Osprey Metron 24 - Rucksack

I love Osprey hiking backpacks, got two of them. So naturally I wanted something from Osprey for my daily bike commutes to work. Sadly, I am very disappointed with Metron, here are the reasons why: -it's extremely heavy compared to other backpacks due to overengineering - too much stuff included that sounds good on paper, but in reality you'd be better off without and with backpack being lighter. -breathability - this is the biggest disappointment. the part where airscape is implemented is fine (no surprise), but waistline padding is literally a sponge. On days when it's 20+ C outside, my lower back is drenched with sweat and the padding on the backpack is drenched as well, it's only a matter of time when it will start developing smell and there is no easy way to wash it. Shoulder straps are also not that breathable. -no dedicated quick access phone pocket, the one on the side with a zipper can be used as a phone pocket but access to it is inconvenient with backpack on. commutter backpack with no quick access to phone = sad. - side pockets and the front drop-in pocket are made of impractical material, it's like a thick woman's legging material. stretchy - yes, but if you put something into it that is not round (like a bottle) it looks real ugly. Also for tan concrete color these pockets stain very easily and good luck getting those out. - access is hard. When these side harnesses are pulled up, you have very little access to main compartments, and to have it at all you have to have zippers at the top ( which I don't like) . Also its annoying how hard the zipper of main compartment opens, because of the angles the zipper needs to go through and the zipper being more of "rugged" type (not the flexible) opening/closing top corners of the compartment is always a hassle. Roll top variant of Metron is probably better in this regard. Quality backpack but I do not recommend this back pack for bike commuting at all, especially for summer time commutes.