iSafe Guardian Backpack

This backpack is nice quality, and sturdy enough for my 7 year old grandson. It is cool colors and a good size. The sound of the alarms is deafening!!! That thing is loud! I feel safer knowing it is there...just in case he needs it.

This bag is great! It's high quality, and the alarm is LOUD!!! Do not use alarm in the house. This might seem obvious to some, but we tested it in our house just because I didn't want to freak out the neighbors and it was very painful to the ears. My 9 year old is walking home from school for the first time this year, and this is just a little extra security. Of course, it's no substitute for "stranger danger" talks, but even double the price would be well worth it for this bag. We've had no instances of the bag accidentally going off and have not yet had to replace batteries. Just for an idea ... I told my son not to tell anyone what his bag does to avoid any curious kids wanting to pull the alarm. When kids asked what the speakers on the bag are for, he told them it's to connect his ipod. He doesn't actually have an ipod, but that took care of the curiosity. ;)

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Augusta Sportswear Shoulder Strap Zippered Tournament Bag. 1143

I absolutely love this bag! I stay over my boyfriend's house 3-4 times a week and I needed one bigger bag instead of 3 little ones. This bag fits the bill perfectly; it is so roomy, I can fit about 2-3 outfits as well as toiletries and my laptop. It also has 2 handy mesh inserts on either side that I can store 4 bottles of water or other drinks in. It looks exactly as described; the material is waterproof. The shipping only took a few days and the product was in perfect condition. I highly recommend!

Princess : 6 Princess Large Backpack

This backpack came in a timely way and is very cute. My 2 year old princess loves it. She brought it along on our recent vacation and it held a large amount of toys and books (of course it's a regular sized backpack so mom carried it!). We didn't trust the water bottle to be BPA free so we tossed it in the recycle bin as soon as the backpack arrived. However, the pocket for the bottle fits other water bottles as well.

Targus Military Messenger Case Designed to Protect 16-Inch Widescreen Laptops TSM10901US (Dusty Gre

This backpack works really good as a laptop carrier, and you could also carry the cords, etc, but it's not nearly as big as it looks in the photo. In the photo it looks as if it could double as a school backpack, and it couldn't. That's not a drawback for *me*, but I just want to make that clear to a potential buyer. Aside from that, it's very well made, sturdy, and comfortable. It's also a nice alternative to the all too common messenger bag if that's not your style.

I've had this laptop backpack for 3 months now. I own two other laptop backpacks and since I've had this one I've never wanted to go back to using them.

This backpack is surprisingly comfortable. The shoulder straps aren't bulky, but they are slightly padded and adjustable in length at the bottom and in depth at the top. The laptop compartment sits next to the wearer's back and is padded with breathable mesh padding in a way that both protects the laptop and makes the backpack comfortable to wear. I haven't gotten sticky back, where sweat from your back makes your shirt stick to you after taking off a backpack, while wearing it.

The build quality is uncompromising. The zippers are sturdy and in 3 months of daily use have snagged exactly 0 times. It looks exactly like the day I got it. No loose stitches, no signs of wear, no signs of fatigue. The laptop pocket is separate from the other pockets, so you don't have to worry about mayo from your lunch getting in your keyboard. That pocket is padded on both sides to protect the laptop from other things in the bag and from the outside world. The non-laptop pockets are two layer material. Outside is a durable almost rubberized material that seems very water resistant, along with reinforcements in key areas of nylon webbing. Inside the pockets are lined with a thinner non-rubbarized nylon that also seems quite sturdy.

Another comparison point is an Osprey daypack I use when hiking outdoors without my laptop. Osprey makes packs that are guaranteed for life and charge accordingly. Both backpacks seem to use the same mesh padding on the back (the Targus laptop pack has additional padding behind that for the laptop). Both have the same material for the lining of the pockets. Both have similar quality zippers, though my Osprey zippers snag some due to how they are built in. The shell material in the Targus seems more water resistant and more durable.

Really the only downside I can find is that the yellow color lining the laptop pocket on the Dusty Green/Black and Yellow Accents model is not very attractive. But you only see that when you are opening the pocket to put a laptop in or out, so it's not that big of a deal to me.

Highly reccomended.

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In the past, I've used Targus laptop backpacks that were basically backpack versions of the standard Targus laptop briefcase. They were optimized for carrying laptops and business papers, but they weren't very comfortable backpacks. I've also tried standard backpacks, but the lack of a dedicated laptop compartment was a drawback. To protect the laptop, I put my computer in a neoprene sleeve, which added weight, bulk, and hassle.

