OGIO Metro Backpack

by OGIO

Product Features

• Back panel side entry padded laptop sleeve
• Large center storage area and heavy duty reinforcements
• Power cord and mouse storage and Sternum strap
• Weatherproof fleece-lined audio pocket with headphone exit port
• Fits most 15" laptops

Product Description

The core of OGIO's street pack lineup offers padded side-entry laptop sleeve, dedicated accessory storage, and a fleece-lined audio pocket. Behind its distinctive quilted half-moon pocket is additional fleece-lined storage for a mouse, power cord, and other tech gear. 21"h x 14"w x 9.5"d, 2200 Cu.In/36 L, 2.46 Lbs/1.1 Kg, 400 x 400 dobby pindot nylon / 600D poly.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.3 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: B000NRTCJ0
• Item model number: 611105.0392
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,358 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this bag, February 11, 2008

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Grimm "J.Grimm" (Seattle, Wa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OGIO Metro Backpack (Sports)

I'm a frequent road warrior with "unique" needs in stuff transportation - my friends refer to my car as "the place things go to die" because I pretty much trash anything I come in contact with. I have worn out more bags in my day than I ever thought possible, and if anything lasts me more than a week I'm fairly pleased with it.

I got an Ogio Metro backpack from my workplace as part of an attendance incentive, and didn't think too much of it. Its not a bag I would have bought myself (I usually buy snowboarder backpacks due to the more rugged construction) but I'd just worn out my messenger bag so I started using this one. I have never been more pleased with a laptop bag in my entire life.

The main laptop pocket works perfect for my dell inspiron, and the inside pocket (the file pouch or whatever) fits my macbook pro like a snug glove (yes, both at once) while leaving the majority of the open section empty and ready for my stuff. A few water bottles, couple of notebooks (I use the thin 1" ones for most things, athough it'd probably hold 2-3 of the "normal" sized ones), some other gear, a couple paperbacks and some peripherals fit easily, there's a couple waterproof pockets with headphone holes for my iPod and would fit a small CD-walkman if I had one, and with my blood sugar issues I LOVE the smaller side pouches because they're perfect for a couple candy bars in case I have a sugar attack. Digital camera goes in another pocket for quick access, with its usb cable and some spare batteries in another.

Padded ribbing and neopropene (sp?) helps the comfort, along with some webbed padding in the shoulder straps. Weight distribution is good, and it survives getting thrown around in and out of my car and never has a problem. The hand grip on the top (by which I frequently drag the bag) is both comfortable and integrated into the design rather than being sewn on as an afterthought so is much more durable than most grips.

Although I'd never have bought this bag to begin with (I'd never even HEARD of Ogio) I would buy another without hesitation and suggest it to anyone who needs a new bag even if they don't need it for an actual laptop.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great, great product, January 16, 2009

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Johnny (Atl, Ga) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: OGIO Metro Backpack (Sports)

I LOVE this bookbag. I got the Ron Burgundy Color not only because it was an absolute STEAL at $28.00 plus free 2 day shipping, but the color is really rich and vibrant too. I've never owned any Ogio products so of course I read all the reviews before I bought it. And they are SPOT on.

The main storage area for your books and such are pretty spacious,although my only complaint is that it's not roomy enough? But I guess its hard to fit 2 huge science texts, two 1.5 inch binders and another textbook ( its a tight fit) The problem with this tight fit is that the books absolutely will put pressure on your laptop ( pining it against ur back), risking damage. I think if u have only a book and binder or two, then this bookbag would hold an additional laptop PERFECTLY.

On the left side there two pockets. I use the bottom one to hold my contacts, solution, hand sanitizer, anti diarrhea med ( for exam days,don't ask lol), miscellaneous stuff. The top one I stuff with about 6 granola bars and a pack of gum. On the right side, there is a tall pocket that fits a bottle of water PERFECTLY ( I use a 28oz blender bottle) Or you can put a ti-83 and such there.

At the top there are 2 weatherproof pockets. I have yet to test their weatherproofness though. The smaller one is the audio pocket with headphones port. If ur thinking, wont the water enter through the port...It wont because the port doesnt open directly into the pocket. Simple and ingenious. The bigger pocket can hold cd size things. In fact I usually put my G1 phone and canon 790 IS camera in there. Fits great.

Right below the main compartment where the books go is another pretty large compartment for additional storage. It's divided into at least 6-8 additional areas of various sizes for really practical and useful storage: slots for pens, a big zipped pocket, a clear plastic lined pocket for ID cards?, a small pocket with a velcro cover, and so on. Absolutely great.

At the bottom front of the bookbag is another weatherproof storage pocket for Im guessing the power cord,mouse and other accessories. I use it to hold my ti-83 and a little scientific calculator.

The handle and shoulder straps are sturdy and hold the bookbag up really well. The zippers feel really solid and well made. The weatherproof seals are also well made and have a tight seal. Oh and did i mention that 30year workmanship and defects free guarantee Ogio stands by on this bookbag ( not mentiooned on amazon but comes IN bookbag upon purchase. That says it all.

Basically my only complaints are maybe not enough room for books, but if u really think about it, no bookbag can hold 3,4 textbooks and accompanying binders AND a laptop. Maybe could use thicker padding for lappy for extra precaution. But otherwise, this bookbag is well made, with sooooo many storage pockets that are just downright useful and extremely practical. U won't be disappointed in this Metro bookbag. HIghly recommended. Although i dont use this to hold my laptop because of reasons stated above, it is nevertheless an AMAZING daily book lugger.

UPDATE: January 18, 2011. It's been a little over two years since I bought this bookbag and I still love it. I carry just about everything in it for school, with daily usage weight of about 30-45 pounds, and I've never had a problem with the bookbag. ( I don't use the bookbag to carry my laptop (I have another Ogio one for that :P). My only issue is that the plastic, waterproof linings along the pocket on the very bottom, and the two pockets near the top are now starting to crack and probably will come apart. To me, this is a minor issue, given how the bookbag had performed overall. I would not hesitate to buy this Metro bookbag or another type from Ogio again. I hope I can get another one at the same price I paid for this one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great School Bag, February 5, 2008

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David G. (Western U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OGIO Metro Backpack (Sports)

I have had this bag for a week now and I love it. It has many compartments for pens/pencils, glasses, mp3 player, water bottle, and stuff so everything is easy to find. I also like the fact that it has a large undivided main compartment. That makes it possible to carry an assortment of different sized books and binders. My laptop travels in a different bag so I use the laptop sleeve for notepads and folders. I have found this to be much more comfortable than the single strap messenger bag I usually carry to school. I like that there are a couple of water proof pockets and that one is easily big enough for a TI calculator. I have recommended this bag to friends and would certainly buy this bag again myself.