Showing posts with label eco friendly backpacks. Show all posts
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Friday, September 12, 2014

HP 11.6" Mini Sleeve Black

HP 11.6' Mini Sleeve BlackThis item is perfect for what it's intended to be, a netbook sleeve. There is a zippered pocket in front, but it is not big enough to carry the ac adapter, cd drive, mouse, etc. but it's not intended for that. I really like this sleeve, it meets my needs perfectly.

Excellent Sleeve for my netbook sized computer.

Features include:

-Sturdy Zipper (Side opening only does not open to fold flat)

-Carry Handle

-Side Pocket

I often see people complaining about sleeves not having the features of a bag. They really provide different purposes. I wanted a sleeve not a bag. The laptop is small enough to include inside carryon, messenger bag or backpack. I wanted some extra padding and to protect the screen from something sliding down in between the screen and keyboard while stowed. I did not want another laptop bag and lots of pockets to store mice and power supplies / cords and extras. That is the purpose of a laptop bag, messenger bag / backpack. The top handle is a nice added feature. For my purposes I will never use the side pocket.

I was not looking for a small laptop bag just added protection when I stow my computer.

Sleeves are sleeves and bags are bags. This is an Excellent Sleeve.

Purchased from Amazon because I grew tired of looking around for a sleeve that would fit an 11.6 inch Netbook Sized PC (HP DMZ1)

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I have a HP dm1-2000 Series. I bought this from Chile, because here, most of the notebook sleeves are sized 10''or 13'', but not 11.6''. I am very satisfied with this sleeve:

Great Protection for your HP dm1 Series (11.6'') (or HP Mini-311, it's the exact same size). It's made for this series, it fits perfectly. (5/5)

You feel your notebook is always safe. (5/5)

Small & Comfortable, Notebook feels very light of weight. (5/5)

Good Design: Zipper is on side (not on top), so the handle on top is very safe. (5/5)

Strong and stretch elastic pocket: Not too big, but if you are ordered, it's enough for AC Power Adaptor+Cable and a wired mouse (Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 (Black)), no more space!) (4/5)

Soft Texture. (5/5)

Nice HP Logo. Black Color is not ugly (texture is so cool) (5/5)

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This sleeve fits the HP 311 perfectly! The side pocket fits the charger as well as a small mouse WITH a wire. I received this product quickly after placing my order. Couldn't be happier!

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This sleeve protects my mini while offering some practical features. The zip compartment in front is large enough to store the battery and power cord, and my optical mouse. The handle makes carrying convenient. Great choice!

Friday, August 15, 2014

iHome Smart Pack: 15 inch Laptop Backpack for Mac, Black

iHome Smart Pack: 15 inch Laptop Backpack for Mac, BlackI think this is ok....Just ok, nothing spectacular. My issues with the item has to do with the zippers. The quality of the zippers is my only issue. I cannot pull on the zippers fast....they have to be closed slowly or risk having the teeth come apart. In one incident I had my laptop peeking out of the side because the teeth had come apart. Granted, I had it loaded down with an Ipad, headphones, Macbook Pro and all associated cables, so the pack was full, but that was why I purchased it.....It had separate compartments for each item. When I loaded it up, it had some weight to it, but even with it having all of the items stowed, I expect it not to have any issues. When it is loaded, I do worry about it. I gingerly open the zippers because I do not want for it to open.

For the price I paid, it is a good product. It would be a great product If I did not have to worry about the zipper situation.

Love the concept of the various compartments and very happy with the bag except for its construction. Zippers are low quality and seams have started tearing at the stitching. Wish someone else made an identical bag only slightly better workmanship.

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I got this backpack as a gift for Christmas 2012 and I don't know if it was bought in store or off Amazon, but I originally saw the backpack at an office supply store and loved the idea of having padded pockets for my MacBook Pro and other Apple Devices. I was really excited to get this backpack because I did not have a sleeve or case on my MacBook and really needed a protected way to carry it around.