This Targus case is a nice hybrid. Overall, the design is very similar to a standard backpack, but it has a padded compartment with a microfiber covering on one side for the laptop. The design is very good for college students.

Here's a quick summary of what I like (+) and where there's room for improvement (-) ...

+ Dedicated, nicely padded laptop area, with microfiber lining on one side (you need to put the laptop in the case with the top cover on the microfiber side to get full anti-scuff protection, although the other side is basic nylon, which shouldn't be too bad on the laptop) -laptop compartment is very large (they say it handles a 16" laptop, but my 17" fits easily)

+ Nice, roomy backpack, with good-sized water bottle holders on both sides (large enough for refillable bottles), and easily accessible gadgets pouch

+ Looks like pretty heavy duty stitching, the fabric looks like it's probably waterproof, and the straps adjust easily

Shoulder strap padding is noticeably lighter/thinner than I'm used to for backpacks -this feels like it could be a problem when carrying heavy loads (I was surprised by this drawback, since my previous Targus packs have had beefy, well-padded straps)

The fabric is a thin, smooth, waterproof (I assume) material -it doesn't look/feel like it will wear as well as heavy duty ballistic nylon, but that's just a gut feeling for now (I'll have to use it for a few months to know for sure)

Overall: Decent general purpose backpack, although it doesn't feel to me like it has the quality of materials and number of features I'd expect for fifty dollars (the price at the time of this review). If you just want a good quality backpack, better and cheaper packs are widely available. If you want a dedicated, padded, lined compartment for your large laptop, though, Targus cases like this one are worth the extra dollars. Within the Targus line, I personally prefer their standard laptop backpacks over this "military" model -their standard packs have better fabrics and features for the price.

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This is a very well-made backpack that I use when I am transporting my computer but also just to take back and forth to work. Lots of pockets plenty of protection for your laptop a quality product.

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I received this bag for free from the Amazon Vine program. The bag has a somewhat "tactical" or military look, so I'm comparing it to other bags of a tactical or outdoor nature.

My first impression was that this is a low quality bag the material is not very thick or rugged, and the zippers and hardware in particular are of the cheap low quality type. Frankly, I'm surprised by all the high reviews, as this simply is not up to the quality standards of other tactical style backpacks, i.e. anything from Maxpedition, the more value based 5.11, or my personal favorite Blue Force Gear, or from other outdoorsy makers such as Patagonia.

While I wasn't overly impressed with the build quality of this bag, I decided to reserve judgment until I saw the price, as the brands I listed above, while of far superior quality, can also be quite pricey. Honestly based on the quality of this bag I was expecting it to cost $25 or so, and I was surprised to see it listed at over fifty dollars.

One thing I like about this bag is that it has two large compartments, as opposed to only one large one. I currently use this as my gym back, and the dual compartments allows me to keep my clean vs. dirty clothes separated.

Based on the overall quality vs. value, I give this item 3 stars, as it is still cheaper than other tactical backpacks. However, if you plan to purchase a bag that you will use for a long time and will potentially see some hard use, I think it the long run it would be better to pay more money for a bag that will last. I just don't think this bag is going to hold up to long term or hard use.

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Little Mermaid Toddler Backpack

It 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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Slim Small Shoulder Bag, Fits Most 13-Inch Screens (dp-0521-1)

That's what I was looking for something to carry my iPad plus a folder or thin binder for papers. With eBooks and other wonders of modern technology, that's all I normally need for the classes I teach these days. But dedicated iPad cases are usually too small for a folder or binder (haven't figured out a way to go *totally* paperless), other laptop bags tend to be bigger and bulkier than I want, and simple messenger bags tend to be flimsy and underpadded. I think this bag the "Slim" model, "Small" size nails it. Note the previous reviewer is talking about the "Extra Small" size. I'm sure it probably fits some 11" laptops, if not his/hers in particular. But it is definitely too small for a letter-sized folder or notebook.

Beyond being the perfect size for my needs, the STM Slim/Small also seems very well designed and constructed. The corduroy interior is nice, the exterior pockets useful but unobtrusive. It's almost *too* nice looking, coming off in the "mushroom" color I have as a bit "fem". But that doesn't bother me, and I'm sure black looks "manly" enough :-)

The only thing I'm not crazy about is the strap system. The swivel connectors have a knack for "catching" 180 degrees from where you'd want them, meaning I often have to twist them into position manually when I pick the bag up. And although the canvas strap is nice and wide and the cushioned pad very comfortable, somehow, it doesn't seem to want to stay on my shoulder all that well with or without the pad. I suspect it would be actually better with more weight in it. Anyhow, if anything about the strap eventually gets too much on my nerves, I can easily attach a different strap instead.

