BBP Hamptons Hybrid Messenger/Backpack Laptop Bag Obsidian Black Large

by BBP Bags

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 6 x 15 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GHED96
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 4, 2006

Product Description

Messenger + backpack + laptop protection = BBP Hybrid Bags. BBP's Urbanomic (urban + ergonomic) designed bags feature the revolutionary Bak2Pak carrying system that lets you convert from ergonomic dual strap backpack to a convenient single strap messenger bag. The Hamptons style is multi-functional with a hipster edge. Three usable pockets for all those things you have to carry but couldn't with your old tired bag. Fits the Macbook, MacBook Pro 15, & MacBook Pro 17. Fits up to 15.4" PCs. Bag Dimensions 18"L x 15"H x 6"D. Laptop Compartment Dimensions 15.5"L x 11.5"W x1.5"D

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good laptop bag, May 8, 2007

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K. Smith (ME, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BBP Hamptons Hybrid Messenger/Backpack Laptop Bag Obsidian Black Large (Personal Computers)

I got this bag finally after a long time of thinking about it. I could never bring myself to get it based on how much it cost. But I finally broke down and treated myself to it and I have not been disappointed.

I love the "backpack" type of double shoulder straps. I'm a golfer and have had a similar setup on my golf bag for 10-15 years. It's a very comfortable way to carry weight for a long time period.

I think this bag would be perfect for people that live in a city and walk to work, or to a college student that needs to walk around campus carrying a few books and their laptop.

The bag is laid out very well and the buckles are very easy to use.

Only two things I'd "complain" about the bag:

1) I do not believe it's the end all be all of bags that some online sites will tell you it is. That's just my opinion and perhaps that's because I'm not the target audience for the product. However, I still think it's worth the money if you have a heavy laptop and want a more comfortable way of carrying it.

2) There is no dedicated pouch for the laptop power supply other than the main compartment. This makes it a bit awkward to put the power supply in there when you have a large notebook and some other items, but it will fit. Would have been good had they been able to figure out an external pouch specifically for the supply. But again, this is not a deal breaker for me.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good bag with room for improvement, August 22, 2007

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Jeff is Rad (Laurel, MD, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: BBP Hamptons Hybrid Messenger/Backpack Laptop Bag Obsidian Black Large (Personal Computers)

PROS: The Hamptons bag is very roomy and has good quality stitching and finishing. I especially like the external pockets for easy access to smaller devices like PDAs or cell phones. One clever feature is the use of an orange interior. The orange reflects light and makes it easier to find things inside the bag.

CONS: The bag is advertised as being both a backpack & messenger bag. But the shoulder strap is designed in such a way that it makes messenger bag carry very cumbersome and uncomfortable. When shortening the strap as instructed, it leaves slack that's either left dangling or bunched up. It not only looks bad but also gets in the way. What also gets in the way is the big plastic buckle & button strap (used for back pack mode) on the strap that is also left dangling. Also there is no padding in the middle of the strap, so when you carry the bag messenger-bag style, the strap bites into your shoulder. The padding only works when you carry backpack-style. This problem would be solved if BumBakPak had two separate straps instead of one "all-in-one" strap. Speaking of straps, contrary to the company ads, this bag WILL bounce against your bum when wearing it as a backpack...unless you also use the included hip & sternum straps. I also noticed that some of the smaller pockets on the Hamptons bag have thin nylon and are unlined on the inside. Over time these pockets will wear out faster than the rest of the bag. Finally I have a minor beef. BumBakPak went cheap and only put zipper pulls on the zippers on the outside of the bag. The interior zippers have no pulls, it's up to you to make your own with paracord or shoelaces. Come on BumBakPak! These pulls cost less than $0.10 a piece! Cheapos!

The Hamptons Hybrid (L size) is a decent big bag with lots of room and pockets. Carrying your junk in an organized way is a snap. But bottom line with the included strap makes the Back Pack mode good, Messenger Bag mode bad!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too big for my bum, April 3, 2009

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Emily (SC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: BBP Hamptons Hybrid Messenger/Backpack Laptop Bag Obsidian Black Large (Personal Computers)

I'm not quite 5'3" and this bag looked utterly ridiculous on me because of the size. I liked the amount of pockets, but really there are better options out there. I bought a Skooba after this one, and returned it as well. Finally, I've landed on the Booq Mamba - less pain than a shoulder bag, sleeker and sexier than the bumbackpack, and the best organization I've found so far. I use it for laptop, book, peripherals, moleskine, water bottle, and other sundries.