Rational vs emotional purchases (Osprey 26+6 vs Refugio 26l)
Bought the osprey 26+6 after reading the many positive reviews. Have to admit that it looks like a great and very functional bag. However, it is not love at first sight. It just feels a bit stiff to me.
Have been trying out a lot of different bags in store and when I was playing around with the patagonia refugio 26l it just felt so nice to the touch and perfect weight and size to just grab and go. While it lacks some of the functional sophistication that osprey brings to the table, it just appealed to me on a more emotional level.
Will the 26+6 soften up over time and grow on me, or should I go with gut feeling instead and get the patagonia?
For context.. bag will be used as my onebag on a couple 2 week trips (Asia, south america, no laptop) as well as many 2-3 day business trips in europe (w laptop).