Overall, this is a phenomenal backpack with the perfect combination of space for personal items and a laptop. The materials are strong, the compartments are functional, and as I've taken this around the world in the past month, it has worked very well, to include fitting over the rails of my carry-on roller. Pros: - great storage for laptops; nice rubber padded sides/backs for extra protection. Separate area is great - Zip flat worked perfectly - Other compartments are functional for small items--pens, passports, cards, medicene and for large items--books, power packs, binders/folders. - Great padding for wear as a backpack - Slip on to connect with another luggage works perfectly - Mesh drink holders are ideal for a bottle of eater, food, etc. - This pack fits into the overhead bins of smaller aircraft, which I fly on to the major hubs; be careful not to overpack it, as it will prevent it from fitting into the smaller aircraft bins! - Here is what I carry on this pack: laptop, power, a book, two notebooks, headset, sunglasses, my passports, pens/pencils, adaptors for intl travel, a tolietries bag, and some candy bars...it all fits. Cons: - None so far... After taking this bag around the world (literaly); it is awesome! Here are some tips: - Pack your small tolieties in the zip-out compartment, which fits; saves time going through security since you have to unzip it there anyway. - If it won't fit on a small aircraft bin, cause you packed it too full (yup, I disregarded my pro bullet above), then unzip it and lay it flat. Works like a charm. - If you pack a netbook/IPad, then you'll have extra room in the computer compartment, just remember to place clothes in there and not electronics.
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