BBP Hamptons Hybrid Messenger/Backpack Laptop Bag Black Small

I've owned several BBP hybrid bags, but my favorite is the small Hamptons hybrid as my everyday work/laptop bag. Frist and most important to me, it is outstandingly comfortable to carry in backpack mode due to the unique strap design and low position of the bag against your posterior (like a WW2 parachute!). This is a real ergonomic breakthrough! Any bag over just one shoulder will eventually hurt your back! Regular backpacks are better, but the weight is up much higher than on this bag, making it harder to put on and take off compared to this design. It rocks for comfort, and is totally unique! Second, the small version of this bag is quite compact, but VERY versatile with all the storage I need for a small "traveling office". Here is how I use the pockets, moving from the inner side outward: it has room for several file folders in document pocket, the laptop in the main compartment (mine is Toshiba M750 tablet with slice battery), power cords and external drive in the main accessories zippered pocket, and an accessories odds-n-ends bag in in the last interior pocket. I keep a water bottle in one side pocket, and a small umbrella in the other side. Going across the 3 outside pockets on the back flap, I have room for wireless mouse, small mobile speakers and noise-cancelling headset, and sync/power cords for smartphone, etc. There it is, everything I need on daily basis at work. A larger number of various size pockets makes it very easy to organize accessories in small groups, and therefore you can find just what you need, quickly, vs. digging through fewer, larger pockets. On overseas trips, I carry the medium version of this bag, so I can include a few other accessories like GPS, PrintStik, etc., but I don't want the bigger size for everyday use when not traveling. My only complaint is that the mesh on a couple of the pockets on my first bag ripped pretty easily, but I'm still using the bag! The mesh on the medium bag I bought later seems to be stronger, perhaps they upgraded the material. I've just ordered my second Small Hamptons to get a fresh bag after a couple years, replacing the bag with the torn mesh. Could have chosen any other bag out there at several times the price, but there is nothing better for my needs. May this design continue to be available and improved, I've found nothing else like it for the combination of comfort, convenience, and price. Overall, very satisfied!

I bought one of these bags in 2007, and have a lot of positive things to say about the design. I really like the lack of any velcro, the bright orange lining makes it easy to find things in the main pocket, the laptop compartment is great, and the design of the pockets and straps is very intelligent. I have been extremely happy with how much I'm able to fit and with how easy it is to organize everything. At the time I got it I thought the whole "switch between messenger bag and backpack" feature was a big gimmick, but it turned out to be pretty useful for me. I live in Chicago, and although during the summer I always wear it as a backpack, during the winter you've usually got so many layers on when you go outside that getting your arms through two backpack straps is kind of a pain, so I switch to the messenger-bag style.

So, why not more stars? This bag did not last. After about two years, the zipper on the laptop compartment was beginning to separate from the seams. Shortly after this, the upper stitching on the interior began to separate, and after less than three years the laptop compartment zipper was no longer usable at all. I was surprised at this short lifetime; I used the bag regularly, but was hardly putting it under a lot of stress. The typical day was carrying my laptop and a book from home to the office and back. But even more surprisingly, although I contacted them about these issues twice BBP refused to replace or repair the bag, in spite of their guarantee. Bags may not last forever, but the $50 LL Bean backpack I got in high school has lasted over a decade under much heavier use than BBP's bag. So although its design is very appealing, I would not recommend buying this bag due to the lack of durability and my experience with the company.

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I first bought the Large, returned it, then I bought the Medium and returned it, then I bought the small. The others were too big. The small one is the perfect size for me. The difference is the size of the pocket for the laptop, which I must confess, the pocket on the small one is too small for my Dell laptop, so, I put laptop in the inside pocket instead of in the laptop pocket. It works for me :-) I only give it 4 stars because it is a bit sloppy. If you don't clip the closures to the over flap, it makes noises. (clack, clack, clack, etc.) and it's just a bit too floppy, otherwise, it is perfect for me.

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The fact that this bag works stylishly as both a backpack and messenger bag is one of the many unique features I love about the Hampton Hybrid. It's also extremely comfortable and doesn't put a strain on any concentrated part of my back. The generous lumbar padding feels great on my lower back and you can tell that this bag/design was well thought out and executed. Well constructed, durable and seems like it could take quite a beating. Hope to get years of use out of it. I wish this company would release some newer bags or colors!

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So glad I bought this bag. I have a lot of medical appointments and I was searching for a bag that could carry everything I needed throughout my busy day (laptop, iPad, iPhone, medical supplies and other supplies). I lost a lot of my muscle mass and I have found that this bag is easy on my back and hips. I would highly recommend this bag to anyone that is looking for a durable, convenient and well made bag!!!!