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This useful and well made Laptop backpack from EK arrived simply but securely packed in a large reusable zip lock bag. Inside the bag was the backpack alone with no paperwork or instructions, not that any is needed.
The bag is made from 1680D Double-Pile Polyester material that seems very strong and tough with no sign of poor stitching, loose threads or seams ready to fail. All the zips are metal and seem robust and well made and the shoulder straps are mesh padded and strong. It also has a grab handle on the top, for times when it is inconvenient to wear the rucksack. The rear of the back where it rests on your back has mesh padding to keep you comfortable and cool. The laptop compartment will easily take a 15.6"-inch device with space to spare and there are multiple compartments, pockets, and mesh bags of all sizes to hold everything else you would need for a weekend away.
The bag features two outside pockets including one with a quick-access Velcro fastening. It has two outside side pockets, suitable for a phone or water bottle, a large internal pocket, and velcro secured padded inside laptop pouch. I was particularly pleased to see the security pocket located on the inside face of the bag at the bottom where valuables can be hidden and protected when the bag is being worn. A further novel feature is the USB port on the outside of the bag close to a side pocket which is connected a hard-wired internal cable to a USB plug inside the bag. The internal cables secures away into a small pocket when not in use, so it will not get in the way. This useful feature can keep your phone charging when on the move. A great deal of thought has clearly gone into the design of this bag.
As regards drawbacks, well there are not too many. The bag is water-resistant but not waterproof so it will be OK in the rain but don’t drop it in the water. The plain design looks fine to me but may not appeal to everyone. The simple packaging is good for the environment but limits the appeal of the item as a gift.
If you want good quality and capacious overnight bag or are on a business trip then this would be a very good choice and the current price of £24.99 makes it all the more attractive.
The Good
Good price
Well made
Multiple pockets
Security pocket
Pass-through USB cable
The Bad
Plain Finish
Poor Packaging
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