Targus - 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Black
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the product's excellent quality and strength, with many highlighting its durability and well-made construction. They also highly value its generous size, ample room, and numerous pockets, which comfortably accommodate items such as a 15.6-inch laptop, along with its decent comfort and ergonomic design.
Padded Laptop Compartment Fits most laptops with up to a 16" display
To safeguard and complement your laptop also has a zippered pocket for small accessories.
Three additional large compartments
For your everyday gear and accessories.
Zippered closure
Helps keep your laptop securely inside the backpack.
Padded and breathable
The mesh back panel provides comfort while promoting air circulation. And the adjustable and heavily padded shoulder straps are contoured to makes the backpack comfortable to wear even when loaded with all your gear.
- Product Height17.71 inchesProduct Width13.77 inchesProduct Depth5 inchesProduct Weight2.64 poundsMaximum Laptop/Tablet Size16 inchesRollingNo
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 39 reviews
- Quality (13)
- Size (9)
- Pockets (7)
- Room (5)
- Comfort (3)
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| Quality, Comfort, Size, Pockets, Room | Comfort, Quality, Design, Space, Capacity | Storage Capacity, Build Quality | Storage Capacity, Design, Comfort, Portability |
























































