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Perfect Computer Backpack, June 20, 2010
This review is from: Arc'teryx Blade 24 Backpack - 1465cu in (Misc.)
I'll make this short. This is absolutely the best computer backpack I've ever owned. I am an IT consultant, and I travel to customer sites where I make my living, so my bag is literally my office. My previous experiences have been with Victorinox, Targa, Tumi, and Timbuktu over a 15-year period. Without exception, all of these other bags were either unnecessarily large, heavy, or jammed full of unnecessary pockets, gadgets, and stuff. Additionally, some of the bags, such as the Timbuktu Messenger Bag had a really poorly designed shoulder strap -- large and wide, yes, but without any material to keep the bag situated on my shoulder. The Victorinox weighs in excess of three pounds by itself, not to mention the cargo, and the Tumi was built like a brick outhouse, which added too much weight. Finally, the Targa -- way over-the-top complicated products with far too many small pockets, and not enough general space to carry something like a wireless mouse. The Blade 24 is PERFECTLY sized for a 15" laptop (I used a Lenovo ThinkPad T500), with just enough room to snugly fit the laptop in the compartment. There is a separate file compartment, which is used for files and paperwork -- again, a snug fit for perhaps 75 pages of material and a small tote bag with the T500 power brick. There's a modest pocket for pens and cards, and there is a generous general-purpose pocket on top for wireless mouse, laser pointer, granola bars, etc. Also, there's a small cell phone pocket on top and a hidden external pocket under the back shell where I keep important papers, such as my passport and credit cards. All of this in an well-constructed and durable shell which is easy to look at. Finally, the pack itself is very comfortable when worn and is nicely balanced, with ample straps which stay on your shoulders. If I had the ability to design a pack -- which I don't -- I would have designed the pack exactly like the Blade 24. Small, lightweight, efficient, lean and simple, durable, comfortable, and able to carry just what I want when I'm on the road -- but not so large that I'm tempted to carry everything in my physical office. Three thumbs up!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Ultimate Laptop Bag, August 24, 2010
This review is from: Arc'teryx Blade 24 Backpack - 1465cu in (Misc.)
I agree 100% with the former review! I have tried many laptop carrying solutions recently including Crumpler, Targus and Tumi shoulder bags and the Shuan White edition Burton pack. All of these alternatives have their strengths and weaknesses. The Arc'teryx Blade 24 has none! I travel non stop, countless international and domestic flights all over the globe, cars, buses, trains. This is my go to bag. I easily fit my Lenovo 14" T61p laptop in the intenal compartment. Tumi passport/ticket wallet. Nikon D90 SLR wrapped in a hoodie or t-shirt. Wireless mouse, Kindle, iPod, iPhone, card reader, pens, business cards, sunglasses in small felt lined upper compartment. Magazines, B5 notebook, papers. This bag fits everything I need in a perfectly sized compact, smart looking bag that can bed held as a breifcase or worn very securely as a backpack without any extra features you don't need and bulges that get caught when you want to slip it under the seat in front of you in a conference or on a flight. I cannot reccomend this bag enough. I have the black Blade 24 and could not be happier!
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excellent, January 13, 2012
This review is from: Arc'teryx Blade 24 Backpack - 1465cu in (Misc.)
I've used this bag for the last 18 months in different international locations for work in education. I carry a 14 inch laptop, and either books or occasionally a projector with all the cables. This bag is perfect. I use it daily. Excellent quality, very compfortable with weight, keeps things organized, and protects the computer very well. After 18 months of heavy use, it shows no sign of wear. I've used Arc'teryx bags before, and I trust that if a zipper or anything goes out after additional use, they will fix it under warranty. This bag is expensive, but excellent if you need a high quality bag. I also like the long side zippers, and each compartment will adjust to the size of its contents, so even if you are not carrying a computer at the time, the other main compartment will adjust to be bigger, filling the entire bag. Recommended.
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