Showing posts with label day backpacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label day backpacks. Show all posts

Friday, September 5, 2014

Timbuk2 Chug Laptop Backpack

Timbuk2 Chug Laptop BackpackI was looking for something sleek and NOT utilitarian. If you are looking for something with a lot of pockets, look elsewhere. This has one large pocket with a divider for a laptop or iPad and another divider in that same area that doesn't work very well. Aside from that, there is another pocket big enough for a phone. This is perfect for meif you are looking for something else, look elsewhere. The construction is great, the weight is great, the profile is great. I wanted to NOT look like I am about to go hiking. This does that for me.

I am looking for a simple compact design bag for my 13in laptop. This bag did the job very well. I highly recommended it.

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Laptop Sleeve 15.6-Inch Neoprene Case Bag with Hidden Handle Handbag for 14-Inch,15-Inch,15.6-Inch

Laptop Sleeve 15.6-Inch Neoprene Case Bag with Hidden Handle Handbag for 14-Inch,15-Inch,15.6-Inch Notebookits a great case protects against water but the strapes to carry it are on the inside so if you want ot carry it you have to leave the top open and i havent tried it because in scared to drop my laptop like that but i carry mine in my bookbag and i keep the strapes inside anyways but if you want to carry by the handles dont get this bag.

it was a lot thinner than i expected it to be my laptop doesn't feel very secure in it..and the image looks better in the picture.

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

AmeriLeather Traditional Leather Backpack

AmeriLeather Traditional Leather BackpackHad the product description been right, I would have given this product a 5 out of 5. However, because the description is wrong (the pictures are correct though) I deducted one star.

As far as service goes service was great, no complaints

Areas where the product description is worng:

1) The backpack straps are NOT detachable. They are the standard strap style that you will find on any backpack. I was disappointed in this, because my backpacks are typically ruined when the straps rip out (AKA I load my backpacks up with heavy books and most standard straps rip their stitching out). I was really looking forward to recieving a backpack that had re-enforced attachments for the straps.

2) There are NO side pockets; however, there are plenty of pockets in the front.

3) This backpack has a total of 5 compartment. Other then the main compartment you have one that is capable of a text book. The remaining 3 are appropiate size for pens and office supplies.

4) The U-zipper on this backpack goes almost all the way to the bottom of the bag. It stops about an inch and a half up from the base. This is a wonderful over the standard backpack design as it allows you easily stack your books in the backpack. My previous backpack I had to stand the books up in. I would say that this U-zipper design by itself makes the backpack worth owning.

The one thing that is expressed in the product description very well is the dimensions. This is a very deep backpack, with a base that is 5" wide. If you are like me and typically carry the majority of your college books in your backpack then you will love this. I just started nursing school and was very pleased to find out that ALL of my books for the semester can be carried inside this backpack.

I would recommend this backpack to a friend, in fact I intend to. As I stated before the only thing I am wary about is having the standard style of backpack straps.

This is a larger backpack and it is absolutely wonderful. I use it every day on my way to work on the scooter. The leather is very soft and doesn't smell. A great product and will buy one for my husband.

Vickie Schwarz

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Great size, compact, good looking, well made, perfect... this is not the kind of bag you'd use for a camping trip.

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This is a hefty backpack and its quite durable, it's just not the most fitting to your back. The main pocket it really large and that males my books fit strange and for some reason it doesn't fit in my back very well. But it is an overall good backpack

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These backpacks are an amazing product for the price. I purchased two, for my husband and for me, mainly for airline travel that way these roomy packs can be in lieu of a purse or bag, and with the allowed carry-ons, we can avoid checking luggage. They are handsome and very functional. There is plenty of room for travel essentials, a change of clothes, and I include a small handbag to use once we are at our destination. The backpack costs less than a quality handbag and is way more versatile. I couldn't be happier with this product!

