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AmazonBasics Backpack for Laptops up to 17 inches
Last Updated: April 2, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Storage
345bag, backpack, compartments, zippers, laptop
+86%
-14%
" ... best bag yet ... "
" ... More space in general. ... If I had a little extra room, I would be able to stick one more binder in my backpack ... "
" ... Lots of pockets. ... "
" ... Lots of room in the backpack worth much more ... "
" ... If you are looking for a nice basic laptop bag this is it. ... It has enough pockets to hold everything. ... "
" ... Plenty of pockets. ... "
" ... A nice bag. ... Can hold all the accessories, two laptops (15") and still has some room. ... Holds bottles firm as well. ... "
" ... Fairly spacious, good number of pockets, comfortable to carry. ... "
Size
280bag, laptop, carry, pocket, pockets
+90%
-10%
" ... I love this backpack! ... "
" ... compact for my office work ... "
" ... GET THIS BACKPACK NOOOOWWWW!!! ... "
" ... A great backpack, good value. ... "
" ... This IS a good backpack, & I AM keeping it . ... "
" ... Really great backpack for the price. ... "
" ... I mostly use it when I am traveling. ... "
" ... Carries everything on all my travel. ... I just enjoy the bag. ... "
Build Quality
278zippers, zipper, straps, bag, pockets
+57%
-43%
" ... Very well built, it feels finished. ... "
" ... Sturdy, light, good shoulder straps, lots of compartments. ... "
" ... Some backpacks use a different material on bottom (leather etc) but this one is made good and should last. ... "
" ... It's sturdy and has nice padding in the back and straps. ... "
" ... I've had the bag a couple of months and it is every bit as sturdy as I need it to be. ... "
" ... The flaps, stitching, pockets, all THICK. ... "
" ... Mostly durable and what you expect. ... "
" ... Sturdy and roomy. ... "
Fit
201backpack, 17, zippers, zipper, pockets
+58%
-42%
" ... It seems small but it will fit 15.6'' laptop easily and the quality of product is really good. ... "
" ... Easily fits my big fat college books and notepads. ... It can fit a 15-inch laptop easily. ... "
" ... The zippers all held together very well and it's very spacious. ... "
" ... Let's me fit all my binders. ... "
" ... Very sturdy material and straps, plenty of pockets for various needs. ... "
" ... It is a no frills sturdy backpack with plenty of pockets to separate stuff out,and a a place to store his laptop. ... "
" ... It's a good bag that holds up well . ... "
" ... Zippers slid excellently. ... Bag topples forward because it's not a big enough base when full. ... This bag fits less then a regular backpack would. ... "
Comfort
115backpack, wear, strap, shoulders, shoulder
+64%
-36%
" ... It shows only a small amount of wear with no problems at all. ... "
" ... The ergonomics of the bag is very good. ... "
" ... Very comfortable and would not hesitate to recommend. ... "
" ... The shoulder straps are plenty long, even for a big fellow such as myself. ... "
" ... Got it at the beginning of the semester and it's still holding strong. ... "
" ... There is also a fair amount of padding to make it comfortable but not so much that it becomes intrusive ... "
" ... Very comfy on shoulders. ... "
" ... I've been using this thing for almost two years and it is still in great shape. ... "
Price
93backpack, money, bag, worth, value
+92%
-8%
" ... This backpack is versatile for a good price. ... "
" ... The quality is excellent and much better than laptops you buy at Walmart or Target for the same price. ... "
" ... Money well spent ... "
" ... Just as good as the Swiss Gear and at Targus ones for half the price. ... "
" ... Great value , very impressed ... "
" ... PROs: Don't let the price fool you. ... "
" ... Very spacious for the price. ... "
" ... Great product awesome price! ... "
For Travel
54backpack, trips, trip, traveling, weekend
+96%
-4%
" ... Great for people on the road! ... "
" ... Love it for short trips and for carry on when flying. ... "
" ... This bag gets packed full for all of my trips, holding up better than bags I’ve spent 4x on! ... "
" ... It's roomy enough for the computer and summer cloth, I use it when I travel, it took all my personal stuff and more if you don't insert clothing. ... "
" ... I will buy a few more for camping and fishing. ... "
" ... It's perfect for an overnight bag, makes traveling on airlines easy, safely pads carrying a laptop and books or even perfect for hiking the trails. ... "
" ... It fits 17 inch laptop and good for travel. ... "
" ... I use this backpack for everything and it has enough space that I rarely even need a suitcase for travel. ... "
