Odyssey - Backpack & Pouch Set [Small]

Bag is quite heavy empty, I didn’t realise the lining would be so thick. If you add water, laptop and lunch you so end up with a lot on your shoulders or back.

Sadly the small handles that are nicely designed are a small benefit but you do have to cope carrying a backpack with all the handles and straps dangling down even when they are shortened to the shortest.

If doesn’t work as a flexible bag for this reason. Yes there is a longer strap, which is one of the reasons why I got this bag, but even as the shortest it is still very long and dangled at the top of your thighs. It does end up bouncing against your leg, and with the shoulder straps it is very unconfortable.

I really wanted to like it, as I got it to travel, and was hoping it would double as a backpack in airports and a sports style tote bag but it will not be working.

Too many straps dangling ( maybe creating a pouch to slides them in when using the long strap maybe?)

Too heavy: is the thigh fabric necessary to be all over the bag and could it be reserved to one area only?

It seems to double as a large insulated lunch bag / backpack.

I love the color, the quality is great, metalware and stitches great quality so far.

It will be good for young mums who want to keep their baby food/ lunch water and maybe a small light laptop. But if you add a 500/1L and a change of clothes expect it to be reasonably heavy.