Holds 11" Air perfectly. Charger fits nicely into side zipper pocket and my iPad fits nicely into the open pocket on the other side. Great bag for much cheaper then what Incase charges for the same thing.

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It's slim and could easily slide into a large tote bag for school, but is sturdy and protective enough to stand on its own. The interior laptop pocket is extremely soft and couldn't possibly scratch anything. The cell phone pocket is perfect for my iphone 5. Love the front pocket. Holds my mouse, external hard drive and power cord perfectly. There's even a little extra room in the main pocket for a little extra, a notebook for instance. I LOVE IT!

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I searched Amazon looking for the right bag for my 11" MacBook Air. There are lots of bags for the iPad (too small) and for 13" laptops (too big). I discovered the STM bags, and checked all the dimensions... looked good in the extra small size... and found one nearly half-price AND with free Super Saver Shipping. Just got the bag today, and it's PERFECT: well-designed, neat, and with just enough room for my MBA and its peripherals, my wallet and a few files. I love it already!

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I really like this bag from STM. For me it's the right balance between carrying accessories and staying slim. It's clearly a perfect fit for the Macbook Air 11", which you'll know has unusual dimensions if you've tried standard bags or sleeves.

The entire package feels very high quality, and there is enough padding to feel your Air is safe from minor bumps. Both the inside and outside materials look and feel very classy. It is nice and small; some of the photos you'll see advertised with this size are actually the larger versions.

A few small drawbacks:

At the top corners of the laptop compartment even with the main zippers entirely open, the zippers seem to directly touch the Air (see photo). While I haven't noticed any scratches, I do pull the Air out carefully and wish there was something soft in between.

The shoulder strap comes with a thick pad on it, presumably for comfort. Fortunately this is very easily removable by velcro, because I think it is unnecessary and uncomfortable. The pad is very thick and stiff; I found that with the bag fully loaded (at only a few pounds) it simply doesn't weigh enough to even make the pad curve over your shoulder. Instead, it rests awkwardly straight on your shoulder.

The small handles are convenient, but not perfect. They each have a stiff rod sewn into them, which is comfortable while carrying by hand, but when the bag is resting on my back while using the shoulder pad, the rod can rest uncomfortably between me and the bag. I've considered cutting a small slit in the handle to remove at least the rear handle rod, or removing the rear handle entirely, as this bag is never very heavy.

These issues are minor, and I think this bag would really serve most people well.

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Kata KT DL-3N1-10 3-In-1 Sling Backpack (Black)

It's way too small for my canon, the picture is Allusion!

Totally don't waste your time buying them, not what I expected at all.

Perfect for a compact mirrorless camera like the Sony NEX-7. The bag fits the N7+18-200 w/ lens hood. Swing the bag around to the front, unzip, pull out the camera and snap away. Nice hidden daisy chain to clip off gear on the outside also.

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After obsessing for several weeks and trolling all appropriate websites to find a narrow, smallish, sling/backpack that would hold my T4i, 3 lenses, various accessories and MOST IMPORTANTLY, my SLIK 444 tripod, I decided to give this a try. The reviews were good save the few who said it was too small (a feature I was looking for). I'm taking a photography trip to South Dakota in the Fall and this is a very compact setup for me. The camera bag I use for everyday, local shooting is a LowePro Passport Sling which is perfect for a 'knock around' bag.

UPDATE: I have purchased 2 larger lenses and a back-up body for my trip and this Kata will not hold everything for my travels.

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Slide-close Pocket Black Leather Padfolio By Bags for Less

I bought this as I'm soon graduating and will be job hunting soon. This is a classy leather portfolio capable of carrying various copies of my resume and other important documents. Comes with a memo pad and a calculator the calculator looks pretty cheesy but it will be nice while it lasts. When it dies, there is plenty of room to store one of my own calculators so I'm not real worried.

A very nice portfolio with multiple pockets.

fits standard 8.5 by 11 sheets, sturdy, looks professional. got it for a job interview last week along with a nice new pen, one of the panel interviewers didn't stop staring at it the whole time in awe. great as a practical or prop device. the only con i can think of is that the calculator doesn't work when it was received and looks super cheesy but it can be removed. the style was great, super happy with my purchase on this one; highly recommend it.

