Osprey's Hybrid Travel Backpack Is Over $50 Off at REI Right Now
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Why We Love This Deal
Osprey crafts reliable travel and outdoor gear across the board, but its backpacks are next-level good. Between its hiking backpacks and its carry-on options, the brand has earned a reputation for quality and durability, and they also look pretty nice. They only go on sale occasionally, but REI just dropped the price on one of Osprey's most versatile styles—it's a travel backpack, a briefcase, and a messenger all in one, and it's over $50 off.
At just $94, the Osprey Aoede Briefpack is an excellent value and a standout travel-ready bag that equally excels for jetsetting and 9-to-5 use. This is part of the larger Aeode collection, which is more minimalistic than most of the brand's gear and well-suited for those seeking something tough enough to drag through a city all day that doesn't look like a piece of equipment.
Osprey Aoede Briefpack, $94 (was $150) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Color: Tan Concrete
- Capacity: 22 liters
- Materials: 100% recycled 840-denier ballistic polyester with DWR finish
- Dimensions: 18.1-by-12.8-by-9.5 inches
- Weight: 2 pounds, 3.2 ounces
- Pockets: 3, plus a main compartment
- Laptop Capacity: 16 inches
This Osprey bag is not only functional but also stylish enough for city professionals. It’s crafted from 840D ballistic polyester treated with a DWR finish, a must for those exposed to the elements during daily commutes. Inside, you’ll find a padded laptop sleeve that can hold a 16-inch laptop, along with a tablet compartment and zippered organizer pockets to hold your valuable EDC.
It’s super versatile with its 3-in-1 design. The tuckaway shoulder straps can easily be hidden, converting the bag into a handsome briefcase, but it also comes with a removable cross-body strap that turns it into a messenger, as well. If you opt to keep it as a backpack, it has Osprey’s signature AirScape padded back panel for great ventilation and improved structure.
Hybrid bags aren't new—most brands make some kind of version. What makes this one from Osprey different is that it's made for both endurance and looks, with many practical details. The luggage pass-through sleeve works with most rolling carry-ons, while the woven webbing and high-tensile hardware feel rigid in the best way possible—improved structure and durability. Its trail-tested durability meets polished city brief.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Although there are only a handful of reviews, this hybrid bag comes close to scoring a perfect 5.0 mark.
One reviewer who was hyper-critical did still acknowledge that this bag is “minimalistic, sleek, simple to use, and lightweight, and the materials are of course great,” although wishing it offered a bit more functionality.
Another reviewer noted it's handy for students, as you can carry textbooks that are flat lying. A third said it's great for travel thanks to its ample capacity: “I felt I had so much space, no matter how I packed it.”
When REI marks down gear, it tends to sell out fast, and this Osprey Briefpack is no different. Grab yours today before it’s too late.