Product Reliability
54months, years, weeks, within, lasted
+70%
-30%
" ... I have had this backpack for almost two years. ... "
" ... Had it for over a year, use it every day with no problems. ... "
" ... This held up better than another brand name backback that it replaced. ... "
" ... This is the second time I buying this I had one before that lasted nearly 3 years and a half ... "
" ... Use for work every day. ... "
" ... I had my previous one for years. ... "
" ... We have had this backpack for 2 years now. ... "
" ... Has lasted at least a year. ... "
Band
45strap, strap broke, shoulder, falling apart, apart
+31%
-69%
" ... The elastic barely stretches. ... "
" ... I docked one star only because the little rings that are part of the strap, one of them broke . ... "
" ... The product was not as described in the purchase it was labeled as Used like new but I got it and one of the straps was hanging by a thread! ... "
" ... He went to tighten the strap so that his books were all secure inside and the strap broke off in his hand. ... "
" ... Not much good with only one strap!!! ... "
" ... Now less than half way through the second semester the lining is falling apart. ... "
" ... After about 9 months of use one of the left shoulder strap seam came loose, it was literally holding on by a few threads. ... "
" ... Less than a week in, it's falling apart. ... "
For Kids
40son, college, year, backpack, college student
+95%
-5%
" ... The best backpack for school. ... "
" ... So I bought this one and gave the other one which was still in pristine condition to my Granddaughter. ... "
" ... Great college backpack for my 22 year old son. ... "
" ... Bought this back pack for use at school. ... "
" ... My teenage son really enjoys using this to secure his laptop and school books and supplies. ... "
" ... My daughter is a 10th grader she loves this bag. ... "
" ... This is exectly what college students need. ... A perfect bag to accommodate everything a college student carry everyday in college. ... "
" ... Got it for my soon who is in high school. ... "
Cover
38pouch, zipper, book, pockets, flap
+79%
-21%
" ... I am so glad I got this book bag. ... "
" ... Great, affordable bag. ... "
" ... This is a nice bag ... "
" ... The flaps, stitching, pockets, all THICK. ... "
" ... Lots of zippered pockets. ... "
" ... The bag has with heald up pretty well. ... "
" ... The laptop pouch it padded but could use some more. ... "
" ... There is plenty of room in every pouch as only the front pouch has a built-in organizer. ... "
Marketplace
35described, products, picture, basics, looks
+83%
-17%
" ... Well done Amazon, well done ... "
" ... This is one of the best purchases I have made on Amazon. ... "
" ... Looks exactly like picture. ... "
" ... I usually trust the ratings for buying products from Amazon and I am always satisfied. ... "
" ... I was a bit hesitant at first since I've never bought an Amazon-branded product before, but it's working out well so far. ... "
" ... I work EWR5 amazon so it’s goes perfectly with the amazon logo. ... "
" ... After all this time and use, it still looks great, almost like in the pictures. ... "
" ... Working with Amazon to replace it with the new one, I'll let you know the outcome. ... "
Design
25look, nice, material, inside, feels
+88%
-12%
" ... Hope it is as durable as it looks ... "
" ... Looks cool, wears well, holds my stuff. ... "
" ... (If you look close enough, you will find some branding.) ... "
" ... It's a simple black color with no annoying logo. ... "
" ... TLDR: If you need a cool-looking backpack made out of sturdy material that might need to hold a lot of stuff, look no further. ... "
" ... I really like bag and only dislike is there should be fancy color bags in option with stylish look and same quality ... "
" ... Looks cool, wears well, holds my stuff. ... "
" ... It still looks new. ... "
Device Compatibility
20lenovo, 17 inch laptop, 15, carry, 17
+80%
-20%
" ... Fits my 15" macbook pro and my 15" Lenovo T450 at the same time in the main portion of the backup. ... "
" ... I mean you're not winning any fashion shows, but chances are if you are searching "laptop back packs", you're not in any. ... "
" ... Space for my 17inch toshiba laptop and 4 notebooks and 4 text books all at once. ... "
" ... Laptop and peripherals. ... "
" ... He needed something that would hold his laptop. ... "
" ... My boyfriend is a computer geek . ... "
" ... Apparently the MSI GE72 is larger than the average 17" class laptop. ... "
" ... he perfectly kept all his things and his laptop ... "
Mouse
16mouse, 17, bag, etc, cords
+94%
-6%