Initially the backpack was great, I felt my laptop was safe, protected and secure in the laptop slot. The pockets for the devices are a nice soft, sort of velvety material and overall the backpack feels very sturdy and durable. Carrying it around was nice, the straps are comfortable and the back is nicely padded.

The zippers however are not that great. The zippers seem louder than most other zippers I've had on backpacks, which is not a big deal, but was kind of annoying when I was in quiet classrooms or the library. The zipper for the iPad pocket no longer zips at all, so its always open and completely useless. The backpack is designed good in that in doesn't expose the zipper ends, but that also makes it impossible to fix the zipper with out taking out some of the stitching to fix the zipper or replace it. Also anytime you try to fill the backpack with anything it seems to put a lot of pressure on the zippers making it seem more prone to other zippers splitting.

The magnet on the iPhone holder, located on the straps also has moved, so the holder no longer stays shut.

Space wise the backpack is not designed to really carry much more than your the designated Apple devices. There is a pocket without the soft lining, but it really doesn't fit much of anything unless it is fairly skinny. I personally could do without the hardshell headphone compartment since I usually use the Apple headphones that Apple gives with their products. I never tried fitting any headphones in it, I just put items I didn't want to get damaged or items I wanted easy access to (like my keys).

This backpack has some really nice features for carrying around different Apple devices, but between the poor zippers, the lack of space for anything other than devices and the high price I would not recommend this backpack to anyone. Next time I'll probably just get a laptop carrying case and/or a nice backpack and keep all my device nicely cased.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Single Handle Rolling College Laptop Computer Backpack (Red)

Single Handle Rolling College Laptop Computer BackpackI bought this as a computer case for my work laptop. The handle is padded (a LOT), which makes it easy to carry when I'm not rolling it on the wheels. It was inexpensive yet rugged. While I wouldn't use it in an overhead bin, it is great for traveling between home and office.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Deuter Giga Office Day Pack

Deuter Giga Office Pack: Anthracite/BlackI work out of this backpack on film sets and am often carrying heavy and diverse loads including my laptop, paperwork, cameras, etc.

After looking at backpacks online and in shops for weeks, I picked this one and haven't been disappointed.

The reasons I bought this over other laptop backpacks:

great, super defensive laptop compartment that fits pretty much any laptop (I use a 15.4" Macbook Pro will fit 17" laptops as well)

two water bottle/misc pockets

two compression straps on each side

heavy duty zippers (I would be shocked if they break!)

extremely comfortable shoulder straps and good load management. All around solid construction.

a variety of internal organization

That said, this is not my all-purpose travel backpack. For that, I use a pack that has a little more raw capacity. This is more compartmentalized and work-oriented than I generally prefer for weekend trips sans laptop. Plus, I don't want to beat it up in plain old transit I want to keep this thing around for work for a while to come!

Recommended.

I use this backpack for my job as a home health nurse, and I LOVE it! I bought it to replace the AWFUL roller bag that is standard issue in my company because I quickly got tired of trying to steer the roller bag.

The Giga Office has all the pockets I need! One for my laptop and a folder for a few papers I most commonly need, one for not often used and/or clean medical supplies, one for frequently used supplies (blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, etc, and even a little pocket for me to stash my keys, wallet, and pens when I go in to see a patient! Plus the mesh pockets on the side are perfect! I have my CPR mask kit in one and a pump bottle of hand sanitizer in the other!

It's a great bag. Definitely durable and really comfortable to wear with nicely padded straps! I highly recommend it.

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Exterior bag is a bit small, but mildly water-proof and is very useful for packing raincoats. The notebook segment provides excellent protection. Feels light on the shoulder, and cool on the back with the frame. Additional pocket inside keeps document from wriggling. Hand-carry holder at the top is cleverly designed so that it doesn't deform the bag. Excellent overall.

