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Samsonite Tectonic Medium Backpack, Black/Olive, One Size

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 104 ratings

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  • Comfortable padded handles and shoulder straps
  • Co-molded zipper pulls
  • Wide base for stability
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Customers appreciate the backpack's sturdy build, spacious compartments, and dedicated laptop compartment. They find it comfortable to wear, with nice colors and well-placed pockets. Many consider it a good value for money and a great purchase. However, opinions differ on the size and padding.

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43 customers mention "Build quality"37 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's build quality. They say it's well-made, looks nice, and meets their needs well. There are no tears, broken zippers, or stitching coming apart, and customers expect it to last for a long time.

"...It did not meet my needs so I returned it but the quality of the bag seemed quite good, it was nicely padded inside, had good padding on the straps,..." Read more

"...Comes with a 3 Year limited term global warranty. Is overall nice built. Compact. Not too large...." Read more

"This is a great quality backpack. Very good padding to protect my laptop and lots of pockets with zippers for organization...." Read more

"It is an excellent bag -* durable, comfortable* some neat and well place pockets.* Zipper are smooth..." Read more

36 customers mention "Storage capacity"36 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's storage capacity. They find the compartments spacious and the front and middle zipper pockets provide ample storage space. The dedicated laptop compartment is a favorite feature. The backpack is large enough to fit items like tablets, books, and hoodies.

"...Is overall nice built. Compact. Not too large. But spacious and lots of compartments, including bottle holder. Great backpack for regular use...." Read more

"...I like the three main sections, and space to spare. It's the perfect size for a petite person like me." Read more

"...durable, comfortable* some neat and well place pockets.* Zipper are smoothI use it every day and love it...." Read more

"...been enjoying every bit of the utility in its design, with the multiple compartments and ease of access. A great investment for all...." Read more

27 customers mention "Backpack quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the backpack's quality. They say it's a great product, well-made, and practical. The materials are good quality from a reputable brand.

"...second Samsonite backpack I have considered and I have been impressed with the features and quality of construction of both of them." Read more

"...Great backpack for regular use. Although I am not sure yet whether it is waterproof or not, because I couldn't find anywhere written so...." Read more

"It is an excellent bag -* durable, comfortable* some neat and well place pockets.* Zipper are smooth..." Read more

"...For the price and free shipping it is a great deal and a nice back pack." Read more

16 customers mention "Looks"16 positive0 negative

Customers like the backpack's appearance. They find it well-designed with good balance, nice color, and useful pockets. The bag is durable and comfortable.

"It is an excellent bag -* durable, comfortable* some neat and well place pockets.* Zipper are smooth..." Read more

"I was truly amazed by the weight of the product yet the detail and craftsmanship in the design, giving it a robust look and feel...." Read more

"...to realise that Samsonite is a better constructed product, is better designed in that it doesnt overbalance, is made of more substantial material..." Read more

"...Overall I like the color, the fit, and all of the little pockets in this new Samsonite. Still a great backpack for the price." Read more

14 customers mention "Value for money"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the backpack's value for money. They say it's a great purchase and their go-to bag for travel.

"This is a nice bag for a reasonable price...." Read more

"...Just got it brand new. Got it delivered second day. Price was very reasonable for the backpack. Perfectly fits 15.6" laptop (Dell Studio 1555)...." Read more

"...A great investment for all. You will not be disappointed." Read more

"...Still a great backpack for the price." Read more

11 customers mention "Comfort"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the comfort of the backpack. They mention it has padding on the straps and a soft, comfortable handle. The backpack is lightweight and ergonomically perfect for long days that require mobile employees.

"...it was nicely padded inside, had good padding on the straps, and a soft, comfortable, seemingly sturdy handle on the top...." Read more

"It is an excellent bag -* durable, comfortable* some neat and well place pockets.* Zipper are smooth..." Read more

"...The medium backpack is light, strong, and the straps are fairly comfortable...." Read more

"Very light...Comfortable straps...material seems durable so far..zips are big and easy to handle... The carry handle is big soft and seems strong...." Read more

14 customers mention "Size"8 positive6 negative

Customers have different views on the backpack's size. Some find it compact and suitable for regular use, with good compartments that fit a 14.1-inch laptop well. Others feel it's too large for regular use, with wasted space in the main compartment and a tight fit for an iPhone. The straps are comfortable, but some find the bag too large for regular use and not suitable for traveling.

"...Is overall nice built. Compact. Not too large. But spacious and lots of compartments, including bottle holder. Great backpack for regular use...." Read more

"...A lot of space and pocketsCons:A little small for big guys, i'm 190 cm and somehow i feel the bag looks short on my back..." Read more

"...It's the perfect size for a petite person like me." Read more

"...It is not too big. I thought I might need the big backpack but knew - since I am not a large person - it might be too big...." Read more

12 customers mention "Padding"8 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the padding. Some find it good for protecting laptops, with sturdy straps and cushioning in the rear portion. The outside fabric is praised as good, while the inside feels thin and could be improved. There are mixed opinions about the bottom fabric, some finding it well-made and others criticizing it as rough or lacking leather-like qualities.

