YOREPEK Laptop Backpack for Men, Large 17 Inch Durable Travel Backpack Water Resistant, Airline Approved Computer Bag with USB Charging Port, Anti Theft Bag for College Business Work, Black

This backpack is so well constructed, I couldn't BELIEVE how well constructed it is. It's a beautiful backpack. It's the kind of workmanship/craftsmanship that you don't really expect anymore when so many things are cheaply made. I bought this backpack to replace one that I had had for over 10 years.I retired from teaching after 20 years to go back to college to get my masters in communication. I needed a backpack that would stand up to the pressures of college life. I needed a backpack that would carry my new laptop safely PLUS all the other gear that I would need to cart to campus every day. I don't live on campus. I take the bus and I do a lot of walking.The backpack seemed perfect. It had enough compartments and zippered places to store all of my books, folders, and all the other things I had to bring with me. Since I don't live on campus and we're subject to weather/temperature changes here in Hawaii, I also needed changes of clothing. This backpack fit IT ALL!Which... made it way too heavy for me to carry. I'm 5'4" and when the backpack was fully loaded, it was too heavy for me to carry. The shoulder straps covered most of my chest, making it difficult to breathe. The bag by itself is heavier than I'm used to, but when I put all my stuff in it, the combined weight caused my back/joint problems to flare up.I was SO disappointed. I REALLY wanted to keep this bag, so I tested it out for a month to see if I could get used to the weight. I could not.I contacted the company and explained all that and asked if they had a smaller bag with similar construction. They were WONDERFUL. I got an IMMEDIATE answer (on a weekend) expressing regret that the bag was contributing to back problems and how they really wanted to help make the situation better and to my liking. We ended up exchanging a few emails as they made a suggestion for a replacement bag. Both people that responded to my lengthy emails were gracious and helpful. I was SURPRISED at JUST how helpful they were. And even when I eventually had to return it, they were STILL being incredibly warm and helpful.You don't see that kind of customer service which is why I'm rating the backpack so high. I do not think it's a good backpack for young children or smaller/smallish women... but for people used to carrying heavier loads it would be PERFECT. I could also see it being a really good travel backpack even if you weren't carrying a laptop. If they EVER come up with a smaller, lighter backpack... I'd be the first person in line to buy it!

I bought this backpack since I travel across town and feel like a bag lady when going to visit my family. This bag helps reduce the number of bags from 3-4 to 2. On a trip to Fl by car, this backpack was helpful. I had to pack it rather full for the day trip to Kennedy Space Center with not one but two laptops a 15" and a 13 " no problem with both and an iPad 9.7 to both all fit along with other items in the pack as well. It was a bit heavy but worth the trouble. Here's the thing this bad could easily carry everything I need for a weekend trip to Vegas like the BlackHat Conference and I wouldn't have to check the bag. It would easily fit overhead and I could or under a seat. I'm still not entirely sure how the wired in usb works it doesn't at all make sense to me. I'd like some instructions for how to utilize it, otherwise, it's just in the way. The bag is good but even empty it has weight adding items adds to its weight. Once filled it's about 20 to 30 lbs to carry on your back. This, however is much easier to carry on your back than on the side like luggage. I give it a 5 stars becuase so much can fit it and the zippers are strong, and also there are so many compartments. I love this back pack.

This backpack has a number of places to store items. A zipper for clothing and it is deep. A compartment for laptop and iPad with space for cords. It has room for beverage containers, lightweight, sturdy and stylist. I bought another backpack that said it could be used for travel but it did not have enough compartments to separate yet house all of my things. the Yorepek does. I recommend this for travel and for business if you need to carry your office with you :)

THE GOOD:1. This backpack has a lot of space and a lot of pockets. The pockets are well thought-out and useful. There are plenty of dividers to keep things organized. They seem to be in all the right places. The laptop padding is minimal, but sufficient, and there is a safety strap that you can use to prevent your laptop from sliding out (good for airports).2. The shoulder straps are wide and hold well. They can handle a lot of weight. Even when the backpack is loaded and heavy, it sits comfortably on my shoulders.3. There is a rugged USB port on the exterior that links to a cable inside the backpack that you can plug into a battery. This can be useful if you want to keep your backpack zipped up and still have access to the battery.THE BAD:1. The plastic handle on the top of the backpack split within days of traveling with it. Even though there is a steel cable inside of the handle, the plastic is not shaped properly to handle much load. I would avoid using it when the backpack is fully loaded and heavy. Instead, use the shoulder straps. When I complained to Nancy's Shop about the broken strap, they replaced it -- I'm very happy about that.2. There is an external USB port that allows you to charge devices while the backpack is zipped up. That port has a cable inside the backpack that you plug into a USB battery -- and that cable tends to get tangled up with other items in the bag.3. Because of the lightweight material used, the opening flaps can flop around when pockets are loaded and this sometimes makes it difficult to zip up the backpack.OVERALL:Overall the design is good. At this price, the backpack might not use the best materials, but it can still provide superb organization and maintain a light weight.