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Item 809172
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I use this bag 5x/week to carry books, folders, water and a 15" laptop to work. So far, so good. It looks good, strap is fairly comfortable, it's roomy and seems well constructed.
It replaces a Kensington bag of similar dimensions that served me well for 5 years until the zippers failed. I sense that the zippers on this REI bag will fare better.
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This would get five stars if the shoulder strap was just a tad thicker and better padding. A wider strap with better padding will make a heavy bag feel lighter.
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I travel/fly for work almost every week so I needed a durable bag computer bag for flying and taking to client sights. So far this has been a great bag. It is larger than I expected and swallows my laptop and files with plenty of room left over. Love the water bottle holder on both ends and the zipper on the back to access the inside without opening the flap.
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Not particularly stylish for office use.
Little worried about durability of the rear corners.
Otherwise, I love it and would recommend.
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A great bag for the purpose. A good value as well.
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Great design and well organized. Plenty of room for all that you have to haul from the office to the road. Attractive to carry as well.
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For lugging the iPad around.
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This is replacing a new Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 - REI got the important things right that Timbuk2 forgot: high friction material on shoulder and back pads to keep the bag from sliding around as you walk; better storage and organization.
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I finally found a work laptop bag that can also carry a 3-ring binder along with some file folders! I need a multi-purpose bag for work and the various locations I travel to. (I didn't want a rolling bag which would work, but isn't practical for the commute and in the winter.) I was unsure about this bag at first because another reader wrote that this bag was too big. Once the bag arrived I knew right away it would be perfect. My 14" laptop, 1.5 inch 3-ring binder, 5 file folders, and work planner fit perfectly. There are multiple pockets for pens, calculator, and other misc supplies. The bag is not bulky. It has a nice padded shoulder strap and the material is high quality. The color (I bought black) is a nice neutral for the workplace. I wish I bought this bag sooner!
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I purchased this in-store. Had been looking for a long time for a decent bag to fit my 17" Macbook Pro. This is a perfect fit, plus plenty of room for cords, adapters, a couple of folders and even a change of shoes. I've brought it to client meetings and used in for air travel - love the zipper pocket on the front, and the secured zippered area to store pens, business cards, phone and wallet. Strap long enough for me - I'm 5'7". I have tried it for bike commuting with my computer, but that much weight tends to slide to the front no matter what, so may not be good for that. It is big, but my computer in big. My business partner is jealous. So far i just love it.
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Easy access to all pockets and laptop sleeve.
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