" ... The bag has excellent construction, and closing of zippered compartments to hold computer accessories, seems very comfortable to wear and fits the 15.6-inch laptop to a tee. ... "
" ... The backpack is very spacious and ideal for college students, the best thing I liked about the backpack was that it could fit my laptop easily. ... "
" ... Enough space for laptop,lot of pocket for storage, light weight and comfy straps. ... "
" ... There is plenty of room for my laptop, 10 inch tablet, power bank and my laptop cords mouse etc. ... "
" ... Holds my 17" laptop, my 15" laptop, a foldup chill pad, and all the cords and paraphernalia. ... "
" ... This bag fits everything, 17" laptop, mouse, power cord, files, marketing material, you name it and still room to spare. ... "
" ... Many other useful pockets and the laptop section had a spot for charger, mouse pad etc. ... "
" ... I use this backpack to carry my 13 inch laptop and office documents. ... "
Water Resistance
15water bottle holder, backpack, wet, water bottle holders, water bottle
+60%
-40%
" ... It's fairly waterproof too, so that's a big plus. ... "
" ... Easily one of the best price/quality backpack that ylu could find, good materials, good space and even thou it doesn't say its waterproof or waterresistant it provides protection to small rains (some reviews day to heavy rains too) the only downside is that it doesn't come with any strap or keyhole to hang your kerchains or anything to personalize it so it is pretty generic. ... "
" ... I will buy a few more for camping and fishing. ... "
" ... Amazing, love it, got the gear version and it seems of good quality and material, spilled water on it and shockingly it was somewhat waterproof and didn't absorb any drop. ... "
" ... Very durable backpack with all the necessary compartments for a laptop, gym clothes, water, and so on. ... "
" ... I had to buy a carabiner and attach a different larger water bottle holder on it. ... This one is going to last, i just wish it came with bigger water bottle holders on each side. ... "
" ... Second thing is it has a protection for the zip which is to resist water, which can go through your chain. ... "
" ... Bigger water bottle holder. ... "
Memory
13space, pockets, plenty of storage, well, quality
+100%
" ... A lot of storage pockets. ... "
" ... and there is plenty of storage space for everything to remain organized and orderly. ... "
" ... Excellent quality, ample storage, great price. ... "
" ... The other pockets and dividers are perfect lugging laptops and file folders to and from the office everyday. ... "
" ... and this one has a lot of storage. ... "
" ... With plenty of storage spaces ... "
" ... Lots of storage space. ... "
" ... Enough storage space. ... "
Returns
13refund, amazon, returned, product, returning
-100%
" ... Returning this back pack. ... "
" ... Would not buy again but have no time to return it. ... "
" ... I purchased 2 and had 1 replaced. ... "
" ... Didn’t work out for us and we are outside the return window so I’m stuck with it. ... "
" ... Been trying to get a refund but its not working. ... "
" ... "Conveniently," this happened a few days after it was eligible for return ... "
" ... I'm thoroughly disgusted that nearly $10 will automatically be "deducted" from my refund to return this product. ... "
" ... I returned it for a replacement which just arrived. ... "
Product As Described
13picture, looks, like, used, look
+92%
-8%
" ... product as described. ... "
" ... Overall, great design and just as described. ... "
" ... In the picture it looked like it could completely open in half, but it’s not a big deal. ... "
" ... Look at the picture provided and tell me that that is worth $27 used. ... "
" ... The picture made it look big and spacious and when I received it, I knew it wasn’t. ... "
" ... item as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Looks exactly like picture. ... "
Weight
10light, would, use, bit, water
+90%
-10%
" ... Light weight and comfortable on the shoulder. ... "
" ... Good value for the price, water resistant and light weight. ... "
" ... Material is great and it's light weight not the best for general use if you're the type of person to really stuff a rucksack. ... "
" ... It would provide a carrying option that spreads out weight better. ... "
" ... I love this backpack - it is light weight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Holds quite a bit of weight too. ... "
" ... Durable and can withstand some serious book weight. ... "
" ... So Light it makes me question its durability ... "
Capacity
9plenty of room, need, leave, laptop, travel
+100%
" ... It is great to travel with and plenty of room. ... "
