SwissGearTravel Tech Elite Laptop Backpack – Fits Laptops up to 16” – ScanSmart TSA-Friendly Backpack with USB Port, Shoe Compartment & Organizer Pockets – Black

I've always been a buy once, cry once kind of guy when it comes to things I know I'll use daily or often. My last backpack I've literally used since I was in high school, and through college, then through random use for all the years since then. It's served me well and is still totally usable but it just looks old and beat up so figured I'd finally get something new.This is just a day one review, haven't actually put it to the 'test' yet but just instantly its apparent the difference in quality from everything from the materials to the zippers this backpack is great. I love the functionality of it. I started going to the gym this year and was considering buying a gym duffle so seeing that this actually has a dedicated collapsible shoe compartment (it's like a bag hidden in a side pocket that expands out when in use so if you're not using it its not taking up space in the backpack) is awesome and such a great idea.I was also surprised to see the side pocket for carrying cold/hot items. A thermal pocket is such a good idea in a backpack. It won't stow any large thermal cups, it's more made for like a standard plastic bottle of water but it just such a good idea.Anyways I could mention something I like about every single pocket but at the end of the day this thing has everything I wanted, the price of 70ish dollars on prime day was fantastic and I'm completely satisfied.PS my 17.3" laptop fits barely but the zippers have no trouble zipping. It's tight but not so tight you have to struggle to make it fit it's just snug. 18" would probably be the breaking point. (The description only says it fits 16")

5 years of use and still going strong! This is an extremely well constructed bag.This was my daily work backpack for a few years before leaving that job but i still use it for my current EDC set upI'm a gamer so my EDC is potentially bulky.I carry a Lenovo Legion 7 Gaming Laptop and its charger, An iPad, Corsair Gaming Headset (With the Corsair Case) a Logitech Mouse (with a mouse Case), and also an Xbox controller.The front pockets hold Misc. items like handheld emulator and other accessories like phone chargers and the like.If i need a quick overnight bag and i know i will not have a chance to game i will take out gaming accessories and i am able to pack a pair of shoes in the allotted compartment and a couple changes of clothes and the toiletry bag.I do travel with this quite frequently. I will say that the only negatives after 5 years is that the 180 Degree TSA opening is not at all used for TSA. I've flown through at least 5 domestic airports and I've either had to remove the laptop completely or just leave it sealed. (but it does provide quick access). The Insulation for the drink pocket has started to tear away and i believe that was around year 3.I never leave reviews for products because frankly i don't usually care enough to, however this one is different. The only reason i came back to this item is because i like it so much that i want to buy another to save for when the one i currently use eventually gives out (i feel i still have a long wile for that).Let that speak for how much i trust this bag. i would buy it again 10 times over.

Ok, this is a good bag. Multiple compartments and seperation to keep items from becoming a tangled mess. I do alot of on the road instruction and as such have a wide array of digital connections and devices. Prior bags I have had difficulty keeping these in order. The "shoe" puch works perfectly for my needs for this. I bought this as a replacement to an old swiss gear bag that is no longer made. Hopefully this will last just as long, but so far is a huge improvement.

Fits my Asus ROG 15" gaming laptop with a thin case, charger, over ear headphones and a mouse plus an overnight "go bag" of stuff without feeling stuffed. Comfortable to wear and good adjustments for finding the right fit on your back.Well built, doesn't feel like the seams will burst easily and the zippers are solid metal

Love this bag! It is spacious, comfortable and well organized. Based upon the quality of materials and build I am certain it will last a long time. I carry my laptop, my iPad, a binder with a legal pad, various tools, cables and more and it is easy to get to everything!

This is a pretty good backpack for traveling. I've taken it across the US several times now for work, cramming it full of two large laptops, a large tablet, chargers, cables, other devices, along with random travel-related stuff. It's held up fine so far, and I've always been able to shove it under my seat in the plane despite all the stuff I put in it.I like that it has the compartment to keep a drink cold, but it's not quite large enough for a 20oz bottle, which almost defeats the purpose.I also partially bought this bag because of how it fully opens out for your electronics to go through the airport scanner, but honestly, that's been the least-useful feature. They've never once let me do that. All that this large zipper really does is make me worry that the whole thing could pull apart and dump my electronics out. The backpack even has these little clasps on either side that go across all your front zippers to cinch it all together, but for some reason, they did not make this go behind the larger scarier zipper for your electronics. This would have given me a lot more peace of mind. I think it's the biggest flaw with this backpack, because if that zipper ever fails, you're in trouble.All in all, yeah, it's a sturdy backpack, but airport security doesn't care how far it can open.

Was looking for a backpack to travel with and I think I found the right one. Could fit overhead or underneath the seat in front of me on a plane. Plenty of compartments to store things. Separate compartment for shoes. Could carry a Change of clothes as well as all your electronics. Wish it was water proof but everything else is exactly what I was looking for.