Hercules "Super Strong" LP-1700BK 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Black)

by Hercules

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 3 x 12 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002BZQEKW
• Item model number: LP-1700BK
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 3, 2009

Product Description

The Hercules LP-1700 17" Laptop Messenger Bag with Spectra ripstop nylon is designed to hold up to a 17" laptop. This bag features a main Dura-Foam padded compartment to protect the laptop as wells as pouches to organize cords and other peripherals. A front compartment allows for plenty of organized storage. The LP-1700 is protected by the Hercules Super Strong lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Spacious, but would like an external compartment, March 30, 2010

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Trent Perkins (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hercules "Super Strong" LP-1700BK 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Black) (Personal Computers)

This bag is indeed large enough to accomplish the task! Mine holds my 17.3" HP Laptop, a 48 disc CD/DVD case, my Logitech V20 Notebook Speaker case in the inside compartment (separated from the laptop by a cloth divider) with room to spare. In the pocket with a Velcro flap over it, I keep my power adapter, numerous FireWire and USB cables, several Portable hard discs, a fold-able pair of good sized (but not huge) headphones, and in pockets that have Velcro flaps over them inside that pocket, I keep my wireless mouse and a USB dongle. And there is still room to spare! The bag is comfortable even with all of that weight thanks to a very nicely padded shoulder strap. Durability is not an issue as it uses the same cloth the military uses to make flak vests inside and out. With all of that room, this is still a very light bag compared to a similarly sized Targus.

My only frustration (and this is due to the nature of it being a messenger bag) is that I often wish I could access something in the accessory pocket without having to open the entire top flap (which is secured with two military grade webbing buckles). But having that top flap cover the accessory compartment also has its good points in that it provides extra security and protection to the contents of that pocket. On the issue of security, there is no way to lock this bag, so if that is an issue, this will not be the bag for you.

The bag looks a bit feminine at first (in my opinion), but after I get it fully loaded, that is not an issue!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good bag, June 8, 2010

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Frank Rader (Mooresville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hercules "Super Strong" LP-1700BK 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Black) (Personal Computers)

I bought because of price, planning to get a "better" bag after some use of the 17" MacBook Pro on the road, a step up from a 15". It was the "default" bag. Knowing then what I know now I would buy it again. It is light, roomy, flexible and sturdy. A plus is it can carry a 17" computer and a portable scanner or 17" computer and a zippered "wallet" of 8 1/2 x 11 papers, eliminating a need for a second bag. I would easily carry a laptop and iPad, too. Demerits because the shoulder strap is sewn into the bag rather than running continuously around the bag and bottom of bag. (I've never found a computer bag that does this.). A second demerit because I'd prefer heavier, thicker padding in bottom of bag. What is there is standard but without feet on bottom edge I think more padding is a good idea. This bag is priced at what I feel bags should be priced for what they do.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect fit!, June 14, 2011

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IdahoCruizer - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hercules "Super Strong" LP-1700BK 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Black) (Personal Computers)

I purchased this bag in order to carry my new HP G7 17.3" laptop. The bag is huge but when you slide the laptop into the case it's like the bag was made for the computer. It couldn't be a better fit. I won't be using it to carry to class but for the occasions when it needs to leave the house, I'll feel confident that it's well protected. Definitely plenty of room for a textbook or binder in the bag w/ the computer. Very high quality on the craftsmanship as well. This bag should last for years.