SwissGear Computer Backpack (Black)

by Wenger

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 13 x 18 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0019M7WEK
• Item model number: SA9768 Black
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 7, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This stylish backpack includes a mobile phone pocket, a computer compartment, an airflow back system, shoulder straps, a water bottle pocket, audio interface organizer pockets for business accessories, and a sunglasses holder.

Product Description

Swiss Gear Computer Backpack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a good fit for 15.4in widescreen, October 31, 2008

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V. Hoang (FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SwissGear Computer Backpack (Black) (Personal Computers)

It would not fit my HP dv5t 15.4" widescreen properly. The top 2 corners extend all the way to the zipper. The top 2-3 inches are not padded so there are no protection for the top part of the laptop. The corners of my laptop hugs the zipper hence no protection what so ever. My last laptop had a dinged corner that caused the LCD screen to go bad. I can't afford to have the potential for the same problem again. I'll be buying the 17inch Swissgear backpack instead. Base on the reviewers for that 17" packpack, it's a perfect fit for the 15.4" widescreen.

On the plus side, this laptop is really nice. It has nice feel and the build quality is great. I wish it would fit my laptop. If you have a 14" or smaller laptop this is a good buy. Amazon or Swissgear should specify the dimensions for the laptop compartment. That would eliminate a lot of returns or unhappy customers.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING backpack!, February 3, 2009

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Robert J. Kickbush - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SwissGear Computer Backpack (Black) (Personal Computers)

This backpack is so amazing and fits my life so perfectly! I'm a field auditor and need to take my laptop to tons of different locations in the city. Thus, often I am on public transit - buses and trains -- and I also do a lot of walking. Plus, in the summer, at lunchtime, I love to rollerblade around parks. This backpack fits all of this perfectly!

It fits my 15.4" HP laptop as if they were made for each other and the backpack has two pockets with the laptop compartment that hold extra batteries, power cords, disk drives, etc. Plus, there's still room for my super cool lunchbox (packed with a lunch) in the same compartment!
The next big pocket fits, a novel, two magazines, three case files for work, and my thermos full of coffee - with room to spare. There is a pocket the hangs down that holds full-size IPods and big headphones with no problem. An even more awesome feature is that the bag has a hole in the top (covered by a weather-proof flap) that lets you run your headphones out of your backpack straight to your ears! :)
Next, there is a little pocket that perfectly fits all my bus tokens and schedules.
Then, the front pocket has room for a full-size 10-key calculator, 5 pens, business cards, stationary, paperclips, rubber bands, and a few other things -- all in separate pouches or pockets and with plenty of room to spare. I could probably fit a few more novels in there if I wanted! Plus, there is a cell phone pouch in this pocket that fits my phone perfectly!
The outside of the backpack has pouches for two bottles of water on the sides and another cell phone holder on the strap with a sunglasses holder on the other strap.
If I took my files and books out, the backpack also has plenty of room for an inkjet printer and accessories in the second main pouch.

When fully loaded, the backpack is heavy, but the straps are so comfortable that I had no problem wearing it fully-loaded for an hour today.

This backpack is the most awesome thing for my work life that I could ever imagine! Plus, it is extremely well-made and the price is mind-bogglingly low considering everything. This backpack needs to be bought. Trust me. You will thank yourself.

I added some of my own pictures to show the backpack fully-loaded.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots Of Room and good for travel, September 29, 2008

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Sara E. Armbrecht - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SwissGear Computer Backpack (Black) (Personal Computers)

This bag is great for the money.
Has the perfect size Organizer to carry my cloths in to workout
Padded Shoulder Strap helps because I walk to work and the extra padding keeps my shoulders from getting sore.
Audio Pocket is perfect for my Ipod
Computer Sleeve is well padded for extra protection.