Thule Crossover 2 Laptop Backpack, 30L

I really like this backpack... well made, plenty of room for all my gear. Compartments are easy to get to. Looks great, and I especially like how it stands up like a piece of luggage and doesnt fold over like other backpacks tend to do. I decided to take a chance on this one realizing the price point is way up there compared to others... but like many things, you get what you pay for, and in this case I have no complaints.

Really loved the bag, but the dots.. they seem much less noticeable in the images.

I got the 30L backpack in the Dress Blue color and totally love it! Excellent construction, totally classy, and more attractive than most business backpacks out there. 30L is a good size too.. good for carrying all your everyday work essentials but not too bulky to fit into a professional setting. The smaller size would probably be too small IMO

Thule makes some truly epic gear, whether outdoor peripherals for your car, hiking packs and yes, regular backpacks too. Both my wife and I own Thule hiking backpacks that weve used for years without a problem and love the brand. After spending the last two weeks using the Thule Crossover Laptop Backpack I can safely conclude this is another excellent product from the brand. So a bit more about how I tested this backpack - I use a backpack daily to commute to/from work and Ive done so for over 10-years. Ive tried other types of bags - satchels/shoulder bags and traditional laptop cases, but nothing really has the all-around portability and practicality of a backpack, so thats what I use even well into my 30s. ► How I Use the Crossover: The Thule Crossover pretty much has it all whether youre a student porting your laptop, books, and gear or a worker like I am that throws everything in one bag. For me, that includes items like my 13 laptop, usually a notebook (or two), a 1 3-ring binder, a few pens, mechanical pencil, building access badge, cables and charging adapters, and typically my lunch. You get the idea - a lot of stuff. The Crossover has room for it all without looking like youre a Sherpa on the way to summit. ► Overall Thoughts After Two-Weeks: The most surprising aspect of this backpack is the rigidity of it. Most backpacks Im accustomed to (the non-hiking variety anyway) are generally relatively soft and well, not rigid. The Crossover, on the other hand, has quite a bit of rigidity and in my pictures, for example, is mostly empty but stands up easily on its own. Most certainly the rigidity is on purpose and thanks to the extra protection in specialized compartments - the safe zone - that are designed to keep your expensive gadgets and accessories safe. The front pocket, with the safe zone tag, for example, is quite rigid and perfect for storing items like sunglasses. The laptop pouch which is the furthest back and close to the shoulder straps is incredibly well padded and also has a semi-rigid backing in addition to the usual padding. Id describe this as the perfect traveling/commuting backpack because I wouldnt hesitate to place this backpack under an airline seat or in overhead storage, even with fragile electronics inside, thanks to the padding and overall rigidity. That said, there is one trade-off and that is the overall comfort of the backpack. Even after two weeks of daily use, I can still notice the Crossover is on my back if that makes sense. With my old backpacks, they sort of went unnoticed and Im hoping that as I adjust to the different feel of the Crossover it sort of just becomes the new norm. ► Thoughts on Quality & Style: I have the Crossover in the black finish and it looks great! The small white dots all over the backpack really look better in person than in the product pictures and give the backpack a cool, textured look. The inner compartments are lined in a beautiful blue color making it easy to find dark colored peripherals and is a nice contrast to the outer color. Quality-wise the Crossover has the same quality Ive come to expect from Thule. The bag arrived in perfect condition without an errant string or thread. Zippers feel heavy-duty without looking like it. The backpack just sort of exudes a sense of durability and quality. ► Closing: Prior to purchasing my Thule outdoor hiking backpack, my wife questioned my choice simply because she felt the price was excessive. However, after taking the backpack halfway around the world - multiple times, and on various outdoor adventures, shes come around. Buy quality, buy once. Thats how Id describe this backpack - one that Ill be able to use for many years to come. If youre looking for a top-notch backpack, youve found it. Recommended!

I liked the glasses pocket. I liked how it stood up. I liked the organization in the front pocket. I detested the copious deep pockets for storing electronics, there were like, 5. And no where to separate out bulky items. My stuff would get caught on the deep pockets when I just wanted to put a stack of papers, a book and a clipboard in my backpack and go someplace. As well, the super structured case made it hard to see inside. In the end I returned it because it made so much noise. The zippers are loud to zip, which is fine. But just walking around a library I would get embarrassed because they were so clacky. clack clack clack. Drove me nuts. I returned it, got the SubTerra 25L, love it. Its nice and quiet, the deep zipper on the main pocket lets me organize whats in my bag. There are still 2 separated areas for a laptop and a tablet. Totes fits my needs. I do miss the nice organized front pocket on the Crossover 2.

Excellent product

Really like this backpack, Am impressed with the quality, plenty of room for all my gear. Compartments are easy to get to. I decided to take a chance on this one realizing the price point is way up there compared to others great value for my money. Looks great

Sturdy backpack. Durable and spacious. Best part it stands up and does not flop around while loading items in it or looking for items.

Everything is great. Its great quality, looks good, durable. I use this for both day to day personal and professional. It works great for both. Has multiple laptop/tablet pockets with also work great for protecting documents I needs to carry around.

Love it