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Thursday, September 11, 2014

J.Fold Men's Roadster Backpack

J.Fold Men's Roadster Backpack, Black, One SizeI think this is a pretty nice, sturdy, vastly overpriced canvas (not leather) backpack. I give it two stars because it's mislabeled on Amazon as leather and is vastly overpriced. Other than that, the lining and the materials are nice. Anyhow, returned.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Thomas and Elmo Buddy Combo - Thomas the Train Large Backpack and Elmo Tin Box Set, Backpack Size A

Thomas and Elmo Buddy Combo - Thomas the Train Large Backpack and Elmo Tin Box Set, Backpack Size Approximately 16'This backpack would be good for pre-school use. Not intended for school books. The arm straps ripped first day of use. This back pack is good for a change of clothes and naptime blanket. Roomy enough for books/folders but the construction will not hold up. Daughter was very disappointed.

I was so happy when i first recieved my backpack, it is sooo adorable. Unfortanetly, it isn't very durable. Literally, the first time I took my backpack to school and used it, I noticed that the right strap was half pulled out! So my backpack in on the verge of only having one strap. After using only one time!! I was dissapointed, and now my mother has to try and see if she can fix it:(

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Durable fabric. My grand daughter loves the print. It is also the size that it will not hurt her back when fully loaded. With this print the dirt will not show and will not have to be cleaned as much.

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Light Weight Drawstring Tote and Backpack in One in Black

Light Weight Drawstring Tote and Backpack in One in BlackThink nylon jacket material for this one. Very small. Child size. Good idea. Just too small.

Make one for Adults please! I suppose if you could sew you could use it as a pattern and scale this up for adults but why bother?

Full Size Game On Toy Story Rolling Backpack - Toy Story Luggage with Wheels

Full Size Game On Toy Story Rolling Backpack - Toy Story Luggage with WheelsGot this for my grandson for sleep overs @ grandma and grandpa's. He even uses it at home as a carry all for his toy story toys!

Great quality. He really packs this full and it is holding up great. Would recommend to anyone with a child who loves toy story.

Monday, August 4, 2014

TopCase® Turquoise Blue Sleeve Bag Cover Case for Macbook Pro 13-inch 13" (A1278/with or without T

TopCase® Turquoise Blue Sleeve Bag Cover Case for Macbook Pro 13-inch 13' + TopCase® Logo Mouse PadI love my case. It is exactly how it is pictured on the site. The color is gorgeous and it protects my MacBook Pro. All for a very inexpensive price! It was delivered within days of my order. Thank you!

Thank you so much! It was exactly how it was described, great deal and EXTREMELY fast shipping! I love my new laptop sleeve! I'll be traveling soon, so its absolutely perfect!

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I love this case it does exactly what I bought it for. It is the right color and protects my computer.

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I was very happy to find this case. It's a pretty color and was extremely reasonable in price. The only drawback was that it smelled so bad when I first got it. I sprayed it with Febreze and left it outside a couple of days until the plastic smell disappeared. Otherwise, great purchase.

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This case is the perfect size for the 13 inch Macbook Pro. Some of the stitching isn't perfect, but besides that it looks great.

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Eagle Creek 2011 Switchback Max 25 Travel Pack

Eagle Creek Switchback Max 25 Travel Pack,Red Clay/Gray,25-InchWe have been fans of Eagle Creek for years, so when my wife wanted the Switchback Max for an upcoming trip to Europe I didn't flinch (much) at the $350 REI price tag but was very happy to find it for $262.50 on Amazon. Express ship as leaving in two days and it was on our doorstep by this afternoon. All good so far. Opened the box and took our first look. I immediately noticed that cheap, lightweight, pot metal hardware had replaced the durable stuff of old. Heavy duty zippers gone... replaced with flimsy gauge. Still trying to stay excited for my wife, we begin attaching the backpack straps. As she does the cast metal clip that attaches the shoulder strap to the lower bag FALLS OFF. The stitching had flat given way. I was blown away that the quality had diminished so. Too late to get another one so my enterprising wife repaired the strap with her sewing machine this evening. I know her stitch will hold, but my bet is those little clips won't under 50 lbs. of standard weight. $350 and they go cheap on the hardware... amazing and sad. Sorry but my advice is go with another brand.

