Wenger Cobalt 600629, 16 Inch Laptop Backpack, 23 Litre, Padded Laptop Sleeve, Ergonomic Design, Ideal for Business, School, Travel, Airport, Uni, Blue (23 x 35 x 46 cm)

i have a very weak spine after suffering with a herniated disc for 6 years and counting. As I'm still at University, it is very difficult to study when I'm having to make compromises with which books to carry with me or whether to leave my laptop behind at home as i won't be able to carry the excess weight on my back. I noticed that the back pack i was previously using was made out of very thin material but most concerning, the straps had little to no support. It was time for a change, i needed a nice big bag with some separate compartments but most importantly, one large compartment to put my note pads and my laptop safely in the bag. I found many on amazon that had very good reviews and cheap as well. I really wasn't sure what to do. After a while of Umming and arring i decided to go for the trusted swiss for the reason being that regardless of price compared to others, the quality will always blow any competition out the water. Im happy to say that i was correct. When the package arrived, a huge box was delivered and inside the box was my bag. But this wasn't the only thing to my pleasant surprise. Along with the Wenger Swissgear bag, for whatever reason i had also been sent a very nice electronic luggage scales (something i actually needed) worth around £5-£8 and some suitcase covers to protect them against anyone who would be nosey enough to have a peep inside your luggage. Anyway, now onto the bag itself. Its not particularly a light bag when empty, there is some serious weight, strength and ruggedness to it thats for sure. On first appearance, i really love the texture of the front with its dark blue webbed material and speckled grey sections, finished off with the iconic swiss logo in the centre. This all looks nice but it is also strong and waterproof to keep your belongings safe. The back of the bag was something that i was really concerned with but this ticks every box. The back support is nice and flat ensuring all the weight distribution inside stays in one place and the cushions on the back are really effective and important if you suffer with back & spine pain like myself because items hitting you on your spine when walking can be really painful, luckily you won't have to worry about that issue with this backpack. The straps again are cushioned with a lovely spongy material just like that on the back support so no painful neck or shoulders. The compartments on the swiss gear i really love, there are 5 zipped compartments in total. 4 that you can noticeably see on the outside and 1 'secret' zip compartment that is located right in the front compartment which is where i keep my valuables because the seam of the bag helps to hide the zip so not many people will notice it right away. Front pocket is nice to keep pens, change, a swiss army knife as long as it is Uk legal and other small bits and pieces. i have a Victorinox Swiss Army knife Huntsman and carry it in the front of my bag in its little designated swiss army knife pouch. Another compartment is a very small area right in the centre of the bag that can be used to keep small items such as pens, notes, wires etc. Very small, nice to keep things separated. Now for the two main compartments, in the middle zip compartment, there is a large space with a divider to keep books, small notepads, or i would say the best items to keep is loose paper and worksheets to ensure they're not damaged and lost. Finally, the main compartment at the back. This is where the largest space is available to hold anything you want. Lunch, books, you name it. Though to the back of it, is what makes this a laptop bag because there is a spacious but still secure compartment to keep your laptop and then strap it up with the velcro. I keep my 13" macbook air there though i do have a case so its a nice snug fit. The last bit of information i can give is the space increaser function on the bag located in the main compartment which simply is a flip that can be folded up or folded down on the floor to increase space and help keep the bags shape. Heres my full review and i can ensure that there is nothing you won't like about the bag. Go safe and buy it.

