Questa

I was in the market for a new backpack, something I could EDC and also OneBag for up to a two week trip. I knew I wanted an Osprey, based on previous experiences with their bags. But which one? Osprey has a lot of backpacks, and I spent way too much time figuring out the subtle differences:Axis:• 18L• Fits a 15" laptop• single main section for laptop/tablet/documents/organization, plus a small zippered pocket• front bungee for a jacket/oversized items,• no cinch straps,• standard style bottle holders• Essentially a smaller Questa with a single section instead of two.Aphelia:• 26L• Fits a 15" laptop• sleeker look• two sections, one main for laptop/tablet/main storage, one smaller section with organization pockets, plus a small pocket.• no front bungee/pocket• top cinch straps that can be concealed,• longer, concealed bottle holders.Questa• 26L• Fits a 15" laptop• two sections, one main for laptop/tablet/main storage, one smaller section with organization pockets, plus a small pocket.• front bungee like Axis,• top cinch straps,• standard style bottle holdersComet• 30L• Fits a 15" laptop• two sections, one main for laptop/tablet/main storage, one smaller section with organization pockets, plus a small pocket.• Instead of a front pocket/bungee, there's a beefy looking carry handle• top and bottom cinch straps• standard style bottle holdersNova:• 32L• Fits a 17" laptop• three sections, one main storage section, one smaller section with organization pockets, a TCA fold flat laptop section, plus a small pocket.• front mesh elastic shove pocket• top and bottom concealable cinch straps,• standard style bottle holdersI'm probably missing a few packs, but these are just what I seriously looked at. Except for the Axis and Comet, all of the packs above also have a male version (Apogee, Quasar, Nebula).My daughter has an Axis, so I knew it would be too small for me to pack for trips, conversely, the Nova would be far too large for my EDC. That left me with the Aphelia, Comet, and Questa.The Aphelia requires you to unclip the cinch straps (assuming you are using them, which I know I will) in order to get into the front organization pocket, the Comet and Questa do not.Between the Comet and the Questa, I figured I would use the front bungee for a sweater more than the carry handle, also the Questa is designed for women, the Comet is unisex. Women specific straps fit narrower frames a bit better, and usually have higher sternum straps. So, after much deliberation, the Questa won for me.This is a great backpack. My only complaints are that A. I'd love another set of organizational pockets, like what they had in older versions of these packs, and B. The bottoms of Osprey backpacks desperately need to be rubberized - they slide right to the ground on everything except carpet. C. All of these are a pretty dangly experience - some 1" elastic belt keepers would help significantly - I've already ordered some. Some concealed pockets would be nice too, but no big deal there. Overall, I feel my complaints are extremely minor.Just playing with what I can fit into the Questa, I was extremely impressed:Small Compression Cube #1:• 3 Shirts• 2 BrasSmall Compression Cube #2:• 4 pairs of socks• 4 underwearLarge Compression Cube #1:• 2 JeansLarge Compression Cube #2:Empty, for dirty laundrySlim Packing Cube #1• Swim trunks• Swimming shirt• Swimming bra• SandalsSlim packing Cube # 2• SweaterLiquid toiletry bag• Shampoo• Toothpaste• Acne cream• Hand lotion• ChapstickDry toiletry bag• Bar soap• Comb• Floss• Toothbrush• (Forgot deodorant, gah. would still fit fine)• MacBook Air• Tomtoc 13” laptop sleeve• AirPod Pro headphones• Anker 30w power adapter (soon to be an Anker Atom 65w soon)• J-Go Tech Tanker Extreme 27,000mAh Power Bank• 10’ USB C to USB C Cable• 6’ USB C to Lightning Cable• 1’ USB Micro cable• 750ml Camelback Chute water bottle.• Microfiber clothThe packing cubes I have are all Eagle Creek Pack-it Specter bags. I thought it held everything well, it easily would have a bit of space for airplane snacks too.For EDC, take the entire tech section of the packing list above, and add a Fit & Fresh Bento Box and an iPad Pro 11.Day out with the kids? Empty it out and add a 3L water bladder and three of the Fit & Fresh bento boxes.

I’m use this backpack every month for my trips, looks okay, not very modern computer bag but have many pockets Conveniently, Bungee cord keeps my small waist bag, airline required two carry on. This is perfect nice water bottle holder in side pockets. Can’t wait to carry this backpack my next month three weeks Europe trip.

The backpack was just as expected, wonderful quality. I did some comparing and research about this one. I can use it for school, as a small carry on for a weekend trip and also while hiking. It was important for me to purchase a bag that could do it all, I didn’t want to have a different bag for different purchases.This is my first osprey backpack of this size. In the past I’ve used northface and patagonia. Honestly this one is my favorite. I liked that there are bottle carriers on each side which is something I noticed on other backpacks lately only having one.

Took this to Ireland, had enough room for all of my needs! Computer, books, change of clothes

This is an amazing backpack for travel. It has so many useful pockets and it's very comfortable to wear.

This is my second Osprey Questa Women’s backpack and I only replaced the first one (purchased in 2016) after something smelly spilled on it and I couldn’t get rid of the odor.It holds my 15.6 laptop easily as well as a variety of other things including my portal scanner. You could put a larger laptop in it but you would most likely not be able to put it in the laptop pocket and have to use the regular front area which is quite spacious. It’s comfortable to wear and fits my short stature well. (I’m 5’1”.)I used my old backpack several times in combination with a small carry on for business trips. The Osprey backpack fit easily under the seat in front of me. (If overheard space was tight, I would put my carry on under the seat and the backpack (which is slightly smaller) into the overhead.Great backpack to use for travel.My only issues stem from my original order getting lost somewhere (it was replaced quickly) and the color I chose. My old one was blue but this time I ordered the Salmon Pink. To me it just looks completely orange...... no hit of pink at all? I was expecting it to be a bit lighter i guess but the color doesn’t affect my using it.

The back pack is perfect. I feel the padded compartment for my laptop is great.

I love pretty much everything about this backpack—it's comfortable, holds a lot, and the water bottle pockets are deep enough to carry large water bottles. The only thing I don't like is that the front pocket has a single-slider zipper instead of a double-slider zipper. That makes it so things can fall out of the side of the pocket when I open it, which is annoying. But overall this is a great backpack.

I was worried when it first arrived as it didn’t seem to fit my back. I’m 5ft 2 and needed a backpack that wouldn’t drag on my hips. I was happy with my previous mountain warehouse laptop pack but the straps broke after 3 years. So I decided to treat myself to this pack designed for women. After using it for a week for work carrying uniform, raincoat, packed lunch, books and diary, 2full flasks I can report the weight distribution is perfect-feels light as a feather. Only little gripe is no waterproof cover but I suppose the fabric is very water resistant.

Needed to change my old backpack and this one is just amazing. Lots of compartments and very light.

This bag supposed to work for a lifetime but stitches are so loos and cheap that they opened after two years, I dont suggest this bag.

I cycle to work regularly and the rucksack accommodates everything I need

The only improvement that I could suggest is a second zip on the middle pocket.Its comfortable and light but also seems durable enough for as much as can be reasonably packed into the capacity.