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SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA Laptop Backpack Black
Last Updated: February 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Storage
382pockets, backpack, compartments, compartment, zippers
+89%
-11%
" ... This bag is my favorite laptop bag. ... The bag seems to be made of quality material, is durable without looking or feeling like a bulky bag. ... I also use and enjoy the different organizational tools & pockets in the bag. ... "
" ... Loved all the compartments they have! ... "
" ... Need something out of your bag and decide to set it down ... I love the quality of the bag ... "
" ... It’s still a great bag but TSA doesn’t care. ... "
" ... Has tons of pockets and good quality zippers throughout. ... "
" ... This bag is every bit of what you've come to expect from SwissGear if you've ever owned their products. ... "
" ... It was a Swiss Gear backpack as well and was used a lot. ... It was such a great bag that we wanted to get another Swiss Gear bag as a replacement and I'm glad we did. ... It's well made and well organized. ... "
" ... After over a year of use, the backpack still looks like it is new out of the bag. ... The compartments are all easily accessible and roomy enough to store multiple items in - I can even fit my entire purse into one of the zipper sections. ... "
Size
327bag, carry, travel, pocket, pockets
+88%
-12%
" ... Best travel backpack in my experience ... "
" ... Love this backpack. ... Well made and the perfect size for commuting. ... "
" ... This bag is the best backpack I owned. ... "
" ... It’s durable and can stand the test of time and travel. ... "
" ... This backpack is very well made and durable. ... All the small stuff I have in my pockets and my tablet and Laptop comfortably. ... "
" ... I really love this backpack. ... "
" ... This is my go-to carry-on. ... "
" ... I like that since when the backpack is full of books, I don't want the weight of it to fall back on my laptop. ... I've had people offer to carry it for me because of its size and weight (I'm a small framed 5'5" woman) hope this helps. ... "
Build Quality
274backpack, zipper, zippers, pockets, stitching
+69%
-31%
" ... Very big and sturdy. ... The zippers are huge and thick, both in teeth and grips. ... Lots of other cool little features like a carabiner clip, or the sunglasses loop on the left strap. ... "
" ... The extra padding on the back made it kind of hot to carry, but I was glad for the laptop protection. ... "
" ... It's everything we wanted, quality, durability, looks, etc. ... "
" ... I think things get a bit lost in some of the outer pockets - they are all super deep and roomy, which is great! ... "
" ... I had some concerns about loading my laptop from a side zipper instead of the top, but there are so few really nice backpacks since the Targus XL went cheap. ... "
" ... Comfy to carry and all my zippers are staying in place and working as they should. ... "
" ... All my stuff was safe in the bag with no damage! ... "
" ... Very durable, I love the separate compartments for laptops and tablets. ... "
For Travel
150backpack, trip, traveling, trips, bag
+92%
-8%
" ... I travel frequently and this backpack allows me to get through security much easier and it is less stressful. ... "
" ... There are enough pockets for anything you will be using on a carry-on bag on any airlines and it is pretty comfortable. ... "
" ... Has plenty of compartments and is perfect for traveling. ... "
" ... been looking at backpacks for years, have a couple that we love, but this one is even better, we travel a lot on the airlines, to Asia, etc, and this works great for airline travel, hotels etc. ... "
" ... This is our families third SwissGear Travel Backpack and we couldn't be happier with the quality and design. ... My son is going off to college and specifically asked to have us order one just like the ones we use for work travel. ... "
" ... I bought this pack just before a week-long trip to Seattle and I am so glad that I did. ... "
" ... I have found that carrying a backpack as a 2nd carry-on on airplanes works great for me and I wanted one that was durable and spacious. ... "
" ... I use this for work travel for my laptop and it has always been great, but recently I was on crutches and used it everyday back and forth to work. ... "
Fit
146backpack, pocket, 17, zipper, pockets
+70%
-30%
" ... It holds all of my books, laptop and I even have extra space to put anything else I need. ... "
" ... Super comfortable, holds an abundance of items, and its super heavy duty. ... "
" ... It will fit all that - barely - and that's the reason it's 4 and not 5 stars. ... "
" ... it is forward heavy and tends to fall with all the pockets facing downward. ... "
" ... I can now fit my handbag into this bag, which leaves room in my carry-on AND gives me easier access to my cards and $. ... "
" ... I use this to carry two 17" laptops and it fits both easily. ... "
" ... fits all stuff ... "
" ... Strong bag with smart look ... "
Comfort
103backpack, strap, straps, wear, bag
+77%
-23%
" ... Don't expect it to rest comfortably on your shoulders immediately, give it some time. ... "
