OspreyAoede Sling

I got this Osprey Aoede Sling Bag for traveling – exploring new cities and light outdoor adventures! It is the perfect blend of style, functionality, and comfort, making it a good everyday bag. After using it for a few weeks, I can confidently say that it checks all the boxes for a versatile and durable sling bag. The adjustable strap is well-padded and comfortable even when worn for extended periods. I love how easy it is to switch the shoulder from one side to the other, providing flexibility throughout the day. Also, the pocket on the shoulder strap holds my iPhone 15! My phone didn’t fit in the pocket on my Daylite bag, so great improvement! The bag has decent storage space for a sling and multiple compartments. The main compartment easily fits my essentials—a small notebook, iPad, snacks and even a light jacket. There are additional pockets for organization, including a secure one for keys or valuables with key clip. The front zippered pocket is great for quick-access items like sunglasses or even a small water bottle. The material feels rugged, water-resistant, and capable of handling daily wear and tear. After several uses, it still looks brand new, and the zippers work smoothly without any snags. One thing is that the back doesn’t seem to be as padded and breathable as my Daylite and there are no external side pockets.

I consider Osprey bags to be the gold standard for backpacks and bags. I love their attention to detail, variety of features, and the clever ways they incorporate features without creating a lot of bulk.I love the look of this bag. Its modern, very understated and sleek. It doesn't draw attention and will go with almost anything. It has one large main compartment with a lightly padded divider for separating a small laptop or tablet from the rest of the contents. There is also an inner zipped section for keeping a few things together. The sunglasses holder on the top of the outside of the pack is nice for those things you might need quickly, I usually use this for sunglasses only. The zippered pouch on the strap is a nice touch for smaller things like bus passes, chap stick etc. It was too small to hold a phone but that was fine for me.The strap can be changed to one side or the other which is a great feature for those who prefer one shoulder over the other.This little bag fits a great niche when you need something to carry a few things, more than you want to carry in your pockets, but you might not want to commit to a full backpack. This is great for travel, when you might want to bring a water bottle, maybe a tablet, snacks, wallet/keys, sunglasses etc. Its a nice size for going to the pool or spending a day sightseeing. Its easy to whip around in front of you if you're sitting on a bus or train and its small that it won't take up much room at all.It has become my new favorite personal item on US flights because it can hold everything I need on a flight and fit under the seat ahead of me without taking up hardly any foot room. I usually bring my phone, wallet/passport, keys, tablet, headphones, charger/cables, water bottle and snacks. This is perfect for all the above with a little extra room to spare.Its everything I expect an Osprey pack to be. Its well designed with quality components. The zippers work great, the buckles feel secure, and it is a well made item with great stitching and durability. Overall I am very impressed by this little bag and look forward to using it more.

This is a high quality bag made by an excellent company. Fit and finish are top notch. Almost everything has been covered about what is good so I will fill in my main issue with this bag. Most of the sling bags I have owned are more like a big fanny pack with the zipper on the side. This lets you slide the bag from back to front without taking it off to unzip and access easily and then slide it back when you are done. The Osprey bag functions more like a backpack. It has a definite top and bottom. So when you slide it on your shoulder from back to front it's going to be upside down on one side. For me this makes it lose one of the main properties as a sling bag. You need to think about it more as a small backpack, and for that it's very good and you can wear it either in front or in the back. If you are going to change sides. You need to take it off and put it back on.

This bag is pretty basic. The addition of a tablet sleeve is a nice touch, though I don't usually carry my tablet in a small daypack. But it's sleek and it looks good. I like that you can switch the strap to wear it over either shoulder, but I found it super hard to reconnect it. Eventually I got it. I have two other Osprey bags, and this one has the same quality I've come to expect.

The media could not be loaded.  If you want the indepth review please see the video attached.All in all it's almost a perfect sling bag, but for some reason Osprey left off some important things! See video for full review.