High Sierra XBT - TSA Laptop Backpack, Black, One Size

I LOVE THIS BACKPACK! A coworker let me borrow hers for a business trip and after that, I knew I had to get my own. The main selling point for me was the "FlyBy" laptop compartment that is TSA-approved, but the rest of this bag is pretty spectacular too. I cannot believe how much stuff fits in here. It is: well-made; sturdy; comfortable; convenient; and big enough to stash a couple of outfits and my purse in addition to the laptop, tablet, Kindle, folders, snacks, etc. It fits nicely under most airline seats as well as in the overhead bin. I love all the pockets, both zippered and non-zippered. The mesh, elastic pockets on the side are great for a bottle of water within reaching distance. The zippered pockets under the elastic pockets are a great place to stash my wallet for easy access to my money/license. The clip on the front (back?) is terrific for attaching my neck pillow. The small zippered pocket on top is perfect for those smaller items you want to access easily (lip balm, gum, etc.). The top handle is reinforced with cable so it can take the wear and tear of a heavy load. There is a place to fit it over the extended handle of a rolling suitcase as well. The straps are nicely padded to add comfort. I cannot say enough great things about this backpack. It may not be the prettiest piece of luggage I own, but it is quickly becoming my favorite. My boyfriend is a bit jealous and asked to borrow it for his upcoming business trip. I would recommend this to everyone!

Pricey, but worth the money. Sturdy bag with plenty of pouches. If your travelling, this is a good bag to rely on.

I bought this backpack as I was heading to college out-of-state. I see that most of these reviews complain that the strap stitches are faulty, but personally, I've been using this for more than 2 years now and it still holds up pretty well. I always carry my 2 textbooks, laptop, laptop charger, mouse, notebook, binder, pencil pouch, wallet, water bottle, lunchbox, and jacket in this (just to give you an idea of how much stuff I carry around everyday). This IS a big backpack, so don't be so surprised about the amount of items that you can carry in it.

I used this for a recent trip to Alaska for which I wanted a combination trail backpack and side piece for flight that would carry computer, tablet, and e-reader, along with snacks for the plane. This is a good "hybrid" with that intent. The soft rubber handle is terrific for carrying off-shoulder. It fit under the seats of 737's very well, even when reasonably full.What keeps me from a five-star rating? I agree with others that it has threads which may not be a good indicator of long-term sturdiness. It is not as comfortable as other backpacks; not bad, just a bit stiff. The trolley strap mesh to fit the bag over rolling luggage handles is snug and you need to reach quite far to get the retractable handle when deployed. I also agree that another compartment or two inside might help with storage.Lastly, I would say the "checkpoint friendly" configuration is OK in the States; it was not allowed in Canada and this is apparently true in other countries. You sacrifice some storage for that optionality, which might not be worth it if you travel abroad.Overall, this is a well-designed bag with good material that would probably keep content dry during rain/snow. Zippers are good and again, the grab handle is terrific. Pros outweigh cons but I cannot speak to long-term durability or comfort.Another point after some use--the bag does not have a contrasting interior. That can make it tough to identify objects or storage devices.

I have to first off say that this new offering is in no way better then the backpack I used to buy from this same manufacturer. It had way more pockets and was easier to pack. With that said, this one wasn't too bad though. I wish it had the extra inside pockets to organize the stuff I need to carry, but overall it worked as expected, carried everything I needed, and worked well. I have only traveled once with it, but it did its job. I use it daily between work and home, but its main purpose was to be the backpack I use when traveling for work. With that focus, this backpack seems to do what its needed to do.

Bought this backpack 10 years ago when I started to travel frequently for business. Put it through all kinda abuse and it's still my daily backpack today. It's light weight, comfortable, extremely durable, and has more capacity and compartments than you'd expect. It's the last backpack you'll buy (sorry Amazon)

LIKED: 41L potential; Personal item size (as long as you don't overpack), most zipped pockets, urban normal; 2nd one, 1st unit very durable. Tried others, this is the best one for serious travel.

Overall this bag has been great! I recently purchased it in order to replace a backpack I was traveling with, that just wasn't big enough to hold everything. The bag arrived just in time before I traveled to the West Coast.I was able to pack my laptop, cords, and usb port cables conveniently. The organozed pocket wprked well.The other 3 divided parts of the bag were great to handle documents, and carry on items (Nike Hoodie, blanket, Meds for the week, and so on...)Probably the only draw back is that it is so big and roomy it can cause you to overpack your carry on.It was simple to get through TSA with the bag. I did not leave my laptop in the laptop area. I pulled it out. I didn't want to be held up by TSA lines. So, I'm not sure if the feature of leaving the laptop inside and seperating the bag to divide actually works to get through TSA.The only other complaint is that its not very comfortable on the back, while carry. No matter how light or heavy it is. It just causes you to lean forward and walk funny, which if not careful can cause back pain.I'm pretty ruff on backpacks. So, I was worried about the straps holding up. So, far I've not had any issue. I used it for 6 days in California while exploring and traveling around the state.