Targus - 16” Motor Laptop Backpack - Durable Water Resistant Material - Pack for Business, Travel, Professional Commute - Back Padding Support, Black - TSB194US

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i love this backpack coz i used the same brand backpack for 10 years at that time i bought it from Walmart and it was on special offers

I bought this backpack years ago (I think 2009) from Amazon and I am still using it on a regular basis, so I have to say that it has held up quite well. I travel a lot for business (at least 50%) of the time. It does open as a clam shell so you don't have to take your computer out; however, the rules are different in different airports and, more often than not, I have had to take the computer out, anyway. So, I would say that if you are buying it for this feature, don't. There is plenty of space for the computer but I would like to have a little more padding in the bottom. What I do is I roll up an extra shirt, socks, underwear, or something and put it in the bottom of that compartment and put the computer above. I used a 15" computer for years and recently changed to a 13". The main compartment has enough space for my work documents or 2 bottles of wine on my return trip from another country. The very small compartment in front is ok for some pens, business card holder, a phone, etc., maybe a wallet. There are 2 beverage holders (one on either side) but the bottles fall out all the time. It is a small bag. This is what I wanted because the ad says it fits under the airplane seat in front of you. Well, they have changed the airplane seats. the new, lighter seats sit lower to the ground. You might be able to squeeze it in, if there is no entertainment box there (which I have been unlucky enough to have, a lot), but there won't be any room for your feet. Most of the time, I put this in the overhead bin and check a suitcase with clothes. My business trips tend to be two weeks. One problem I found the hard way; I had to evacuate a building in a heavy downpour and I found that the bag wasn't waterproof. Luckily, I had grabbed the bag, but the laptop wasn't in it at the time. My wallet was - and it was soaked through to the money. I will have to try to find a way to coat the bag with water-proofing. I do still use the bag but I was searching today for a waterproof bag that might have more compartments and still work in an overhead bin without bogging me down too much. This is a nice, small bag. Oh, and the back has a section that slips easily over my roller bag handle and it stays in place nicely. This bag has been all over the world with me and has seen a lot of miles. I can't say there is any wear. I will probably use it for as long as possible.

The Targus Checkpoint Friendly Air Traveler is the best laptop/travel backpack out there. I've used mine on domestic and international air travel for over three years now and it has performed amazingly. It has endured Asia and the Middle East to include war zones with toughness. Since I purchased the backpack in 2009, I have not had any quality problems--no broken zippers, tears, stains, etc. Yet the best part of the backpack resides in its uber-utilitarian design.- Perfect size for my 15.4 laptop with some room. A 16 inch will also fit fine. The padding and the velcro lock strap inside the laptop compartment keeps the laptop secured. If you don't carry a laptop, you can easily get an Ipad/tablet in the compartment plus room to store a fleece jacket or pair of jeans.- The checkpoint friendly feature does make security a breeze. Note a previous reviewer's tip to put your tolietries in this section, as that is what I figured out after a few uses. It's also a good place to hold magazines/newspapers.- The main compartment has a divider and small internal pocket for little items such as an mp3 player, batteries, alarm clock, ear plugs, or a small headset. I use mine to store a book, a folder and my headset. There's rooms to spare- Inbetween the main and front compartment is a little zipper area that can carry coins, pens, etc. I use it to shove my travel reciepts in, as well as carry coins and my car keys.- The front compartment is great for everything else you need to carry. I have pens, highlighters, a small flashlight, ID cards, other cards, aspirin, flash drives, passport, etc. See the pictures for all the little compartments--open and zippered in this section.- The side compartments are great for carrying a small umbrella and a water bottle. For a water bottle, I recommend you get a cap neck holder lock from American Touristor, which will keep the bottle from falling out. You can get a 16 oz bottle max in this open mesh side compartment.- The padded shoulder straps are great! I've used mine on long distance walks through the terminal or further--up to about 2 miles. There is also a luggage attachment sleeve or open pocket, which permits you to attach it to a rolling carry-on, which is what I do. It is sturdy and strong. A definate must have for air travel.I can't think of any cons, other than maybe a smaller side compartment dedicated to a cell phone or keys would be great, but that is perfection, which is 5 plus stars. In my opinion this is the best bag due to its functionality and ruggedness. Additionally, the current price is a bargain--$29. I originally bought one, liked it so much, I bought another one for the future, then purchased another one today as a gift. A great product!