Targus 15.6" Spruce EcoSmart Checkpoint Friendly Backpack, Made From Recycled Bottles, Durable, TSA Friendly, 27L (TBB013US)

Absolutely top notch backpack. I’m ordering a replacement after 12 years of almost daily use. This bag used to come to school with me every day and has since travelled all around the world with me for work. I’m replacing the bag because two of the zippers are now starting to split—probably due to the years of overloading!This bag is ideal for daily school/university/commuter use, with ample room for a laptop (or two), stationary, a packed lunch, extra layers, and more. It can also comfortably hold all you need for a long weekend away and makes an ideal cabin bag or day bag while travelling. All this is while remaining simple and sleek enough when not fully packed to not look out of place in the office.

I needed a bag to travel to and from university and also it needed to carry my laptop as well. This bag is perfect, honestly. It's not too bulky considering how much you can fit in it. I use the shallow pocket at the front for keys/headphones. The second pocket is big enough for pens, deodorant, laptop wires, usb sticks, a pencil case. It also has a handy netted pocket inside (this is what hold my usb sticks). The middle pocket holds my A4 folder and (currently) two A4 work books - this pocket also has a handy netted section in which I keep an A5 sized diary; don't misunderstand, this isn't all this pocket will hold, there's space for at least a few more books and also a folded jacket as well! The back pocket has the laptop sleeve, which is well padded on both sides and the bottom. There's also space in this back pocket for more books or other such items. Overall, the build quality is to a very high standard (as I expect from Targus) - The interior is a sort of camo green colour (not that this matters to me but some people may not like this). The straps and back of the bag are well padded and very comfortable to wear - and for me even a heavy load feels okay to lift as the bag spreads the weight (I don't know if this is intentional or not, it might just be me!) I thought the handle was in a bit of a weird place (it connects the two bag straps rather than sitting on the top of the bag) and I thought that its positioning would be uncomfortable, but so far it hasn't bothered me at all! There are probably other things I haven't mentioned, but overall I'm very happy with this bag and I'm sure it will last me my full 3 years at university and much longer! Definitely worth the money

Summary: The bag contains an ample amount of pockets and areas with enough space for at least 2 large notepads or 1 laptop, stationary, water bottle and other items. The material is somewhat durable and hasn't faded as of yet with the added bonus it's been made Eco-friendly. The arm pads feel comfortable and ventilation on the bag helps to stop your back overheating. The straps are easy to adjust with a simple pull loop on each tab, this is great for on the move adjustment and can be done simply, I have on some occasions grabbed them by accident though. The zips are easy to grab and feel nice a durable.Things to consider:The backpack is rather large and isn't very compressible due to the amount of storage compartments.Some of the compartments have very limited room while others have a great amount of volume.The zips and straps are of great quality.The bag is Eco-friendly.Water bottle holder (doesn't contain a strap so can't be adjusted).Hardy material.Not waterproof. (can be addressed with a cheap cover purchased from amazon which I keep in the side pocket).Great value.What needs to improve:If the product will stay non-water proof (especially at the top zips). I'd like to see the inclusion of a rain cover or at minimal a zip cover.Some tiny holes at the bottom to allow the water/crumbs to empty.

I really like this rucksack for many reasons:* It is relatively light and feels very comfortable on my back, event with 2 laptops, a tablet and other stuff. The rucksack seems to help distribute the weight well.* It looks good. The black outer shell is tasteful and simple with a few touches of green to match the interior colour.* Its made from recycled material and has been assembled with a high degree of quality.* 4 different compartments means its great for organising stuff.- The back compartment is designed to hold 1 laptop completely padded. This section has room to hold two laptops, although you will want to add a little extra padding at the bottom of the rucksack for the second one, or add a padded sleeve if you want to be sure.- The middle compartment is great for holding a lot of paperwork, books or clothes. There is a large mesh pocket to separate cables, socks or toiletries.- The front section is more of an organiser section. There is room for business cards, pens and other small items.- The very front section is just a pocket, useful for things you want to get at quickly.Things that I didnt like so much:* There is only one side holder on the back that can hold a bottle of water, however it is expandable and should hold very large bottles so its not the problem I first thought. The pocket on the other side is useful however for holding a music player and there is a slot to pass through a cable for headphones and still keep the pocket zipped up.Overall there is a good amount of space and the bag is of good quality. It is a great bag for a developer or student on the go. It would be good for a trip away for a few days or a long weekend.Thank you.