Hey other shoppers, I did a lot of research on which bag would be the most versatile option for me while on a working holiday to Canada. I chose the Switchback Max 25 as it could be wheeled, put on your back, the daypack had a laptop compartment inbuilt plus the Eagle Creek products have awesome reviews! I purchased the bag through Amazon and it arrived safe and sound to Australia. I purchased this bag because of the claims Eagle Creek made about its rugged construction and ability to withstand a rough handling. Sadly before I even got on the plane, the zip to the main compartment malfunctioned and ceased to seal correctly when I shut the zip. Before I purchased the bag, I made enquiry to Eagle Creek regarding the warranty. They said they had licensed repairers all over the world. Being that the zip malfunctioned as I was zipping it up to check it in with the airline, I thought I'd find someone in Vancouver to repair it for me. This is not the case. I email the manufacturer and after a long delay, I received word that the nearest licensed repairer is about 10 hours from me. I contacted the repairer and they told me to send them the bag and they'd take a look. As you can imagine I've just landed in Vancouver and it isn't practical to pull my stuff out and merely post the bag into another Province. I've been told the postage system is really slow here in Canada, so I am thinking I'll just make do until I am travelling through their Province, than I'll try get it repaired then. My point is I am disappointed that an Eagle Creek product failed me before I even left home however I do like the product I purchased and will persevere with it now, since it cost me so much and my trip has begun now.

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I am 5 months on the road with this bag and it has a very serious design flaw. The daypack cannot be locked onto the main bag so anyone can just unzip it and walk away with it. You cannot put anything that you don't want to lose in the daypack. I had an old Eagle Creek backpack with a zip off daypack and it had a place where it could be locked onto the main bag. If I had noticed this before I left I would have returned the bag immediately. Other than that, it is pretty sturdy although it seems a bit cramped inside due to the frame for wheels. Beats carrying on my back though.

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I have been hunting for a roller duffel since I borrowed a friends. I saw this in a store in Tel Aviv and knew it would be MUCH cheaper from Amazon ($220 vice the $600 in TA). I took it on vacation a few weeks ago, and it is perfect! The backpack chassis is fantastic, the zippers are great, it keeps everything well organized. LOVE IT!

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I have had my Switchback bag for over 10 years. It has stood up to extreme wear and has endured many many short commuter trips . The smaller zippable back is perfect for my 13" laptop with room to spare for hand held luggage, while the larger bag fits comfortably in the cargo bays.

All in all"the perfect solution to traveling w/o having to check luggage. "

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Classic Military Style Canvas Messenger Bag Laptop Bookbag Olive Green

Classic Military Style Canvas Messenger Bag Laptop Bookbag Olive GreenThis bag is very spacious for all my books and computer. It is fashionable and has a great amount of storage space. The only problem is the stitching. It seems the more I use the bag, the more the stitching unravels. So far, the bag is not in jeopardy of falling apart, but I would not recommend using this bag with more than just a few heavy items (I.e. a book or 2, a computer and charger.)

Overall, this is a pretty decent product. The zipper on the inner portion of the bag just wears out too quickly.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Leopard Backpack 16.5

Leopard Backpack 16.5Got this for my 9 year old daughter. Lots of room in it, zipper durable, and it wears well. She loves it!

