Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack Fits Up to 17-Inch Laptops, Black

I had been shopping for a replacement bag for several months, and had narrowed it down to a few choices. I finally chose this Amazon Basics laptop backpack. When I received it I was first impressed by how it felt in my hands. It doesn't feel flimsy at all, but very sturdy and well-made.I moved all my stuff from the old bag to the new bag and had plenty of room left over. There are multiple pockets for all your things, and the zippers are very smooth. I have a 16" laptop which fits the laptop sleeve with ease and the padding leaves me confident it's well-protected as I carry it about.The shoulder straps are very comfortable and I could carry this bag for a long time if needed. I would recommend this bag highly.

Just received this bag a few days ago and already love it. I am using for a workout bag to take to the gym. The bag material is very durable. Zippers are thick and strong and should last a long time. There are multiple zipper pocket sections so that clean and dirty clothes/towels can be stored. Straps are rugged. You could also use the bag for its original purpose which is a book bag/laptop bag. It would be excellent for school supplies. Provides enough padding to protect your laptop and has a front pocket for keys, pens/pencils and other school supplies. I got it for a great price of $20.99, but just checked and it is now on sale for $19.99. Only downside for me, it only comes in black or I would have bought one for my daughter. Definitely recommend if you need a great book bag at a great price and don't care about name brands.

I bought this backpack for work. Prior to using this to carry my laptop and files, I was using a bag from Duluth--super heavy leather that weighed as much as a small child empty. So that had to go. I read work backpack reviews, believe it or not. And this one was highly recommended because the zippers are strong, there are multiple compartments, and the straps are well-padded. I agree with all of those assessments and would add that there is a strong carrying strap on the top. I detract one star because, like many back packs, this one tips forward. All. The. Time. You can't set it down and expect it to stay upright. Again, kind of like a small child. But I've adjusted my expectations and am really pleased with the four zipper compartments and the ease with which I can now organize and carry everything I need for work. I would also concur with other reviewers that the mesh waterbottle pockets should likely not be used for anything heavy. They won't last long. I have just ignored them; I pack a lunch bag separately and the water goes in there. So yes, this is a great work back pack and the price is hard to beat.

Outstanding backpack for the price point. I run an entertainment business, and am lugging gear and materials around town several nights a week. This pack has held up beyond my expectations. It has plenty of room for my laptop, small mixer, microphones, cords & cables, plus assorted odds & ends. Being in Seattle, where it's awfully wet about 8 months out of the year, I can attest that the waterproofing works quite well. Have not had any issues with water getting into the pack, even while walking in heavy rain (I also treat the outside with waterproofing spray, for added protection, and highly recommend doing so).I'm especially pleased with the quality of the material/construction. While it isn't as rugged as my hiking backpack, it's well-made, with decently thick material and good stitching. With other packs I've owned, a common failure was that the "walls" between compartments would tear; no such issues here after more than a year of constant use. Zippers are still just fine, too. A couple of nitpicks: the mesh side pockets could be a bit stouter. One of them tore recently, but it's not a huge deal and is mostly my fault, anyway. Also, this backpack has a great little pocket on one of the straps, which is a perfect place for my pocket knife. Unfortunately for me, I tend to carry a backpack slung over my right shoulder, but the pocket is on the left strap, so getting to my knife while carrying the pack requires putting the pack down. Having a pocket on both straps would be ideal (Do it Amazon! Do it!). It has a charging port, too, which is a nice feature many packs at this price lack.Overall, this backpack works well, looks good (black is a popular color in the PNW), and is pretty darned tough. Great value!

I've been using this thing to haul around my music stuff for a couple of years. Amp head, iPad, cords, music. Very sturdy. Lots of room. Lots of pockets. Zippers are good and have held up to heavy use.