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Seal Line Black Canyon 55-Litre Dry Bag

Seal Line Black Canyon 55-Litre Dry Bag, Yellowwhy the blue color was discounted so much compared to the other colors, I don't know. Over purchased maybe, but it was another one of those great deals that can be found on Amazon. We bought 2 because I've used Seal Line products for years and they are the best. These were no exception. They're big enough around to drop a rolled up XL sleeping back into and still have around 8-10" on top for sundries.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Dakine Porter Messenger Bag

Dakine Porter Messenger Bag, CrimsonLove this bag carries my laptop and all school and work stuff in it, however the waist strap broke within the first few weeks.

I got this messenger bag to use for both work and college. It does a great job and looks professional, but boring or bland like other bags I looked at. I didn't want an overly large bag, but this can still hold a lot of books and such. I really like the padded laptop section (I use it for my iPad, but I'm sure it would work great for its intended use as well). The strap is nice and wide, comfortable, and easy to adjust, and has a nice waist/chest strap you can attach if you want to snug the bag up against your back (ya know, if you actually want to run or ride a bike with your messenger bag). The only thing about this bag I would change is the little compartments in the front zipper pouch. They're fairly small and only useful for a few things, but luckily they sit fairly flush with the side of the bag, so if there's nothing in them they don't take up extra space in the front zipper compartment.

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My hunt for a baby gear day-bag ended here. These come in some other grey/black colors with (I think perhaps) some coated ballistic nylon material which would have been nice. But I went with the crimson for aesthetics and it's still ballistic nylon with a water resistant backing so pretty decent at not leaving puddles on seats. The padding for the laptop is pretty much insulation for keeping necessary things cool, and the end pockets fit bottle and cups pretty well. Materials are top notch, though construction isn't quite as rugged as their heli-packs or rolltop bags and even though I haven't put this through too much abuse quite yet, it's pretty solid I expect it'll hold up for a few years.

The waist strap is great when I have to be active (picking up, setting down, etc.) and can't have my poppa purse swinging around and sliding off my shoulder all the time. The pocket flaps are all integrated into the sides of the pockets so things aren't falling out when you bend over (hard to explain that feature). Cinch straps are all long enough for filling to capacity and still clipping closed.

Bottom Line: Perhaps it doesn't have the most hipster swag, but it's still a good looking, well designed messenger bag for being active, and that's what it all about.

(though I could always use a few more pockets, and full pu-coated nylon with fully welded seams... a guy can dream)

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Trail Maker Classic 16" Backpack

Trail Maker Classic 16' BackpackI bought this bag for two reasons: its cheap and its simple. I don't like shopping for back packs because there are a million designs and colors and they are all expensive, and this backpack is perfect. I needed something to take with when I go hiking to hold my water bottles, phone, and wallet: this backpack met all those needs. Then I started using it daily to take to work with meI have been using it daily on hikes, walks, and to work for almost 8 months and it still holds up fine. I even ordered a second one just to have it around in case. Also, it does hold a lot of weight. When I hike, I like to add some weight to the backpack to increase the challenge, and I once had 80 lbs in weights plus two 32 oz water bottles in there and it held up perfectly for the 3 hour hike. Love it!

Okay so after reviewing other back packs online I noticed that hey, this ones cheaper only because its about an inch to 2 inches smaller than the others. That's not bad at all, is what I was thinking. Although, the seller did describe it very well, its a tiny bit smaller than what I imagined. It fits my daughters books, just right, its very simplistic in style (and thats exactly what she wanted), but that inch to 2 inches really does make a difference. The reason is because the bag is very plain so it does look a "tad" bit smaller than others. I have one girl who's about 5'3 and the other is about 5'6 ( 1 preteen & teen both slim & curvy) and the back pack looks super cute on both! So, if you don't mind a simplistic bag that looks a tad bit small, this is worth it. Last note, I'm questioning the quality of the bag. It doesn't "look" like it can hold (in weight) too many books, guess will find out.

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This backpack is simply made, one large main storage area and one outside pocket and no padding making it very light weight. I'm using this to carry my purse and tablet as I'm not adding much weight using this backpack. Great for taking the bus around town. The small outside pocket is large enough to hold a fairly bulky zoom digital camera but I put it in a padded sleeve first since that pocket would most likely be bumped a lot.

