OSPREY METRON 26LA
£120
Weights and measures
This 1190g-weight bag uses a 500-denier, nylon-pack cloth to make a reasonably light, yet hard-wearing pack with a 26-litre capacity. At 48cm long, 35cm wide and 26cm deep it’s compact too.
Fixtures and fittings
A soft, lined pocket for glasses, an organiser pocket for your wallet, phone and stationery, plus a key loop. The main compartment has a padded laptop sleeve (fits a 13-inch MacBook Air) and a zipped shoe pocket as well as plenty of room for a change of clothes. On the outside there’s an elasticated Lidlock bungee cord (behind which is a sleeve for holding a U-lock) to attach your helmet. There’s an LED light loop, a lined, elasticated side pocket and pocket panel to hold a water bottle. On the underside there’s a Fluro green rain cover in a zipped pocket.
On your back
The Airscape back of the Metron is where Osprey’s knowledge comes to the fore. The Y-shaped padding straps have a height- and widthadjustable chest strap and a fast-adjusting click-fix waist strap. A mesh panel on the back separates the pack from your back leaving a space for air to flow, making the Metron supremely comfortable to ride with even when loaded up to the max of 26 litres.
Bag for your buck?
The Metron is a brilliantly thought-out pack, full of useful features and light with it. The material scuffs a little easier than the Chrome but in practicality terms it comes out on top. Osprey backs up the bag with an extensive guarantee with spare parts availability to registered owners and replacements for defects.
HIGHS
Features; cleverly designed compartments
LOWS
Lighter material needs extra care