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HP 16 Inch Notebook Sleeve - Onyx

My husband and I were browsing the electronics section at Wal-Mart and there it was: The ACER ASPIRE TIMELINE (5810TZ model) for $600! Before buying my new baby a sleeve, I measured it. The 15.6"-sized screen model is approx 15"x10" -I wasn't worried about depth b/c the lap top is less than a inch thick. Later that night, I went on the internet to look for accessories on AMAZON... what an ordeal! It took me a good hour to find a sleeve that had comparable measurements. A large majority of the products are standard dimensions -when the dimensions were actually listed -and there's not much to chose from for wide screens. So, I kept finding 15"x12", 15.5"x12", 15.4"x12", 14.5"x11.1"... Notice the second measurement is never near 10"? So, then I looked up sleeves for 16" wide screens and the HP ONYX was one of the products. The dimensions were not listed, but it looked about right and is advertized as being able to house up to 16" screens... So, I did a GOOGLE search to find its dimensions (14.9"x10.1"x1.7"). Bingo!

I was surprised at how fast it was delivered. I ordered it late at night on the 31st and it was at my door on the 2nd! So, COMPUTER BRAIN definitely provides speedy service! I was a little disappointed about the shipping fees, though. The sleeve only weighs 11.5 oz and it cost over $7.00 for it to go from KY to CA!

As far as how it fits... it's like a glove! It's as if it was made specially for my laptop! The only complaint I have is that it has a very strong rubbery odor (it's neoprene) for the first several days. Airing it out is definitely recommended! LOL

I would recommend this product to anyone with a 15-16" wide screen (measured diagonally). And remember: MEASURE YOUR LAP TOP BEFORE YOU BUY! (Otherwise, it'll either be too tight or too baggy!)

UPDATE (Jan/2012): Well, I have had this sleeve for about 2.5 years now, and I am happy to report that it is still in great shape! The zippers still glide smoothly and the neoprene material has held up well (no tears, thinning, or stitching coming loose). I will say, tho, that it does tend to attract pet hair -dog hair in particular. But, that's not anything a little shipping tape or a lint brush can't peel off! The case is now at a GREAT price! Wow! So jealous I didn't get it for just $15.99 with my Prime Shipping! (I paid close to $25 back in 2009!) I'm also happy to say that my laptop is still in great condition! I will definitely be buying another slim Acer Aspire Timeline when it comes time to retire my current laptop! Six to eight hours of battery life? Yes, please!

This is the first time I've bought one of these sleeves I always used a bag or case before with more storage and padding. But, if all you want to do is protect the laptop from minor scrapes and scratches and keep off the dust, this does the trick. However, if you want to go through airports with it, you might want to consider something with more padding for greater protection. For what it is, it's well made with a good zipper and storage pouch on the front.

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After long arduous searching for a case that actually fits the HP ENVY 15; this is it, salvation has finally been found! This sleeve fits it so well, that it is as if HP made this case specifically for the HP ENVY 15. Too bad they aren't to help either on my hunt for a proper sleeve or case.

This sleeve will fit the HP envy snug and safe with almost no unnecessary movement with or without the optional 9 cell extra long life battery slice.

Another plus is the extra compartment for the charger and accessories.

Quality is great in my opinion, I've used numerous cases too; it is comparable to the neoprene cases for apple macbookpro's by incase; but with a unbeatable and super reasonable price.

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I recently purchase an HP Laptop and wanted to a sleeve to keep dust and dirt off the laptop. I was going to buy on sale from Staples for $20. I got is for less than half that from Amazon. I like the sleeve. It matches my laptop. It fits nicely and has an outer pouch where I keep the power cord.

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I think the sleeve is great, but if you have a 9-cell battery from Dell, DON'T PURCHASE THIS. My sleeve has already been worn thin because the battery was too bulky...

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Spongebob Squarepants Large 16" Backpack

my daughter loves this backpack very much which she takes to school everyday. evan though she's in the 10th grade it doesn't matter. she still loves spongbob.

Black HELLO KITTY 16'' CORDURA BACKPACK BOW PRINT

Was on ist of "must haves" for Christmas. Bigger than expected. New backpack for new year. Can't go wrong with Hello Kitty

I purchased this for my granddaughter who was starting kindergarten to transport her school supplies in. She loves it! It is very well made, better than one my co-worker got from a discount store at a higher price.

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Rothco Canvas Day Backpack - Camo Woodland

This camo Canvas backpack is great. So many pockets to put all the hunting stuff in. It is big and spacious. It looks well made.

This backpack is great! It's for my 6 yr old son to use for school and I have absolutely no complaints about it. My son loves it! I received it very quickly and had no problems with the entire transaction.

