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    REI Quantum Daypack

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    Road warriors of the world rejoice! The REI Quantum daypack is built with you in mind. It holds a laptop, legal-size documents and plenty of gear.

    • 100% post-consumer recycled PET fabrics are tough enough to withstand the urban grind and soft enough to feel good doing it
    • Carries up to 16 in. laptop computers in a fully padded pocket; legal-size documents also fit easily in the main compartment
    • Easy access to the laptop sleeve through either top or side zippers; makes getting through airport security lines a breeze
    • Voluminous main compartment has space for all your mobile office essentials on weekdays and doubles as a terrific weekend getaway bag once you are off the clock
    • Top and side handles offer solid grab points; wide backpack straps, adjustable waistbelt and padded mesh back panel combine to make long hauls less taxing
    • Exterior zippered pocket fits travel documents, tickets and boarding passes; mesh side pocket accommodates a 1-liter bottle
    • REI Quantum daypack includes a fully featured organizer panel with multiple pockets for pens, electronics and small essentials
    • Ballistic nylon bottom panel is very durable and foam padding protects contents
    • Reflective trim creates great visibility for active commuters; webbing loop provides reliable attachment point for LED blinking light (sold separately)

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    REI Quantum Daypack Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Casual
    Backpack
    33 liters
    2,013 cubic inches
    4 + main compartment
    Yes
    16 inches
    Yes
    No
    Recycled PET
    19 x 13.5 x 7 inches
    2 lbs. 9 oz.
    Unisex
    Bag style
    Gear capacity (L)
    Gear capacity (cu. in.)
    Number of exterior pockets
    Laptop compartment
    Fits laptop size (in.)
    Carry-on size
    Checkpoint-friendly
    Material(s)
    Dimensions
    Weight
    Gender

    REI Quantum Daypack Customer Reviews

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    REI Quantum Daypack
     
    4.6

    (based on 13 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (5)
    • Easy access (5)
    • Easy to load (5)
    • Attractive (4)
    • Enough compartments (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting (7)
      • Office (6)
      • Travel (6)
      • Computer (4)
      • School (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (5), Practical (4), Comfort-oriented (3)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort driven (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (12)

      Reviewed by 13 customers

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      5.0

      Awesome computer backpack

      By swoop

      from Fresno, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load
      • Good padding
      • Large capacity
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Day trip
        • Office
        • School

        Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

        I needed a large backpack for my 17" computer and this holds the computer and much more! A lot of compartments and it is well padded to protect the computer!

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        Was great, multicolor makes it worse

        By greggles

        from Denver, CO

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Unprofessional Design

        Best Uses

          Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

          I have the first generation of this bag and love it. After using timbuktu backpack and Patagonia's Critical Mass shoulder bag this was a breath of fresh air: the single-tone brown makes it feel professional enough to take to work meetings, but it still has all the pockets/compartments I like to keep me organized. I came to recommend this to a friend and was disappointed to see it's now a two-tone bag with a "gear loop" on the bottom of the outside. In my opinion, that all makes it look a lot less professional without adding any value.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          4.0

          nice computer bag

          By cahnscience

          from san jose, ca

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Good padding
          • Great bag
          • Great for school

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

              I use this for work everyday. enough room for my MAc and papers to grade.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
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              • No

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              5.0

              TONS of space

              By pscherry78

              from St Louis, MO

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Load
              • Good padding
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Large capacity

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Commuting
                • Office

                Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

                I use this as my daily commuter. Carrying laptop, book, papers, cords, rain gear, and other. I ride mass transit, which is why it was necessary to get a backpack.

                Don't think I could ask for anything more.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

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                5.0

                Great as airline carry-on

                By de Oldphart

                from Oxfordshire, UK

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Load
                • Good padding
                • Highly Adjustable
                • Large capacity

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Airline Carryon
                  • Commuting
                  • Cycling

                  Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

                  Had been looking for something to use as an airline carry-on that would protect my MacBook and carry enough other stuff while still being convenient and comfortable.