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This backpack is very good. Its a little bit expensive, but the price reflects its quality. It has many compartments including one for laptop which offers a lot of protection. It isn't the lightest backpack out there but that's because it is made out of good material. Its practical for school, office, and traveling. I believe this backpack will last for a very long time!

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I have been using this backpack at work for a few years now and I love it. I use it almost every day for EDC (Every Day Carry) use. This is a great mobile office bag and does exactly what it says, it's a giga-office! I found this gem at a backpacking / hiking store and needed something specifically for work. I am so glad I found it, the great thing is that when I have my suff in it it stands upright without falling over. I have taken this pack as my 2nd carry-on on many airplane flights. I am sometimes in the office, in a factory or out on the road.

My only complaint is the smallest pocket does not zip down all the way to access some of the flaps and other pockets which can be difficult to reach. They should make the zippers an inch or two longer on the sides of the small compartment. I still give it 5 stars becuase I have another backpack that unzips fully, and then all your stuff falls out! The zippers work great and are very smooth, snag-freee and have "storm flaps" that cover them. When using in hot weather, the venting works pretty good. The fabric seems tough and medium duty. This is a high quality bag for the price, I have seen many in the same price range that are not as good or not very well made. I own 4-5 backpacks for various activities and this one works awesome for the office. This is a great backpack for everyday use in an urban / office envirenment.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Targus Coastal TSB19501US Nylon Notebook Backpack - Fits up to 16" (Black/Magenta)

Targus Coastal TSB19501US Nylon Notebook Backpack - Fits up to 16'I received this item today and found it's quality to be underwhelming. It is inexpensively made with almost no protective padding. The laptop compartment has some thin padding where the backpack rests against the users back and a spongy double mesh lining bag/pocket which serves as a laptop compartment. This would probably offer some resistance to scratching but no protection from a bump. To the backpacks credit, it is more refined looking than a generic department store student backpack selling in the same price range but overall, almost as poorly padded. The magenta trim is not bad although in my opinion, a tad feminine. The bag seems well stitched and it is feather light, but not necessarily in a good way. The zippers actually look to be a little higher quality than the run of the mill discount store bag.

I'm going to offer the bag to my wife as a general tote but unless she wants it, I'm going try to send it back. It is a fair representation of what I would have expected in its price category. I have bought really decent Targus bags in the $25 to $35 price range but this is not anything that I would trust to carry a laptop in.

4/10/12

My wife indicated that she wanted the bag. We later spent a few days playing tourist in New Orleans where she used it as a general tote to hold tourist information, snacks and personal effects. She said she was pleased with it. She liked the way it looked and appreciated it's feather weight. So, the moral of the story is, it depends on what one wants to do with the bag. My original impression is unchanged, I wouldn't carry a notebook or tablet in it. If you like ample padding around your gear this bag is not for you.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Heys USA Luggage Fazzino New York Wind Beneath Our Wings 26 Inch Hardside Spinner

Heys USA Luggage Fazzino New York Wind Beneath Our Wings 26 Inch Hardside Spinner, Nyc, 26 InchHeys Hardsided Luggage

Don't buy Heys Luggage. I have two pieces of the polycarbonate and I tried to get warranty repair One with a faulty zipper and one which the spinner wheel broke. I have been calling for (literally) 2 months and left (again literally) well over a dozen messages. I get no calls back.I've called the number on their warranty tag: 305-629-9720 and also 954-843-9800 their repair center. Have also tried 877-276-4397.

Once spoke to someone who said they no longer do Heys warranty work and she gave me these other numbers.

So not only does their luggage fail, but you can't even get them to call back.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

DAKINE Girl's Mission Pack

Dakine Mission Pack - Women's Dylon DLN 25LDon't let the size in the description fool you- This pack will DEFINITELY not support a 17" laptop.

I'll be returning it. Like another reviewer wrote, a 17" laptop will fit in the regular part, but not the padded part, which means no pad protection for the side of the laptop at the bottom of the pack, where you're most likely to drop the pack.

