JanSport

JanSport Odyssey Daypack

• Spacious 2,350-cubic-inch daypack with dual Biovent shoulder straps
• Lightweight molded foam straps conform to body and evenly distribute pressure
• Ventech back panel is engineered with circulation grooves to increase ventilation

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Hikers know the value of a good daypack, which must be comfortable, moderately spacious, and versatile. Enter the JanSport Odyssey, a roomy 2,350-cubic-inch daypack that meets all of the above requirements with ease. The Odyssey is equipped with such ergonomic features as dual Biovent shoulder straps and a lightweight, highly breathable Ventech back panel. The Biovent shoulder straps, which are made of extremely lightweight molded foam, are designed to conform to your body and evenly distribute the pressure, so you still feel as comfortable on mile five as you did when starting out. The straps also include angled vent holes to provide maximum ventilation and keep the shoulders cooler. The Ventech back panel, meanwhile, not only protects your body from objects within the pack, but is also engineered with its own circulation grooves to increase ventilation and create airflow. Storage-wise, the Odyssey includes two large main compartments that can hold everything from sack lunches to rain gear to first-aid kits. Add in a deluxe utility pocket with an organizer for essentials, an easy-access V-loft pocket, and a zippered front stash pocket and you have plenty of storage for both full-day hikes and school outings.

Other details include a die-cut hypalon grab handle, daisy-chain quick-clip points, dual side water bottle pockets, side compression straps for load management, a hydration sleeve, and an ice axe loop. The Odyssey--which is made of 210 boxcar derby, 420-denier Velocity nylon, and 840 double junior ballistic--measures 14 by 20 by 12 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 3 pounds 1 ounce.

About JanSport
For more than 30 years, JanSport has created products to help you carry the stuff you need, where you need it, in the most functional and fashionable way possible. JanSport's success extends around the globe and into walks of life that are as varied as the company's product offering. JanSport's goal is to design, engineer, manufacture, and market products that can help you get from point A to point B, wherever that may be. And the company wants to help you get there in the most functional way possible. Realizing that the pack that carries your books to school might be the same backpack that carries your gear on a Saturday day hike, JanSport incorporates flexibility into each and every design. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, with offices in the U.S. and Europe.

Product Description

The Odyssey is the pinnacle of pack evolution for multi-use daypacks. This 2350 cubic inch pack features a padded hip belt that tucks away behind the back when not needed and transfers weight off the shoulders when used. The frame sheet and aluminum stay provide sophisticated suspension and support.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007NT4MA
• Item model number: Odyssey 38
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,583 in Clothing (See Top 100 in Clothing)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Day Trip Pack, February 18, 2008

By 

TunaMan "Engineer Nerd" (Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JanSport Odyssey Daypack (Sports)

I received this pack as a Christmas present in 2007. By mid-February 2008, I've already traveled to Denver, Hong Kong/Macau using this pack - living out of it daily, all day, for over two weeks in China.

This is a fantastic pack with heavy duty zippers.

There are pockets for almost everything you will carry: passport, wallet, cell phone, mp3 player, USB cables, sunscreen, sunglasses, chapstick, pens, pencils, PDA, fruit, candy, local maps, phrase book, camera, portable tripod, and water in the outside storage nets. Plenty of room for a laptop, umbrella, sweater, shell, and a light jacket when you don't know what the weather will be. There was still room for souvenirs that you have to pick up while in a foreign country. There's only 1 compartment with internal organization. The others are normal "stuff it until it is full" compartments.

The pack is comfortable, but only when worn as a full backpack - over both shoulders. I found that wearing over one shoulder wasn't comfortable for my 6' frame longer than a few minutes. The straps seemed too wide to me. With both straps on, it was easy to adjust for a perfect and comfortable fit.

I lost about 10 lbs by walking and hiking around Hong Kong & Macau with this pack. It was the primary item when heading out for a day exploring whether it was to the 10,000 Buddha Temple, the Po Lin Monastery, a day of skiing or just a day of shopping in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Atlanta or Denver.

I usually only used half the compartments and created a system where unused compartments had the zipper closed towards the left side and heavily used compartments were closed with the zippers at the top. Don't get me wrong, I've had 3 other backpacks and none of them had enough compartments for my needs. The Odyssey does.

I do admit that I've only carried a 15.5" laptop in it a few times. There is plenty of room so I suspect a 17" laptop could be placed into it too. You'll want a laptop sleeve if you carry a PC (not included). I use an old laptop foam insert. I don't take a full laptop when traveling for pleasure, so read other laptop-centric reviews for this pack if that is your main requirement.

Also, it supports a water reservoir which isn't included, but you can easily make due with bottled water. I'm going to order a reservoir to support day hiking on north Georgia trails.

What would I change?
- more internal slots/pockets to organize smaller items
- include the water reservoir
- 2 fewer large compartments
- add a larger carrying handle - single hand carrying can be awkward
- create a way to strap it to my 20" roller luggage that isn't awkward

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great capacity, holds 17" powerbook, September 17, 2006

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Steve Chapin (Syracuse, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JanSport Odyssey Daypack (Sports)

I needed a replacement for my Targus backpack that I used to haul my 17" powerbook. This pack is lighter, smaller (which is a good thing; the Targus was huge!), yet has as much useful pack space as the Targus. I vastly prefer it; the only question is that of durability, but as my last Jansport pack lasted 5 years and my Targus only lasted 1.5 before blowing a zipper, I'll give Jansport the benefit of the doubt.

Supremely comfortable, two water bottleholders, a bladder slot, and plenty of pockets. Top notch!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for just about everything, January 31, 2008

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K. Miller (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JanSport Odyssey Daypack (Sports)

This is the best day hiker backpack I've ever seen. It's HUGE inside with tons of different pockets to stash stuff in. It's got an organizer pocket to hold pens, IPod etc. with a Velcro closure and two zippered mesh pockets. The waist belt can be tucked inside the pack and it's got a pocket for a water bladder. I use this bag as carry on when I fly, as a book bag for class and as a day bag for hiking. Jansport did an awesome job on this bag!

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