                  This turned out to be better than I was hoping for. Good firm construction that keeps it's shape (Doesn't sag into a lump.) and protects the contents well. Array of pockets (in and out) are well designed and arranged for documents and bits of kit. The the side-pocket for sliding out (and back in) one's laptop while going through security is a godsend for air travellers.

                  I bought mine on a solo visit to the States. After our next trip together my wife wanted one. It's a good thing the store had one left in the other color it comes in.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist
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                  • No

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                  4.0

                  Worked Great!

                  By CRNA biker

                  from Spring, TX

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                  Pros

                  • Highly Adjustable
                  • Large capacity

                  Cons

                  • I Had No Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Airline Carry-on

                  Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

                  Was great for a long trip to New Zealand. I used it as my carry-on. The straps were comfortable and front straps helped support it when I came home and it was a little over-loaded :)

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  5.0

                  A great buy

                  By TD in the tropics

                  from Honolulu, HI

                  About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

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                  Pros

                  • Attractive
                  • Easy Access
                  • Enough Compartments
                  • Good Organization
                  • High Quality

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Commuting
                    • Office
                    • Traveling

                    Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

                    Used for communiting with documents, water bottle, lunch, etc. Extremely comfortable, distributes weight well and lots of space/compartments. Only 1 water bottle holder, but a very good one. Heavier than lighter/cheaper backpacks, but well built and comfortable. Highly recommended.

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Great backpack!

                    By jarrett

                    from Brooklyn, NY

                    About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Easy Access
                    • Enough Compartments
                    • Good Organization
                    • Good Strap Length
                    • High Quality

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Commuting
                      • Computer
                      • Traveling

                      Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

                      Great bag! Great for commuting around the city with books, computer, a few extra clothes, etc. Would highly recommend!

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Great work bag

                      By sujo

                      from Texas

                      About Me Career

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                      Pros

                      • Attractive
                      • Easy Access
                      • Enough Compartments
                      • Good Organization
                      • Good Strap Length
                      • Great Color
                      • High Quality

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Computer
                        • Office
                        • Traveling

                        Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

                        I've used this bag over 2 years now as my day-to-day work bag. It distributes the weight perfectly and is very comfortable, especially in airports. I have even used it as luggage on a 2-day work trip, carrying my computer, work papers and clothing. Was tight, but it worked. And it still looks great. Except for a little wear on the front, it looks the same as when I bought it at the beginning of 2010.

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                        • No

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                        4.0

                        So far so good

                        By JPhO

                        from Portland, OR

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                        Pros

                        • Attractive
                        • Easy Access
                        • Enough Compartments
                        • Good Organization
                        • Good Strap Length
                        • Great Color

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Commuting
                          • Computer
                          • Office
                          • Traveling

                          Comments about REI Quantum Daypack:

                          I just picked this up a couple months ago to replace a 6-year old Patagonia backpack. I searched all over the web and narrowed it down to this one and the REI Acumen.

                          I really like the size and spaces. The main compartment opens nice and wide, and holds quite a bit while keeping it protected with dividers and pockets. My favorite part is the sleeve next to the laptop compartment which allows me to slide my iPad in and keep it safe from everything else. This was a selling point over the Acumen. It also has a nice zip pocket on the top which is great for keeping eye/sunglasses in. The shoulder straps are very well padded which is much appreciated when I get it loaded pretty full.

                          It seems pretty well-made, and it's nice to see a clean design with minimal stitching on the outside of the pack, although where there is some I think they could use a little higher stitch-count (same goes for most of REI brand products). The side water bottle pocket is nice and tall (another plus over the too-short one on the Acumen), although the elastic at the top often gets twisted around. I don't really need/use the side-zip for the laptop compartment, and would have preferred the small zip pocket like the Acumen has, but oh well. Lastly, the fabric seems plenty durable and looks nice, plus it's recycled which was another selling point for me.

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