggage to the bare essentials, I always have room for a small speaker. I love to follow my podcasts, to share and discover music with people from all over the world, and to improvise occasional …
Stuff we’re currently testing—the good, the bad, and the we dunno yet
Not everything that we test we find interesting enough or useful enough to include in our main packing lists, or review. This article details some of the things we love (but that don’t merit inclusion on a minimalist’s packing list), we hate (and didn’t even want to bother reviewing), or that we’re just not sure …
Rolling Carry-On Backpacks: We Love the Osprey Meridian 60L, But There Are Alternatives
It rolls! But it’s a backpackers’ pack! And it’s also small enough to be a carry-on! This combination of features is what I’ve found absolutely ideal for my nomadism; I’ve travelled constantly with one small rolling backpack or another for the past decade. I have also been updating this article for several years as we …