I originally looked at the weekender version of this bag as a travel bag, but ended up buying a different bag. I remembered the overnight version though when I was later looking to replace my work laptop bag. This bag is really terribly designed for use as an overnight travel bag, as many others have said the compartments are too small and too many. However, this works nicely for my work laptop bag. It seems to be well constructed and sturdy, and is comfortable to wear.
The center compartment has a sleeve that I use for my laptop, and I can fit my thin travel keyboard, mouse, charger, and headset in there with it. The back compartment fits my notebooks, a purselet, and a cardigan. The front pouch is for pens and cables, and right now the tablet pouch is perfect for my collection of cloth masks that I'm required to wear at work, although it really does seem like a worthless pocket otherwise just taking up space.
Update November 2021: I've been using this bag daily as a work bag since June of 2020 and it still looks brand new. I've grown to love it more (increase to 5 stars) as it's held up really well and there are so many functional storage pockets and pouches, which is great since we have open office/no assigned seating so everything I need lives in my bag. The material also keeps things inside pretty dry when you're out in the rain, which is also very nice. The only thing I really wish this had is a stretchy mesh water bottle holder on the side opposite of the zip side pouch (which holds my travel umbrella since it's not shaped well for a water bottle). That would make this bag absolutely perfect.
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This Item  Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Weekender Backpack - Denim |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $49.99 | -26% $22.99 List: $30.99 | $41.99 | $139.08 | $25.99 |
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| Sold By | — | danruowl | danruowl | danruowl | Amazon.com | BAFAMYE |
| capacity | 30 liters | — | — | — | 27 liters | 30 liters |
| size | Weekender | Expandable | Simple | Large | 25 | Large |
| outer material | — | Nylon | — | Polyester | Nylon | Polyester |
| closure type | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper | Zipper |
| weight | 3.04 pounds | 1.52 kilograms | 1.01 kilograms | — | 38.6 ounces | — |
| water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | waterproof |
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Great Work Back Pack
I purchased this OVERNIGHT version bag to replace an Incase Ion Backpack (horrendous bag). I needed something for daily commute and also monthly work trips. I had tried an eBags Professional slim and professional Slim junior and neither exactly fit my needs (especially for the price)This bag seems to be pretty great.PROS:1. Size (See photo) I am 5'4" and relatively slim build so a lot of back packs overwhelm my frame. this is just small enough to be comfortable on my back.2. Color options- I know its not the most important thing, but I appreciate not only having black and grey as a choice. the denim is a subtle grey-blue that is professional without looking so intense.3. Dedicated pockets-- I like the small "catch all" pocket on the top- great for holding keys/ work badge/phone-large main compartment holds my big padfolio, 2 small notebooks, Bose QC headphones, and has some room to spare. I do wish this pocket unzipped all the way around so it could be packed more like a suitcase (like the ebags professional series) This would make this a much more versatile bag.- front accessories pocket is handy for staying organized without being too compartmentalized. The obnoxious orange does help with visibility. (I store all my charging cords, mouse, pens, power bank, tide pens, tampons and still have more space) This pocket unzips all the way so packing is really easy. you aren't trying to slip your hand into a cramped space (looking at you Incase Iso)- front pocket is almost the whole length of the bag so there is plenty of room. I usually have it empty, but for trips I stash my book in here.- tablet pocket is super handy for flights, no digging for my fire tablet- laptop pocket is probably my least favorite. It upzips in the same inverted L as the main compartment, meaning my laptop could slip out the side if I don't zip it all the way up. The pocket is also the full size of the bag so with charger and my 13 inch dell I don't even remotely fill the space. This leaves me feeling like my laptop isn't super secure and that I am wasting space.- water bottle pocket is magnificent- why do so few professional bags include a spot for a water bottle? when not traveling I use the pocket to quickly stash my car keys since it can be zipped all the way up4. Price Point at about half the price of the ebags professional line with almost the same functionality, this bag is pretty hard to complain about5. luggage strap- Good lord the little things go a long way. I will never have a backpack that won't slip on my suitcase again. the airport bar is 10 times less stressful now.Cons:1. awkward sizing of the laptop pocket (see above)2. lack of suitcase or clamshell opening in main compartment3. the orange really is obnoxious, but fortunately It isn't visible from the exterior4. I would love if the main pocket was a little deeper (maybe take some of the space from the laptop pocekt) to make this a more versatile travel bag. I know I could have gotten the weekender version, but it was just too large overall for my frame.Overall, I am VERY pleased with this bag and am glad I found it before the busy summer audit season begins.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
This review is for the weekender version of this bag. As an Amazonbasics product this bag really impressed me. I was looking for a larger bag to hold all my devices and also clothing/shoes for the occasional weekend trip. This bag fulfilled all those requirements and then some without looking too bulky (which was a concern of mine).
