MAXXUM from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Backpack Gray

Average customer rating: 4.5

strong & heavy computer backpack
Wonderful, well constructed, spacious, and comfortable pack
Excellent Backpack
Great backpack, incredible price
Great Pack

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MAXXUM from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Backpack Gray

Manufacturer: Wenger
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0009RJNJ8

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Product Description

Swiss Gear Computer backpack. Grey. Padded computer compartment, music player pocket with headset port, air flow back padding, phone pocket, essentials organizer, open access pouch pocket, case base stabilizing platform, dual handle system, fits most 15" / 15.4" widescreens. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:andnbsp;andnbsp;LIMITED LIFETIME

Customer Reviews:

strong & heavy computer backpack.......2007-06-11

This bag is really strong and has a lot of cushion for laptops. But it's very heavy and big I wouldn't like to carry it around without my laptop. It occupies a lot of space even if there is no laptop inside.

Wonderful, well constructed, spacious, and comfortable pack.......2007-06-04

I exchanged the Pegasus for this because it's design limited what it can hold. This is perfect for lots of books, a laptop, notebooks, cables, a small purse, pens, stray stuff, and the quirky front kangaroo pouch is very handy for quick access or something damp. I've walked through lots of rain and nothing side the bag has gotten wet. This is a very comfortable pack in part because the straps are slightly bunched and sewn to massive pieces of heavy duty of elastic. This means that as you walk, there is a very slight flex that buffers your back and shoulders. (I believe someone is currently designing packs that suspend the weight on a frame with bungies for mucht he same reason). The across-the-chest strap is uncomfortably high, but I still use it because it helps distribute weight. Oh, and it's very nice that when you set this pack down it doesn't fall over!

Excellent Backpack.......2007-05-21

Excellent Backpack. Lots of space for all the little odds and ends you carry with you everyday. Great support and lots of padding for the electronics.

Great backpack, incredible price.......2007-05-18

I was looking at the blue and red of the same model backpacks when I came accross this one on Amazon for a lot less money! I am very impressed with the quality and the reviews here on Amazon are right on, except for some saying it barely fits a 14" laptop. Mine is a 15.4" Toshiba and it fits perfectly. It definitely wouldn't fit anything bigger but mine fits in the sleeve perfectly without having to make any additional effort to make it fit. There are tons of pockets and the materials and quality seem to be top notch. People have said the chest strap could strangle you if you used it. I don't but have tried it and it does go down some. When it is at the lowest position it's fine, but it would probably be better located just a little lower. I also read that the pockets on the sides are too small for a big bottle. They fit a 20 oz. bottle so I am not sure how big a bottle you might want to carry. If you have a larger bottle a good place for it is the open front pocket. There is tons of room for lots of stuff in addition to the laptop itself. It is a little heavy if you have a lot in it and wanted to carry it on one shoulder like I usually do and I guess that's my only complaint with it, but I would prefer it to be heavier than be more cheaply made and not be able to stand on it's own which is a great feature. Overall this is a great backpack and an incredible value on Amazon.com. I definitely recommend it!

Great Pack.......2007-05-14

I use this pack primarily for carrying my laptop to/around/from work. I have some shoulder issues, and this back pack has saved me a great deal of pain over my traditional "over the shoulder" laptop bag. It is a bit heavy if you don't put it on your back (carry it by the handles), but once you get it on your back, its very nice. As everyone else has written, the construction is very good and the layout works well too.

Good:

- Weight distribution once you get it on your back is great. I can carry it around for hours (i.e. airports) without feeling the effects.

- Construction. Great materials, I don't see this pack dying anytime soon. Although a co-worker of mine did get his caught in a revolving door and it ripped the loops on the front and one of the clasps that holds the front pouch, but not really the fault of the back pack.

- Compartment sizes. I carried my 14" laptop, a 12 pack of pop, granola bars, work papers, mouse, laptop power cable, etc. into work without any trouble at all.

- Airflow. Airflow due to the pads on the back really do help.

Bad:

- Weight if you're not using it on your back. I was a little surprised at the weight of it empty, but most of it is due to the flat bottom and the higher quality materials. The weight could be a slight issue for a person who might have trouble getting it on their back.

- The chest strap is up near the neck. You can adjust it down a little, but it still seemed a little high. Also, it is hard to keep those chest straps out of the way, but I just wrapped it around the main straps and it worked okay. This isn't a feature I would use anyway, so no big deal.

Suggested Improvements:

- A better way to keep the chest strap out of the way

- A specific place for a business card of the owner on the outside of the pack like some luggage has.

All in all, I have been very satisfied with this and would suggest it to almost everyone.

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