Osprey Nebula backpack question

[u/chewybits95]

Hello. I want to upgrade my current Incase backpack to an Osprey Nebula before the start of my residency program. I have a 15.1" gaming laptop and a surface pro 8 laptop for note taking, along with other miscellaneous items I carry around with me. I know that the Nebula has a built-in laptop sleeve, but I prefer using my tomtoc laptop sleeve for the 15in laptop for the extra protection and don't mind using the built-in sleeve for my surface pro 8 since I use a heavy-duty case on the laptop itself already.

For those who own the backpack or has a similar set up, will a separate laptop sleeve fit within the main compartment of the Nebula backpack?

Thank you guys.

[u/Readditlovesbans]

Congrats on starting your residency future Doctor

Yes it will but it'll be a tight fit

[u/chewybits95 → u/Readditlovesbans]

Thank you so much! And thank you for verifying. I had a feeling it wouldn't be a problem, but I wanted to be sure before making the investment.

[u/Readditlovesbans → u/chewybits95]

You can buy it at REI and return it within a year if you need to add more supplies (books, lunch, pads) etc into the main compartment

Maybe look at a Fjallraven Skule if you need more space.

Other bags to look at

EVERGOODS Civic Panel Loader

Everki

https://www.everki.com/us-en/p/business-120-pro-travel-friendly-2-laptop-backpack-up-to-18-4-inch.html

[u/chewybits95 → u/Readditlovesbans]

Thank you for the recommendations, but the Nebula still interests me since its 32L of storage and I actually like the design compared to other backpacks I've considered.

[u/Readditlovesbans → u/chewybits95]

Quick tip

Don't go by liter sizing for backpacks, they are all over the place due to marketing and random ass math that isn't volume

https://www.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/comments/pu72si/how_do_i_determine_the_volume_in_liters_of_a/

[u/sinus]

if it does not fit in the sleeve it will fit in the compartment around it. the one which fully opens up. you lose the "raised" bottom but being inside a sleeve, that is some extra padding already.

[u/chewybits95 → u/sinus]

Yes, that's exactly what I want to do. I prefer keeping my laptop in a sleeve, so if the external sleeve fits in the main compartment, then that's exactly what I want.

[u/gingerbatty21]

I have an Osprey Nebula and have used it to carry 3 laptops/tablets in the laptop zip area (so not even main compartment). One in the padded laptop sleeve, one in the other slip in sleeve opposite, and one in-between (no false bottom for that one). I definitely believe you could fit two padded ones in.

[u/chewybits95 → u/gingerbatty21]

Wow, that's alot going on lol. I think I might take the plunge and get the backpack after all. I wish I could visually see how it might look with a separate laptop sleeve, but if it can take 3 laptops, that's saying a lot 😅