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AmazonBasics Classic Backpack Black

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
437
Unverified
98
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Review Analysis - 462 recent, verified reviews

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Size
 166
bag, love this backpack, carry, price, jansport
+95%
-5%
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" ...  lightweight and durable!  ...  "
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" ...  My kids have laptops with cases for school and they both carry the laptop + books + lunchbox in the backpack!  ...  "
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" ...  I love this backpack to put my gym equipment because its very light and compact.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s not too big and not too small, just a very classic backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  Best little backpack ever!  ...  "
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" ...  I cannot tell you how happy I am with this backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  this is slightly small yet is does carry a good size of _hit .  ...  "
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" ...  I would have paid more for it though, because it is best backpack.  ...  "
Storage
 118
backpack, bag, side pockets, compartments, compartment
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Side pockets fit a standard water bottle.  ...  "
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" ...  Roomy and fits everything I need to take to work plus my lunch.  ...  "
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" ...  Water bottle works well on outside pockets. ... Nice inside pockets.  ...  "
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" ...  and it holds up to my heavy items, tools etc .  ...  "
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" ...  It has a pocket/divided space for a laptop, and plenty of room for textbooks.  ...  "
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" ...  It's even better with a few extra open pockets for pens and laptop space!  ...  "
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" ...  Not a ton of storage inside but perfect for my 4th grader.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the pockets  ...  "
Build Quality
 106
material, straps, well made, zippers, zipper
+90%
-10%
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" ...  lightweight and durable!  ...  "
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" ...  They're very durable. ... Zippers are great quality.  ...  "
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" ...  durable and practical.  ...  "
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" ...  Great inner pockets, simple design, comfortable straps.  ...  "
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" ...  Basically fine, durable.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing is well made, sturdy, feels comfortable, has capacity for my laptop, doodads, notebooks, and a thick textbook or two, and is even water resistant!  ...  "
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" ...  It is very well made.  ...  "
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" ...  It is durable and it has lasted.  ...  "
Price
 74
backpack, money, bag, beat, bucks
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Really nice for price!!  ...  "
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" ...  Surprisingly high quality for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Basic bag for a cheap price.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for the money  ...  "
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" ...  A little smaller than you might expect but it is very well made especially when considering the price.  ...  "
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" ...  First of all, the price!  ...  "
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" ...  High quality backpack for a fraction of the cost.  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight, low price.  ...  "
Design
 54
color, red, backpack, well made, shape
+91%
-9%
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" ...  More of a powdery deep blue  ...  "
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" ...  Classic and stylish: plain black with solid and not lost its shape.  ...  "
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" ...  I got so many compliments on it too!  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this backpack for myself over a year ago because of the simple, classy look.  ...  "
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" ...  The white is a true white.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a nice backpack for my 1st grader but it's not really a bright red, it's a dark red.  ...  "
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" ...  It came out looking light ombré.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple design for basic use.  ...  "
For Travel
 49
travel, trip, school, personal item, college
+98%
-2%
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" ...  My kids have laptops with cases for school and they both carry the laptop + books + lunchbox in the backpack!  ...  "
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" ...  Well made and perfect for a non carry-on carry-on airplane travel backpack!  ...  "
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" ...  Took on trip and carried basic travel items nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this backpack for my friend and I truly believe that she likes this backpack because she is wearing this backpack to school everyday single day.  ...  "
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" ...  It's an easy, go-to bag to use for school, travel, vacation, whatever you need.  ...  "
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" ...  I've only ever purchased Jansport backpacks for my family and after doing some research decided to go with Amazonbasics and I'm happy I did!  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter loves her backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  Well designed backpack.  ...  "
Fit
 47
pocket, backpack, pockets, bottle, textbooks
+98%
-2%
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" ...  It holds a good amount of notebooks and it holds up well.  ...  "
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" ...  It has been holding up well so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds up well.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits a 20 oz.  ...  "
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" ...  He only has one folder which fits perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  It is sturdy and holds a lot.  ...  "
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" ...  Held up nice 6 months in.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds everything without being bulky or sag at the bottom.  ...  "
For Kids
 34
kids, kid, students, elementary school, college
+94%
-6%
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" ...  my 3rd grader loves it!  ...  "
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" ...  Bought if for my teenage niece for school this year.  ...  "
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" ...  it is ideal for maybe a small child in the lower school grades, but not for an average to bigger sized adult  ...  "