" ... The BEST backpack I have ever owned HANDS DOWN! ... It's nicely designed, comfortable even with quite a bit of stuff inside, and most of all has a quality design that you can observe can endure for years of usage even though I've had it for about three-four months now. ... "
" ... Padded straps and back make it comfortable for when it's loaded up. ... "
" ... Amazing backpack very comfortable and has so much storage from my last backpack I could fit everything in there and more!! ... "
" ... It’s roomy and comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... Nice big straps to carry comfortably. ... "
" ... Straps are as comfortable as my old one. ... "
" ... Lots of other cool little features like a carabiner clip, or the sunglasses loop on the left strap. ... "
Design
55design, looks great, stylish, professional, durable
+91%
-9%
" ... Really sleek and modern design, too. ... "
" ... Awesome awesome bag and the heather grey is sexy and professional at the same time. ... "
" ... Looks brand new still somehow, zero wear and tear. ... "
" ... Looks great too. ... "
" ... Love that it's ALL BLACK. ... "
" ... Lot of pockets and stylish design. ... "
" ... It's a great backpack and looks awesome. ... "
" ... Nice looking product ... "
For Kids
51school, college, student, high school, books
+96%
-4%
" ... I like this backpack a lot, but it was not exactly what I was looking for-so I gave it to my son for school Here is why: I wanted something to take on travel flights that would fit under the seat in front of me. ... My son will get good use out of it. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for his freshman year of college. ... "
" ... Great school back pack! ... "
" ... Great Bag for a highschoo student ... "
" ... He carries his laptop, he’s had it for a year, and loves it! ... "
" ... I bought this for my son's school backpack, since he is going to high school soon and I realized he needs more space for his books. ... "
" ... What a purchase, been almost a year and has survived my son's school ... "
" ... I take it with me on the train to work and to grad school. ... "
Product Reliability
41last, months, month, 4 months, within
+68%
-32%
" ... I use it every day for work with no issues. ... "
" ... Using replacement now and it seems to be working fine. ... "
" ... Replaced my old SwissGear with this one . ... last one lasted for 11 years. ... "
" ... I've now had it for over a month and I use it every day, it still looks brand new. ... "
" ... Will last a long time. ... "
" ... Hasn’t broken down. ... 3 years old and still looks new. ... "
" ... I'll buy it again in the next four years. ... "
" ... He has had it for months now and it still looks good as new even though he abuses it. ... "
Cover
39laptop, pouch, pocket, front, material
+85%
-15%
" ... This bag is my favorite laptop bag. ... "
" ... Love the bag. ... "
" ... Great bag pack ... "
" ... Really good bag. ... "
" ... The bag is made of great quality material. ... "
" ... I love the quality of the bag ... "
" ... This bag is almost exactly like the bag he already has. ... "
" ... This is a well put together all around bag. ... "
Price
36worth, worth the money, money, worth every penny, bag
+83%
-17%
" ... I think these are without a doubt the best backpacks for the money. ... If your budget is in the $50 range stop looking and just get this. ... "
" ... It is reasonably priced. ... It is better than packs I've had at more than twice the price. ... "
" ... Totally worth it. ... "
" ... Amazing for it's price, but was much bigger than I expected. ... "
" ... Plus a lot cheaper. ... "
" ... Been using this since the beginning of school, and let me just say, It's really worth the price. ... "
" ... Absolutely exceeded expectations! ... "
" ... This was worth the extra money. ... "
Device Compatibility
33laptops, security, 17, tablet, large
+76%
-24%
" ... I have to travel with a laptop, tablet and all the associated extras that go along with them. ... "
" ... It’s definitely intended for laptops and gadgets. ... "
" ... Great for holding my laptop and all my books. ... "
" ... I took it on a flight and it worked fine through security with my laptop. ... "
" ... another for headphones and cell phone ... "
" ... I bought this to transport computer, essays, supplies, etc. ... "
" ... convenient for the laptop ... "
" ... Ibuse it for everyday purposes like carrying my laptop ... "
Band
24straps, stitching, apart, zipper, wear
+42%
-58%
" ... Unfortunately, stitching near the zipper and on the shoulder strap is coming lose after only about four months. ... "
" ... strap ripped and now one of the zippers broke after only 6 months. ... "
" ... Fell apart in less than a month and they won’t allow an exchange. ... "
" ... Near one of the straps, there is a tear developing, and I am going to need to purchase another brand. ... "
" ... But 2 months in and the strap is ripping! ... "
" ... Great backpack until the strap starts ripping because of poor stitching job. ... "
" ... Maybe it is because I have large shoulders, but the buckle device for the shoulder straps was directly in my armpits which caused a great deal of uncomfort. ... "
" ... Also, the velcro strap can snap and your expensive device might just slip out if you are not careful with the zip. ... "
