Description of Osprey Packs Torque Courier Bag - 1200cu in:
The Osprey Torque Transit Computer Bag is an urban assault bag for travelers and commuters who don't want to mess around. Sleek and to the point, the Torque uses a padded shoulder strap and includes an optional hipbelt for secureiyt when you have to hoof it for some mileage. A 15-inch suspended laptop sleeve protects your computer against drops, and a water-resistant main opening keeps your stuff dry inside when you're wet and grumbling outside. The Torque sports a Thermoformed back panel that sits comfortably against your body. Dedicated pockets for water bottles and cell phone on either side of the bag make for a hydrated, connected trip.
Bottom Line: The Osprey Torque Courier Bag puts the lock down on organization.
Reviews (3):
Average Rating:
Hands Down Best Messenger Bag I Have Come Across 09-08-09
This is a great bag! Construction and materials are unsurpassed. My first Osprey product; I will be ordering the second within the next day or so. It is much bigger than anticipated, with a computer, there is still a good 6-8 inches of space left inside. If I had to complain about something it would be the padding. It doesn’t have all that much padding between the computer and the ground, but I am very anal about my electronics. I am sure for most it would be fine. If worst came to worst you could cut a small strip of closed cell foam and put it at the bottom of the compartment. As long you don’t drop it more than 8-10 feet it will be fine the way it is. I would buy it again, and highly recommend to a friend. (Pic: 14" notebook)
It just won't work if you're riding a bike.
Pros:
- it has this awesome rear zipper across the back edge that allows you to pull your laptop out really quickly at the airport and put it back in without having to unzip and mess up an entire bag.
- osprey design and construction, top notch as always- very water resistant
Cons:
it is absolutely not a messenger bag suitable for carrying across your bag on a bike. it's meant to hang off your side when you walk to the train station or across campus, whatever. if you try to use it like a normal messenger bag on a bike it feels like a giant shelf with one single point of contact. It's constantly swinging everywhere because it doesn't form to your back nor are the straps really designed to cinch to your body like a timbuk2 or chrome. this is one of the many messenger bags i've picked up, tried for a month, and eventually returned because the nice design and construction doesn't outweigh the complete usability failure.
I had this bag less than a year before the handle started to Frey. I sent it back for repairs and the repair was terrible and sloppy. After I complained they offered to replace the bag if I sent it back. After waiting two weeks I get an e-mail stating that they are finally processing my replacement order but the color that I returned was no longer available even though they still list it on their website and have it here on this site. Very disappointing with the quality of the bag as well as the Guarantee since they are replacing the bag but not with the color that I purchased and that was one of the main reasons I purchased the bag in the first place.
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