My 6-year-old has been using this backpack for 2 months now. So far, it's holding up well, even though she's pretty rough with it. She loves the design and the pockets on the side are a good size for her water bottle.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

16" Cars Taking the Race By Storm Rolling Backpack

16' Cars Taking the Race By Storm Rolling BackpackI bought this rolling backpack as a gift for someone going to DisneyWorld Cars themepark and he loved it. It was very sturdy and the colors bright. Just right for a 3 to 7 yr. old.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Pacsafe Luggage Venturesafe 32l Travel Backpack, Black, One Size

Pacsafe Luggage Venturesafe 32l Travel Backpack, Black, One SizeI received the Pacsafe Luggage Venturesafe 32l Travel Backpack from ebags (more on that later) and I am very impressed with the bag.

The bag looks like a conventional backpack until you start looking closer.

The Backpack has security features everywhere, such as zippers that clip to a fixed point on the bag (to prevent pick pockets) and straps that have steel wires thru them so they can't be slashed and there are clips that have locks on them on the straps that can be secured to a table etc.

Additionally the bag has a type of steel mesh running thru the skin of the bag which will prevent someone slashing your bag and spilling the contents.

All of this steel adds very little weight but a TREMENDOUS amount of security!

As for ebags, the Amazon seller I got the bag from, let me just says this, skip them!

I payed for expedited shipping (32.90) and they did not provide a tracking number (despite an email asking for it) and there customer service is terrible!

Do your self a favor and buy from someone else, it will be cheaper, and you will get better customer service.

I just returned from a month of constant travel in Europe. I put this pack to the test and I am very pleased to say it held up beautifully! It still looks brand new. Not a single zipper, clip, strap, malfunction. The safety features gave me a much higher level of confidence as far as vandalism. The one feature I used often was the one shoulder strap has a special clip that can be un clipped to wrap the strap around anything solid. once you recouple it anyone trying to swipe your bag would have quite some time involved in figuring out the trick to the clip. That gave me allot more freedom to move around on boat decks , trains etc, with out constantly worrying about my pack or carry it every time I needed to move around the area or use the toilet, so on. As long as I kept it in sight or just left it monetarily I new no one could just grab it and run. The pack's hidden zipper tabs that attache to a hidden clip are real handy too. I always kept them clipped up. I was impressed that an airport baggage checker that wanted to open my bag was baffled by it. I had to open it. He laughed and said he had never seen a pack like mine before. I also figured out that small pad locks can also be used to secure the zipper tap to the ring the clip is attached to. The same goes for the tricky shoulder strap clip. You could pad lock that too. Being able to add my own pad locks gave me even more sense of security when I flew it home full of souvenirs. I carried about 50 to 65 pounds in it. I had plenty of room. 3 pairs of paints, 5 pair of socks and shorts, 6 shirts, jacket, toilet bag, books. Every thing I needed, even the souvenirs. This pack is all reinforced with wire, as they said, shoulder straps the cloth. I could see it when it went through the airports security x ray.The waist strap was very comfortable too.

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We bought this for a trip to Europe. The thought was that this could carry around most of the things that we'd use during the course of the day trips on our cruise. I must say first that it is a huge backpack and frankly more than we ended up needing on most days.

It comfortably fit a laptop, an Ipad, drinks, travel books...a Terrible Towel and other various and sundry items. It worked well, the clasps are well designed to prevent thieves from accessing the various pockets. Lots of great spots within the backpack for keys, coins etc. It held up well and feels very solid.

We didn't have anything go missing of course but I feel that this backpack would have helped to deter a would be pickpocket.

Great product

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The backpack which my son took to Germany where he will be living for a year is working as advertised according to my son. He is totally satisfied. The peace of mind it has brought him makes it well worth the purchase price. Just one less thing to worry about.

As an aside, he was on a train when he saw a person in a group open and take a wallet from another traveller's backpack while another person in the group distracted the traveller. Fortunately others saw this and brought attention to the situation and the wallet was dropped and recovered, but the people in the group were never caught and just disappeared into the crowd.

It was part of our belief that with the safety features of the backpack it just makes a person less attractive as a "victim" which in and of itself will deter people from even trying.

