Nebula 34L Backpack
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Osprey's Nebula Backpack is a master of travel, whether you're on a plane or commuting to work on your trusty bicycle. Its TSA-approved padded laptop sleeve unzips to lay completely flat so you don't have to take your computer out of its sleeve. The shoulder straps ensure a snug fit, and you can remove the waistbelt when you don't need that much security.
Details
- Durable pack for your every-day carry
- Adjustable shoulder straps ensure a comfortable fit
- TSA approved padded laptop sleeve saves time at the airport
- Blinker light attachment enhances your visibility when commuting by bike
- Item #OSP001A
- Material
- 420D nylon packcloth, 210D nylon ripstop
- Volume
- 34L (2075cu in)
- Access
- front panel
- Pockets
- [external] 2 side stretch mesh, 1 zippered stash, 1 front organizer, 1 front stretch
- Laptop Sleeve
- yes, laptop, tablet
- Dimensions
- 19 x 11 x 11in
- Claimed Weight
- 2lb 2oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4 based on 33 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 6, 2022
Two Fatal Flaws
The Nebula has one bad flaw, one awful flaw. Amazingly, these flaws interact with each other to create a fatal flaw. The bad flaw is that, unlike every other major compartment on every other daypack in the universe, including the other compartments on the Nebula itself, outer compartment has only one zipper pull. This means you have to completely unzip it to open it, and completely zip it to close it. You can't position both pulls at the top of the compartment and unzip them partially. This is one of the dumbest flaws imaginable insofar as it would be unspeakably easy to correct. Then there are the tension straps. the tension straps cross over the zipper of the outer compartment. What does that mean? You literally can't move the zipper without undoing at least one tension strap, if not both of them. Think about it: the outer compartment is probably the most commonly used. It's where you put books and sunglasses and canisters of weed. And you have to unclasp the straps every single time. (Oh, but you wouldn't if there were two zipper pulls and you could position the zippers at the top of the compartment.) It's a great backpack in every other respect. But that's like saying you have a great car that has square wheels.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
June 15, 2022
Two Fatal Flaws
This pack has plenty of good features, and I like the size. But it has two fatal flaws that, amazingly, cause the same problem. In combination, they make the pack unusable. 1. The large outer compartment, inexplicably, has only one zipper pull. That means that you can open and close it in only one direction. You have to reach all the way down the side of the pack to open it, and you have to slide the zipper pull all the way back down the side of the pack to close it. This is stupid and annoying given that literally every other pack in the world includes two pulls on its major compartments. And this is likely to be the most heavily used compartment. 2. The upper tension straps cross over the opening to the very same compartment and interfere with the travel of the zipper. You literally have to unclasp the tension strap in order to operate the zipper. Again, this is on the compartment that is likely to be the most heavily used. This would be annoying under any circumstances, but it's especially annoying when there's only one zipper pull. With two pulls, they could meet at the top and wouldn't always have to cross over the offending tension straps. Both of these problems are easily fixable. If I was teaching an introductory design class, this pack would get an F.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
April 13, 2022
Outstanding pack
I travel almost weekly and the Nebula is my constant companion. It is large and has multiple pockets, but the straps allow the pack to be compressed nicely for stowing under the airline seat. The mesh pocket in the front expands and allows easy access for the odd item that you need to grab in a hurry, while the small pocket on top is well-sized for small items. I highly recommend this pack and would gladly purchase it again.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
January 22, 2022
Not suitable for travel needs.
