Thule Crossover 2 Laptop Backpack, 30L

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!

Perfect for business use. Sits up on bottom easily. Looks professional and not technical.

This is a great bag, but a bit expensive. Stylish, but heavy.

The best backpack on the world.

I ordered this a few days before a work trip out of the country. It did not let me down! I had my MacBook Pro 15 inside another case in the back pocket. My Thule subterra power shuttle, DJI Osmo Mobile 2, and Bose Quiet Comfort 35s (In case) in the middle (Main) pocket. Plus a slew of pens, note books, passport, etc. This thing held up amazing! Never losing the ability to stand on its own even fully loaded. I would highly recommend this to business travelers. The suitcase strap is a life saver in customs lines! It wont let you down.

Ive been using this for over a week now and Ive really grown to like it. At first, I had a few issues with it b/c its thin (by design) and theres no real room to spare. However it really does have the space you need, even if you have several peripherals, you just need to pack it differently than wider backpacks. To put it in perspective, I keep my IBM Thinkbad, a logitech trackball, a hyperdrive USB hub and a 1TB usb Drive, along with the charger and cable. In addition I keep a few pens, business cards . The outer pocket has one seperater in it and lets you pack away pens, business cards, a few extra phone charging cables and small items. Its great. Also, the outer part of it is reinforced so its quite strong (but also padded so that you get a good bit of extra protection without having to worry about it being too rigid. You can slide your computer in the primary pouch and unless you have an oversized laptop itll probably be just fine. Id recommend just double checking the size before ordering. It also has two pockets on the sides that will let you keep your chargers, USB drives, extra cables and the like. Once you get used to it, you can quickly pack and unpack it very quickly. In addition, Id just note a few general items about it. The zippers are really strong but they are still easy to open and close. They are really strong. There are four pockets outside of the primary one but they have compartments in two of them to let you keep things organized. Its thin compared to most backpacks but the straps are very sturdy and are really comfortable. It took a little getting used to it but Ive really been glad I switched.

I bought this bag to use as my carry on bag and for day trips. The color I bought is absolutley beautiful and they thought of everything. The quality of this bag is astounding. Extremely well made. Has the pockets in exactly the correct places and the padding and zippers are all of extremely high quality. I own another Thule and have had it for many years. I have taken it all over the world. I also used it as my carry on and for day trips. That one was also very well made. In fact, it is indestructible. The old one was a bit more bendable and soft, but I have had it for years. I just received this one it so it may soften up with use. Overall, this is a terrific product and you will never find a better made pack. If I were a student I would buy this. You would never need another bag for your whole college career. As parent it would make a fabulous gift for a student and would also prevent them from damaging their expensive lap tops and electronics. Especially since we likely we have paid them all. It would be a great way to protect your investment. I highly recommend and I would look would look no further. Safe Travels!

I wish it was a tad larger, but it utilizes space well so I can fit a ton in it. Nice and light, easy to carry. It does have little dots all over it, but I like them. Only main concern is they put rubber skid runners on the front for protection, hope they do not peel off. However, there is nothing on the bottom of the bag when you sit it down. It does stay upright which is nice when you do set it down. Pretty pricey, and almost perfect.

Love that the bag stands up, is sturdy, has high-quality materials (love these zippers), smart colors and textures (love the blue highlights and interior), and is thoughtfully designed. Things I would change? Just two things. 1/ I wish it were about 1lb lighter when empty. 2/ I want one small, flexible pocket for quickly dropping things into while on the move (e.g., keys, receipts, business cards)

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.