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This backpack is not only well-built but its stylish and functional too! Works great as a carry-on and for everyday use. Highly recommend this brand in general. Peace of mind in style and comfort!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

HP Moonlight Notebook Sleeve

HP Moonlight Notebook SleeveFirst, it is very hard to find the dimensions of this thing anywhere so you have to trust that it will fit a 14" computer. But, alas, it does not. I cannot zip it with my 14" laptop. Perhaps because mine is 14" widescreen, although most laptops are now wide format so I figured that wouldn't be a problem.

The dimensions listed on the package are 13.5" x 10.5" x 1.6" but those are exterior dimensions I believe so you laptop should be smaller to fit.

I left it on the counter for a day or so, unbeknownst to me, the sunlight shone on it (through a closed window). Although it was out of its packaging, everywhere the packaging used to be was fine (a wide stripe down the middle) but everywhere else became tinged with a dirty brown, including the rubber HP logo. It looked ugly to begin with and now looks even worse. (see photo that was uploaded.)

It isn't very stretchy so it can't be stretched to fit and I imagine something much smaller wouldn't be protected well as it would move around.

It has a pocket and handle, which is nice.

The shipping for the product was fast. Fit my hp dm4 laptop perfectly. My only complaint is that the laptop sleeve was dirty. There was an red mark on it that was clearly visible and there was an overall blackish stain marks that were visible when you look closely. I expected it to be in perfect condition since it was new. The price was cheap though. The company needs to handle the product more carefully and not stain it.

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I purchased this item thinking it would match the HP Moonlight Notebook exactly. When I received it, I was slightly disappointed at it's color. It looks much grayer than in the photo. The interior is micro-plush-like (a nice feature). Either way, I am satisfied with this sleeve & it arrived quicker than I anticipated.

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I have the computer this is made for and eventhough it's a 14.1" screen, in most sleeves I had to buy a 15"...this fits perfectly, zips on one end instead of across the top where the handle is and the front pocket is just large enough for the charger! Perfect for someone who owns this computer!

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This one can contain 14'' laptop with a bit more space. The outside looks clean and neat, and the inside feels soft and comfortable. It is suitable for girls and for every occasion. I think it is worth a nice reputation as well as its nice name.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Jansport Backpack Superbreak Zebra Stripes Black and White for School Work or Play

Jansport Backpack Superbreak Zebra Stripes Black and White for School Work or PlayMy daughter is tough on her backpacks, with us usually going through two or three each school year. This one has held up very well and still looks great.

Bought this for my daughter, Although I did get the cheaper one it was worth it. Jansport has always been my brand for back packs. I was worried when It arrived because I noticed it was a little cheaper material but so far has held well with heavy books/school supplies. I would recommend, but always remember you do get what you pay for.

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I bought this backpack for my daughter, she is in 11th grade. She loved it! It fits everything she needs and more. Great quality as well! =)

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Bought this for my niece for Christmas. It was a great find and just what she wanted. It arrived in no time and was perfect!!! She loved it and uses it everyday!!

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

ASICS Unisex Adult Asics Team Cinch Bag

ASICS Unisex Adult Asics Team Cinch Bag,Navy-Black,One SizeIt's a great little bag for the gym. I wear a size 10 shoe, and it fits my shoes, my ipod, my gym clothes, and keys perfectly. If you need to keep it simple... it's perfect.

A typical drawstring bag, but feels more sturdy than most of my other ones. Even the drawstrings feel sturdy, and are more comfortable on your back with a heavy load than other drawstring bags.

4/5 instead of 5/5 because the small flap inside does not contain a zipper, which would be nice for storing a phone (or ipod or anything small with a screen that can get scratched).

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i love how big this bag is. You can fit 2 pairs of volleyball shoes in this bag. will definitely buy another one!

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I ordered this bag and my expectations about this item was just what I thought it would be. It is a good size, even just slightly larger then I really wanted, but it works well for me. I use it to pack into a large backpack, to take some gym clothes with me to work. It takes up some of my space so it is tight, but it gets the job done. The bag material is pretty tough and looks like it will last awhile. I have not used the audio port, but there is an extra storage area that is useable for that or something valuable if need be. I would recommend it.

