Video Review: Osprey Radial 26L - $160

Video review:

The good stuff:

- best suspension system in class - nothing close - holds heavy loads with ease and trampoline will keep you cool

- separate laptop compartment with iPad slot

- large side mesh pockets with bungee cords to hold in full sized Nalgene

- pocket for goggles (not fleece-lined)

- no zipper covers to impede zipper opening and closing

- built in waterproof cover

- divided organizer panel on front of pack - easy access

- no compression straps - anywhere

The bad stuff:

- why such a wimpy waist belt when paired with an otherwise robust suspension system?

- expensive - by a lot

- not hydration bladder compatible - odd given that this is a bicycle pack

Grade: A

Photos:

Osprey Radial 26 (M/L) - front.

Suspension system.  

Side mesh pocket

Front mesh pocket (designed for U-lock but big enough for a rain jacket)

Top zippered pocket - perfect for sunglasses/goggles

Divided organizer pocket.

Main compartment with buckled kangaroo pocket and three divided pockets

View into the bottom of the main compartment

Separate padded laptop compartment

Zippered tablet pocket inside of padded laptop compartment

"Trampoline"