In fact, that slash compartment was so surprisingly roomy that I was able to fit my Canon EF-S 70-200mm telephoto lens with the lens hood attached in there, and it still had room for my sunglasses. Make sure that whichever suitcase you choose, it has a great handle. I love the handle on this bag. It’s a single handle, which is a bit more lightweight than a double handle. People tend to like single versus double handles; they have different pros and cons. And I say long-term travel because Osprey is a specific kind of a bag; it’s made for more of an outdoor and adventure trip. I’m not saying that you can’t use this brand on other travels but it really met my needs as a long-term traveller, and I’ll explain why in a moment. To sum it up, make sure that your suitcase, no matter the price, has awesome wheels. For me, that’s the number one thing I look for in a bag for long-term travel. For the versatile traveler that is known to beat up their gear through the normal wear and tear of everyday life. I definitely recommend the Osprey Ozone Duplex for you.

While the Osprey Ozone weighs 6.93 pounds (3.14 kg), the Osprey Soujourn weighs 8.97 pounds (4.07 kg), which is quite a bit more. And again, the Soujourn’s shoulder and waist straps detach, while the Ozone’s do not (but like I said before, I actually like that they aren’t detachable). The Ozone also comes with a suspension system, so I think it’s probably better for carrying than the Meridian.

Conclusion

Here’s why this bag is awesome and why it works for my long-term travels. You’ll find my Osprey Ozone 46 review below and you can also watch the video here. I love this fabric; it’s so lightweight and one of my favorite features from Osprey. You need a bag that can handle the wear and tear of full-time travel. Just in case, Osprey has a lifetime warranty, which is an important feature to look for when buying luggage. Between the front and main compartments is the so-called “slash” compartment, whose interior is treated with material that prevents scratches for things like sunglasses, a smart phone, or even a tablet. My Ozone was quite a bit cheaper than the Meridian when I bought it, which was an extra bonus. The only thing really that I like more about the Meridian version is that it comes in blue.

The main difference between the Osprey Ozone vs the Soujourn is the size. The Soujourn is 80 liters instead of the Ozone’s 75 liters. The Soujourn also has some extra hooks for clipping things on the bag, as well as a detachable ventilated suspension system that is more advanced than the Ozone’s suspension system. I first used it on a group tourof Sri Lankain 2016 and it has been a frequent travelling companion ever since. Its generous capacitymakes it the perfect choice for longer trips. Over the course of 4 years of use, I’ve taken it traveling while fitting my DSLR holster bag and laptop case together quite handily. Looking right into the front zippered compartment of the Osprey Ozone 46Propelling it along pavements is a joy thanks to its ergonomic T-shaped handle and smooth wheels. Cobblestone streets? Not a problem. Join our community of 600,000 stylish female travelers! Sign up for Travel Fashion Girl’s newsletter and never miss a thing! As a long-term traveler, my suitcase was basically my home; everything I own was in there! So if anything went wrong with my suitcase, it was a big deal. It can’t fall apart.

Large grippywheels are secured in a lightweight ABS plastic high clearance base with integrated foot bar/grab handle and will keep running smoothly thanks to the high traction rubberandsealed bearings. For some reason, I’ve never actually spoken about one of my favorite travel items. It’s something that’s super important to me and I know that it’s important to you, too. Not sure what it is yet? It’s your luggage! I’m brutal with my bag and my gear, because I want to make sure–when I recommend a product to my readership at Travel Fashion Girl–that I can wholeheartedly say this is a great product. So you’ll actually see the damage that I have done to this bag over the years in these photos. Are there any other features you’d want me to discuss in this Osprey Ozone 46 review? Share in the comments! In this Osprey Ozone 46 review I’ll walk through all the features and will show you the pros and cons and what I’ve put this suitcase through.The one thing that stayed the same throughout the 9 years is the particular brand of suitcases that I’ve used, and that brand is Osprey. This is my absolute favorite brand for long-term travel. Yep. I’ve been there too. In recent years, the ability to travel with just carry-on luggagehas become increasingly important. I’ve taken it as carry-on luggage for two-week trips to MalaysiaandThailandand found it spacious enough to accommodate my gear with ease.

I mean, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend taking this on a multi-day hiking trip when you know you’ll be carrying it the entire time, but I’ve also had no problems when I’ve had to carry it. It could very well be the predecessor to the wildly popular Osprey Farpoint series (especially the Farpoint 40), the Osprey Porter 46, or even the wheeled versions of the Osprey Ozone series as well as the Osprey Sojourn series. The Ozone 46 has dimensions of 20″ x 13″ x 12″ (51 cm x 33 cm x 30 cm), and it weighs 2.35 pounds (1.07 kg). And I think I was right. My Osprey Ozone is already incredibly durable – I would actually be really surprised if it ripped or the wheels damaged anytime soon.There are various features that I personally need in a suitcase. Now, keep in mind that what works for me, or your best friend, or your neighbor, may not work for you. When I ran an Osprey Ozone and Meridian comparison, the main two differences were weight and whether or not the shoulder and hip straps were detachable.