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I got the ASICS black backpack instead of the pink one I ordered. I didn't bother to return since I can use the black one as well. It looked solid. However part of the bag started to rip out after one month of use.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Quiksilver Men's Doctrine Backpack

Quiksilver Men's Doctrine Backpack, Tenor Black, One SizeIt's a good item if you don't carry a lot of things. It has a lot of pockets and a sleeve in which my 15" laptop fit perfectly. To me it's perfect.

Awesome, i just get my new backpack and i love it,

it just fit right with my Macbook, feels good and look

even better. So happy.

One thing i hate it was the laptop sticker, the glue is so strong

that even when i tried with patience and care they still leave some

glue on it :(. That was really anoying, but everything else is GOOD!

Thanx a lot. Great product!

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Dakine 13-Litre Anya Pack

Dakine 13-Litre Anya PackI ordered this bag to fit my Dell XPS 15z which is 15.5" wide and it does not even come close to fitting. However, I really like the bag and kept it to use for my tablet and as a carry on, etc. It is very good quality and I like the pattern a lot. But I was pretty disappointed that even though it "fits most 15" laptops" mine was nowhere near fitting. As other reviewers have stated, some of Dakine's bags have the drawback of not using extending zippers, the zippers take an inch on either side from the width of the bag, so even if your laptop would fit dimensionally, the zippers keep it from doing so.

I have a 15.6 inch hp laptop and it doesn't fit. I kept the bag anyway because its pretty and useful for other things. If you want it specifically for a laptop I would definitely check out the specs on dakine's website first

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Bigger then I thought , now I'm looking for a smaller one. Wish it showed better pictures. Over all not a bad bag

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I really love this bag. It is solid construction and just enough room for my computer and a few other essential items. It is very slim, which I LOVE! I can see myself using this bag for years and years.

My ONLY complaint so far is that my 15" MacBook Pro barely fits. It fits well in the main bag, but the zippered top has about 1" on either side (structural zipper support) that makes the bag opening slightly too small to get the laptop through! It is a struggle to take my computer in and out of the bag. It it really annoying. However, I love this bag so much, I deal with it.

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Use this bag for school and work. Very cute and functional!!just enough room for files, books and a laptop. I love that you can convert from a tote to a messenger bag. Great price!!

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Friday, January 31, 2014

High Sierra Evolution 22-Inch Carry On Upright Suitcase

High Sierra Evolution 22-Inch Carry On Upright Suitcase, LavaAfter owning this, I realize there's about 2-3 of these on every flight I'm on.

Don't let scare you off. The reason is because the bag maxes out the size of a carry-on item and keeps it simple with a sturdy housing and great rollers.

Can't beat this bag for the price, they've struck the perfect balance with this bag.

I purchased my high sierra luggage for my recent trip to Europe. It is very light so you can pack more items in the suitcase than in my heavier carryon if you are concerned about weight. It is easy to maneuver and held up well while being tossed around various airports. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for light weight, dependable luggage. Also the orange color was easy to spot on the luggage carousel!

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Funny thing about this suitcase...looks great. But once you pack it up and try to roll it away, it falls over. We have two of these and one is fine and the other has the handle on the bottom in the wrong place, make it not able to stand up..annoying. Once we get back from the trip we are on, we will try to return it or fix it,

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I bought this specifically because it meets the maximum size specifications for overhead bin storage on most airlines. It satisfies in that respect.

However, I have consistently experienced a problem with the bag tending to fall forward; it is prone to tipping over away from the handle side. Very annoying, especially when traveling. This happens even though I have nothing stored in the outer pockets, although that should really make no difference.

Overall quality is satisfactory; I expected the inside to perhaps have some pockets and maybe some padding, but such is not the case.