It's a shame, too, because otherwise, it seems like a nice backpack. It's simply not a pack for anything larger than a 15" laptop. It would have saved me a lot of hassle if that were in the description (hassle = 3 stars instead of 4). That said, the pack is obviously of superior quality. I've been researching a little more and know that Dakine's "Jewel" pack is the size I need, and I can even get it in the same design.

If you're looking for something for your 17" laptop, look elsewhere. I'm working on a return now.

***UPDATE***

The "Jewel" pack, contrary to previous reviews, won't accommodate a 17" laptop, either. If this is what you need, look at a different brand!

My friend has a dakine backpack and it was winter break and i thought that it would be good for this year and next year so i bought it.When i got it i was actually happy that i got this backpack even though the price was a bit high but im dissapointed that theirs "NO" water bottle holder but other than that it a GREAT backpack and it hold alot of weight!!!and especially the "Meadow" is a really great and pretty backpack id reccomend it to a friend!!!!

p.s i hope you get it!!!

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The backpack is exactly what I was looking for. It has a great design and feel to it. I can fit my books and my laptop in with no problem. My laptop is 17" and while it doesn't fit int he sleeve, it fits in the main compartment with ease this was a big concern I had before buying it. Definitely love this backpack. Can't wait to take it with me across Europe.

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I have this bag and love it. I guess they must be slightly different models. I bought it as a gift for someone else and found out that it DOES NOT have the expandable water bottle compartment that the description says it does. I ordered the Tartan color and thought the actual color of the bag is a bit darker than the photo online depicted. At first it was a little hard on the eyes, but I grew to like it after a while.

Otherwise, great bag. Plenty of useful compartments, nice size, supportive and easy on your back.

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I bought this bag for a recent trip in order to carry my laptop on the plane with me. This bag is so functional and has pockets for everything-I love it!!!

Friday, June 27, 2014

Little Mermaid Toddler Backpack

Little Mermaid Toddler BackpackIt is so cute. My grand daughter likes to carry it all the time. So far it is holding up with no tears.

Great for school, weekend trips, sleepovers, etc. Luggage for your lil one that will keep their interest. Great packing motivator

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My daughter asked for an "Ariel" backpack and I looked everywhere. I needed a Med sized for P-K, not XL or XS. Size is just right, size could be an inch longer for those legal forms or folders, but it works for us. It's not super durable so I know we will be buying another next year. I was relieved to order online and get it quickly.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Sponge Bob Toddler Rolling Backpack

Sponge Bob Toddler Rolling Backpack
  • Sponge Bob Toddler rolling backpack luggage

I ordered this bookbag for my small child for school. Since the description said, "medium," I was not expecting the bag to be so small and bascially for play, not actual use. He is just starting school, so he would not need anything heavy duty, so I thought that this would cover his needs. As for the quality of the bag, that part looked nice. I did feel that it was rather pricey, considering the size of the bag, though. Unfortunately, I had to send it back because he would not be able to use it at school. I was very pleased with Amazon, too. I submitted my reason for returning the item and there was no cost or hassle to return the item. I would shop with them again. I just felt that the advertising for the item, can be misleading.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Rockland Luggage 40 Inch Rolling Duffle Bag

Rockland Luggage 40 Inch Rolling Duffle Bag, Red, X-LargeNeeded a bag that would hold sports equipment and clothes when flying. This bag is huge....we love it. Instead of checking 3 bags on our next trip this one bag will fit everything. Seems to roll smoothly also.

The first time I used this bag one of the clips on the cinches broke. The clips seem to be of a very low quality. I am concerned about the overall quality of the construction and how the bag will hold up. The manufacturer wants $25 to return the bag under their 3-year warranty despite what I believe to be a manufacturing defect. I would not recommend this product. There is a reason it is priced under competitive products.

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Pull handle broke on first use. Lots of room but hard for daughter to tote. Megabus would not allow do thier size restrictions.

