Customer Ratings & Reviews

Build: The backpack is quite sturdy. I used it extensively every day for about two months, though I only carried my laptop in it about half the time. No rips or tears yet. The zippers are still holding up, even under the considerable strain of heavy textbooks. One thing that concerns me is the meshed compartment right in front of the laptop area, which almost always interferes with the placement of books with sharp edges, or spiral bound notebooks. I've walking in some severe downpours with this backpack on, and I haven't found any of its contents to be wet. This is not a guarantee of water-proofing, but I'm saying your stuff will be reasonably protected with some due care (read: don't go swimming with it). Storage: Be advised that there's not going to be much room for books once you put in a laptop (I own a Dell Inspiron 600m). Especially hardcovers. Even without a laptop, you can't fit more than one 300+ page textbook and a couple of thin notebooks without having much difficulty in closing the main compartment. Then again, this isn't being sold as a trekking bag, so this shouldn't be much of a concern. Before I forget: pockets! Lots of compartments and pockets in this backpack. I use the main area for the laptop and my notebooks. The two pockets inside the main compartment hold my mouse and power adapter, along with my graphing calculator and a Moleskine. The smaller compartment holds headphones, and a daily planner. The smallest front pocket holds writing instruments, spare batteries, a USB thumbdrive, and a (Maglite) flashlight. The side pockets are great for bottles of water. So far, I haven't found any use for the meshed area, though I suspect loose sheets will fit nicely there. Comfort: The padding on the straps is quite a relief, because the sheer weight of a laptop in addition to some books and a bottle of water can cause significant strain on the shoulders. The handle on top also seems quite strong, which is usefully for short-range transportation, a.k.a lifting. There is a port for headphones through the front pocket, for those people who like their MP3/CD player out of their reach while listening (I don't). Overall: It's a great backpack, surprisingly sturdy for a laptop backpack. The material is actually more resistant to wear than my last (academic) backpack. Definitely a good value for money,

Lightweight and plenty of room, plenty of pockets and comfortable to wear

i got this bad boy 15 years ago and i still use it.. but this is a bit updated bag.. just a different material but yea it looks good. i replaced my old one because , i had some extra cash.. yea the bag was still fine go, going strong, no rips or broken zipper after 15 years of abuse. of course it was worn and showing its age and discoloration after many washed, uses , but hey, they had a sale for this bag and being happy with my old one.. i bought another.

I wanted a backpack for vacation that was flexible enough to carry my laptop/charging chord, other charging chords, my IPad, as well as be roomy enough for a spare camera lens and a water bottle for hiking. This backpack worked perfectly with lots of separate dividers and pockets.

Best backpack I could find at any price, and was very inexpensive. This is my second one in 10 years!

It’s the perfect bag for my laptop and tablet. Room for my cables and accessories.

This is an incredible backpack. I love all of the compartments and extra space it provides

I do wish it was a little bigger but overall its good and makes it easy to transport my laptop and mouse

Very nice. Fit my needs. Well constructed. Lots of neat compartments.

Works amazingly well with my 16in laptop. Has plenty of room for accessories.

It was a cheaper version of the original bag and good quality as well

Good product! Is a versatile product i used at work and my college

The bag is very compact but fits all of my things.

The backpack has many convenient pockets to store your belongings. Also, it's got plenty of space to carry extra load. The backpack is rainproof and it's got plenty of cushioning to protect your laptop. My only complaint would be the should strap. At first it's uncomfortable because it feels tight. But, after about a week or so, you get used to it.

I got 3 of these on sale for 12.99 each and they are great. I fell in love instantly. i just prchased an hp pavilion and a gateway m-161 both 15.4 inches in the last month for me and my husband and have been buying and returning laptop backpacks since. By buying two new computers and looking for a third i wanted something not too expensive but also durable, and these are them. It has alot of room and has many of pockets for files and folders pockets to hold c.d.'s and batterys plugs everything. it doesn't look bulky like i think most messenger bags do. it has a peice of fabric across the neck aread between the two straps and it seems to distribute the weight evenly making it seem more easier on the back . i like the backpack idea cause no one really knows what is in there u would never think it was a laptop. if you are looking for something of great value and durability this it the product for you.

I bought this bag when it was on sale for $8.00. It is a good bag. You can tell it isn't a top-of-the-line model though. It does not come with a lot of padding to secure the laptop, but it is a lot better than a saddlebag type that I was using. It is nice to carry around the laptop and have my hands free and not worry about the bag falling off my shoulders. This also comes with a waist strap that is really good for taking the weight off your back and moving it to your waist and legs.

I purchased this bag for around 10 bucks. It accomodates my 15.4" notebook very well. The front pocket holds my iPod. Pen holders are also useful, since i always forget pens. Separate compartment to keep my Ids, subway tickets and other cards helped me a lot. The cushioning on the straps really makes it carrying very comfortable. Holds good amount of weight. Overall durable, strong and comfortable backpack. Side pocket with zip and bottle holder helps.

This is an extremely nice backpack. Some people say it's not fashionable enough but it's simply a black backpack--who cares. It is perfect for me to use for college with many textbooks, and to carry along my laptop whenever needed. There are plenty of covenient compartments and it does pretty well resisting rain as well. For the price, you can't beat it.

This bag had so many compartments which is very useful since I like my stuff organized that way. Very comfortable to carry and accommodates a lot of stuff. One can use it as an everyday backpack or as a carry-on for a 2-3 trip. I got it for $1 during a sale along with the use of a gift-card. Couldn't ask for more!

I can't believe that I am actually leaving a review...this is my first so I am going to make it short and sweet. This backpack is great for the money but I feel like there are way better ones out there about $10 more. I was torn between this and a Swiss one but the reason I picked this one was because it was black and wouldn't show dirt as easily. This bag has plenty of room and sits pretty comfy on my shoulders. All the pockets are useful and I can pretty much fit a Rhino in it! Its a great overall backpack but if your looking for more of a comfy one that doesn't get too hot, look somewhere else! Hope this helps! oh and ps. I hate the fact that the water bottle holder net is so short that every time I put by bag down and pick it up the 20oz water bottle falls out! =/