New Osprey Nebula 32 vs Old Osprey Nebula 34 

Absolutely, thanks for checking it out. I take it to work with me daily and haven’t outgrown out the size or organization needs yet… it’s a great EDC pack.

Thanks! That was the exact reason I did this review… No matter where I looked, I could not find a real good comparison between the two. I use the 30 for almost every day now… But I’m glad I looked at both before making the decision, sounds like you made the right choice. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! Most of the packs I’ve tried by them are great, which is why they are one of my go-to for new packs… I even saw a few new models just released, might have to check it out!

Thanks!

Thank you for watching!

Thanks for watching! That could have been their intent behind the back design, however it doesn’t seem like my luggage handle makes it up that high, unless someone is handing this off the back of their luggage which makes the rolling bag less balanced with the center of gravity. I appreciate the comment!

Thanks for the addition! It is the same on the 34 and certainly a nice feature to get a snug fit that can be adjusted specifically to each person. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! Appreciate you checking out the review!

Thanks for the addition and information! Totally Agree on the material and handle on top. The double zip is a nice upgrade but you are right that is most of the useful upgrade for me. Still better than much of the competition out there, but I also agree I’ll be sticking with the 34… perhaps you can find it still in stock at a local retail location with low turnover. Thanks for the comment!

As an owner of the the older 34L Nebula, I took it to a local tailor and they added a second zipper pull on the admin section for $20. @@TheOutdoorWorkshop

I’m with you there, still using this pack everyday as nothing has come along to push it out of the front running spot! Thanks for watching!

Nice, It is a solid bag for sure! Thanks for watching!

Totally agree! Use mine everyday, the best EDC pack I have! Thanks for watching!

Solid choice! Thanks for watching!

I do agree the increased foam on TNF recon is nice and allows for a nice air channel down the spine. That is one feature that would be nice to see bulked up on the Nebula, although they could have been trying the increase the balance between that and size/weight. But that is certainly an important feature to consider between the two when deciding. Thanks for watching!

@@TheOutdoorWorkshop yes, I think you are right! Osprey is using 420D + 210D while the Recon is 300D + 210D so the Osprey one is a heavier build BUT it is 0.9 kilos vs the Recon's 1.1kg even though it, in theory, uses heavier materials. TBH I'd trade that diff in weight in a heartbeat for better comfort, it is not that big really imho. Otherwise great video, subscribed for sure! :)

No airflow work. It is all a scam. All bags give sweaty back

I totally agree. It's a cheap sitpad instead of the airscape... The worst ' feature' from Osprey never seen before. it's definitely not a travel bag, ilt's so bulky and unconfortable when fully loaded...

There is plenty of room for what you mentioned. When traveling I can put a pair of shoes flat on the bottom of the pack then pile a lot more from there. You should be fine with a DSLR and some clothing items. Though I wouldn’t call this a three day pack, I think you could get away with it while packing warmer weather clothing if you can go with bare essentials, I could get away with three days max. I’ve also used the outside compression strap to hold down a light jacket and ticked the Romeo ends into the external water bottle pockets to secure and still had room in the admin portion for toiletries and small electronics. Hope that helps!

These certainly do hold up, I use mine to carry quite a bit of stuff everyday. No major issues from the pack.

That’s true, the lighter gray is a little bit more ideal for finding things, especially if they’re dark sitting in the bottom of the bag

I like where your heads at! I will add that to the list of what to checkout soon! Thanks for watching this one!

Hmm.. That is actually the black pack. I just checked my order, it’s the same Osprey Nebula Black O/S from the link… I think it may look like a blueish tint in that shot as the light is mixed with a little daylight from the window by my table. I hope that helps,l!

The Parsec 26 is about 20% smaller than the nebula 32 and doesn’t have the third laptop dedicated compartment. The Paraec does have the ability close the outer mesh pocket for added security with a zipper. I like the nebula because of the flexibility that take more on the go, and secure a laptop, iPad and other electronics in the third compartment… but the parsec seems like it would be sufficient for most daily applications, or possibly ideal for somebody with a smaller frame. Hope that helps!

​@@TheOutdoorWorkshop Thanks for your comment, much appreciated. can I ask your opinion on the new Tropos 32 as well? it has the kickstand which sounds like a neat option.

The Nebula and Tropos are pretty similar… the Tropos is designed more as a long term wear for activities such as hiking, mainly due to the curved back panel that allows a little more air movement - I’d say kind of similar to the dedicated hiking packs offered by Osprey… that being said the look is t too different, so it wouldn’t stand out in normal everyday carry as a hiking pack. The price point is a little higher with the Tropos as well. I’ve found that the nebula feels to have you pack sit closer to your back and still has a little mesh air channel for some breath ability. The Tropos has a slightly larger foorprint but maintains the same size, which in my opinion allows me to pack my nebula more as it seems to expand more away from the body, than spread along the surface area of the back with the Tropos. I really like the clamshell feature of the nebula for the technology compartment as well… I can’t specifically remember whether the Tropos has this feature, but I don’t think the Tropos opens all the way up for when you’re traveling through security. Those are definitely great options and I think the major difference is going to come down to personal preference on how it fits as you wear it.

@@TheOutdoorWorkshop thanks so much for that, much appreciated.

I think you would be alright, the laptop compartment has some nice depth built into the design that should accommodate a bulky laptop. The width and height should be a snug fit on around the edges.

Nope, there are no attachment points to make it modular with other packs. Thanks for checking it out!

They are both black, the lighting can make the 32 look more gray with the hex pattern, depending on the light and angle.

There really isn’t too much of a difference when you look at the main compartment size. I don’t think it’s reflected in the dimensions as it’s probably just a little more fabric length that gives the extra depth. When packing both, I can’t really tell a difference. Either way they’re both solid choices!

Yep, totally agree. Normally most designs take recommendations on what to improve into account into newer versions. This clearly wasn’t the case as most of the things remained neutral at best and degraded on many of the functions. I can’t find a reason that the newer pack would be the choice between the two, outside lack of availability on the 34. Thanks for watching and the comment!

Actually I like where the grab handle is. It is universe and it can double as a makeshift trolley sleeve for you whether carry on handle.

Agree, that would be a nice added feature. I always like the option to distribute the weight if I’m carrying some heavier items or needed to be secure a little better while on the move.

@@TheOutdoorWorkshop same. I get that they want the Nebula to be a jack of all trades type of pack and many wouldn't appreciate the extra bulk/weight of a padded hip belt, so they need to strike a fine balance. Plus, I suppose they'd have to redesign the back system to accommodate a pouch that would house the stowable hip belt. But still... It would be the perfect pack in my view. Anyway, good stuff as always. Keep on keeping on.

They are both black, the lighting can make the 32 look more gray with the hex pattern, depending on the light and angle.