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I purchased this duffle bag for its size and price, we made one trip last week. Nothing but clothes in this bag, so it weighed about 40 lbs fully loaded. When we got off the airplane and went to claim out bag, we found both handles had ripped off and the side seams had split from being picked up. I thought it was the airline just handling it roughly, nope. As we picked up the bag off the claim return the other side ripped and the zipper failed as well. Horribly made and poor craftsmanship too. Size is great! But since we can't do anything with the bag after one trip, it was a bad choice in purchasing.

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Super fast shipping and a pretty good bag. Make sure you pay attention to the dimensions because this is HUGE!! I didn't realize how large it was going to be. My brother coaches baseball and uses it as a baseball bagperfect for that!!

Monday, May 19, 2014

Augusta Sportswear Sports Drawstring Backpack. 173

Augusta Sportswear Drawstring Backpack, Black, One SizeI needed a durable lightweight backpack I could use to hold a few necessities for the daylong activities my kids participate in. This fit the bill perfectly...it is well made was perfect for my needs...the orange is a nice bright orange, a favorite color of mine :)

This black bag has been very useful to me. I take it with me to the gym and on short trips. It can be compacted but can also hold a lot of things. I would recommend this bag to anyone who is looking for something to throw your stuff into quickly and toss if over your shoulder and be off. Sometimes the strings get a little uneven and you remember what you paid for it, but with a little twisting they're back to normal.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Disney / Pixar BRAVE Movie Exclusive Backpack

Disney / Pixar BRAVE Movie Exclusive BackpackFor my daughter was love at the first sight!

Now I must shop more bags with others model to complete the set of Disney characters.

thanks!

I bought this for my daughter. She loves it. I would definitely recommended to anyone. Good product and quality. Nice

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My daughter loves this backpack. So far it has held up. She has gotten many compliments on it from her classmates.

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Really high quality back pack, my daughter loves it and the quality of the image of Merida is very good. She's abusing it daily and its holding up well 3 months later!

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I purchased this for my 4 year old daughter. She LOVES it...so much, in fact, that she refuses to use it, because she says she's saving it for kindergarten. She did loosen the reins enough to allow me to use it to transport some items, and not only is it pretty and sparkly, but it's very sturdy and has a wealth of room on the inside. I like it just as much as she does, and I have no problem walking around in public with a child's backpack, not when it's as practical as this one. :-)

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Tenba Shootout™ Dual Purpose Daypack

Tenba 632-353 Shootout Duel Purpose DaypackI purchased this backpack by mistake when intending to order the medium tenba shootout backpack. However, after noticing my error I decided to wait and see how this daypack would meet my needs.

When it arrived I was shocked to see how much space there was for camera gear; more than enough for my 2 D-SLRs and 6 lenses. Also, a (the) great advantage is that you have additional space for some clothing/lunch items which you do not have with the other shootout backpacks. I always carry a light jacket and an extra t-shirt with me when hiking. Thus, I decided of course to go with the daypack. Have used it several times by now and can tell you it is extremely comfortable and robust. It has no space for a laptop. However, I don't carry a laptop with me when hiking. If you are primarely hiking and want your photogear to carry with you to always be ready for nice shots, this dayback is for you. If you are primarily going out for photographing and just need a hike to get to your spots, buy something else.

One tip: On my first travel I used the dayback with a jacket fastened to the bottom loops and always placed it upright with the jacket mounted underneath. This could rip off the gum at the loops because of the heavy weight with full gear inside the backback. I was not happy about that but Amazon was extremely kind to replace the backpack. Be aware to not mount anything beneath when placing it upright!

And a last tip: I always drink a lot when hiking. The tenba bottle caddies are extremely convenient when attached so make sure to order one (or two) when ordering the backpack (not included).

I have been looking for a roomy camera backpack for some time now. I wasn't sure if the sling style (quick shooting) or the full backpack was the way to go. After much product testing in the stores and reading of reviews, as well as, evaluating my own needs I settled on a backpack style.