The straps are padded and only 2" wide which is great for my narrow shoulders but not so narrow that they dig into my shoulders even with my hefty purse inside.

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I was looking for a simple backpack for my boyfriend to use when skateboarding, walking, etc. around the city without having to use his large school backpack or a dreaded manpurse. Got exactly what I was looking for! It's perfect for a simple carry and has a classic design.

Came exactly on time from the sender, and in great shape. Thanks!

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I bought this bag awhile ago and it is great! I have put this bag to the test and it has never ripped at all. I carry multiple books, my laptop and anything else I need for school that day and it amazes me that something so cheap can be so great. I would recommend this bag to any and everyone!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Gregory Mountain Products Stash Duffle Bag

Gregory Mountain Products Stash Duffle BagAwesome bag used it for a driving trip to San Diego, had ample space for everything I needed for a 4 day trip (without having to do laundry when I was there). Well made, seams are tight, zippers are strong. Very happy with purchase.

Monday, April 21, 2014

STX Journey Backpack

STX Journey Backpack, RedAlthough this bag holds a lot it is smaller than it appears online. It's awkward when you insert the LAX sticks in the holder on the back of the bag which makes my son still carry his sticks.

My daughter plays LAX year-round and Field Hockey in the fall, so I wanted a bag that would fit both sports. This one is perfect; it has lots of pockets and space for gear, extra clothes, cleats, sticks, etc. Very practical and useful. She is very happy to be able to fit it all in one bag. Love it!

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Great for Lax players. Although a bit tight to hold all my son's gear, he uses it as a school book bag. He still likes the big long bag for his Lax gear.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Poodelena Go-Go Backpack

Poodelena Go-Go  BackpackI have a very girly, creative girl who loves pink! For a long while I'd be looking for just the right backpack that would make her heart skip a beat and mine as well. Then I found this treat of pinkaliciousness! It is a good size to fit all of her toys, books, snacks, and other things that she likes to take on during her adventures around the city or even in our own apartment! I love its shiny and velvet appliques that add an extra touch of pizzazz and style. We now also know that there is a Poodlena book and toy. Couldn't wait to buy them too!

This backpack is great. My great granddaughter loads her other toys into it and takes them all around the house. It's really made for little ones with its nice texture.

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Friday, April 4, 2014

16" Big Time Rush Listen to Your Heart Backpack-tote-bag-school

16' Big Time Rush Listen to Your Heart Backpack-tote-bag-schoolMy 5 yr old daughter loved it but is hard for her to open and shut it. It gets caught on the material.

I got my daughter this for Christmas and she loves it! Perfect size for her third grade materials, binders, etc.

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Monday, March 31, 2014

Dakine Section Wet/Dry Pack

Dakine Section Wet/Dry Pack, BlackDakine. The perfect brand for backpack. Really well designed and super strong. You can't go wrong with these backpacks.

The dakine section is perfect for day trip or a week long surf trip when you travel light to Bali or Fiji. 40 L is the right volume you need.

Bought this to replace the old version that had a wet bag that was not attached, so we an airline lost the wet bag. The new bag is large enough for wet suits, skin suits, towels, etc. the wet bag is integral to the backpack, so we can't lose it. There is also a small cooler in the bottom of the bag that's great for snacks and beverages. Lots of pouches and pockets for all your stuff. Really worth it if you swim, surf or go to the ocean a lot!

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Monday, March 24, 2014

Super Mario (Mario Flying Yoshi) and (Mario Luigi Wario) Full Size School Backpack 17"

Super Mario and Full Size School Backpack 17'Arrived quickly and looks to be in great shape. Seems to have nice amount of padding in straps and along the back of the backpack. Heavy duty material. I'm very hopeful that this backpack with stand up through the school year and hopefully into the next! Very nice size, large. Lots of pockets and storage. My middle boy is so excited!

I received the backpack quickly with no issues and the product was in perfect condition and is a nice study back pack. Much better quality than the one from Walmart I got my other son in Kindergarten, also larger in size.

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Overall, good bag for the price. Would order it again. Son is very happy with it and has held up.

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really bad quality not properly stich. dont be desive with the looks because its not stich properly so easly broken...