Marketplace
21seller, exactly, described, back, tried
+62%
-38%
" ... I would highly recommend this product and seller! ... "
" ... exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Looks as good or better than the photos online. ... "
" ... I love everything from Amazon ... "
" ... Item received was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Current picture was taken just now which is 12/3/18. ... "
" ... Thank you SwissGear. ... "
" ... It was a solid purchase - exactly as depicted and described ... "
Memory
20lots of storage, space, pockets, durable, plenty
+100%
" ... so many compartments and storage options. ... "
" ... Well constructured and lots of storage. ... "
" ... Lots of storage room ... "
" ... My older backpack also has more depth to be able to comfortably pack items like external hard drives that are in their boxes. ... "
" ... Ample storage and extremely durable, I've had zero problems with mine. ... "
" ... Durabla with lots of room for storage. ... "
" ... This thing is durable and has plenty of storage space and pockets for everything you need. ... "
" ... Only opportunity is a lot of storage space is dedicated to electronic storage, which subtracts from overall storage flexibility. ... "
As Gift
18gave, christmas, bought, husband, college
+94%
-6%
" ... Purchased as gift for my brother in law. ... "
" ... I purchased this backpack as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... My husband loves his Christmas present. ... "
" ... I bought 4 of them, 3 as gifts and 1 for myself . ... "
" ... Very good gift for college going student I gave one to my oldest son and the second one for my youngest son I got the BEST Hug and a kiss from them They said it was their DREAM to have one ... "
" ... Gifted it to my younger cousin. ... "
" ... Gave it to my husband as a gift. ... "
" ... I gifted this backpack for Christmas . ... "
Ease of Use
15access, tsa, laptop, make, friendly
+93%
-7%
" ... easy to carry and tsa approved . ... "
" ... Easy to get in and out of. ... "
" ... Pocket setup is great and it's easy to carry. ... "
" ... The thumb loops on the bottoms of the tightening strips also make adjusting the fitment on the fly easy. ... "
" ... Also enjoy the easy access compartment for a laptop. ... "
" ... This is tsa friendly. ... "
" ... make it very easy to stay organized. ... "
" ... Simple innovation but brilliantly executed ... "
Capacity
14plenty of room, much, family, stuff, one
+100%
" ... Works great , lots of room for my stuff . ... "
" ... Still had plenty of room of suvenirs on the way home. ... "
" ... Ended up w plenty of room for memories to bring home ! ... "
" ... Lots of storage room ... "
" ... Great quality, plenty of room ... "
" ... I plan on getting one for each of my family members . ... "
" ... Also a good size for bringing into the office every day or conmuting. ... "
" ... It has so much room! ... "
Returns
14amazon, returning, replacement, window, store
+7%
-93%
" ... All in all, I'm returning my SwissGear. ... "
" ... I thought I could just replace it with a new one. ... "
" ... Amazon was kind to let me return it after the return deadline was over. ... "
" ... I sent it back. ... "
" ... All in all, I’m gonna keep it purely because I don’t have time to go through the process of return! ... "
" ... I'm guessing I got a faulty piece and have decided to return it. ... This is bad and I was hoping that I can order another one ASAP while I process my return. ... "
" ... and it doesn't look like i can return or exchange it with amazon very disappointed in the quality. ... "
" ... And Amazon Seller won't help me with a replacement. ... "
Product As Described
10described, quality, picture, included, exactly as described
+90%
-10%
" ... Looks as good or better than the photos online. ... "
" ... exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Much bigger than shown in the pictures, heavier and lower quality. ... "
" ... Current picture was taken just now which is 12/3/18. ... "
" ... It was a solid purchase - exactly as depicted and described ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Item received was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It was exactly as described. ... "
Delivery
10still, received, quickly, purchase, price
+90%
-10%
" ... Delivery was fast as well! ... "
" ... It's been more than a month now and still in great condition. ... "
" ... It was stuffed full almost every day but is still in good condition. ... "
" ... Swiss Army delivered everything it promised. ... "
" ... Item received was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It was well received and appreciated. ... "
Charging
9etc, things, pockets, pack, usb
+89%
-11%
" ... Love all the little inside pockets to keep smaller items for easy access for things like earbuds, phone charger, pens etc Great for student ton business professionals ... "
" ... The side pockets are awesome for small items that you need to access quickly like cables batteries power banks etc. ... "
" ... The side pockets are great for my umbrella and laptop chargers. ... "