Given another opportunity to purchase, I would go in a different direction because I get tired of the bag falling over all the time. But, it does get the job done.

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I love the color, I wasn't sure about it on the web site but when I saw it in person, I really like it. The wheels feel good and the main compartment is great. I am curious to see if the 22" will go as a carry-on on the first leg of a trip overseas on a smaller jet. I plan to have smaller bags inside, the 2 outer pockets are really just for light, flat items. Very happy with the weight! It's nice and light but feels sturdy.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Badlands Kali Day Pack

Badlands Kali Day Pack This pack fits perfectly! I am 5'8" and 125 pounds, finding a pack that can fit me right was impossible until I tried this one on in Sportsmans and I fell in love! The only thing I would change about the pack is to add a way to clip or loop stuff on the shoulder straps and on the front, when we are shed hunting it would be nice to strap the horns on the front and when I am running the hounds it would be great to strap my Garmin on one side and the Tri-Tronics on the other. Other then that this pack is amazing, I can't wait to throw a B&C Black Bear hide and meat in it this bear season :) I would recommend this pack to ANY girl that wants a pack that fits right, The pockets on the waist are amazing! My HTC Thunderbolt with Otterbox goes in and out great, lots of room. The ventilation on the back REALLY helps prevent sweating. Great pack and hey, what girl doesn't like pink with her Camo? ;)

Well... I haven't had a chance to use it yet, I have to wait until the weather warms up a bit,... however I have picked thru it to make sure everything is right. The fit is AMAZING!! It's as though it was designed for my body. I have purchased a first aid kit and a 105oz hydration bladder.

My only complaint (although minor) is that the pack needs to be able to have hooks to accomodate the hydration bladder. When filled with water, it will not stay vertical. Gravity takes it straight to the bottom of the specified area and then it will fail to function properly. I 'jerry-rigged' a couple of little hooks that correspond with the holes on the water-bladder, and the bag stays put perfectly.

HURRY SUMMER!!! :) I'm ready. I LOVE my Kali!!!

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I kept looking at this and glad I finally bought it Made to fit a woman and is comfortable all day

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This is an excellent fitting backpack. A great feature is the mesh over the frame where the pack rests on the back. It allows for airflow plus there are no pressure points. Plenty of room to put hiking/hunting essentials. I am very happy with the design and customer service with this company is outstanding.

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Built Laptop Backpack Medium (Wood Grain Black)

Built Laptop Backpack MediumI bought this backpack when it was going for a fourth of the current price on Amazon (back when it was one of those products you stumble upon from a random Amazon quest during a particularly boring lecture). At the time, I was amazed that such a cool backpack was going for twenty bucks, so I bought it and switched over. Since I'm a CS major, all I ever need to take with me is a laptop, and this backpack served that purpose wonderfully. It's also really good for upping your street rep, which is especially important when you're majoring in a subject like computer science.

I would not recommend it for anyone who has books or anything big to carry it is very tough to expand, and my 15" macbook pro is the tallest laptop that can fit into it.

Friday, January 10, 2014

STM Bags Convoy Laptop Backpack (15 in.)

STM Convoy Medium laptop BackpackWhen I first started looking I really liked this thing and all the features, but since I wanted it for when I ride my motorcycle I've experienced the downsides of the bag. I wish my experience were more positive, specially since I paid almost $80 for a backpack, but the features are all good-natured however they seem to have fallen flat.