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This bag was advertised as "full-size." It is not. It is small or child-sized. The zipper broke the first day. I do not recommend it.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Meffort Inc 15 15.6 inch Neoprene Laptop Bag Sleeve with Extra Side Pocket, Soft Carrying Handle &

Meffort Inc 15 15.6 inch Neoprene Laptop Bag Sleeve with Extra Side Pocket, Soft Carrying Handle & Removable Shoulder Strap for 14' to 15.6' Size Notebook Computer - Loving Bird DesignI really love this bag, it is soft, durable and the picture is too cute! laptop fits perfect I have a toshiba satellite 15.6".

There is even a bonus pocket on the front. Straps are very comfortable. One drawback for me, it has a very strong chemical smell, so I have put it outside to air out but it is still there. Maybe just this kind of material gives off this odor? Otherwise it is perfect. Great price, shipping was a little slow but I am still satisfied.

This is very nice and the shoulder strap is very comfortable. I was unhappy that the back side of the ink print was blurred as if the ink bled and smeared. At least the front looks nice. Front compartment is functional for a little extra space.

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It's light weight yet it protects the laptop well. I take it everywhere with me. It's a great buy. My laptop loves it.

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It's a very snug fit and I almost didn't buy it because I didn't think I would be taking my new laptop anywhere. I take it everywhere! and it's always ready to go. plus my mouse and charger fit in the side zip up pouch

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Saturday, March 8, 2014

The North Face Terra 65

Thorn Green LargeHello Everyone,

I guess I will be the first to review this item. I want to go over in detail on the extremities I put this backpack through and what I have planned for the future with this pack.

I went on a 2 day hike with my father-in-law up the Estrella mountain in Phoenix, AZ. The mountain peak is over 4500 ft in elevation and base starts at just around 1100 ft. I purchased this backpack specifically for this trip and I am glad to say I will be using this backpack more in the future. I don't take hiking lightly and this backpack held up to my specs. If you are interested in the conditions I put this backpack through than read the next paragraph. If not than skip to the pros and cons below:

As previously stated my father-in-law and I went on a hike that was around 3500 ft change in elevation. We were in the dead middle of the desert hiking this mountain. There are no streams, rivers, or lakes nearby. We had to carry everything from water, rope, tent, sleeping bag, weapons (rattle snakes, coyotes, mountains lions, etc), change of clothes, food, etc. . The trip was routed for around 12-13 miles in total hike, 45 lbs packs (each), and all rocky terrain. This backpack has some pros and cons I would like to cover. This backpack was placed on the rocks and was pressed against the mountain as we were resting.

Pros:

Great Padding

Great back support

Great hip strap

Great chest strap

A lot of space

Lightweight

A lot of options for adjustments to get comfortable

Solid and reliable material

Cons:

It would be nice to have quick access pockets on the hip pads

The mesh material to hold water bottles on the sides of the backpack do not work well if the backpack is full

The storage area for the water reservoir (camelback) is to low and serves no point as the hook for the camelback sits up much higher. (It does work well for back up camelbacks to be stored).

I gave this product 4 stars and would suggest this product to anyone. I enjoy using this backpack and I am soon going to be using this backpack on my trip down to the bottom of the grand canyon. I have no fear that this backpack will do me great justice.

After living/working in Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, Central America and, of course, the U.S, having kit that I can rely upon, to function in the best and worst of conditions, is essential. This pack is CAVERNOUS, and holds everything I need for 5-7 days in "the bush", it customizes to my frame easily (5'8" 79kg), dries quickly, and with a little water proofing, keeps things relatively dry. The side zipper is good for access, but not great, and the sleeping bag compartment can hold a blanket NOT a sleeping bag just FYI. That being said, if the zippers were a little heavier, like REI puts on most of their packs, I'd give this bag 5 stars. It's light, strong, durable and worth every penny regardless of how serious/recreational the user might be.

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I just returned from a two day hiking/backpacking trip and the pack preformed great. It's well padded and it had plenty of room for everything that I had with me. I especially liked the stretchy pouch on the outside of the pack. I was able to stuff it full of a lot of extras I needed to keep handy.

