If you’re looking for a lightweight rolling bag look no further than the Osprey Ozone 22.  This bag is an ideal companion for those who like wheels looking to travel light.  As you know I love my no wheel ultra-portable bags.  The travel backpacks are an excellent choice.  For some medical issues, age, and personal preference dictate the need for wheels.  This bag is basically a travel backpack on wheels.   The bag empty weighs 4.37 lbs.  When it comes to hoisting your bag into the overhead bin you will be happy you shed the excess bag pounds.  I took this bag on a week-long Paris trip during cold season and had plenty of room.

The Osprey features a lightweight aluminum frame.  The wheels are large and durable.  I put them through the paces on the unforgiving Paris sidewalks and they were up to the challenge.

 

 

 

The Osprey Ozone 22 feels solid.  The single pole handle feels good while pulling the bag.  The single pole can be somewhat limiting for adding extra bags onto the Ozone.  I added the Osprey Daylight backpack which was an excellent fit.  The Daylight  slides onto the Ozone handle and cradles the shape of the Ozone.

The Ozone has a large main compartment.  It is front loading and offers two compression straps.  The main compartment has a side zippered compartment and a zippered compartment in the top flap.  This leaves the main compartment as a large open space.  This offers the best efficiency and flexibility in packing.  I prefer to use packing cubes and the bag is well suited for that.

The Osprey Ozone 22 has three exterior pockets.  There is a top pocket which is easy to access.  The pocket is convenient for a toiletry bag which makes the security process easier.  Keep in mind this pocket occupies space in the main compartment.  Packing the main compartment too full renders this pocket useless.  The front flap has a organizer pocket.  It provides a location for passport, pens, cell phones, etc.  Finally, the back pocket is good sized for magazines and items for quick access.  I should mention the back pocket also features a drain hole.  This  makes it ideal for damp or dirty items you wish to keep separated from the main compartment.

The bag has lockable main compartment zippers.  The side external compression helps keeping everything stationary inside.  The Ozone is covered by Osprey’s All Mighty Guarantee.  This along with Osprey’s great customer service should provide you with piece of mind.