PEGASUS from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Backpack

by Wenger

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 13 x 17 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FQ8E3Y
• Item model number: GA-7306-06F00
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (180 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

The Pegasus fits up to a 17" notebook, so you can finally ditch the old laptop case for some new style. Features Wenger's famous Shock Absorbing shoulder straps and air-flow back padding.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent computer bag for traveling professional, September 3, 2007

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Edward Y. Wong "da Bull" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PEGASUS from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Backpack (Personal Computers)

This bag is almost perfect. It has some rigidity to it so it can stand on its own which is helpful when you put it down. I sometimes have to carry 2 laptops and it does so perfectly (15.4" and 17"). The size is perfect, not like I'm going to trek over into the Amazon but can provide more than ample room for all sorts of activites/travel. The trend is towards too many compartments and sub-compartments/pockets, but once you get used to it, finding things become very easy. The Zippers work well, the padding and straps are excellent, and as a professional, this bag has a very high-tech, quality professional look to it. Weight is not feathery but is reasonable given its semi-rigid structure and excellent protection. The outer top loop has a nice feel and detail to it when you to lift it up by the loop. Its very balanced on my shoulders and reduces fatigue = important since I travel a lot by air and by motorcycle with it.

My single complaint is that it does not have a lower band or strap which allows it to securely wraparound a roll-on luggage's handle - useful when airporting around.

I probably need a life, but this bag has improved the quality of it immensely. The other excellent bags are the Synergy (same price) or the Maxuum (slightly cheaper), both by Swissgear but I don't think anyone makes a better functional or aesthetic bag than the Wegner Swissgear folks!

45 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Returned bag for poor use of space, got Maxxum instead, June 3, 2007

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virtual.gretchen (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PEGASUS from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Backpack (Personal Computers)

This is a very well constructed bag, but the odd design of the diagonal separation between the larger back and middle compartments, and their equal depth, really limits what you can put into the bag. If you want to carry lots of legal pads, this would be a great bag. I want one large section for all of my books, etc., and a thinner section for the computer. I exchanged this for the Maxxum (also Wenger), which is perfect for me, as well as cheaper! The Maxxum also adds an adjustable kangaroo pouch on the front which is very handy. Ah, I should also note that both of these packs have an across-the chest strap that is placed too high. I still use it because it really helps with weight distribution.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bag!, June 7, 2007

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Denis-Mounie - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PEGASUS from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Backpack (Personal Computers)

I got this for my sweety and he LOVES it. It fits his Dell Inspiron e1705 perfectly and for those reviews complaining about the zippers- they must have something different. The zippers on this bag are slippy but they lock, if you know what I mean. They won't unzip themselves.

It's got plenty of room for his accessories, work things, books and an extra change of clothes for overnight trips.

I have to admit, I thought about getting one for my e1405, but can't justify the expenditure when the laptop in a neoprene case transports well in my beat-up old Jansport. And he needed a backpack anyway.

We saw an airline employee traveling with the Pegasus from SwissGear and he had nothing but wonderful things to say about it. The only worry was getting one to fit his 17" computer. I bought this backpack with a niggling feeling from the iffy reviews, but let me put your mind at rest. He slipped it in and latched it and voila! Perfect fit. Snug but nowhere near worrisome. Plus, it's got a pocket for your Swiss Army knife. (but remember to take it out before heading to the airport!)

Highly recommended- and the price right now on Amazon is the best I've seen so far, saving up to $30 on other sites.