Samsonite Tectonic PFT Laptop Backpack, Black/Red, 17-Inch

Wow, I never thought I would like a bag this much. It's so well designed.I'm a service and IT technician by trade, so I carry tools, notebooks, and a bulky laptop wherever I go. I needed something I could cram everything I might need into for a service call, without hurting my back. If I could use it for personal travel, so much the better.Wearing and Carrying:There's a fair bit of padding built into the bag and straps, which means it sits nice and snugly against your back. The padding is vented and breathable, though, so it doesn't leave you sweaty when you're walking around the city with it. The bag itself is well balanced, so even when it's stuffed completely full the weight is distributed nicely across your back. (Regrettably, the only thing that pulls it slightly off balance, for me at least, is placing a full water bottle in one of the bottle holders). I know it's terrible for your back, but wearing it with just one strap is also pretty comfortable and balanced. Notably, this is the first bag I've had which hasn't left me with red bruise-marks on my shoulder when it's heavy and I'm only wearing one strap.Laptop section:My old work laptop is a 14" HP Elitebook 8440p (13.2" x 9.3" x 1.2" - but a bit chunkier with the extended battery on it), and thanks to the adjustable "Perfect Fit" laptop holder, it fits perfectly and feels very well protected - the laptop section is snug and padded, and the entire exterior of the bag is also protecting it. But, once that's in place, I can also fit a second laptop into the same section (though I do put it in a neoprene sleeve, because it's nowhere near as protected as the main bit). When I'm travelling for pleasure, the work laptop comes out and I adjust the "perfect fit" thingy to fit my 15" Macbook Pro in there exactly. I don't feel the need to place it in a sleeve to protect it, either. (I wouldn't want to go out of my way to drop it though - the bottom FEELS thick and well-constructed, but... still, I can distinctly feel the outline of my laptop through it).Stuff-a-bility:I keep keys, screwdrivers and sharp tools in the second-from-front section. They've never once pierced, cut or scratched the inside. I also keep a 7" tablet behind them in the tablet section, beside a 2.5" hard drive and my Nintendo 3DS XL, and not only does it all fit well, nothing's ever been hurt by the sharp bits. The headphone section is great - I can fit some nice studio headphones in there, but I don't travel with them, so I just keep my glasses case there. Service manuals, notebooks and a plethora of cables go in the middle. And I still have room to fit the parts I need for service in.Travel:Going through x-ray (e.g. at the airport) is a breeze, you just undo the zippers and lie it flat. For some reason, this greatly amused and impressed a security guard last time I had to have this scanned. There's also an elastic strap on the back to hold it on top of a wheelie suitcase/carry-on case. The handle is well balanced, reinforced, and solidly padded - so you can effortlessly lift it, even when it's loaded up. Of note is that when lifting the handle, even if every compartment has been unzipped, nothing falls out - they seem to have mounted it in just the right spot. (Unless you've pulled the zippers down completely to lie it flat for Xray, of course...).When I'm travelling, I empty it out and carry just the bare essentials. Despite absolutely stuffing it full for my normal work day, I find that it compacts back down really well. Generally, just the thin laptop, a book, my keys, a sweater, and some gum for the plane. Because of how everything opens from the top, when it's in the overhead lockers on the plane I can access every single compartment in it (and slip my laptop out) without lifting it down. This also means that when I'm on-site visiting a client with this, I'm able to open everything and access any tool or part I want without having to flop open the whole bag and dig through it - it's SO accessible.Overall:It's a fantastic bag, really tough and well-built. I didn't think I'd get anywhere near the level of use out of it as I do, but it's been great.Notes:- The first couple of times I used this, the straps seemed to stretch out and break in a bit. That made me nervous at first, and I thought I'd overloaded it and damaged the strap's stitching or something. However, it's been nearly a year since I got it, and I carry it every day - and I've had no issues whatsoever.- The biggest pain with this bag is going through a Bag Check with security - there's so many compartments to open.

I have examined quite a few bacpacks from various manufacturers both outdoor and urban types and I must say I am totally impressed with the quality and design of this item. I am a very selective and picky person who will scrutinize an item very thoroughly before commenting on it.The value of this backpack is without equal in the marketplace and I can honestly say it is the nicest backpack I have ever seen in my life especially for the price.After looking around I have determined that Samsonite makes the best bags on the market not Swiss Gear or the north face that is a misconception. The materials and construction are first rate with a level of attention to detail that you don't see anymore despite the fact that it is assembled in China I guess that is inescapable these days (Could be made in Taiwan which has better quality control than the mainland factories). This pack will last a long time with excellent durability great design means excellent functionality for all you will need it to do it even stands up on it's own which won me over right away. The quality of this bag belies the modest cost on Amazon making it quite easily one of the best buys I have ever seen in any category.Straps and back also very comfortable PFT laptop storage is a smart idea keeps your device secure and immobilized for protection. I guess you will have to see for yourself I am confident you will reach the same conclusion.

I have been using this backpack since Feb 2014 and really like it. It's been very durable thus far and haven't had anything break or tear. am a corporate pilot and use this daily as my flight bag. I'll describe the pockets as I use them from front to rear in order to give you s better idea. Front pocket has one zipper. I put my iPad and iPhone charging cables in this pocket. Next pocket has two zippers. It has an outer and an inner pocket. The outer pocket has my wallet, passport, aircraft keys, flashlight, earphones etc. the inner pocket fits my iPad and provides a shot, protected area to place it. The next pocket is a large interior pocket with dual zippers. I place my laptop charger, two pairs of glasses (in their case) and still have room for tennis shoes. The back pocket is a TSA approved pocket for my laptop. The laptop is secured with a padded enclosure and a Velcro tab. This pocket unzips fully so the backpack with the laptop in it can go through security at the airport. I also keep a few folders and sometimes a 1 1/2" binder in this pocket. There is also a small pocket on top where I keep my sunglasses or other misc items. There is a strong handle on top, two adjustable straps to carry it as a backpack and an additional strap that slides over the handle of my suitcase handle. I use this every time I fly and travel and will get another IF this ever breaks down on me.