The shootout daypack is just great. Plenty of space for a good bit of camera gear. Everything is very well cushioned and protected inside. Easy to change the inner configuration to adapt to your gear. Also has lots of extra features like a rain hood, a cover for the straps so they don't get caught when carrying or stowing the back pack, some outside and inside zippered compartments and much more.

I will mostly use this for travel--equipment should be very safe going through airport security checks and will be easy to carry. It is comortable to wear. A very nice feature is the daypack storage area. Not for fragile items but will hold clothing, snacks, water etc. I can also fit in some business folders and tablets.

Product is rugged and well put together--should last a very long time.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Hello Kitty Medium Backpack

Hello Kitty Medium BackpackMy daughter got obsessed with kitty at some point, so I wanted to find something not too pink, but at the same to satisfy 2nd grader's sense of style. The backpack turned out to look even better than in the picture, due to contrast in colors and some tasteful glitter on pink lines/decor. At the same time, because background is black, you don't have to wash it every 3 days, though, the pink ribbing does show usage by elementary school owner. The only warning that it is not as big as most backpacks that you see in stores for this age group. If she had to use medium size binders, it would be quiet challenging. However, with our school, she carries a few paperback from class library for weekly reading, 2 marble notebook, a regular folder and a math workbook, and it zips easily; just comparing with her previous backpack, I can say this one is smaller than standard ones.

Ordered this for my almost 7 year old as a replacement for her current back pack that had fallen apart and thought for a 7 year old something described as being "medium" sized would be appropriate...it was not. This is truly more of a preschool backpack. Does not even come close to hitting her waste and she is a normal sized 7 year old. It fit's a small lunch pail and a pair of shoes...not much more. Given the choice I would not order this again to fill our needs. On the upside, it is very cute and well made.

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Nice, attractive, well made backpack. Gave it as a gift to a christmas charity so i can't comment on its use.

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My girlfriend loves it and is always getting compliments and questions on where to purchase it. She is thinking of getting another one.

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We got this to go with her hello kitty lunch box, both are fine, but from different sellers. We would recommend.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Official US Military Surplus ACU Molle II Large RuckSack Backpack

Official US Military Surplus ACU Molle II Large RuckSack BackpackThis is a great bag for a Bug Out Bag or a phenomenal bag to go hiking with.....the picture posted in the site is a little misleading though....this bag I actually bigger than it looks..,,just to give you an idea on how big it is at the bottom of the bag I was able to fit a 9 pack of charming toilet paper from Costco....the cavity of the bag is that wide the entire way up...even better than that is the fact that the bag is shown with two side pouched that are attached with stripes...my bag had 2 extra pouches that came with it, so I know have a freaking massive pack....the ONLY negative I have is that this bag is not compartmentalized, but that's ok, that's what tactical bags are for.....

I am very happy with my pack. It was used and in very good shape. I had to give it a little cleaning. But that is part of surplus equipment sales.

Some sellers have a very strange system for rating surplus items. VERY GOOD is more like VERY POOR CONDITION. But that is not the case with HANSBOROUGH ENTERPRISES. I am pleased and impressed with the description and pack.

I hope that other people have the same kind of service I had. For a company that just launched I hope they keep up the good work.

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I was a little worried if the pack was large enough for me. Don't be fooled by the picture. This pack is HUGE and makes an awesome B.O.B. You won't find one better for the asking price!!!

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This is the best backpack I've ever owned, civilian or mil spec. It is durable, roomy, water resistant, expandable with the Molle system, and I think it will last a very long time. This is the real deal, not a knock off. Compared to Vietnam era ALICE gear, this is an incredible improvement. The frame is durable thick impact resistant plastic but not too heavy. The hip belt is comfortable, and the pack adjusts well on the frame with it's various straps. It doesn't rub the wrong way, it sits nicely on the shoulders and hips. It has areas all over it to strap a rifle, entrenching tool, radio, walking stick, or ice ax on it out of the way. Sternum strap is comfortable and has a quick release. It has a nice carry strap on top. It is a wide, not tall pack. It easily holds enough gear for a week long trip. It is easy to get into with it's over sized zippers that do not jam. The zippers have durable pull tabs. Also, you look like a boss who means business wearing this pack, not like a little girl going to a slumber party. I think it weighs about 12 lbs empty. This pack wouldn't be good for kids or petite persons, but I think it's about perfect for the average sized male, as designed.