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" ...  I use mine for college and both of my children have one now too.  ...  "
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" ...  Daughter never used half of the compartments in her old backpacks.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this backpack for my son starting Kindergarten.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought 2 of these one for each of my kids. ... They used permanent markers to decorate them and let their friends sign them.  ...  "
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" ...  Have had for over a year and a half for school and work.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 24
last, far, year, lasted, 5 months
+75%
-25%
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" ...  It is durable and it has lasted.  ...  "
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" ...  It has been holding up well so far.  ...  "
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" ...  still looks very new after a few months .  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to be good quality, it is for a 13 year old so it should work well.  ...  "
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" ...  Using it for a second year starting in August!  ...  "
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" ...  So much so that my son started using it and I had to purchase a 2nd one.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had this for 3 months now and still looks like new.  ...  "
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" ...  Had this for 5 months with heavy use and still holding up fine.  ...  "
Comfort
 23
straps, wear, backpack, uncomfortable, shoulders
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Comfortable: adjust the straps easily, light-weight and cool (don't make you sweat).  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this backpack for my friend and I truly believe that she likes this backpack because she is wearing this backpack to school everyday single day.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been able to sew on several patches to it and has held up very well so far after 2 months of use.  ...  "
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" ...  Light and comfortable. ... My 13" macbook pro fits easily in the padded sleeve.  ...  "
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" ...  The strap is comfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  Inexpensive and very basic but surprisingly durable, comfortable and well made.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this in place of a purse so I can be hands free.  ...  "
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" ...  I walk to work most days and need a comfortable way to transport my belongings.  ...  "
Color
 17
true, red, well made, grey, dark
+88%
-12%
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" ...  More of a powdery deep blue  ...  "
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" ...  The white is a true white.  ...  "
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" ...  Color is true to picture.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that there are lots of other colors, too.  ...  "
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" ...  The color is great seem pretty well made too.  ...  "
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" ...  And you can't beat the cute color!  ...  "
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" ...  And the color is adorable.  ...  "
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" ...  Colors are true to those pictured.  ...  "
Cover
 17
backpack, laptop, pocket, zipper, padding
+94%
-6%
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" ...  If you want a cheap bag for school then you can't go wrong with this.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a super durable backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the backpack I've been searching for.  ...  "
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" ...  This bag is great!  ...  "
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" ...  The outside pocket is good.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought for the price it would be basically one big compartment and a little zipper pouch on the outside, and I was ok with that.  ...  "
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" ...  This bag is PERFECT!  ...  "
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" ...  I have used the bag as my personal bag and as a work bag (mostly).  ...  "
Marketplace
 16
amazon, smaller, picture, true, thank
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Came on time. ... And as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Will buy again.  ...  "
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" ...  Color is true to picture.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you, Amazon!  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as expected  ...  "
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" ...  While I dont have a picture, here is what it held.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon does it again?  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon for the win.  ...  "
Mouse
 12
pockets, padded, macbook pro, pocket, pencils pens
+100%
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" ...  Roomy, comfortable on the back, has multiple compartments inside, a cushy one for your laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  It's also GREAT as a school/work laptop bag, fits way more than I need to carry, straps are way more comfy than most.  ...  "
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" ...  My 13" macbook pro fits easily in the padded sleeve.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend that everyone check out the AmazonBasics Classics Backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  +Padded Laptop sleeve fits my 12" laptop fine with out it moving around too much.  ...  "
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" ...  It carries my wallet, binder, makeup bags, macbook air and charger, planners, and a few other oddball things in all of the inside pockets.  ...  "
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" ...  It's not huge but fits my laptop (a Surface) and all of my composition books in it with space to spare.  ...  "
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" ...  I regularly fit a 5-subject notebook, another notebook, two 1.5" thick textbooks, daily planner, and snacks in it with plenty of room for it all.  ...  "
Band
 10
strap, bag, zippers, shoulder, material
+70%
-30%
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" ...  The strap is comfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  The zippers are good quality, the padding in the straps is sufficient, the gussets at the bottom of the straps where they attach to the bag are correctly designed (45°) and the interior pockets are helpful.  ...  "
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" ...  My favorite thing is that you can tighten the straps realllll nice so the backpack rests at the very top of your back.  ...  "
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" ...  The shoulder straps are comfortable and the zippers don't catch on the surrounding material.  ...  "
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" ...  This one is twice as good as the one I was using, and I paid at least the same price for the one that fell apart!  ...  "

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