" ... Received this tonight, tons of room. ... "
" ... Room for laptop and books. ... "
" ... I have plenty of room for all I need. ... "
" ... Great cost and and has a lot of room ... "
" ... But after using it daily, in the north east winter weather and being on my back everytime I leave my house. ... "
" ... It has lots of room for all the stuff I need. ... "
" ... Room for multiple thick textbooks and a laptop. ... "
Water Usage
8side, water bottle holders, bottle, two water bottle, smaller
+25%
-75%
" ... The side pocket where I typically store a water bottle is smaller than other models and not always usable. ... "
" ... Too small pouch for water bottle. ... "
" ... Bought this for my high schooler because he wanted two water bottle holders. ... "
Delivery
7packaging, fast, delivery, condition, came
+86%
-14%
" ... Delivery was very fast also. ... "
" ... Prompt delivery too. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast came a day earlier then the estimated date. ... "
" ... It's gone through hell and back and still is in great condition. ... "
Color
6colors, option, black, stylish, look
+100%
" ... I really like bag and only dislike is there should be fancy color bags in option with stylish look and same quality ... "
" ... I would appreciate some color selections. ... "
" ... Black color is sleek ... "
" ... The color is good. ... "
" ... It's a simple black color with no annoying logo. ... "
Charging
6supplies, small, pocket, items, various
+100%
" ... That area would be better served by a small side pocket, which would be easier to keep small items like phone charger cords. ... "
" ... I carry all my office supplies, my work laptop, charging cords, sunscreen and various miscellaneous items. ... "
" ... Although slightly smaller than I envisioned, I can still pack my 17” laptop, tablet, cellphone, all required chargers, a couple small books and various supplies. ... "
" ... I have my laptop, external disc drive, CD's, handful of thumb drives, CAC card reader, office & car chargers for the laptop, a handful of other computer cables, phone & Bluetooth chargers, multiple notepads, pens, markers, a small tool kit & supplies for my vape, and my pistol. ... "
" ... I can stuff an umbrella in the main compartment, all of my USB cables, screwdrivers, flashlights, backup battery, flash drives, etc in the front pocket, and have plenty of room for anything else I need. ... "
Gaming
517, gaming, gamer, bought, backpack
+80%
-20%
" ... I bought it for a new gaming backpack and it has met all of my needs. ... "
" ... It is compact, but I use it for my 17" gaming laptop. ... "
" ... Fantastic backpack for a gamer. ... "
" ... Held my laptop and all the gaming accessories for a gamer convention. ... "
Ease of Use
5months
+100%
" ... overall it was easy and usable. ... "
" ... Can adjust easy too. ... "
" ... Simple, no frills, effective. ... "
" ... can separate different accessories 4 easy retrieval while on the go! ... "
As Gift
5bought, yet
+100%
" ... Bought this as a present for my brother who will get it on Monday. ... "
" ... It was a gift ... "
" ... gift for someone ... "
" ... Bought this for myself as a gift and love it! ... "
" ... Husband loves this birthday gift. ... "
Overall performance
5get, 17, overall, material, laptop
+100%
" ... So far its doing its job! ... "
" ... Overall it does the job that I need it for and it is affordable. ... "
" ... does the job. ... "
" ... Cheap and does its job. ... "
Cables
5cables, backpack, lot, enough, definitely
+100%
" ... It is able to carry heavy weights like a PS4 with controllers and cables alongside a laptop without the arms ripping off and it is comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... Perfect for business travel with enough compartments for wires and adapters ... "
" ... Big enough for computer and cords. ... "
Cleaning
4tearing, pockets, cloth, clean, bottle
+100%
" ... I love this Backpack, the only tear it has is on the side mess pockets where you would put a water bottle. ... "
" ... Clean, well designed backpack with lots of storage and pockets at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... You can throw it around without worrying about tearing and it’s oretty easy to clean with a wet cloth. ... "
" ... It cleans up nice when I spill stuff on it too. ... "
Drying
3clothes, wet, toiletries, things, stayed
+100%
" ... I have walked from class to dorm in rain and none of my things got wet but I did have to air dry the backpack afterwards. ... "
" ... It’s comfortable and has plenty of storage and keeps my stuff dry ... "
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