I bought this rucksack to replace my old ripcurl one for work. I regularly travel so I needed one that would protect my laptop and peripherals, leaving over some room for extra things (clothes, food, books etc) and this bag meets all requirements. The main section is divided into two; a heavily padded 15.6" laptop part with a velcro holder and a general use area that could easily fit in another similar sized laptop, for size, minus protective padding. There is a similar sized compartment in front of the main one that can easily hold books, magazines, pens and so on. Right at the front there are two smaller pockets for smaller items such as MP3 players, phones, wallets and so on. I mainly use this bag to transport around my work gear; laptop, personal tablet, pad, pen, a book or two and my lunch and it does so with room to spare. When using it for travel I can easily fit in the above with a day's worth of clothing making it perfect for overnight stays and trips. The bag itself is very comfortable, with very well padded straps to protect your shoulders and foam sections for your back. Even when the laptop is full and fairly heavy, it is still comfortable to wear. The build quality is excellent and it seems like it will last a long period of excessive use. Overall I'm giving it 5/5. The bag is well made, with lots of compartments and pockets to suit your every need, provides very secure laptop storage and is comfortable to wear. Would highly recommend to anyone who transports a laptop around or just travels a lot in general.

I have been using this bag for the past year of uni. Given that I live in a city that is not very car friendly, I cycle to my lectures, for shopping, to the library, etc. I have to say, in the entire year I have used this bag, only on one occasion was I unable to fit all the items I required into one. The space inside is MASSIVE. I use it to carry my textbooks (which are huge and extremely heavy as I study Medicine), shopping (which often includes 4 x 2L bottles of water), laptop and books to the library, etc. In regard to the laptop compartment, it fits my 15 Inch MacBook Pro well (the new retina slim MacBook Pro might be less secure in it as its thinner), and also fits with the laptop in a case. The Velcro fastening gives it a tight fit, and the laptop is secure. The straps and back of the case are EXTREMELY well padded, and so even with my laptop and textbooks the backpack is comfortable to wear. As for Durability, it has lasted the year of abuse with no damage at all, which is remarkable. In addition to the large main pocket at the back (with the laptop case at the very back of the compartment) there is another section in front which is smaller, but is the full height of the bag so can fit a lot in. On the very front there are two small pockets, one which is just a pocket and one which has additional pockets inside for pens, etc. Each side of the bag has space for a water bottle to sit in. Overall a great bag for students and workers alike!

OK so the first thing I want put in this review is the capacity as I couldn't find it on here and didn't know until the product turned up. It's a 24 litre bag, so what does that mean? Well,let me start at the beginning. The reason that I wanted a decent laptop bag was because I am a computer science student, when at uni I have to transport quite sizable (and quite dull) books along with my laptop (and all associated peripherals) and regularly stay at my girlfriends and need a change of clothes. I also ride a bike which is no mean feat when carrying all of the above, trust me! I ordered the bag on Saturday and it turned up on the following Monday. I'm currently working over the Easter holiday to make some extra cash (whilst juggling with revision), problem is, it's a 4 mile round trip to the office. I've always been a fan of walking bags (the types that walkers use, not bags that literally walk) because I'm quite active and never no when I'm going to need the extra space and comfort that they offer. prior to ordering this bag I was using a compact 20 litre bag and putting my laptop in a case with it's charger etc) in the bag but found that I would have to make a choice between books or clothes if ever I was to stay at my girlfriends house for the night. As of Monday however, that has all changed! like I said this is a 24 litre bag but if there is one thing that the swiss seem to excel at, it's getting the most out of the available space, so here's the list of stuff I have to take to work with me daily. 1 macbook pro (13 inch) 1 macbook pro charger (held in Quirky powercurl ) 1 usb mouse 1 4x usb hub 1 100 sheet A4 refil pad 1 data structures course text (840 pages) 1 AI course text (190 pages) 1 pencil case (full) 1 sunglasses case 1 pair trousers 1 short sleeve shirt 1 regular sized lunch box 1 bottle water (50 cl) 1 towel (hand) 1 bottle vo5 hair gel (mega hold) 1 jar vo5 extreme style (matt clay) 1 bottle fcuk body spray 1 bicycle pump 1 bicycle toolkit (Draper) 2 bike lights (front/rear) Now believe me when I say that the bag is comfortably full with all this stuff in it, you could probably fit more in but you'd have to start cramping stuff and probably end up with hair gel on your work clothes but still it's needless to say I was well impressed that I could actually fit everything in. Even with this full load, because of the so called "comfort straps" the bag is incredibly easy going on the shoulders and in fact feels lighter than my old bag with less stuff in it. The "SWISSGUARD Computer Pocket" is a real piece of ingenuity and although I use a 13 inch laptop which gets swallowed in the pocket, the construction insures that the laptop is completely secure. The only problem I have now is remembering which pocket has what stuff in it but that also offers a slight mini-game experience whenever I need to find a pen I guess.

