How big is the 20-liter Arcane Earth?

20 liters fits a laptop, a jacket, lunch and a few small items. It is a daypack, not an overnight or school-year haul bag.

Does it fit a laptop?

Yes, it has a padded sleeve sized for most 13- to 15-inch laptops. Measure your machine against the sleeve before buying if it is larger.

Is the Arcane Earth waterproof?

No. The recycled fabric resists light rain, but you should add a rain cover or dry bag for sustained downpours.

The backpack itself. Osprey does not include a rain cover with this model.

Is the Osprey Arcane Earth Large worth it?

If you want a clean, recycled-fabric daypack with a padded laptop sleeve and Osprey's build quality, yes. If you need lots of pockets or a secure bottle holder, rivals organize small gear better.

How does it compare with the Osprey Daylite?

The Arcane Earth has a cleaner look and a padded laptop sleeve, while the Daylite line adds more external pockets and a bottle pocket. Pick the Arcane for office carry, the Daylite for organization.

What are the dimensions and capacity in gallons?

It is about 8.66 inches deep and holds 20 liters, or 22 gallons by the listed volume figure. Check the depth against your locker or under-seat space if that matters.

Recycled polyester and nylon. The fabric is the main reason owners describe it as durable and good-looking.

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Name: Osprey Arcane Earth Large Day Backpack
Brand: Osprey
Availability: InStock

Osprey Arcane Earth Large Day Backpack

A large Osprey day backpack for hikers and commuters who want one bag to do it all.

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$41.58$130.00 Steep & Cheap's regular price

You save $88.42 at Steep & Cheap

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Elsewhere right now: Backcountry.com $64.98, Osprey $84.50, Macy's $130.00, and 1 more (typical $107.25 across 4 stores)
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About it

Made from third-party certified, 100% recycled ReComp™ yarn—crafted with 30% of our own factory scraps that would otherwise end up in landfills—the Osprey Arcane Earth Large Day advances material innovation* without compromise. Featuring J-zip access, pocketing and a padded laptop sleeve, this roomy daypack organizes everyday items, and looks good doing it. A bluesign® PRODUCT. *See Key Attributes and Carry Information for details.

Features

Large, J-zip access to spacious main compartmen...

Specs

Size: One Size
Option: Pediment Grey Block
Capacity: 20 liters capacity
Closure: ZipperSource
Color: Green, BeigeSource
Volume (gal): 22.0Source
Material: Polyester, NylonSource
Depth ("): 8.66Source
Screen Size ("): 16.0Source
Gender: UnisexSource

About the Osprey Arcane Earth Large Day Backpack

The Osprey Arcane Earth Large is a 20-liter everyday backpack built from recycled polyester and nylon, with a simple top-loading main compartment and a padded laptop sleeve. It suits commuting, campus days and short hikes where you want one clean bag rather than a technical pack. Its strength is the understated recycled build; its weakness against rivals is organization, since it has few external pockets. It has a bottle holder, though owners still find it less secure than a dedicated side pocket.

Best forDaily commuters carrying a laptopStudents and campus daysMinimalist one-bag travelLight day hikes and city walks

Pros

20 liters is enough for a laptop, layers and lunch without bulk
Recycled fabric construction with a clean, understated look
Padded laptop sleeve keeps a 13- to 15-inch machine protected
Simple top-loading design is quick to pack and unpack
Osprey's build quality and warranty back it up
Has a bottle holder for carrying a drink on the go

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