I do wish the draw strings were braided cord instead of old style shoe string type draw strings and plastic clasp the pack comes with, as they are already getting worn after just two weekend outings. I'll probably replace the draw stings with para-cord now that I think about it, with a spring loaded clasp you see on civilian packs and jackets, or even some Velcro on the side pockets (which is used on the top flap) because I'm worried that small items could fall out of the large side bags attached with the current draw strings when the pack is turned upside down.

The inside has a big zipper so you can make it one big rucksack, or divide the inside into separate top and bottom compartments if you want. I stuff the fall rated black sleeping bag from the modular sleeping bag system into the bottom compartment easily. It won't hold more than maybe the summer bag and the bivy sack though inside the pack itself. The pack does not have any internal frame. There are a lot of straps on this pack, so you have to take some time to optimize them, remove the straps you don't need and secure the ones you do so they won't get caught on things, as with any pack.

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I needed to turn in a rucksack in order to change assignments and unfortunately someone robbed me of mine when we got back from our last deployment. This product came faster than estimated and it has all the components just like it said. There are no tears or stains, it's pretty much new. All for 76.00 dollars. Thank-you!!!!!

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Gregory Savant 58 Backpack

Gregory Savant 58 Backpack, Thundercloud Black, MediumGreat fit and plenty of space. Very comfortable. Not too hot. Plenty of pockets. Good access points and a hidden pocket for my wallet if I want to use it. Should be good for backpack camping and for our trip to europe.

Perfect fit on this pack, I went to my local REI and this was the only pack that didn't have some "sway" under a full 35 lbs load. Wouldn't recommend going over ~35lbs as it begins to effect the fit/performance at that point. One large pouch, which can be accessed from the outside thanks to the zipper on front of pack. Many tie/clip on points. Only beef is with the mesh pockets on the sides...a little snug for water bottles, you'll have to set down pack to get them out (although I've found that if you forgo your nalgene bottle and use the twist spout gatorade bottles, those are much more accessible. Has a pouch for water bladder, but haven't used. The incorporated rain-fly came in handy and kept the pack dry in wet conditions. Also has velcro fasteners for trekking poles. Looking forward to getting this thing out on a week long trek to test for performance over more than a weekend. Would recommend... Amazon price came in $50 below retails at REI.

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I bought this backpack for my son. He is going on the PCT. It has worked wonderfully. We did add an extra coat of water resistant spray to it

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Did everything that is promised to do. Survived a 10-day backpacking trip through Europe. Would recommend to anyone looking for a pack this size.

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Long story short I bought this pack and then returned it and bought the gregory 65 Baltoro. This is a nice pack and would have been fine for my needs but if you like to use nalgene bottles instead of a hydration system there are issues. If you stuff your pack full you will find it is difficult to get a nalgene bottle in or out of the side pockets easily. This was a deal killer for me but I do think it is an excellent pack except for that especially with built in rain cover.

I think if they had used a draw string or something you could adjust it but hopefully they might make that change in the future. Like I said it is a nice pack and I wanted to keep it but I knew I couldnt live with that because I guess Im old school and dont like drinking out of a hose.