"...the bag seemed quite good, it was nicely padded inside, had good padding on the straps, and a soft, comfortable, seemingly sturdy handle on the top...." Read more

"This is a great quality backpack. Very good padding to protect my laptop and lots of pockets with zippers for organization...." Read more

"...the material which touches your back is made of some kind of rough synthetic material - what it does is that constantly keeps rubbing your shirt..." Read more

"...it and it protects the items inside very well due to a good amount of padding/cushioning...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2013
    This is a nice bag for a reasonable price. It did not meet my needs so I returned it but the quality of the bag seemed quite good, it was nicely padded inside, had good padding on the straps, and a soft, comfortable, seemingly sturdy handle on the top. I can't speak to the durability since I didn't keep it but it looked and felt durable. would be a great bag for a student or anyone wanting to carry a laptop, tablet and a few other things. this is the second Samsonite backpack I have considered and I have been impressed with the features and quality of construction of both of them.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2011
    Great bag. Just got it brand new. Got it delivered second day. Price was very reasonable for the backpack. Perfectly fits 15.6" laptop (Dell Studio 1555). The tag also says it fits laptops upto 15.6". Comes with a 3 Year limited term global warranty. Is overall nice built. Compact. Not too large. But spacious and lots of compartments, including bottle holder. Great backpack for regular use. Although I am not sure yet whether it is waterproof or not, because I couldn't find anywhere written so. And haven't used it in rain or snow yet.

    Bag dimensions: 17.5" x 12.5" x 8"
    Laptop Compartment Dimensions: 15" x 10" x 1.75"

    However, I was shocked to see written in the label of the product:
    "Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm."

    What the heck is this? Why would someone use such chemicals. :( Need to write to Samsonite regarding this!
    27 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2013
    This is a great quality backpack. Very good padding to protect my laptop and lots of pockets with zippers for organization. The straps are padded and sturdy to carry a heavy load. I like the three main sections, and space to spare. It's the perfect size for a petite person like me.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015
    It is an excellent bag -
    * durable, comfortable
    * some neat and well place pockets.
    * Zipper are smooth

    I use it every day and love it.

    But one problem which kind of really irritates me : When you carry this bag on your back and walk around, the material which touches your back is made of some kind of rough synthetic material - what it does is that constantly keeps rubbing your shirt and makes this smoosh sound.

    This is the first time I am experiencing this sound, tried different kinds of shirts - no use and just to make sure that my mind is not playing any tricks on me - i tried to go back to my old backpack and I did not find any of this rubbing sound with my old backpack.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2013
    Was shocked when I saw the Cancer warning on the backpack. I would have expected this to be mentioned in the Amazon product listing, at least those who care about it would not go ahead and buy it. Sad part is I saw that label post the return date, so can't do much about it.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013
    I was truly amazed by the weight of the product yet the detail and craftsmanship in the design, giving it a robust look and feel. I've been enjoying every bit of the utility in its design, with the multiple compartments and ease of access. A great investment for all. You will not be disappointed.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2012
    My backpack finally bit the dust and I needed another one-- I hate change and I hate looking for the perfect backpack
    This one is not perfect but very close -- I have been using it for about a week and it is working out just fine
    It keeps my little netbook safe and my precious kindle too. There are places and zippers to keep all my stuff where I can find it quick.
    It is not too big. I thought I might need the big backpack but knew - since I am not a large person - it might be too big. The size it just right--if anything I think another small pocket on the outside - for my phone would be great. There is just one and it is a tight fit for an iphone. Of course there are a lot of places and holders inside the pack.
    I love the water bottle holder - many bags have done away with this and this was a deal breaker. This one has two. I put water in one side and the other will fit a small umbrella if you are so inclined.
    For the price and free shipping it is a great deal and a nice back pack.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2014
    Since buying this (2+years ago) I bought two Osprey backpacks. While I love them I have come to realise that Samsonite is a better constructed product, is better designed in that it doesnt overbalance, is made of more substantial material and has worn better. And its still reasonably light. But its the fact that it doesnt fall over when put down and maintains its shape that is impressive.Guess its all trial and error.
    One person found this helpful
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Top reviews from other countries

  • MOi
    3.0 out of 5 stars its looks sturdy and better than the ordinary backpack
    Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2015
    just bought this on amazon prime day-july 15. i also bought a rice cooker. the rice cooker was shipped via ups - it arrived as originally stated, on july 17, 2015. this samsonite backpack was to be delivered on july 20(monday) but since the selected shipper for this product was canada post it was delivered on july 21(tuesday-as i know, canada post doesnt deliver on my location on mondays). but because i was at work on tuesday, the package was to be picked-up so i have to pick it up to the canada post office location next day. so basically i pick it up july 22. wednesday. obviously because of certain conditions, the two-day prime shipping was not met, instead it took a total of 5 working days. but i think, that's because the shipper was canada post. as they dont leave the package on your doorstep. you have to be there to receive it, if you're not there you will have to pick-up the package, next day the earliest. anyway. lets talk about the product. its looks sturdy and better than the ordinary backpack, truly a sturdier build. zippers are big and strong. and first of all its made it thailand. not one of those massively poorly manufactured in china.so this is a good back. only problem is that i find the bag a little small for a medium size. so my advice is you are looking for a bigger samsonite backpack, this is not for you. you can fit a 15 inch laptop but thats it. go for bigger bag if you want more space.
  • Oli
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great bag
    Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2014
    I love the bag. It is very durable and stylish designed. It is a bit compact but definitely suits my day to day needs