Too compartmentalized, which severely compromises its ability to pack any significant bulky stuff. It proved inadequate and insufficient for travelling, even on a 3-day train journey. Might be useful for an office worker or student applications.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
August 19, 2021
Well made, everyday pack for all the things in- or outdoors
The Nebula is a great choice if you're looking for a large day-to-day backpack that can take care of gear for commuting or hiking. My previous college backpack was around 28L and it was just annoyingly too small to handle all the gear I like to have onboard. My work environment changes daily, so I have a top-roller dry backpack/stuff sack for field work offshore. In the Nebula, I got a slightly more compartmentalized pack for daily use and weekend trips that was big enough to carry everything I'd need. One review on the Nebula said that it falls short because it doesn't quite know what it is, a reference to the lack of interior organization. That to me is its biggest strength. I have stuff sacks and smaller bags to organize my gear so I can easily transfer these items between packs without having to dig through a bunch of smaller compartments. The main (middle zipper) and front compartment hold all of these easily. The two small lined pockets (exterior and main compartment interior) are perfect for small items that stay with the bag (phone charger, small BT earbuds, compass, etc.) and quick access transient items like sunglasses. The front mesh stretch pocket is great for things like hats or buffs, and the side pocket can handle a decent sized water bottle around 3 inches diameter. Finally, the laptop compartment is massive! In addition to a standard size 17"" laptop, you can get a hydration bladder (and yes there is a hose port on the top), notebooks, books, or another tablet. My only real Con is that the compression straps hinder the zippers, so to fully unzip the compartments, you have to go around the straps or detach them completely. Just FYI, a daily gear list - 17"" laptop and charger; 2L hydration bladder; small BT speaker; electronics bag with large headphones, external HD, cables, etc.; packable rain jacket; small cooler bag; 4 stuff sacks of varying sizes that carry office supplies, first aid kit, hiking stuff, etc.; water bottle, hat, buff,
Originally reviewed on Osprey
August 13, 2021
Laptop sleeve is not 17""
I bought this specifically to hold a 17"" laptop. It would fit a 15"", bu not more than that.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
August 5, 2021
Best all rounder backpack I have ever owned
Commuting and touring motorcyclist, Traveler and day hiker. After years of serious aggressive and varied utility use, this backpack endures and delivers and still looks good. After five years, I've been so impressed with it that if I ever had to consider purchasing another backpack I would certainly buy another Osprey. I can only hope the company sticks with the formula that created this one.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
July 8, 2021
This Pack tries to do too much
I use this primary as a work briefcase. While it is cavernous and holds a lot of stuff, in my opinion it has too many compartments, which makes locating things challenging. There are 4 of them, 3 full length, and one a a small essentials/eye glasses one on the top. All the full-length large compartment zippers are close to each other and often I grab the wrong one and open the wrong compartment. On the front of the pack, I have an open mesh stow it pocket that is is fairly loose and has not much elastic. Good for possible stuffing a thin rain jacked or hat, but nothing small and not stuffable that you want to make sure is well secured. Finally, the ""compression"" straps are more a poor feature than useful one. There is really no need for them and the are positioned so that the strap crosses both large main compartment zippers making them to unzip. You either have to unzip under the straps or undo the straps. Finally the two side mesh water battle pockets are only good for small water bottles (12 ounce). Put a 16 ounce or large and the mesh ""pockets"" really don't work well and the bottles often fall out if you pick the pack up with them in it. Of all the Osprey packs I have owned, this was the most disappointing. I think there are better options from both Osprey and other manufacturers for this type of pack.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
June 15, 2021
The old one is still going strong
This pack is an ideal size for every day carry as a commuter. I drag books and papers to and from my office daily, often with my laptop, and/or a rain shell tossed in. The organization of the pockets are excellent for sorting and separating, and there are tablet/folder sleeves in each of the two main sections. The ""sun glasses pocket is a wonderful place for meds, coins, pens, cash, phone, passes, tissues and other immediate on-the-fly needs. I have flown all over with this as my carry-on bag, and it easily fits under seats and in overhead bins. I have used this in a pinch as a hiking pack or as a tourist-about-town pack, and it is okay, but not as nearly as comfortable as my Osprey day pack with its airframe suspension. Beware of the temptation to carry more than you need simply because more will fit in this all-swallowing pack. I have an older version of this pack (one with a buckle closure for the shove-pocket). The downside of the older version is that the side bottle pockets are too short, and bottles annoyingly jump out. The new version of the pack appears to have much deeper pockets AND a much nicer back panel (rigid, with air channels). The downside of the newer version is that the organization pocket lacks the wonderful zippered, internal security pocket and the pen sleeves found in the old version. Worse, the new version only has a single zipper pull for the organization pocket. That would be a HUGE inconvenience. I am hard on day packs, and even though I bought my Nebula used, and it shows abrasion wear, I expect to get several more years of use from it. If you do not carry a laptop, you can use the laptop sleeve to hold a hydration bag; there is a pass-through for the hose (this is thoughtfully covered to keep rain out). And the carry handle is broad and well-padded, unlike the painfully thin handles that one often finds on day bags.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
March 25, 2021
I love my Nebula so much I bought another
I have a 3 year old nebula that has a blown out zipper because I habitually overstuff the laptop compartment. The zippers are also sticky from many, many days at the beach. I will send it in for repairs, but I didn't want to be without my beloved Nebula for day to day use, so I bought another. I don't normally like orange, but the orange color looks amazing in person and the blue contrasts are also very eye-pleasing. The straps are SOFT now unlike the ones on my older nebula. Easy to wear with a tanktop or shirtless. The side pockets are deeper which is a great change. There are 2 changes from my old bag that I don't like though. 1. The zipper on the outer compartment is one way instead of two-way. I far, far prefer having 2 zippers on that compartment which I access a lot. 2. Inside of that compartment there used to be an inner zipper pocket which has been deleted, along with some pen holders. That one isn't really a big deal, but I do miss that pocket sometimes. All in all, this is a fantastic bag and it will hold a BIG laptop securely, plus zip wide open to show it when going through airport security. But it's also fantastic for day to day use, including beach days. Water bottles go in the laptop area, towels, clothes, etc go in the middle spot with room to spare, and small items go in the outer pocket. Great every day bag.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
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