When it was delivered it didn't have the attached key fob piece inside the front compartment, but I didn't think that made a big difference so I thought I'd try it out. The "fits most 15" laptops" claim is pushing it a bit. The 'hidden' compartment for the laptops has the same curve as the top outside of the bag, but is a smaller diameter, which means my 14" Toshiba felt as if it barely fit. Having the built-in rain cover is nice, but it creates some annoying lumps at the bottom of the bag which means a non-flat surface for books and laptops to rest on. I thought about taking it out to refold it, but I could tell it was so rigid I didn't want to even mess with it. The cell phone pocket looks like it would fit one of the old Nokia's, but I didn't even try to put my Droid in it as I knew there was no chance it's not very wide of a pocket. The side pockets might be able to fit a small 16oz. water bottle, but not much bigger. The biggest thing was that the chest strap broke on me the first day I tried to ride with it. I need that chest strap to help keep the weight spread evenly on the shoulders and it's not sewn onto the shoulder straps, it has a small piece that will let it slide up and down. It didn't take much pressure to make it pop off. I could try to put it back on, but I'd rather have my $80 back and keep riding with my rucksack. I can also see how the other person mentioned their buttons popped off. The way they're attached is really good, but potentially loose.

If you just want a nice backpack with great features for commuting to school or work by car, foot, or metro, this would be great. When I ride my bike I need to pack whatever bag I'm using pretty full, and this just doesn't seem to fit my needs, which is sad cause I thought it would give me what I needed.

Side-note: the description for this bag is vague (mentions olive in the title but black pic and describes it as black). I contacted STM and just so you know the model number ending in -1 is Olive and -3 is the black one. The title is correct in this case.

great backpack, really. Comfy, has awesome perks like a an anti-rain coat that you can pull out as needed. However, the buttons on mine, two of them, fell out within the first week of wearing it.

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This is a great computer bag. It has plenty of room to carry extras. It has plenty of padding for protection. Also, if you must carry it in the rain, it has a rain cover built in on the bottom of the bag. Just pull it out of the compartment and stretch it over the bag.... neat.

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I got the black one, back when it was $45 bucks. I took it through college and I beat the living hell out of this thing. It routinely carried my 16" laptop (said only up to 15"), 400+ page heavy text books, my food for the day, a hoodie, and my tech gadgets and cords.

This one day, I was having a bad day at college. Stuff was just going down hill all day. I locked my keys in my car, so I set down my backpack and dealt with that. I ended up running my backpack over with my car. Like I said... it was just a bad day. The pack survive without a scuff, but my Cheetos were crushed. Luckily, I had forgotten my laptop that day as well... *oi.*

I was only able to use the built-in rain poncho thing once. It worked, but what am I supposed to do with the thing when its wet? Stuff the wet covering back in the bottom? That's unpractical, it will soak through the bottom and get my stuff wet. It doesn't go back in that easily. Also, when I have some weight in the pack, maybe it's just me, but the shoulder straps cut off the blood circulation to my arms. I can't wear the full pack for more than 10min. without having to put my thumbs between my shoulders and the straps. The tops of the shoulder straps need to be wider and softer or something maybe. (I do carry a lot of stuff. lol.) Another thing; the iPad Org Board thing it comes with is pointless for me.

I love the two pockets on the sides, they hold 2 water bottles very nicely. There are literally pockets for everything! The zippers and snaps are mega industrial too.

Oh yea, let me tell you this one; the so called 'hidden' laptop compartment, must work very well indeed. The darn thing got me in trouble at the airport because I emptied out my pack before I went through baggage check, and I, myself, forgot to take the laptop out of the hidden part, because it was hidden! They sent it through the x-ray conveyer and were not to happy about that. Good or Bad? I don't know.

Anyways, this pack is super convenient for day trips and vacations. The downside is that my wife won't be seen with me wearing it, because she thinks it makes me look homeless...

...so I still have the backpack after about 2 years. It's still as tough as it ever was, and I'm quite happy that I purchase it. I have since stopped toting around my laptop and got myself an iPod Touch and downsized my pack to the "Mossimo Supply Co. Maya Twill Backpack Olive" backpack from Target, which this new pack is nice and stylish, but keeps ripping at the seems, unlike my reliable STM pack.

