This is a very well made bag for both everyday carry and travels.Design is subjective thing, but, to me, this bag actually looks better than on website. This bag doesn't look like backpacks you can see on campus. The design is simple without too much accessories and decorations that can be found on other backpacks. I was looking for a backpack that can be worn with rather formal outfits. I ordered black, and I think it can be carried in any occasions.
The strap is very comfortable, more comfortable than I expected. I didn't expect the comfort I can find from the outdoor backpacks with inner frame and thick straps, but this back is still very comfortable even when quite heavily loaded. Remember it doesn't have a waist strap, which I don't think necessary.
Its compartments are well organized. I especially like laptop section and main compartment being separated. Document sleeve in the main compartment is very useful. This bag can carry a lot of items. What surprised me was that the zippers can still be easily opened/closed even when the bag is full. I don't know how the Eagle Creek designed it, but that's very impressive. Deep and wide front sleeve is useful for the stuff you'd need frequently during travels, like snacks.
Checkpoint-friendly laptop section is useful. I had to travel very next day I received this bag and this feature saved me some time in the security checkpoint (but I still hate TSA and security check. They are rude and inefficient)
This bag can be attached on the handle of your carry-on bags, that can ease your shoulder during travels.
There are two things I'd like others to know. As described, laptop section completely opens so that you don't need to pull out your laptop at the security checkpoint. This is useful, but you need to be careful, because, if the zippers are closed at the top, laptop section easily opens itself and your laptop may fall from the sleeve. I recommend you to have zippers closed from side. Another thing is the side pocket. The only complaint I'd have is the absence of mesh sleeve that can carry water bottles. However, side pockets are big enough to carry small to medium bottles, but you'd need to be careful because they don't have rubber band that can secure bottles.
Overall, I highly recommend this bag for travels and to someone looking for a backpack that can be worn with either casual or formal outfit. Also, this bag is designed with travels in mind, and you'll see what that means if you travel with this bag.