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this back pack first of all is simply amazing and highly customizible so no matter if you are 11 or 42 this back pack will fit with alittle ajusting and another thing is theres no problem with the waterbottle holder and no problem with the camelback area it is a great backpack to have for the price and it is also very cofortable and very durable so if you are contiplating on what backpack to buy this is the obvious choice i hope this review was helpful and enjoy your new terra 65 by tnf

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

DISNEY CARS LARGE BACKPACK - CARS 2

DISNEY CARS LARGE BACKPACK - CARS 2Purchased this backpack for my kindergardener in August. He loved the design. But the backpack lasted just 6 month, very bad quality. It is showing holes at the bottom and simply falling apart.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Therm-a-Rest Gear-View Dry Sack

Therm-a-Rest Gear-View Dry SackLet me open this review by saying I am a trifle biased. I like Therm-a-rest products. As a backpacker and camper, I find them to be some of the best products in my pack. This gear Sack is no exception. It is extremely well constructed, it has the roll-down and lock top that Therm-a-rest does so well, and the addition of the see-through panel makes it easy to identify your gear and grab the right stuff sack. I don't know why everyone doesn't add this to their gear sacks!

However, I would be remiss to not mention a couple things about this that bug me. For instance, when is large too large? When you first unfurl this giant, you will be taken aback. At over two feet long, it is easily large enough for almost anything you want to put into it, heck, I can probably fit a couple cats in it ... not that I would have any use for cats on the trail ... maybe a couple small dogs? Anyways ... I initially bought this to hold a new sleeping mat (the Therm-a-rest trail lite) and realized that there would be a LOT of excess space around it. As I started to think of other things to add to the sack, I realized that because of its narrow diameter, its utility for other items to be added to the sack would be limited. I have also looked at using it for clothing inside my pack and will probably use it for that and order this sack's smaller version for my mat. Also, if filled, it is too large to be secured to the outside of your pack in a graceful manner, and any pack smaller than 75L is too small to carry this unless you don't fill it all the way and really roll the top down.

Be warned ... when stuffing this sack, you will be tempted to keep adding things to it because it has more room, but remember that it has to go INSIDE your backpack.

Take the time to measure out your mattress or your sleeping pad so that you know if this will fit or not. I had a sleeping pad that was 26" wide and about 6-7" diameter, so I got the large dry sack. After the top lid of this case is snapped shut, it fit flawlessly, and it's water proof.

I just wish that therm-a-rest would have included this with the sleep systems. Why make it a separate order? Other than that, this is a good case for a good product, so that I can take my therm-a-rest backpacking.

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Does exactly what it says on the tin!!!! Almost like a dry sack, just a light version. holds my mat well!

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Disney Movie Wall E Backpack

Disney Movie Wall E BackpackBought this backpack for my son he's in per-k I have and it for 3-4 months and its already ripping from the bottom ! You get what you pay for :) my son really enjoyed it ! Everyday he would show his back pack to his teacher .

There isn't much Wall e stuff available these days and my son fell in love with this as he LOVES the movie. We had no problems at all with this bag. He was only in preschool but he absolutely loved it

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My youngest grandson is 3 years old this week. He is in love with everything WALL-E. I was so pleased to find WALL-E merchandise on Amazon.com. My grandson was so excited to receive the WALL-E backpack for his birthday. He is using it everyday for daycare stuff!

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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of construction of this backpack. The materials are on par with backpacks that cost twice as much.

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This backpack is really cute and my son is a HUGE Wall-E fan so this was the perfect buy to start his preschool year. Unfortunately, the backpack didn't hold up well. It started falling apart within months. The inside of the backpack had rips and tears in it which is really pathetic because it only ever contained my son's lunch box (made of soft material) and his folder every day. So there was no significant reason that so much "wear and tear" was done on the inside of it. By this following school year the backpack is almost unusable. We had to replace it with a Cars 2 backpack, which he doesn't really like as much as the Wall-E one. I don't know about you, but when I was growing up, backpacks lasted years not months...