Eastpak Ultimate Backpack, 42 cm, 42 L, Black

Not the eastpack quality I used to know. Expected more from this firm. Fabric seems to be in very basic standards.

My decision criteria - High capacity - to include an extra layer of clothing or for an overnight trip - Compression straps - so I can use the same bag when I'm just going down to the coffee shop, or when I need to pack for a 2 day trip. - Decent looking - acceptable on public transport, and at an office - Discreet - nothing that stands out - No bottle side pockets - no one wants people coughing on their water bottle - No massive laptop pouch - this has a thin pocket which is fine - I did not want a backpack that folds open in two spilling its guts or a big laptop pouch that takes up most of the space. I don't always carry my laptop, and when I do I'm happy to put it in a protective neoprene sleeve.

Great Eastpak product as always. Robust and well made and with a 30 year guarantee which does, for a change, seem to be worth the paper it's written on! People using the guarantee seem to have positive experiences - although hopefully it will never be required.Lots of pockets and well thought out layout. The bag is very deep, especially when full so watch out if using on busy public transport! This was bought as a bag to carry work and gym gear - whilst it wasn't specifically designed for that, it does the job well with room to separate things.Only point of note is that the bottom is covered in brown plastic (faux leather) which I hadn't noticed before purchasing. It's not a big deal but is a slightly strange colour to choose alongside the black. A marmite choice for most people I think.Overall an excellent Eastpak product as per usual.

This is a good quality bag which is basically unusable unless you’re wearing a coat or jumper. The straps are coated in a sort of rubberised sandpaper. I imagine this was designed to stop movement , but when you’re in a t shirt and the bag has a reasonable amount in it the straps flay the skin off your shoulders. Disappointed as the bag is good quality and a good size with plenty of pockets

It can be quite hard to choose a back pack - sometimes you read the description and it seems like you're getting lots of space, but you unpack it and find that it's just one big pocket and it's not that big.You don't have that problem with this one. It's got brilliant capacity inside, but it's also got exactly the right amount of external and internal pockets. The compartments are enough to store laptops, iPads, cables etc., while having enough other zipped up pockets to store all your other stuff.I've spent years trying to find a bag that's big enough without being oversized, with decent pockets but without overloading me with zips. This is definitely it - and the price is great too. I've bought loads of £20-30 bags that claim to be big with extra pockets, but this one absolutely gives you what you need.

Had a Provider backpack for nearly 10 years and was looking to something to replace it (to be honest it still looks great apart some minor damage here and there, but that's to be expected having used it pretty much every day for 10 years!).Been looking around for other brands/models but in the end the Ultimate looked to be the best option.Backpack looks great, Compared to the Provider it's lacking the padded laptop "pocket", but using a laptop cover will easily solve the "issue" and the extra space (35L Vs. 42L) comes very handy while traveling.Couldn't be more satisfied with it.

Great sturdy bag with plenty of storage and compartment flexibility. I bought this for air travel as it’s they correct cabin size but soft enough to fit comfortably in the overhead compartments or under seats unlike some rigid carry ons.

recommend it . big , spacious, lots of pockets inside. pretty color.