The material is fantastic and looks very professional in the black color.
The design of the outer pocket is very similar to the ebags slim laptop bag (featured in the attached pictures on the right). With the compression straps the size of this bag is not that much larger in terms of depth relative to the ebags slim, but is a little wider and taller. The material I thought looked much better than the ebags one, which also had a large logo on the back which was off putting.
The laptop compartment is quite generous as is the middle compartment, which can hold a fair amount of clothing. Again when not in use the compression straps can keep your bag quite thin. In the ebags slim laptop bag I was not able to fit that much more than my current devices, chargers, and headphones. In this bag I was able to fit everything with room to spare.
The straps are very comfortable
Overall I think this bag is great for taking to work and for travel
The material is fantastic and looks very professional in the black color.
The design of the outer pocket is very similar to the ebags slim laptop bag (featured in the attached pictures on the right). With the compression straps the size of this bag is not that much larger in terms of depth relative to the ebags slim, but is a little wider and taller. The material I thought looked much better than the ebags one, which also had a large logo on the back which was off putting.
The laptop compartment is quite generous as is the middle compartment, which can hold a fair amount of clothing. Again when not in use the compression straps can keep your bag quite thin. In the ebags slim laptop bag I was not able to fit that much more than my current devices, chargers, and headphones. In this bag I was able to fit everything with room to spare.
The straps are very comfortable
Overall I think this bag is great for taking to work and for travel
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Chris
Me sorprendió para bien
Reviewed in Mexico on May 31, 2022
Chris
Reviewed in Mexico on May 31, 2022
El diseño es un poco peculiar, pero una vez que le encuentras la lógica tiene bastante sentido… Estuve buscando varias maletas del mismo estilo y las demás se abren como una carry on (como si fuese una puerta), mientras que esta se abre de forma vertical como cualquier mochila. El compartimento principal (donde va la ropa) está dividido en 2: en lugar de ser una “caja” grande, esa caja la dividieron en 2 de la misma medida que se parte por el medio. No le tenía mucha fe porque vi los compartimentos bien pequeños, pero me equivoqué, pude empacar:
- 5 shorts
- 3 pants
- 7 boxers
- 7 calcetines
- 5 playeras
- 1 par de botas de montaña (talla 23)
- 1 par de chanclas de baño
- 1 par de tenis de tela
- 1 mochila de las que se doblan en una bolsita
- 1 maletita para los líquidos
- 1 juego de toallas de micro fibra
El viaje es de 3 meses, pero yo empaco para 1 semana porque lavo la ropa cada 6 días. No veo motivos para llevar más.
El peso total fue de 8.2 kilos, lo cual no me parece excesivo. Adicionalmente pude llevar mi botella de agua, que también es un lastre no tener donde ponerla cuando caminas.
El último compartimento (el que está más pegado a la espalda), únicamente se abre en forma de L, esto porque es donde se pondría la laptop y creo que tiene sentido pues así está más protegida ya que se abre solo del lado de donde será sacada por la persona, sin embargo esto puede ser molesto para algunos.
Dentro de lo malo, me hubiese gustado que tuviera un compartimento especial para guardar documentos en la parte de enfrente.
La parte principal tiene un cierre tipo “acceso rápido”, pero sinceramente no lo encuentro muy útil ya que da directamente a la ropa que guardaste y no entiendo para qué querría yo ver la ropa. Mejor hubiese sido un compartimento para los documentos (tiene una bolsita donde cabe un folder, pero no me parece suficiente).
En general me encantó, es exactamente lo que quería. Leí algunos comentarios que se quejaban sobre el tamaño y creo que la gente es bien exagerada. Sí está grande, pero tampoco es enorme. La comparé con la carry on que usé el año pasado y es prácticamente igual. Yo mido 1.57 y la cargo perfecto. A lo mejor me veo como un minion, pero soy un minion feliz que no tuvo que documentar para ir al extranjero. La recomiendo 10/10
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Wonderful backpack - fits a lot, makes full use of airline allowances, great interior design
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2022
Daniela Rocha
Excelente para viajes
Reviewed in Spain on August 4, 2021
Daniela Rocha
Reviewed in Spain on August 4, 2021
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