I have yet to be disappointed by Thule products...why? Thule makes quality, durable products that consumers need. Yes, you will spend more money for Thule products but I can't see what there would be to complain about.
This particular back pack is built for a 17 inch MacBook Pro/10 Inch tablets. I have an older HP Pavillion that fits just fine, along with an iPad and Kindle-all these (and more) fit fine in this bag. Not to mention there is plenty of room for all the "extras" people take with them. I use this bag for commuting to and from work and errands; I use it for a few extra books, chargers, water bottles, phone, sunglasses, sun block, and lunch. The pack holds all this and there is plenty of room for more.
The pack itself is heavy nylon; it feels thick, not a cheap thin material that might be more apt to wear holes in the bottom or sides. The metal zippers and straps are heavy metal, not plastic where there might be a higher chance of breakage. The back of the pack that is against your back is padded, so even if you are hauling a heavy load, you have less chance of something poking you in the back when you shift. The pack also has stabilizer straps to keep the pack in place. I personally do not use them, but I know my kids find these can be helpful when biking or carrying heavy loads. The best part of the pack is the "Safe Zone" located at the top front of the pack. It is perfect for a phone, sunglasses or camera because it is made with a hard outer shell that keeps items inside from getting smashed. I love that they thought of this AND it works perfect and is easy to get too.
Whether this is the exact "design" you are looking for, keep Thule in mind, I have yet to have a problem with their products. I know I sound like a salesman, but the products truly are quality. I have not had to call customer service or file any sort of complaint with the company. So I cannot report on how well their customer service is at this company. Hopefully, I never will need to call them!
This is the perfect commuter daypack for busy people who need to have a 15" laptop/ notebook with them. The outer cover against the back is well-padded, providing a laptop protection from drops, hits or whatnot. A center compartment can carry the cords and other accessories, and a third outer compartment can carry smaller stuff like cellphone/charger, sunglasses and other business-related stuff. A "Safe Zone" on the outer side is for fragile or smaller items and is nicely padded against slams, drops or hard hits in that area.
When this pack is fully loaded it spreads out nicely but does not hamper movement, as the sides to this pack are narrow.
The pack is, as shown, all black with some blue zipper covers. Empty this pack weighs 2.4 pounds, so that alone should limit the use to urban commuting with electronics. This would not be a good gym bag as none of the compartments are large for bulky items, nor would this be an ideal backpack for day hikes for the same reason because most of the padding is centered against the back to protect a laptop. I also would not recommend this as a carry-on for the same reasons already stated unless you are a minimalist. The best use for this pack is for the office person or commuter.
Compression straps on the side help keep the load streamlined. There is one small mesh pouch on either side of the pack for 16-ounce water bottles.
The color is basic black, which is ideal for business environments.
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As far as the construction goes, this backpack seems quite sturdy. It has adjustable chest and hip straps for stability. it also has front to back straps to compress the volume if the pack is not full. The sections that are padded are quite sturdy, and there are loads of pockets. A semi-hard pocket is on the outside for easy accessibility of sunglasses or a small electronic device.
Unfortunately, the chest strap will not go high enough to avoid pinching a female chest, and the straps over the shoulders are way too broad for me. Also the shoulder straps are too long for my shorter torso and cannot be adjusted to fit, even at the tightest adjustment.
This would probably be a great pack for a gentleman carrying an ipad or laptop, but it just didn't work for my short torso and fuller figured frame.
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I would highly recommend this backpack to anyone who needs to transport laptops or electronic equipment. The construction is such that it is excellent quality and padded to protect. The storage is not the typical that would be found in a regular backpack, but is laid out for electronics. Enjoy!
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I was really expecting so much from this backpack. Having owned lots of Thule products for my vehicles, I assumed their backpack would be made to the same high level of quality. I was very wrong.
I have owned other cheaper backpacks by Swiss Gear, Targus, and Samsonite which all looked and felt much better. This feels about the same quality as a cheapo Jansport backpack with a little extra padding. Except for the inadequate padding in the bottom of the backpack. I cringed when setting it on the ground as I could feel my laptops smashing onto the surface.
The material which this backpack is made is thin and I question its durability. Think $10 backpack at the local walmart and that's about the quality of this backpack.
The straps are barely padded and the handle is just about the same.
Zippers, while metal, do not open and close smoothly. Upon first opening the backpack, some of the material was already caught in the zipper and took a few minutes to rectify.
Buckles, Buckles, and more buckles to go with the numerous straps.
Not very roomy but will accomodate a 15" rMBP and 15" monster HP laptop at the same time. But not much else!
Packed up and on its way back to Amazon.
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While the sleeve itself is OK considering the quality, etc, it does not meet the specifications for Acer Timeline 14" notebooks listed (8471 et al.). While these are wide-screens (and thus of specific body dimensions) and also very thin (which is among their major features), the Duragadget sleeve I have had is rather suited for the 'regular' notebooks considering the body dimensions and thickness. As a result, the sleeve is just hanging very loosely, with almost an inch extra for all directions. Something I could have at home without ordering overseas.