" ... The phone pouch just inside the main pocket would be better suited for a small power bank Anker PowerCore 13000, Compact 13000mAh 2-Port Ultra-Portable Phone Charger Power Bank with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost Technology for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy (Black) for charging your phone or other accessories while you bike, walk, etc. ... "
" ... and 15in), textbook, notebooks, two laptop chargers, and much more. ... "
" ... Awesome pack pack. ... "
" ... This pack, even when LOADED with tablet, computer and charger, hard drive, books, notebooks, headphones, and a sweater, feels like it's a part of me and won't shift around even if I have to run to catch the train. ... "
" ... This thing is big enough to hold a laptop, phone, 2 tablets, a 6 port USB charger, cords for all of that, and STILL fit things like incidentals (t-shirts, etc) from the airport. ... "
Weight
8heavy, light, quality, good, comfortable
+75%
-25%
" ... Light weight and high quality materials. ... "
" ... Durable and light weight, has everything I wanted in a backpack. ... "
" ... They are still comfortable even with the weight. ... "
" ... Overall it's nice and not heavy. ... "
" ... Heavy but, sturdy . ... "
Color
6really, nice, love, professional, pockets
+100%
" ... Look: inconspicuous, professional, and still an attractive color. ... "
" ... Really liked the color. ... "
" ... Love the grey color. ... "
" ... I love the color, love all of the pockets and everything is pretty accessable. ... "
Features
6feature, tsa, useful, top, sure
+83%
-17%
" ... Not a terrible backpack by any means and I am sure is very useful for people that will utilize all of its features. ... "
" ... Hard molded top handle, interior detachable keyring, external carabiner, all welcome features. ... "
" ... The Scansmart feature makes breezing through TSA security a . ... "
" ... Have not been through TSA with it yet, but the quick scan feature looks to be very usefull. ... "
Water Resistance
6water resistant, water bottle, rain, worry, water
+83%
-17%
" ... It’s also waterproof! ... "
" ... I love that it's water resistant for the days it rains and I don't have to worry as much about getting my laptop wet. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for a friend and he loves it wishes or was a bit more water resistant. ... "
" ... Water-resistant, held up perfectly in an iunexpected snowstorm. ... "
" ... And while I don't know if it's 100% waterproof, so far it has stood up really well to the rain . ... "
Setup
5super, security, pocket, carry, back
+80%
-20%
" ... Super easy going through security check points, and looks great! ... "
" ... I've modified my required configuration a few times, and the pack accommodates the changes with ease. ... "
" ... Pocket setup is great and it's easy to carry. ... "
" ... The sleeve also makes it super easy to pull out the laptop when passing through security. ... "
Display Clarity
5laptop, 17, panel, fit, compartment
+60%
-40%
" ... Actually holds a 17” screen laptop! ... "
" ... This means my 17" screen laptop is actually about 19" from edge to edge. ... "
" ... The padded computer compartment is large enough to easily fit my 15" screen. ... "
Washing
4enough, laptop, compartments, compartment
+100%
" ... The middle compartment is big enough for accessories and some clothes. ... "
" ... He really loves it and says that it holds a lot of clothes ... "
" ... Large enough to carry all my electronics and still fit a change of clothes. ... "
" ... well made and lots of compartments for my table tennis equipment and clothes. ... "
Keyboard
4well, tablet, stuff, phone, lot
+100%
" ... The many various sized , double zippered compartments and places to hang keys makes it my favored bag for daily functions and travel. ... "
" ... I like a lot,and I use it to hold my wallet,my house keys ... "
" ... Really nice backpack, it does fit a 17" laptop, has a place for your tablet, phone and other stuff too including your keys. ... "
" ... Holds a lot of stuff (laptop, books, tablet, phone, keys, water bottle, etc and keeps it well organized ! ... "
Cables
4cables, cable, also, usb, room
+100%
" ... Perfect for my oversized laptop, thick tech textbooks and multitude of gadgets, wires and accessories I cart around. ... "
" ... They are carrying not only their laptop, but also all the cables and tools they need without needing multiple bags. ... "
" ... I bought it to transport a macbook pro, ableton push 2, an audio interface and a bunch of cables and cords. ... "
" ... Plenty of places for clipping keys, it also has an internal special pocket that you can string charge cable or headphone cables through! ... "
Hair
3swiss, pocket, carry, bag
-100%
" ... The new one cuts into the hands and is difficult when there is a load to carry. ... "
" ... Unfortunately literally 4 weeks after using it twice per week, it was cut. ... "
" ... Somebody didn’t measure how thick to cut the fabric for the bottom of the bag. ... "
Cooling
3room, 2
+100%
" ... The cooling vent things in the back, ehhh don't know how much they help, I like to think they do and that I just happen to sweat regardless. ... "
" ... Currently it has really done its job with 2 summers in university of california, 1 winter in new york studying for the bar exam, and 2 hurricanes (maria & irma). ... "
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