This is an exceptional backpack with a large capacity for carrying stuff. Holds a 16 inch laptop easily with loads of space for A4 size (or less) papers/folders in the main compartment, with 4 smaller pockets for accessories, more paper and general stuff such as glasses, pens, hand wash etc. Can place 'wet' compact umbrella and water bottle in external mesh pockets. I used to use a laptop bag to carry items and had constant neck ache - not with this backpack as its very comfortable and adjustable. Used everyday in daily commute and no sign of wear after 6 months. Only gave 4 stars as it was described as having a breathing feature in its construction - I use this on the underground everyday and during the summer my back was sweating.

10 month update ---------------- Having used the bag pretty much everyday for the last 10 months disappointed to say that it has begun to tear at the seams at the top of the bag. I only ever have my lunch, water bottle, books and my lightweight coat in the main compartment but I feel i may have stressed at the seams and joins by over cramming it. Nonetheless because all (I think) wenger bags come with lifetime warranty, I have already arranged delivery of a replacement through Amazon. The faulty bag will also be returned using an Amazon prepaid label. Original review --------------- All in all, very impressed and still have no qualms in purchasing this great bag. First impressions are that it is a grand step up from my previous backpacks, granted they were your budget Karrimor and Nike backpacks. Have only used the bag for a few hours at most right now so can't give a subjective enough review, but at the moment, after having read the previous reviews on this item, it seems to live up to the hype...and some. Backpack is a so much more "solid" than previous I have owned. The vast number of pockets it has is much appreciated for your everyday London commuter. Feels very comfortable when on your back compared to previous bags. Will probably come back after a few months to update this review once I have had enough use out of this backpack, but in fairness I don't see my reviews being any different to what previous reviewers have stated!

Do not purchase this bag if you require a strong reliable bag for university or even general use. Positives are the bag is a great size holds lots of stuff if you are the type to carry your life around. Plenty of pocket space for cable storage and good side pockets. Well cushioned back and straps - actually it's all very good apart from one HUGE fault. Negative - this bag FELL APART within 2 months of use (I'm not alone in this experience there are other reviews and comments on them stating the same problem). By this I mean the zip for the main compartment comes away from the material in a fashion where it is beyond a stitch up repair (I'm not an expert machinist but what is left of the zip fabric strip is not enough to stitch this back together as it all frays as it breaks). I was not filling this back with bricks, granted I carry a lot, but my boyfriend has a similar bag and similar use to me and his has lasted him over 18 months. After only 2 months of use I was left with a hole approximately 20 cm in the side of my bag! This a huge shame as the bag otherwise felt like it was good quality and well made.

Pros Great bag at a good price (when reduced) Nice durable feel to the external fabric. good internal protection for laptop. Excellent numbers of small and medium sized pockets - small ones for usb sticks, money and credit cards, medium sized ones away from the main compartment to store deodorant, drinks, food, wet umbrellas. Good padding on the straps makes it very comfortable to carry when full. Cons Not many that I've noticed so far but if one wanted to be really pedantic, some of the quality of the fabric on the internal pockets seems a bit flimsy. Other than that, having used it for two days, I have not, so far, noticed any major limitations. Great all round bag for day use and travel as cabin luggage. It's quite big so it's not a petite type of bag, but the number of separate pockets makes finding things really easy and quick. Update - at 3.5 months Still going strong. I overpack and the zips are all sound. Very comfy to wear.