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Red Cube Case for WolVol (Android 4.0 - 1GB RAM) SOLID WHITE 10inch Laptop Notebook Netbook

This is an awesome case but...it is too small. My son's netbook (WolVol 10") doesn't fit. He is just using it for other stuff. We had to buy him another case for his computer!

Mobile Edge Premium Backpack Yellow/Black MEBPP4

I wish to thank Targus and Amazon. I went cheap and bought the Targus

TXL617 17 XL Back pack. It was about $18 dollars cheaper and I'm a

trying to save pennies (aren't we all?).

After traveling less than one week with the Targus, the flap clip broke

and had a problem with the main zipper (workmanship).

Amazon refunded the entire cost, so I order the Black premium.

Boy, am I glad.

The workman ship is a heck of a lot better!

The straps are a whole lot sturdier and WAY more comfortable. This is an

understatement!

Here's the rub, a friend has the same model Targus, but it was well over

a year old, they went cheap on the newer model and the workmanship has

changed for the worst. I based my original purchase on the older model

(with same model number) because of HIS experience and recommendation.

He also agreed, the newer version was lower quality and they removed

some cool features.

He's now eyeing the ScanFast Checkpoint Friendly Backpack, even though

his Targus is still in good shape (guilt maybe).

Never owned a Mobile Edge before, but the saying "you get what you pay

for" has hit me hard (in a good way).

The Premium also has better protection than the Targus.

I knew the Premium has more padding from reviews, but I thought it

would have a lot less space because of this. I'm darned stoked to be

proven wrong.

I can still fit a Pavilion DV7-2xxx (17.3") into a Caselogic PLS-17

Sleeve with the Power Supply/mouse into the padded backpack holder!

The HP DV7 is 16.2 x 10.9" and with added bulk of the sleeve, P/S &

Mouse in the zippered sleeve pocket, it fit like a glove. Tight enough

to not need the Velcro strap, but can still slide the lappy in and out

easy.

Thanks to Mobile Edge's competition, my investment in Premium Backpack

has made me a happy camper. It will also hold a whole bunch of tech

gear, and all the cables in one neat package.

I do not work for Mobile Edge or been fired by Targus.

This pack is the best pack I have ever owned. It is very well built....far better than Targus or Swiss.

I travel on 4 planes per week and have gone through many packs, until I got this one.

Mobile Edge makes great products. I beg that you come out with a pack that can fit the Lenovo W700ds.

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Nickelodeon Boys Diego Blue Dinosaur Mission Backpack

My son loves this backpack.

Perfect size for him.

I would buy it again.

Exactly what I was looking for.

This came quick and is exactly as started. Perfect for my son in preschool. He loves Diego and loves Dinosaurs so this is perfect for him.

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nice backpack great size for my 3 yr old who loves deigo. Product came very quickly too just in time for her birthday

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Tumi 026173 Alpha Compact Laptop Brief Pack

I've owned this backpack for a year now and have taken numerous domestic & international trips with it. Most of my flights are Seattle/Jakarta. It literally swallows everything I put in it. There are compartments everywhere for everything. My 15 inch lap top fits easily into the padded laptop slot. I'm gone for months at a time and usually carry this bag for my electronics and consulting materials and have a carry-on for clothing. However, I've taken week-long trips with only this bag. I'm surprised about how much can fit into it despite being called 'compact'. I like the way it stands up on its base always no tipping over. I usually keep it at my feet on flights to have my stuff handy. The main hatch stays open like a file cabinet.

This backpack is a little heavier than previous backpacks I've owned but it's also much sturdier. And, yes, it is more expensive but I know it will last many years. It has shown no signs of wear despite my heavy usage. The zippers are strong and easy to pull. Nothing has caught in them or snagged.

I regularly walk from my office to my hotel carrying this bag sometimes fully loaded and sometimes not and have noticed no ergonomic issues. It comfortably fits my 5' 11" (160#) frame. Last month I had to walk a mile in a torrential rain in Jakarta. I used an umbrella but was still soaked after the 20 minute walk. Everything in the bag was dry. I'm not saying it's water proof but it is definitely water resistant. My shirt sure wasn't. Just don't go scuba diving with it or leave it in the pouring rain.

It won't make you more handsome or increase your day rate but it will make your travels easier. Remember what Bob said: The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense. Take what you have gathered from coincidence. Consider this something 'gathered from coincidence' and get this bag.

