JanSportOdyssey Backpack

This the newer version of the Jansport Odyssey 39, it is configured differently than the one I purchased many years ago, but in a good way.

Great backpack. My son keeps all his bags books in this backpack as he doesn’t stop at his locker during the school day. It is large enough and well made that he will use it for many years!

I just received my pack. I like it, even though it was not the pack I was expecting. I believe I have the newer model, I was unaware the Odyssey had been updated. It fits all my everyday carry stuff and then a LOT more room.For this review, when I refer to my model, I'm referring to the updated version that I received. I read and watched reviews, which is what I'm basing this off of.Differences that I've noticed:-The older model had a place for the hydration bladder AND a laptop. My model does not. The pouch the hydration bladder used to be is now a felt lined approximately 3" by 8" pocket.-The organization pocket has been rearranged. Not for the worse, there is a sleeve that's a perfect size for a tablet. The clip was replaced with a very small beaner.-The breathable plastic has been replaced with foam. I've been wearing it all day thus far and I really like the foam. Its very comfortable and seems to breath really well.-In reviews, people complained about the grab handle, saying its flimsy. Its not my rubber covered nylon webbingish Eddie Bauer handle (which is what I'm switching from), but it feels pretty well. This morning when I got it I carried it around for awhile and didn't seem to bother me.Con's:-This is the only con (other than expecting the above listed differences, which isn't really a bad thing) is the mesh pockets on the side. They don't fit my nalgene very well at all. It fits with some pushing, but it takes actual effort to shove it in. I was worried that it would fall out, so I made for the take up strap goes through the nalgene's loop, which works for me.Pro's:-ITS HUGE!!!!!!!! Legit.-Without being broke in, its comfortable.-Feel's durable. I've had multiple Jansport bags in the past, so I know the quality is there.I'll update this review in the next few weeks. My family and I are going on vacation (which is the reason I purchased this, to swap out for my old pack)

Before switching jobs and getting a clear backpack for it I bought this backpack in May 2017 (for $95), used it for about two years and still have it today! I was able to store textbooks, several notebooks, writing utensils, chargers and mobile devices, carrying cases, thin Tupperware, laptops and more without a single scratch and keep going. The zippers are fairly solid and move swiftly (though I would grip them closer to the base to better preserve them) and the lining does not catch. The bag itself is stylish with plenty of pockets and the straps were helpful with redistributing the weight. I cannot comment on the “laces” because I did not use them but they still appear strong and sturdy. Cleaning is also simple, with water and a dab of mild dish soap bordering on extraneous. Overall I recommend this bag for anyone looking for a sturdy, spacious mid-range bag that is easy to use, clean and generally maintain. I give the “JanSport Odyssey Daypack, Black” a respectable 4/5 stars!

This backpack is actually really good! It's a little bigger than expected, but still is great! It's durable, it's easy to use, it functions well, and looks really nice! Will use this for a super long time.

I bought it yesterday for my birthday on June 15 and I was looking at this backpack for a while. I just got it this evening. I am blown away from having Northface routers backpack first of all but what I’ve paid for it I could’ve bought two of them for the price of one Northface router, a 39 L backpack the Odyssey a lot of user-friendly pockets. The material is amazing. I am very excited about traveling somewhere with his backpack and add to my collection. My opinion Jansport are the best backpacks in the world from having two big students couple super brakes and now the Odyssey , I could not be more happier thank you Jansport. You will always be my go to.

I love the lifetime guarantee. These bags are wonderful

I have searching 2 years to find a larger backpack to replacement my osprey nebula 34L. To find a comfortable, spacious backpack with a large main compartment has not been an easy task. When I saw the photos and product video for the JanSport Odyssey 38L Backpack, I thought this might be the one. But upon opening the backpack, I realized that my search must continue.In my opinion, the most important aspect (for me) about an everyday, commuter backpack is the main compartment. Is it spacious and easily accessible? The main compartment on the JanSport Odyssey is not only narrow in terms of its width (from the front to the back of the backpack), but it is also restricting because the end positions of the zippers are located in the middle of the backpack (as opposed to being located closer towards the bottom of the backpack). The width from the front to the back of the backpack feels like it expands about 8 inches, whereas some other backpacks can comfortably go 9, 10 inches. It's the difference between digging your hand into the bottom of the backpack (not knowing what is at the bottom), and freely searching into the bottom of your backpack. I wish JanSport got rid of the other sub compartments and made the main compartment a little wider from front to back (depth)The other thing that bothered me about this backpack were the zippers. With a North Face backpack or an Osprey backpack, the zippers glide easily back and forth making it easy to open any compartment of your backpack. Unfortunately, the zippers on the JanSport Odyssey were very stiff and caught on various points of fabric throughout the bag.If these two issues were fixed, the depth of the backpack and the stiff zippers, I would have kept this bag as I like everything else about it.