High Sierra Access Backpack

by High Sierra

Product Features

• School-focused daypack with padded 17-inch laptop sleeve
• Organizer with zippered mesh, card, pen, and MP3 player pockets
• Vapel mesh-padded back panel with air vent; S-shaped padded shoulder straps
• Daisy chain for attaching accessories; sternum strap for stabilizing bag
• 2,850-cubic-inch capacity; measures 15 x 20 x 9.5 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With plenty of compartments and lots of easy ways to get to your gear, the High Sierra Access backpack is ideal for people constantly on the move. The Access offers a large front compartment with a convenient side-access zipper, along with a premium multi-pocket organizer with a removable key fob. Toting your digital tools is just as easy thanks to the Cushion Zone padded computer sleeve, which holds most 17-inch notebook computers. And for your smaller electronics, you can turn to the easy-access deluxe media pocket. The media pocket--which includes a headphone port--holds several sizes of cell phones, PDAs, and MP3 players. There's even a mesh beverage compartment on the side, so you can bring an extra water or iced tea bottle on longer excursions.

Comfort-wise, the Access is equipped with S-shaped shoulder straps with Vapel mesh Airflow padding. The straps work in conjunction with the built-in suspension system and adjustable sternum strap to distribute the weight evenly across your body. Other details include a padded back panel with a tuck-away waist belt, a Vapel mesh padded grab handle, a removable media/cell phone pocket, adjustable side compression straps, and a tuck-away rain cover.

Specifications:

• Capacity: 2,743 cubic inches
• Materials: Diamond Ripstop, Mini-Ripstop, 1,000-denier Duralite
• Max laptop dimensions (for sleeve): 15.5 by 10.75 by 1.8 inches
• Size: 15 by 20 by 9.5 inches (W x H x D)
• Warranty: Lifetime

About High Sierra
A family owned organization for more than 30 years, the High Sierra Sport Company is committed to producing thoughtfully innovative bags and luggage that appeal to the intelligence and esteem of the active lifestyle and outdoor consumer. The company specializes in adventure travel, with a dedication to function, design, and quality in each of its products. From athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to students, travelers, and professionals, High Sierra's versatile, innovative products are sure to fit almost everyone's needs.

Founded in 1978 as H. Bernbaum Import & Export Company by Harry Bernbaum and Hank Bernbaum, High Sierra has grown into the 10th largest outdoor company in the U.S. Today, High Sierra Sport Company employs 40 people and distributes and sells to more than 1,500 retailers and 2,250 corporate accounts worldwide. High Sierra is the official supplier of bags to the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding teams and its memberships include the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), SnowSports Industries America (SIA), and the Travel Goods Association (TGA).

Product Description

Keep your cargo close at hand with Access. With plenty of compartments and lots of easy ways to get to your gear, this handy, great-looking pack will keep you on the move.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 20 x 15 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000H94PDW
• Item model number: 5462
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #14 in Clothing > Luggage & Bags > Backpacks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Great Bag!, December 29, 2006

By 

Brett Neilson "brett at brettneilson dot com" (South Jorda, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Sierra Access Backpack (Sports)

The Access Day Pack by High Sierra is one of the best Back Pack/Day Packs I have ever owned. It is VERY roomy and has plenty enough space to store just about anything. I frequently travel with 2 laptops a sizable 3 ring binder, several hand held radios and at least one camera. This means that I not only need a lot of space I need a bag that will support the weight of the gear. After 3 years of continual use only a few stitches are coming loose on the shoulder straps.

The Access Day Pack, has been great! Although it is not waterproof, it comes with its own rain coat that covers the bag just in case you get caught in undesirable weather. I thought that was a cool feature!

I also an not a big fan of pre-sized pockets and pouches as they never fit my stuff. However the pockets in this bag are really good size and can hold most cellphones or 2-way radios.

The things I would change about the bag are:
1) The top MP3 style pocket. It is big enough to hold your iPod but if you put much else in it you run out of room quickly.

2) I would add another "water bottle" holder on the left side. These pockets are always useful and having a second one would only make this bag that much better.

3) I would add a rubberized waterproof bottom to the bag. If you set it down in a wet area for very long the water will soak through.

Hope this helps...

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product!, May 20, 2007

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Ajay Rao "Just call me AJ" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Sierra Access Backpack (Sports)

I bought this backpack for my tour of Europe. I tour cities in bursts of 2-3 days so this pack has to hold my things for 2-3 days.

Pros:
1. It has many pockets for all kinds of gadgets or items you may have.

2. The bottle holder is far better than in any previous backpack i have owned. It has a zipper to it so you can tighten the bottle agaist the pack to hold it down.

3. It has a rain cover. I haven't needed to use it yet but im sure that day will come.

4. The laptop padding is good. I have had the pack tip over and fall on the floor. The laptop was protected each time.

5. The pack has padding for your back as well. However, there is a con here that ill explain further down.

6. The pack is spacious and wide enough for my dslr camera bag. This is a big plus for me.

Cons:
1. The padding for your shoulders and back has a tendency to cover air flow and makes you sweat. The pack is advertised to have good air flow but this is not true in my experience.

2. The wait strap is excessive and unnecessary in my opinion. My pack is never heavy enough to need it.

3. The pack is advertised to be able to hold upto 17in. laptops but i have serious doubts about that. My 15.4in widescreen laptop fits snugly and hangs out of the top of the covering a good bit. The dimensions of my laptop are the following: 14.25" x 10.55" x 1.54"

Overall a very good pack, best i've had yet.

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bag is fantastic, Amazon's description is misleading, September 27, 2007

By 

Wesley Bryant "media junkie" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Sierra Access Backpack (Apparel)

Currently, Amazon says that this bag will hold a laptop that is:
17" x 12" x 2"

Manufacturer says that the bag will hold a laptop that is:
15.5" x 10.75" x 1.8"

Big difference, as I found out. I returned it, bought the Targus XL bag instead and didn't regret it one bit.

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