This pack is definitely not large. I am a lifelong CFO and like to travel with the entire contents of a well stocked office in my bag with a pack typically weighing in at > 40lbs. This doesn't do it. That said, with a touch of organization and a concession to only 1 spare everything, and just 1 laptop + 2 tablets and a single writing pad this bag works. I travelled throughout Europe for two weeks and never really longed for my old pack until I bought a few things and started to fill the pockets of my jacket to avoid putting my checked bag over 50lbs. It looks trim on my back, an improvement from the college stuffed swiss knife number I used to weild. There is a larger sized one around worth considering (I'm a 5'11" size 44) but I'm not going out to buy a bigger one...,just learning to work without spares and a big notebook...but I guess it is the 21st century.

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beyond my expectation, great out and inner design. withdraws are that the bag itself is a bit heavier than i thought.

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Meffort Inc 17 17.3 inch Laptop Carrying Sleeve Bag Case with Hidden Handle & Adjustable Shoulder S

Don't actually have this bag, but in the description it says "cute porcupine", it's not a porcupine, it's a Chuzzle. A Chuzzle is a puff ball from a game where you have to get 3 like colors to make them disappear. If you played the game then you could see what I mean. Just sayin.

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Quiksilver Men's 1969 Special Backpack

I received this bag so quickly I could hardly believe it. Which was great because my last bag broke. I'm a pretty loyal Quicksilver customer, my last QS bag lasted 2 years, and I'm expecting the same from this one.

From what I saw on Amazon, and directly from the retailers, this is the best bag available at the moment. It may not be the coolest looking, but it will definitely be the most useful. If you are looking for something a little more funky, try Hurley or Dakine because they have some cool looking bags. If this bag is for college, like it is for me, really consider this bag because it can carry everything you can possibly think of needing for class.

It has a HUGE amount of space in the main compartment, but it would have been great if it had a laptop sleeve in there. A 15" Mac Book Pro fits very nicely though. You might have trouble with a 17". But there is also another large pocket that goes all the way down to the bottom.

The zips make a little bit of noise when you move the bag, but you'll only notice that if you are really picky. It also seems very sturdy even though it's very light. This bag would have been awesome if it was in some better color combinations, but if you are looking for a conservative bag for class, or that you might be able to take to work after class this is a great choice!

Call me nerdy, but I'm going to have a good time trying to figure out where to put what in my bag.

Bag was ordered on the assumptions that a) it looked sturdy enough and

b) THE brand (this was for a teenager after all).

One of the straps ripped straight out of the bag on the first day of school; it had never been used before! There was little weight inside the bag (three near-empty folders, one book). The strap was stitched horribly on to the main compartment and the whole thing, on close inspection, looked like it would have fallen apart very soon anyway.

Built-in obsolescence is seriously uncool. This one's a return job.

It would work for a tutu and ballet slippers, I suppose, but nothing else.

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Got this for my son for school. he loves it. I especially liked the price as an off season purchase as well. Very pleased!

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el producto pedido llego en excelentes condiciones como lo esperaba y a tiempo. excelente vendedor, lo recomendado sin duda alguna.

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The backpack is very beautiful and usefull , perfect for brazilian's school , where we've to carry many school supplies.

I just didn't like the fact that the back is not padded , this can bother if you carry a lot of weight

Lewis N. Clark Nightlight Travel Clock

It's tough to write a review about a clock. It tells time and it woke me up. How's that? Not enough?

OK, it is smaller than the picture makes it seem. I thought it would be bigger. This not a bad thing, small is always good when traveling. Closed, it is the size of a cigarette pack. It has a sensor to turn the backlight on only when the room is dark, and a switch to keep the light off in your suitcase.

Lastly, it woke me up. I sleep soundly, very soundly. I'm the guy that sleeps through a flight and landing when traveling. It takes a lot to wake me up. The sound isn't that loud, but it is annoying enough and at just the right pitch to wake me up....or at least hit the snooze button. Oh yeah, it has one of those too, a snooze button.

Ron

So many of the travel alarms I've tried over the past few years have been difficult to figure out how to set and use, with directions that might as well be...well, Chinese....This one's easy, even without looking at the instructions, which BTW, are also easy to understand. It's small, but the face is lit well enough to be seen in the dark, without being so bright as to keep me awake. Plus, the nightlight can be brightened for a moment with one push of a button that's easy to locate in the dark, once you know where it is. There's even a hint right on the clock (as opposed to being found only in the instruction booklet) on how to save battery power when traveling. I hope this little clock lasts forever (ha!) because it's a real gem.

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From the description this clock seemed to be exactly what I was looking for something easy to use with convenience features such as a lit dial. Sorry to say I was very disappointed with the actual product.

There are some good points. It uses one AA battery, so it's easy to find a replacement should the battery die when you're traveling. The auto night light works well, and provides a soft illumination for the clock face enough to see the time, but not distracting. The alarm is a gradual style, which starts soft and gets progressively louder. The case folds up so it's compact to store while traveling.