Really love my new Gregory 65 which has great side pockets.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

ONE Direction 16" Book BAG Backpack Niall Liam Louis Harry Zayn

ONE Direction 16' Book BAG Backpack Niall Liam Louis Harry ZaynAwesome backpack! Bought for a birthday present. Size is perfect to use for school or anywhere. Nice quality. Zippers work great. She hasnt used it yet, so I cant say how long it will last, but looks very well made. Highly recommend.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Derek Alexander Small Tear Drop Bike Pack

Derek Alexander Small Tear Drop Bike PackI have had this for a couple of weeks now. It not overly large and just right for my stuff. I found another zipper pocket in the lower zipper pouch and was pretty excited more extra room!!! I think i will have this purse for a long long time. It works for me and i prefer a backpack purse to a shoulder one that does not fall off all the time. I can put my kindle in the back zipper pocket, which i didn't consider when it purchased it so all in all this little bag has work great for me so far.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Everest Large Khaki Cotton Canvas Backpack

Everest Large Khaki Cotton Canvas BackpackI wanted a backpack for hiking around and stuff I'm pretty new to it and didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a backpack yet so this has been working fine for now

Friday, September 13, 2013

Guerrilla Packs Airporter Travel Backpack Duffel Hybrid with Detachable Daypack (50-Liter + 10-Lite

Guerrilla Packs Airporter Travel Backpack Duffel Hybrid with Detachable DaypackI was looking for a moderately priced backpack for a 'flashpacking' adventure in Asia. I was most excited about the carry-on size and the detachable day pack. The backpack has held up considerably well during my 6 week trek in Asia, but the daypack which I use...everyday....has started to tear at the seams. Honestly, I was expecting a little more life out of the product. Great design idea....mediocre quality.

If you are thinking about taking a nice, long backpacking trip abroad, you are probably looking for a pack like this one. I have taken it to Germany for 7 days and the UK for 23 days. I have had no trouble at all with the main pack. However, I have been working the warranty overtime with the smaller packs.

First of all whoever wrote the other review does not have to worry about the plastic connections between the main pack and the smaller pack. This is not the weakest link. I have been having terrible trouble with the seams where the straps sew into the bag. I had to have both smaller bags replaced because of this issue. The company accidentally sent me a replacement bag with the wrong type of connections (this wasn't discovered until the day I left for Germany and they did send me another replacement) and I used the bag with a bad handle on the second trip. So, I can also tell you that the fabric inside the smaller pack also separated/tore from the seam.

The company has been very good with the warranty claims and I haven't had trouble with the replacements, but I also have not taken them on a strenuous trip. The concept works very well. The bag fits comfortably on my 5'4" frame for hour-long walks to the hostel. Just make sure you put your purchase through its paces before the warranty expires.

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I bought this bag for my most recent trip to Spain, where we flew in to Madrid and planned on going to various other cities via rail. The large bag holds so much, yet still fits carry on specifications. The daypack attached to it is perfect exactly what you need if you leave the main bag at a hostel/hotel and go exploring. Also on a plane, you can put the main bag up in the storage and keep your snacks/important documents/book/etc in the small bag on your lap. The straps that clip it to the main bag look a little bit flimsy, but they held as I was running for trains several times.

The only problem I would have with this bag is that although its straps are adjustable, I don't think they can fit every body type. I am pretty small (5' 0") and even though I had the straps at their tightest, the bag was still hung and wasn't fully supported on me. After a couple hours of carrying it, I could definitely feel it, so if I planned to take it hiking or something, this might not cut it for someone my size. The other thing is that it is pretty wide for a backpack. Definitely wider than my body, a bit difficult to walk around things with. Finally, the little laptop sleeve that comes with it only fits 13in laptops, so is pretty much a throwaway if you have something bigger.

Overall, the Airporter is an excellent bag and I love it!

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I received the guerrilla bag and it was all that I expected. However, I returned it because it did not meet what I was looking for after I saw it. No complaints about the bag itself. Just not what I wanted.

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My only concern about this bag is the latch for the smaller backpack to hook to the straps on the larger when you want to carry it in front of you. The hooks are plastic and look a bit on the cheap side. As long as the hooks don't break, I am very happy with this purchase. I have not travelled with it yet, so my review is not based on actual use.

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