NICGID Sling Bags Chest Shoulder Backpacks, 13.3'' 14.1'' 15.6''Laptop Backpack Crossbody Messenger Bag Travel Outdoor

I purchased this backpack as a carry on for a European trip in the fall of '23. It was big enough for my 14" HP computer, and everything that I needed to carry around both on the plane and while touring Europe. Since that trip I have used it as my daily "carry" - it goes everywhere with me with a 14" laptop, Wacom drawing tablet and a compliment of hard drives and cables. It still looks brand new. I just took a good look at it - the bottom isn't even scuffed up. It is build like a tank with thick material and solid stiching. I would buy this again without hesitation - one of the most usefull backpacks I have owned - not too big but big enough for what i need. Products simply aren't built this well anymore.

The age of Covid has changed nearly everything about my job. Instead of going to a physical office building every day, I stroll down the hallway to my home office, motor up the standing desk, and get to work. This has dramatically changed the dynamic of what I carry around with me in my work backpack. Instead of carrying everything I "think" I might need for a day away from home, (ie: company laptop, personal tablet, power supplies, cables, adapters, other personal items, etc.), now I carry the essentials. Plus, as laptop sizes have slimmed down, (from a bulky, old HP 14" down to a svelte, 12" Surface Pro 7 and a personal iPad Pro 10.5), I need less bag to protect them.Then there's this. In the old days I was flying to and from Europe and fell into the habit of keeping most of my portable office on my back all the time. I'm talking about things like Bose headphones, spare batteries, and the like. Even though it added a few pounds to the heft of my bag, it also meant I never had to scrounge around at the last minute to pack for a long trip.As my previous daily bag, I have a Swiss Gear TSA-friendly pack that I purchased from Sam's Club. As far as I'm concerned, it remains the best value on the market. It's not perfect, but at $39.95 it's hard to beat. With the exception of the odd, internal, hard-shell sunglass case that always rips free at the seams, the Swiss Gear is a beast. I've traveled the world with it and it just... keeps... going. Sure, the teardrop design falls over at your feet at the airport, but it's large enough and flexible enough for me to carry all my electronics, a few flat file folders, and even an emergency change of clothes and shoes.But in the post-Covid, work-from-home world with smaller electronics and less travel, the Swiss Gear is overkill for most of my daily needs. Most days it just sits on the shelf collecting dust.So I went hunting. After several hours of hunting, I found this Nicgid (what's with these odd, word salad names, anyway?) sling/messenger bag and it seemed perfect for my needs.Okay, nearly perfect. It only lacks three things that would make it truly perfect, but I'll get to them in a minute. Those three things are so relatively minor that for most people they'll never notice the difference.First, let's talk about the great features...* It's a single-strap convertible, meaning you can carry it left or right shoulder, or reclip like a messenger bag, or carry by the handle like a briefcase. (Also a drawback, but we'll get there in a minute...)* The various compartments are laid out nearly perfectly for the way I work, with an externally accessible zippered compartment for my badges, boarding passes, and passport.* The external compartment is on a flap with adjustable clips that flips back quickly to expose an open pouch and a couple of pen slots, making it secure (enough) to protect certain loose items (like the aforementioned pens, Covid mask, tissues, a snack, etc.).* Underneath that flap are also two decently sized zippered compartments, one larger than the other. You can stuff all kinds of things into these slots, like cables, power adapters, earbud containers, etc.* The main compartment, though, is fairly large given the fact that this is a single-shoulder sling. It comfortably fit *both* a Suface Pro 6 *and* an iPad Pro 12.9 with the Magic Keyboard. There was room left over for a third 13.3" device if I really wanted to go crazy.* There are external water bottle pockets on either side that are large enough and stretchy enough to carry most 16 to 20oz bottles. (I carry a ham radio walkie talkie in one of the pockets, so ymmv...)After all that positive, there are a few caveats. None of these are deal-breakers, but you should still keep them in mind before you buy.* There are more D-rings than straps to attach to them. Not sure what the D-ring on the shoulder strap is used for.* Speaking of shoulder straps, this is a *single strap* bag, so don't buy it if you think there is even the most remote possibility that you will want to throw it over both shoulders.* It is not the best padded bag I have ever used. If you tend to throw your bag around and trust that it will protect all your electronics, think again. It's padded, just not heavily padded. If you drop it to the ground with a laptop or tablet in it your device will likely sustain some damage.Bonus caveat...* The clip that attaches the strap to the D-rings is not particularly sturdy. It is plastic with a metal spring clip. It works. It will "probably" hold up over time, but it is not a heavy-duty plastic clip like on my Swiss Gear backpack. Be careful in how you toss it around and you should be fine.Other than that, I'm already enjoying it and using it regularly as a cross chest bag when I ride my ebike for a visit to the local coffee shop.Recommended.

I love my bag. The quality is really nice for the most part. My fiance got the same back different color. The only issue is the adjustment buckle on his cracked and pinches if your not careful. But I overall a good bag.

This has been my go-to EDC bag for months. It’s not meant for laptops, but for everyday essentials like a charger, phone, wallet, keys, and meds — it’s perfect. The sling design is comfortable, and the zippers and stitching have held up well with daily use.Pros:Ideal size for EDC — not bulkyDurable fabric and smooth zippersComfortable crossbody wearMultiple compartments for organizationGreat build quality for the priceCons:Too small for laptops or tablets larger than 10"No structured padding — just soft fabric wallsVerdict:This is my everyday sidekick. Perfect for light carry, built to last, and doesn’t scream “tech bag.” Great value if you want a compact EDC sling.The materials and design rival my timbuk2 which was 160$ I now grab this more than the bag that was 7x the price.Very premium feel, I was NOT expecting that.

Great quality bag for the price. This is my third order. My first broke after about 2 years. Nothing wrong with the second other than a little wear-n-tear, I just wanted a different color. The material, zippers, and latches/clips are sturdy. The bag is roomy for its size. It fits my 15" Macbook Air, a college book and 1" notebook in the main compartment. It has plenty of smaller compartments for things like toiletries and school accessories. I was looking for a quality, durable bag that would hold my laptop and school supplies that wasn't oversized or bulky, and this this bag meets those needs.

Just got this and it is exactly as expected, though I haven't used it yet. It easily fits my 14" laptop and a pair of screen extenders with room for a handful of other items: I could probably throw a book or 2 in in there, my cell phone, extra wires, water bottle on the outside. Haven't used it yet but it's well made, and hangs cross body very well with a clip that can be switched from left to right depending on how you want to sling it. It's very lightweight and a good value for it's price. Would buy it again.

It’s really best bag that everyone needs to get one it’s very good bag

I bought this a year ago to use as my "Personal Item" when traveling as it's size meets European airlines size for a personal item. I like the styling and plenty of room for a mid-size tablet, a change or two of clothes, chargers, toiletries and water bottles.Unfortunately, after 2 only round trips from Green Bay to Dallas I'm already seeing the stitching coming apart where one of the straps for the flap attaches, which doesn't appear to be a very high stress point.I'll have to see if I can get this repaired before it gets worse because I do like this pack.