All these good points are rendered moot, however, when it comes to actually using the clock. All the buttons are very small and located on the back (except for the snooze button). The markings are black on black, so it's very tough to figure out what to turn/push even in bright light, and impossible in dim light. The alarm on/off is a very small sliding switch again, tough to deal with in daylight, and close to impossible to work with when it's dark and you've just woken up. The alarm set knob only turns in one direction and, like the clock setting knob, is tiny and hard to turn.

The biggest problem is the build quality. The battery cover is very loosely attached and is destined to fall off. I've already had to put a piece of tape on it to keep it covered. This is not a product that will stand up to the type of abuse a travel alarm tends to get.

Not worth the price no better than clocks that are half the price.

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This is a great little clock! The illuminated display has 2 brightness levels, when the sensor switch is turned on, and darkness is detected, the face illuminates at a level that is comfortable for sleeping. When the light button is pressed the display brightens to a higher illumination. I would recommend this clock.

Update:

After going on 2 trips with this clock, it has stopped keeping time. Amazon is rushing me out a replacement, and I am going to give this clock another shot because I really like the size and readability at night.

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Great little alarm clock, and I like the feature that lets you turn the power off to save the batteries when not in use. Compact and reliable in my experience.

The only little thing I wish was different, is that to get the dial to glow, you have to press a button. Wish it was glowing in the dark all the time.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Women's Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag, Black Currant

After dealing with a diaper bag that I hated for over two years, I decided I needed to find the perfect one before my second child came, and this bag is it. I'm not kidding when I say I looked at practically every bag on the market today. I looked in person, read reviews, and watched video reviews. I had a long list of requirements, and here is where this bag fits my requirements.

It's black, so it won't get dirty.

It's plain enough that my husband will carry it.

It has a light-colored interior, so things don't get lost.

I wanted two outside cup-holder pockets (one for each kid), with pockets big enough to fit the bulkiest sippy cups.

I couldn't decide between a messenger bag and a backpack. This is both. I've read some reviews that the backpack part wasn't comfortable for people. But honestly, I am just happy to have both options of messenger and backpack.

I did NOT want a magnetic closure. Things were constantly falling out of my last bag.

Had to be durable, especially if I was going to splurge.

Had to be big enough to pack essentials for two kids, without being so big that it wouldn't fit in the bottom of my stroller.

Here are some bonuses about this bag that I just love.

I love the changing area that's kind of built into the bag. And I'm glad that the changing pad also detaches.

I love that the flap that covers the bag is Velcro because I can reach in for quick access to the changing area for things like a pacifier, without having to struggle with a zipper.

I like how sturdy the Velcro flap is. I've had my pocket picked before, and I feel like if someone wanted to get in my bag for my wallet while I was wearing this as a backpack, I would hear the the Velcro opening.

This bag is gorgeous. The hardware is beautiful. The embroidery is stunning. It's the nicest bag I've ever owned and I can see using it as a carry-on for airplane travel even with older kids.

The only potential flaws that I can see coming up are that the inside isn't waterproof so the cloth may get dirty. And I'm curious to see how the embroidery holds up. At least this bag is black on black, so I feel like pulls won't show as much on some of the more colorful designs.

** update ** The inside and changing pad, while not plastic, are water resistant and wipe clean. I am really hard on my belongings, and the chenille is holding up well. There is some tiny, very very slight pilling that probably only I notice, and only because I'm looking for it. Still love this bag.

I received this bag in the 'Night Blooming' print before my baby arrived, and after using it for about a year, I cannot wait to replace this diaper bag with something else. I seriously do not understand the hype about this bag at all, besides the Petunia Pickle Bottom brand name?

Here are the good things about the bag:

Beautiful print, I get random compliments on how beautiful this bag is all the time

Has removable straps for both shoulder carrying and backpack

Has a nice padded changing pad included

Here are the things I don't like about this bag:

There are only two non-elastic, narrow but deep outside pockets. Anyone with toddlers will know this is not a good thing! Now that my baby is almost a year old, I need quick and easy places to store toys and other things that I want to pull out in a hurry, and these outside pockets are terrible. First, the openings aren't elastic, so the Tommy Tippee sippy cups that I use barely fit in there and have to be jammed in after stretching out the opening as far as I can. Then, the pockets are narrower at the opening, and are deep. So whatever I put in there, sinks really far down and I have to get my hand in there (I have small hands and it's still not a very big opening) to try to fish out things.