Just got this not long ago. First thing I noticed was how well it was made. First thing I noticed when I put it on was that the padding wrapped around my spine so my notebook is not flat against it. So here we go back to front: Tons of padding on inside of the straps and back of backpack that lets air flow through. As you open the back pocket (main storage) you come to the area for the Notebook that is padded also and has a Velcro strap to hold it in place. The main storage is about 6" deep so you have about 4.5" of storage left. Books, Binders, clothes etc.. The next pockets divided into 2 sections, a magazine / document section & an area I can put my external battery for my iPhone and rapid charger. A external Hard drive and DVD player could also fit with ease. Next is your easy access pocket big enough for passport, keys maybe even a small clutch. The next pocket actually has another zipper pocket (fair size) and also has on left 1/4 is what I think looks like a narrow pocket protector with 3 pockets of different heigts. To the right of that (1/4 of the pocket) are 2 small Velcro strapped pockets that might hold cables or small remotes. in the very right 1/2 of the pocket is a mesh bag for small stuff you want to hold snugly. On the outside front of the bag are several loops that I think one could use bungee cords on to strap a small item on the outside such as a small blanket. On either side of the bag are mesh pockets that hold your water bottles. All outside zippers have heavy duty pulls and there is a heavily padded strap on top of the main area. I think you will be pleased if you buy it, just do not cram everything you own in it then complain because it breaks. It will take awhile to find out how to pack it to its full advantage but it will take a lot of weight out of my gym bag when I travel on buses, trains or walking ( I do a lot of that) Another reason I got it was because it does not look like it has a notebook inside, just text books so no one will bother you. I hope this helps people.

I have been married to this brand for a decade. Bought cobalt recently and 100% elated with the product. Very light on the shoulder. Can carry huge loads. Build looks durable but only time will tell. (My last swissgear bag lasted over 9 years of assualt)

Es simplemente perfecta, cantidad de bolsillos y el portátil a buen recaudo y bien sujeto con la correa con velcro. Tiene un acolchado que protege la base y la espalda completa con lo que, que tu portátil sufra daños, resulta muy improbable. Muy bien fabricada, las costuras son muy resistentes y los materiales usados dan plenas garantías de durabilidad y fortaleza. Tiene dentro del bolsillo pequeño, otros pequeños bolsillos para llevar el móvil bien sujeto con un bolsillo con velcro y otro para llevar un pendrive, además de otros bolsillos para discos de 2,5" y elementos de escritura. Estéticamente pasa por una mochila moderna y que no parece que transporte un portátil con lo que evita llamar la atención de los amigos de lo ajeno y las correas para colgarsela a la espalda son muy acolchadas y ergonómicas que yo me he encontrado. Simplemente es una mochila muy muy cómoda. 10/10

I had this same backpack for more than ten years, travelled the world and in general, I just wore it out from usage. It's more expensive than some backpacks but worth every dollar!

Non ho ancora avuto modo di usarlo a dovere, ma posso già dire che la fattura mi sembra eccellente. Molto più capiente e grande di quanto sembri in foto, trovo che sia un compagno di viaggio eccezionale. Come dimensioni, si avvicina molto a quanto viene consentito in aereo come bagaglio a mano, quindi non avrete nessun problema a portarlo a bordo (a patto di non mettere bottiglie nei contenitori laterali. Oltre ad avere scomparti capienti, sul davanti è dotato di innumerevoli tasche e chiusure lampo (eccezionalmente morbide e scorrevoli), che vi permetteranno di suddividere intelligentemente il vostro bagaglio e le tante piccole cose che uno si porta dietro. Gli spallacci sono confortevolissimi e credo possa essere un ottimo compagno quotidiano per chi gira in su due ruote e ha bisogno di portare con sé molta roba. Il comparto porta PC è esageratamente grande (in senso buono!) e permette di mantenere il portatile protetto da urti e cadute. Per chi la cercasse, si sappia che non dispone di uscita per le cuffie. Forse l'unica cosa che 'manca' è una tasca porta-tablet, visto che oggi sono molto diffusi.