MARK RYDEN Business Backpack for Men, Waterproof High Tech Backpack with Sport Car Shape Design and USB Charging Port, Travel Laptop Backpack Fits 17.3 Inch Notebook (YKK-3 Pockets)

I spent 2-3 hours researching different backpacks and finally settled for this one and Im glad I did. It had all the features that were important to me: Water bottle pocket, USB charging, chest strap, concealed travel document pocket, laptop and IPad sections, two easy access outside pockets, luggage strap for mounting over carry on baggage and even internal keyring loop. It was big enough for all of my carry on gear, but still small enough to fit under the seat in front of me and take into work as a laptop bag. First trip was for three weeks to Europe and India and it held up just great. Looks sharp too - would definitely recommend.

Very good looking back pack, plus practical, and multifunction, lot of space and looks classy

This backpack sits lower on my back because its longer than most school packpacks. It has some unusual locations for pockets but its very likeable. Good looking too.

I bought it to carry my computer, but for me it is a large bag to carry on my back. I prefer wheels when i travel.

Being an owner of North Face bags most of my life, I was looking for another brand that could replace it. And when I gave this bag a chance, it doesnt disappoint. Great big space to put in a lot of personal belongings. Gorgeous design to go along with it.

One of the best Backpacks I’ve ever used until now. In my view it’s way better than many big brands out there. I traveled internally twice with this bag and It’s just flawless. I would recommend this. Plus : Great on storage : from laptop to sunglasses. Compartments: a lot pockets to store your stuff and good for people who like more pockets.

Affordable, sturdy, fits A LOT, lots of hidden pockets and spaces to stash extra little things, the perfect alternative to the regular black Swiss Army backpack, and a whole lot sturdier and more elegant (has a masculine feel, too which is nice).

Who is Markryden and how did he make a business backpack thats so awesome? I travel for work, usually just an overnight trip but sometimes can go 2-3 nights. I attend business meetings, so a suit and dress shirts have to be packed. I can be wearing the backpack with casual or suit attire. I have a technical job and like tech, so I need lots of pockets for my laptop, dongles, notebook, pens, charger, cables, external harddrive, external battery pack, extra chargers, earphones, water bottle and misc documents. Everything must fit in the pack, no extra suitcase or duffel. Sometimes I leave my clothes in the hotel but still need to use the backpack as a day pack, and it shouldnt look massive when theres only a laptop and a handful of cables inside. These were my requirements for a backpack, and I did a ton of research. I have no concern for price, Im looking for function. If it can meet the needs I wrote above, I dont care if I have to spend $500. I bought and tested the Aer Travel Pack 2, Arcido Oxna, GoRuck GR1, Black Emblem Citadel R2, Knack Medium Expandable Knack Pack, OpposeThis Invisible, Peak Design Travel 45L Backpack, and of course the Markryden 3 pocket Travel Backpack. Very rarely is the most affordable option also the best one. I was really really impressed with this backpack, but I must say I didnt test all the backpacks very long so I dont know how well its going to hold up. It is the most functional though, and while not perfect, it checks all my boxes. Things I like -I can fit 1 suit, underwear, socks, PJs, 2 dress shirts, sweater, and small toiletries bag in the main compartment. Still room left in the other 2 compartments for my cables and laptop. -The main clothes compartment has smaller pockets for whatever you feel like putting there, which is really nice. It doesnt take any more room but its so nice to have it when needed (Arcido, Knack, and Black Ember dont have as many pockets in main compartment). -I think it looks nice when wearing casual or professional attire. Can pass as a regular day pack without question. Even when fully loaded, still not too bad. The Peak Design backpack looks like youre carrying half a house in it. -All the smaller compartments and pockets make it really easy for me to store everything I need in a manner thats clean and tidy. No one giant pocket of doom where everything goes into (Im looking at you GoRuck GR1). -When theres nothing in the main compartment, the bag naturally slims down as it doesnt maintain its expanded shape (Arcido, Peak, GoRuck, Black Emblem all stay expanded). -Its comfortable to wear, but I must say I dont typically wear my backpack for very long. The longest Ill wear it is when Im walking from the parking lot of the airport to my gate. -The zippers are surprisingly smooth, quiet and seem waterproof. Not sure what kind as they just say Markryden on them. All the other packs have YKK zippers that are supposed to be high end, but can be much louder to open. -Water bottle pocket sits flush on the side but a regular water bottle fits in nicely. Larger flasks wont fit. -Built in compass! Is it just me or is it awesome to have when youre in a new town, looking at Google Maps on how to walk to a nearby restaurant and you have no idea if youre supposed to go right or left from the hotel? -This pack is fairly light weight. Theres no actual weight on the amazon page, but Im estimating something like 2 lbs. Some backpacks are really heavy, like the GoRuck and Peak Design being above 3 lbs. Things I dont like -Im not crazy about the shiny Oxford fabric used on the outside. It feels a bit on the cheap side. Most of the other backpacks have Cordura 500-1000D which feels much nicer. This Oxford fabric isnt horrible, but it just seems like it could get scuffed easily and wont come off. -Laptop sleeve doesnt have a false bottom, which means the laptop is touching the bottom of the backpack where there isnt much cushion. If the backpack falls or you put it down quickly, it may damage the laptop. -I know I said I loved the pockets, but maybe too many?? Sometimes I forget which compartment and pocket I put something in. -I dont like the large branding on the front. I dont mind the small one on the top right, but the words MARK RYDEN going down the front of the backpack doesnt look very good to me. In the end, its a great backpack and I highly recommend it. If Markryden ever came out with the exactly same version but with a different fabric, Ill probably buy that too.

So far this backpack has worked very well. Looks very nice and not bulky. The material is a bit stiff but that will probably soften as I use it more. Purchased it with the intention of using it for school. The only complaint I have so far is that the water bottle pocket on the side is almost unusable because it is so small. Fitting a Rockstar can in it is a tight fit, so anything larger in diameter is impossible. I would recommend they add some elastic to one of the points where the pocket connects to allow for it to expand to fit larger bottles. (I may end up cutting it and doing it myself in the meantime if this becomes an issue for me) I will update this review later on after using the backpack for a while.

I looked for a backpack that fit this criteria for a long time: Looks modern, Fits all my stuff (Im a full time college student with tons of books and a 15 inch MacBook), and has enough pockets for me to organize. The three piece version of this backpack is absolutely perfect. It looks modern and sleek, its high quality, and its easy to get to. The primary pocket (middle pocket) opens up almost 180 degrees which was a nice surprise. The ONLY complaint I have is that it is easy to see oil smudges on this material but it is an easy tradeoff for the waterproof aspect. I would definitely buy again, no question.