SwissGear Unisex-Adult 5358 USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack, Black Dot, Large

I love this bag. I love the color, I love the zippers and the room I have in each compartment. The only negative I have with it, is that I wish it had more cushion in the back part of the book bag. Sometimes when I carry my computer I can feel it digging in my back. It just needs more cushion. Straps are comfortable. I give this bag an 8 out of 10

SwissGear should check North Faces pocket layout this bag is built like a tank and really great, but the layout sucks so I lended up getting a north face recon after relegating this to a gym bag. not enough organization in this for me to use as a daily / office bag

I used this backpack for traveling to Europe for a month, and it worked great. I took my laptop, Kindle, Ipod, headphones, and all of the electronic accessories. The back section lays out flat, but TSA still wants you to take the laptop out of the pack. The center compartment was great for storing a few clothes items. The front compartment was good for organizing various things, but could have had a few more pockets/pouches (baggies help organize). The very front side zip compartment was used for things you dont access very often. I stored things in baggies to make it easier to find things. I spent a lot of time looking online and this met my needs the most. Its also not too bulky if you dont overstuff it and can slide under the seat on the airplane.

My last backpack was a SwissGear that I purchased almost 15 years ago. With that longevity, I was certainly going back to the brand. This backpack is even better than the last, more comfortable to wear and splits the balance well between a more compact size, but still plenty of room for my business needs (laptop, tablet, notebook, pens, safety vest, etc.).

Every feature works as described. I have not had it on for long sterches yet. But it was comfortable when using it.

The backpack overall is great with one small, annoying feature...the built in sunglass holder. Its a hard case which I understand is great for protecting glasses but when trying to use the zippered middle section of the bag, the hard case gets in the way. Would be great if you could remove it or if the pouch was soft or pliable. If you try to remove the case you lose the pouch altogether since its sewn in. Other than that, great backpack.

I bought this for my husband who frequently travels to take care of his elderly mother. He loves it and will be using it for the first time later this week. He is already organizing dedicated places for his phone, computer, pens, books, calendar, and anything else he is taking along.

Helped keep me organized while traveling with multiple electronic devices. Used as a carry on and LOVED it. The luggage strap made it easy and portable with my rolling luggage and the storage and organizations options with the bag are endless! I added bungee webbing to the front of the pack in order to be able to have a tad more flexibility. Items used to add netting were ordered on Amazon, too!

I received this backpack to replace my old messenger bag for work. It is very roomy and perfect for my laptop, tablet, and a few books. The straps have a pocket for a phone or small device to charge with the charge port being also located in the strap. The middle pocket has a USB cable that youd plug into a rechargeable power pack (not included). It feels comfortable to wear even on my big frame. I did knock a star off overall and on durability because the first time I received this, the side shoe pocket zipper was sheared off and there was considerable friction wear on the side as if the bag got shifted and scraped really hard on something. Amazon sent a replacement right away and that one was in perfect condition. Just be advised, this backpack might not be as durable as advertised. Ill use it and update this review if anything happens.

This is definitely a high quality backpack that has a professional look. Just to note, I bought one of the ballistic colors that come in navy or gray. Pros: 1. Quality and sturdy. When I place the backpack (empty) on the floor against the wall, it actually holds its shape. Most backpacks fold and are floppy. I can tell the material will hold over time. 2. Professional looking. Having an all navy backpack looks great at the office or work. Had a nice subtle shine. 3. Very thick and comfortable carrying handle 4. Reinforced, felt-lined sunglasses case. Very cool feature I didnt think I needed. 5. Lots of organizational pockets inside main compartments for battery chargers, cables, random stuff, etc. 6. USB-A connection outside the pack to charge your device 7. Comfortable shoulder straps 8. Insulated drink pocket keep your drink cold Cons: 1. Ballistic colorways do not have a drink mesh. As great as I like the insulated drink pouch, sometimes I just want something with quick access or something to hold a 32 oz Gatorade. The pouch will only fit narrower bottles. 2. No loops to attach random carabiners. There is literally nowhere to attach random stuff on a carabiner. My old backpack was military style with over 30 loops. I really miss having such a function. 3. Shoe sleeve. A hit or miss. Whether or not you use it to store things, really depends. I can see myself storing an umbrella in there. But then I also wonder if I carry heavy books, if itll crush whatever is at the bottom. There is a clip inside to help hold the pouch against the side on the inside if you dont want to use it. But honestly, Id rather have no pocket and just have put a giant drink mesh there. 4. Chest strap. The chest strap is a bit thin and not as robust as most chest straps, but it is serviceable. What annoyed me was that it was super long and looked awkward if I didnt clip it and it dangled. I actually cut the excess with scissors to shorten it and used super glue on the tips so it doesnt unravel. 4. Lack of exterior pockets. As organized as the internal pockets are, I feel the backpack could have sewn on some exterior pockets or open sleeves just to quickly place random things in. With the lack of mesh to place things randomly in on the go, theres not really much quick access sleeves and pockets. 5. Lack of RFID. For a $120 backpack, there could at least have been 1 RFID blocking pocket, especially if its advertised as a traveling backpack. All in all, I am most likely keeping this backpack. For me, I really needed something a bit more professional looking for work and this navy is great. It should serve most people well, from professionals to students. For the price though, I do wish there was a bit more functionality. For reference, my last backpack was an Eddie Bauer 29L Cargo Backpack that had a lot of functionality for approximately half the price and is still serviceable after 7 years. But I felt it was time to get a new backpack and Ill hopefully be using this one for years to come.