Timbuk2 Candybar Laptop Backpack (Black/Black/Black, Medium)

The photos for this backpack show it has a printed liner. I actually almost didn't order it because I wasn't sure that liner was "me". However, my backpack arrived with a gray liner, which is perfect. But Amazon should probably update the photos because it isn't really representative of the item.

This is a smaller backpack I'm 5"2 and have a hard time finding a bag that doesn't overwhelm me. I need a bag to carry to and from work lunch & snacks, computer and papers, and all those little things that make life easier when you are away from home. Another reviewer described this as an "urban backpack" and I think that's spot on.

Even though it is small, it is very roomy. It is advertised to hold an iPad, but in reality, my 13" Mac Powerbook fits in the computer compartment perfectly. That, plus my lunch and a few zippered bags that contain my essentials don't even come close to filling the bag halfway. I'm planning on taking it on a weekend trip soon and I'm sure I can pack a pair of jeans and shirt and a second pair of shoes along with what's normally there.

I only have two complaints about the bag: 1) Because of the design of the organizer compartment, the bag tends to fall over instead of standing up (my wallet in the organizer pocket is heavier than the bag when the computer isn't in it. 2) The organizer pockets are short, meaning a fork and/or toothbrush can't sit in it (they do fit in my Small Timbuk2 Messenger bag).

I bought this backpack to carry my laptop on my commute to/from work every day. I take the train and a couple metros and have a little walk so I wanted something that would be small and easy to walk and easy to get the laptop out and put it away quickly as well.

This bag fits my 15" Dell Latitude Laptop, lunch and small pouch for personal items and plenty of room for the cord but luckily I don't need to carry the cord with me. Plently of room for a small umbrella or sweater too. There is cushion to protect the laptop but not for throwing the packpack around/being rough with it, just enough to keep it protected while moving around from place to place.

The flap is vlecro so if someone were to try to take something out of your bag, you would be well aware. The straps are curved which allows for a very comfortable fit. The outside zipper compartment is great for keeping small items handy pen/phone, etc. And there is a section that could easily fit a water bottle that is not in the same section as the main storage section where you would put a laptop. The "water bottle section" also has slots for cards but I would not use it for that since you could slip a hand in there pretty easily and grab a card or it could fall out so I wouldn't use that feature. There is also another zipper section within the "water bottle section" as well. Lots of places to put things and keep them well organized.

I would especially recommend this for women for the small size.

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I love this backpack! It's well-made and has enough pockets to keep you organized. I carry folders, my pencil case, tablet, wallet and water bottle. Everything fits and feels very comfortable on my back!

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