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Osprey Meridian 28 Wheeled Convertible Backpack

Travel > LuggageRated: **** by 5 reviews.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

With wheels, a removable daypack, and a quick stow removable suspension, the Meridian 28 is designed to roll along with you-or to be steady on your back.

Features:

  • Daypack features: back-panel sleeve stows padded harness or holds maps and papers; dual zippered side pockets hold small water bottles, sternum strap with safety whistle
  • Easy-access liquids/accessory pocket, internal mesh side pocket, dual mesh pockets on inner front panel
  • ErgoPull hip belt closure; harness features adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
  • Internal zippered mesh pocket inside front panel; inner compression straps secure clothing
  • Large polyurethane wheels with sealed bearings; ultradurable ABS base with integrated foot bar
  • Padded top and side carrying handles; hideaway courier bag attachment strap
  • Panel access with oversize zipper pulls; lockable main compartment zipper (internal)
  • Pouch clips on front panel retain daypack attachment buckles
  • Retractable Ergo-Grip handle lets you pull the pack along on its wheels
  • Retractable address/name card holder
  • Stowable harness and hip belt, ventilated back panel and padded lumbar, 6001 aluminum frame
  • Torso adjustable to fit most users; removable harness/hip belt to allow for more cargo space
  • Zip-and-clip removable daypack (1200 cu. in.) with padded laptop sleeve (up to 15.4 in.), MP3 port, zippered panel access

Appalachain Outdoors

The Osprey Meridian 28 has two carrying options, less hassle! This deluxe pack with removable daypack can be wheeled around or carried on your back when foot traffic is heavy. Features: Convert from wheeled luggage to backpack with the zip-away, padded, curved shoulder straps and hipbelt. Main compartment features organizer pockets and compression straps to secure contents. Removable daypack with organizer zips and clips on and off easily. Daypack has organizer pockets and computer sleeve (fits up to a 15-inch laptop). Two-position, curved retractable handle and side and top carry handles make toting a breeze. Shock-absorbing polyurethane wheels roll smoothly and have a high-clearance design so they won't get caught on bumps and curbs. Tension mesh vented backpanel and padded, contoured lumbar provide incredible carrying support. Constructed of abrasion-, moisture- and tear-resistant 840-denier and 1680-denier ballistic nylon for long-lasting durability. Daypack volume is 1,200 cu. in. and main bag volume is 4,600 cu. in., for a total volume of 5,800 cu. in. An oversize shipping charge of $10 is applied to large packs. This is on top of the regular shipping charge. Osprey Packs

Backcountry.com Outlet

The Osprey Meridian 28in Travel Pack makes it easy for the active traveler to get away on an extended vacation. The Meridian couples the deluxe features of conventional rolling luggage with Osprey's comfort and durability. Osprey knows that you could need everything on a weeklong vacation. Secure your hiking gear, extra layers, and evening attire inside—straps prevent your dress shirt from looking like a crumpled newspaper. Osprey constructed the Meridian 28 with various internal pockets to organize your essentials while the removable daypack fits your in-flight entertainment. Slip your laptop into the daypack's internal padded sleeve, a magazine into the main section, and your inflatable pillow into the external mesh pocket. Comfortably shoulder the Meridian 28 to the ticket counter, or stow the padded harness, expand the retractable ergonomic handle and roll it on its polyurethane wheels. Have a good trip.


Backcountry.com

Not only does the Osprey Meridian 28 Wheeled Convertible Backpack gives you a massive 4600 cubic inches of storage space, it also includes a removable daypack for shorter trips. Check the big bag at the counter and carry on the pack to keep your in-flight necessities available. Osprey added an extendable handle and inline-skate wheels to help you get your fully-loaded bag from place to place without any issues. If you don’t want to roll this thing behind you, just open the back panel and pull out the plush, comfortable suspension system before shouldering your load.

