This backpack is great if you have large books for school. I can fit two of my large law books and my computer. The cinching straps make it more comfortable by keeping the majority of the weight centered. I can't wait to take it on the trail.
I read several reviews on various products before deciding to order this backpack, and I was very excited to receive the package in the mail this week! I'm currently in an urban area and needing a single bag to carry lots of supplies to medical appointments rather than two or three or four stuffed bags, but have been wanting a hiking backpack for a while. After reading several reviews, I decided this bag, though smaller than others, would probably be ideal. So far, after using it for a few days, it hasn't let me down! The hydration pouch area perfectly secures my Dell Inspiron 1420 against my back so I know it's not at high risk of damage, and there's plenty of room for notebooks, books, my Kindle, diapers for my son, and other goodies (including a small lunch sack for the both of us.)
The straps are well padded, and very comfortable on my back, and the back of the pack itself is stiff yet padded, so it's very comfortable to wear, at least in the short jaunts I've done so far. I like the fact that I can secure it with snaps around my waist and over my chest so in an urban area, someone can't just come yank it off my back. But, I also like that it won't bounce when I'm on a long hike, either! :) I was a little nervous that it would be the right size for me because I'm a tall woman with a very long torso, but so far, it seems very comfortable. I can't wait to try it out on a longer walk!
If you're wondering if the water bottle holders are adequate, they are MORE than adequate! I don't own a reusable container, but these should fit a large-diameter bottle with no problem, and I can stick 2-.5 liter bottles in side by side easily without overcrowding (though I do think that if I was going at a good pace, a single bottle may be prone to bouncing around and possibly out if it's full.)
If I had one complaint thus far it's that the hooks inside for the hydration pack and for the key holder are both plastic. For the hydration pack, it's an open hook, so no big deal there, but the key holder latch is rather stiff. I'd much rather see a steel carabiner clip to hold my keys (which would be much easier to release in the first place, and easily replaceable should it break.) However, I use a carabiner for my keys to begin with, so I've found clipping my clip around the strap are the best solution at this point in time.
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We live in hurricane country, bought this to use as my "bug out bag" or "72 hour bag". It has lots of zippered compartments for stashing anything I could need or want to take with me. Very roomy in the main compartment where I can fit all the clothes I need including a light-weight jacket and jeans. Main compartment also has a large pocket that holds my 17inch Mac Book Pro...
Now, if I'm bugging out from a hurricane am I going to want to carry a laptop instead of more clothes & important papers? Probably not, but I will probably also use the pack as my carry-on next time we travel.
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needing a back pack to tour the Canadian Rockies and this was ideal. Lightweight but roomy enough to hold clothes, passport, credit cards, water bottles and much more. Exactly what I needed. Amazon was a great place to find this.
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My daughter loves it. She uses it for school. Seventh grade. They don't have lockers and all her books fit in.
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I love this case! Its even better in person! My new lap top is 17.3 inches and it fits perfect in it. The quality is the best and shipping was very fast. As always I love buying from Amazon!