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I jsut got this bag today and its pretty slick. The pull out rain cover is awesome and pretty snug, and there is a tuck away waist belt in the back lining. Its also pretty rugged, the laptop portion (the large back one) is lined with what feels like plastic sheets, the rigid kind, so that makes me feel pretty good when i put computer or xbox stuff in there.

only thing though is it says the laptop thing is hidden... well it sorta is but don't count on someone going through your bag and missing it. Its pretty obvious where it is, but it can kinda tuck away under the zipper flap. Other than that the pads are thick and its an overall rigid construction. thanks stm.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Military MOLLE Large Transport Backpack

Rothco Transport Pack in Woodland Digital - LargeWasn't sure what to expect as I hadn't heard of the company or supplier before and the bag seemed to be very similar in look to another product offered on amazon made by Rothco. The Rothco bags seem to be of decent quality according to reviews, but this one, made by Fox, really impressed me. I was expecting a medium quality backpack for 60 bucks, but this bag surpasses others costing 3x as much.

MOLLE compatible, hydration bladder compatible, 3 separate "self-healing zipper" compartments, several compression straps, sleeping mat/bag straps, contoured shoulder straps, several D-ring attachments, thick canvas construction and a rugged heavy nylon/rubber bottom that will last forever. You won't be disappointed with this bag. Great for camping, hiking or just the daily commute to work or school. Holds a laptop well, though there's no small compartments or pockets for pens, MP3 players or phones, but maybe you can find a MOLLE attachment for that ;-)

I picked up the coyote color one, which is not represented accurately here as it looks very green in the picture. In reality it is a desert khaki color, nearly identical to standard military issue. Beautiful bag. Worth every penny.

First, about myself. I have spent a lot of time outdoors covering a lot of ground as a civilian. Also, I spent several years humping loads while in Special Forces. I've moved over mountains and plains, thru jungles and woods. I know something about this kind of equipment.

The Military MOLLE Large Transport Backpack appears well constructed. Mine is made by Fox and seems to be a good bag for what it is, but one thing IT IS NOT, a "Large Transport Backpack". It is better described as a day bag than a transport bag. Read the description carefully for the measurements. I missed them (it was late, I was tired and in a hurry) and judged the bag by the words "large" and "transport". I was further misled by some of the reviewers' comments that the bag was large. It's a day bag. A nice day bag and useful to me, but not large. Furthermore, it is suitable only for smaller people. The shoulder straps are designed for a smaller man, say medium build and 5'6" or shorter. For anyone bigger, you cannot distribute the weight of the load to the hips. Think of this bag as a sturdy book bag for high school and you will probably have a good idea of it's size and functionality. It's a nice bag, but if you are looking for a "large transport backpack", keep looking.

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First of all, It took around 3-4 days to get here. Its really cool, has nice look with lots of space. Although there is 2 things I do not like about it. Its the rubberized bottom and the foam back padding mainly because it gets scratched and it will rip easily.. Im 5'9 and it fits me well didnt have to adjust it, fitted me well the way it came. For this being my first military backpack i rate it a 4.

So after 2 times of using this backpack for SCHOOL ONLY not abusing it during anything ex: paintball, airsoft,hiking,hunting. AFTER using it 2 times ONLY the bottom of the backpack has started to peal off come off therefore i will return this item and vote it 3 stars.

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These packs are strong and do exactly what they're supposed to do. They hold quite a lot, as advertised, but when full you'll find the belts a little short. The only other thing I can gripe about is the lack of drain holes; fortunately these are built with adequate rain flaps over the zippers and if I really think I'll need drain holes I can easily install them without any trouble. Again, despite my crabbing, these are excellent packs and well worth the price.

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I bought this backpack when the description said "Rothco Black Large Transport Pack". It was not a Rothco pack, but instead is made by Fox Tactical. The pack is made from heavy nylon and has lots of straps, probably too many to be honest, but they can easily be removed. I used it exclusively for carrying textbooks at school. This backpack only lasted one semester, however, before a seam separated on the top between the zippers. Very disappointing, especially considering the price. Spend a little more and get a backpack that lasts if you are actually going to use it for carrying things.

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