The flap. I have the velcro version, and bought the new 'Hush' magnetic converter, but found that the magnetic closure is way too weak, especially when you have a full bag. Also, this flap is basically useless. It is double-layered, and if you fill your bag, and then pick it up, the flap gets all distorted depending on which strap you use and if it's not perfectly balanced. So the entire bag ends up looking weird and bulgy, especially since the flap has two layers and each layer can stretch in a different direction, so the side of the flap that is velcroed stays in place, but the top layer gets pulled in whatever direction the straps and gravity take it. All the flap does is add extra bulk to this bag.

The changing pad, while nice, is velcroed really strongly to the front of the bag. Strangely enough, the velcro here is way stronger it seems than the velcro that attaches the flap to the bag. So it's hard work ripping off that velcro when you have only one hand free, and then you have to unzip it loose as well if you dno't want to use it attached to the bag (e.g. on an airplane). The pad is nice and padded, but this also adds a lot of bulk to the front of the bag. Oftentimes this bag is so bulky after just putting in a few things that it resembles a ball more than a "box", as the name would suggest.

The clips. I have the valet stroller clips, and while those are nice, the clips that are provided on the bag have a hole only big enough to fit one clasp. So if you have the shoulder strap attached to the holes, you will have to unhook those and clip them on in the narrow slot that is meant to loop the strap through.

I sit here, frustrated enough with this bag to actually sit down and write this review, while I await anxiously for my new Storksak diaper bag to arrive. This bag is going on eBay as soon as the new bag comes in.

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From the perspective of a man who doesn't want to be carrying around a girl's purse everywhere, I actually like this diaper bag. I prefer the strap over the shoulder even though my wife prefers the backpack setup, but even as a backpack it works fine over the shoulder (just not as long). The texture gives the bag some interest without looking too "girly" (although the texture can also fray a little bit after a lot of use). The color scheme of black and green is also a nice gender-neutral color that doesn't embarrass me too much when I walk in a crowd (what man wants to carry around a bright pink bag over his shoulder, especially if the baby is a boy!)

Apparently the brand is a big deal with women so I also often hear ladies commenting about how they love the bag. To me, it's basically just a good quality, gender-neutral bag. A little expensive but I'd rather this than other bags that my wife pointed out to me.

CONS:

The only real con I have found with this bag is the velcro. If you have the bag loaded (diapers, wipes, bottles, cereal, change of clothes, nursing cover, etc.) and you pick it up by the backpack strap, the velcro almost always comes loose or comes un-velcroed (spelling?) entirely. I think I would prefer a magnetic button or some other sort of enclosure for the front flap to stay closed.

UPDATE (1/18/2012):

We RETURNED this bag this week in favor of the newer model Fall 2012 Petunia Pickle Bottom Embossed Boxy Backpack Central Park North Stop. The velcro "con" I mentioned above was finally too much for us to handle. We would sometimes forget to zip up the bag and just close the flap over the top. Then when we would be carrying it as a backpack (1 of the 2 carrying modes), the velcro would fail and the contents of the bag would spill out. We only had a change of clothes, some diapers, wipes, Desitin, a bottle, and that's about it so it's not like we were overfilling the bag. The velcro just really is that loose. The company obviously found out the velcro was a bad idea on anything but small children's shoes and the newer model now has magnets as well as 2 levels of snaps (for normal fit and larger fit in case you are loading in a lot of stuff). The newer model also seems like it has a slightly larger capacity.

I wrote reviews on many of the items that go inside this bag (bottles, containers, nail clippers, etc.) so check out my other reviews. And let me know how I'm doing!

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I love this diaper bag. I have been looking for a great diaper bag for many months and I finally stumbled upon this one. The bag is very well made. The fabric is very attractive and it is very soft. It has plenty of compartments for all of the baby necessities. It also had holders on the sides for cups and bottles. I also love how the front opens up into a changing station. It can be worn as a backpack which is very convenient and comfortable, however, I bought the straps that allow you to attach it directly to your stroller handle. This is the absolute best feature! It doesn't take up any space in my stroller storage and I don't have to carry it around. This bag is a little pricey but definitely worth it.

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Bought this as a gift for a new baby. The mother was very pleased with it. The bag is very attractive with a slight felt like pattern on it. It makes it "carryable" by Dad as well with the black color.

The inside of the bag is a nice light green color. The front folds out into a diaper changing pad that is removeable to be easily washed. The bag itself is quite large with multiple pockets to stow a variety of baby goods.

We bought the additional clips with it so it can be hung from a stroller. Or, you have the choice between a shoulder strap or backpack style straps for carrying.