Backpack Straps:Yes
Carry On:No
Country Of Origin:China
Dimensions:28 x 14 x 9.5in (71 x 35.5 x 24cm)
Feature 1:Panel
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:840D Junior ballistics nylon, 1680D Ballistics nylon
Pack Fabric (Primary):1680D ballistic fabric420D nylon pack cloth
Padded Laptop Compartment:Yes
Pockets:Main, external zipper on removable pack
Recommended Use:Extended trips, weekend vacations, travel, roadtrips, check-in luggage
Removeable Daypack:Yes
Shipping Surcharge:Yes
Torso Length:Fits most
User Statement:Built to be wheeled or carried steadily on your back, the Meridian 28 features a removable daypack and a spacious interior.
Volume:4600cu in (75L)
Weight:9lb 1oz (4110g) Warranty: Lifetime
Wheeled:Yes
Wheels:Yes, polyurethane

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Option Availability:

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Color
Lichen Green
Lichen Green
338.95
Alpine
Alpine
287.06329.00338.95
Black
Black
319.00329.00338.95
Ruby Port
Ruby Port
319.00

Legend

  •     - Appalachain Outdoors
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - Backcountry.com

Osprey Meridian 28 Wheeled Convertible Backpack Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Awesome Pack

Rating:****

Got this pack at a deep discount, but in retrospect, I probably would have paid full price for it. The front removable backpack leaves a little to be desired. It is a good size and shape, relatively comfortable, but as stated in other posts, it can be a pain to get into due to the zipper location. However, I understand the logic behind it, so I can deal with it. The size is perfect for a week long trip. The wheels are amazing. One thing I find absurdly helpful is that even when this pack is fully loaded down with my junk, it won't fall over. The balance is great. Additionally, the airport gate-nazis will let this pack (minus the front backpack) pass as a carry-on. One disadvantage I've found is that there are a lot of pockets. Personally, I'd rather have one large storage space, but this pack has several (somewhat hidden) pockets that I tend to lose my stuff in. But some people like all the pockets for organizational purposes. To each his own, I suppose.

claudmia1582369 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/20/2009

Weird zipper config helps with security

Rating:****

In response to the above comment, the weird zipper on the detachable pack is designed to deter would-be thieves from accessing your stuff. I like the feature and love the day pack on it's own, both in urban travel environments and on day hikes and bike rides (has a bladder compartment). I bought this pack used at a STEEP discount I could not pass up, but for me the disadvantage is that I never use the backpack straps and the straps take up volume I could be using for my stuff... oh well. So far the durability has been excellent and Osprey has very good customer support.

ED at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/05/2009

Amazing peace of luggage

Rating:*****

The meridian is the perfect bag. In urban areas you just wheel the bag whereas in places where there are no streets you convert the bag to a comfortable back bag. I was carrying the bag for quite a while and there are no disadvantages compared to a "real" backpack. The attached daypack has a very good shape and you can organize your stuff well because of the intelligent compartments.

Naco at Backcountry.com Outlet on 04/02/2007

Negative Reviews:

Too Difficult to Pack, Feels like a Jigsaw Puzzle

Rating:**

It looks great. Rolls great. It's a nightmare to pack. You have to take the backpack off to pack it. If the zipper ever breaks, you'll be up a very deep creek. To get into the backpack, you have to zip the entire back off. They could have just put a normal opening on the outside and it would have made the bag much better.

buylowsell2208124 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 05/12/2008

Neutral Reviews:

Nice, but not perfect

Rating:***

I bought this in the ruby color for a very reduced price, but ended up returning it. First, the color is pretty, but much brighter than it looks online. The bag is huge. I bought it because I do a lot of backpack travelling internationally, and thought this would be a good compromise between wheeled luggage and a backpack. I know, I know, the size is right in the desciption, but somehow even though I have a internal frame pack that is very close to the same size (in cubic inches) this bag somehow seems much bigger. With the current airline charges for checked luggage, this would easily hold over 40 or 50 pounds, incurring additional fees. Also the zip-off daypack is not very comfortable. It may get better with use, but it is very stiff, and the top of it rested against the back of my neck in a very uncomfortable way. Probably a small complaint if you like everything else about it.

eml2594388 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 10/28/2009