OGIO - Mastermind Backpack

I can't vouch for this seller but I've carried an OGIO Mastermind backpack every day for the past 4 years, loaded to capacity with electronics, laptop, tablet, folders, files, books and magazines. I served on the board of an international philanthropic association and traveled across the globe with this backpack, and it spent many days stuffed in an overhead bin or on the floor under the seat in front of me. It was flawless the first couple of years but eventually the zipper broke on the top compartment that I opened and closed the most, so I replaced it with a new one from the fabric store for $5. When the base finally wore paper thin from sliding back and forth in airline bins, auto trunks, and racks on the bus, I glued a piece of black vinyl onto it for another $5 and hand stitched the edges. After 1200+ days of constant use, the fabric around the main straps is starting to let go from the strain and there's no simple fix. So, my long term experience has been very positive.

I just purchased a different backpack only because it offered a TSA-friendly design so it's no longer necessary to remove the laptop from the bag when I fly. But, even though it's the same size, the alternative design holds about 20% less stuff, and it's not nearly as handy to get to. For my needs, the numerous pockets inside and out of this OGIO Mastermind made it a joy to use and let me keep a lot of stuff [like international outlet adapters] permanently stored in the backpack so I could grab it and head out without worrying about repacking these items for each trip.

For convenience and versatility, it would be hard to find a better design.

I bought this right before a long trip and it's turned out to be a great a great travel backpack. The laptop side pocket is a good place to start, it's just incredibly convenient to not have to drop my laptop in with all my assorted stuff and have to move everything around to make room for it. Also it protects my laptop from scratches and dings it gets when it's put together with all my books and other electronics. The side pockets are oddly shaped which makes the zippers a two-hand affair to operate but there are enough of them for some organization. The filing compartment is the other great feature because it allows me to put all the documents I need to carry into an organizeable, stiff folder compartment where they don't get crumpled or damaged, they don't have to be folded, and access to them is swift and convenient. There is an airline ticket pocket which I don't use because it is on the back where I can't see it or reach and I was a bit too paranoid that someone could just pull my plane ticket off my back without me knowing. It would be far better if it were on the shoulder strap near your chest; since you only need tickets for the hours that you are traveling that seems like the most convenient place. I love this backpack, I may try one of the other Ogio backpacks at some point as well.

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I purchased this item for my sons 7th grade school year and the product was not durable and only lasted 90 days into the school year. I surprised as I am an Ogio fan and I have witnessed nothing but, superior quality with there products. The Mastermind backpack fell way short of these expectations from design, zippers, stitching, straps, and handles which were all inferior....I would not buy this bag for everyday use......

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not very pleased and bordering on angry. we bought this for our daughter to use for going back to school this fall and the stitching came apart in the first week. i went to AMAZON to return it and found out that it would cost me $15.00 in shipping cost to return it which is about twenty-five percent of the total cost of the item. it is an inferior product and i made the mistake of buying it. please don't make the same mistake that i did, and go elsewhere to buy a backback.

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I purchased this backpack for my son who is a high school student. I've carried an Ogio backpack for over a year in my second round at college and found it to be outstanding. The pack has lots of pockets for everything a student needs to carry, a well padded computer storage and lots of pockets and perks that make it a real winner. Solid construction, comfortable to carry and looks good to boot.

After the first week the seam around the computer storage started to separate; I contacted "Sacks and Such" via email about the issue, within one day they responded, sent a replacement and covered shipping for the return. I believe this is an outstanding vendor and I will do business with them again. Ogio and "Sacks and Such" are an excellent choice.