Samsonite MVS Rolling Backpack, Black, 19-Inch

Use: I will be using this as a home to work bag. I walk some, take the bus and the metro.Required features: Spinner, room for laptop, books, lunch, iPad, knitting and if necessary enough clothes for a weekend. Comfortable handle or backpack/messenger options.Pros: It rolls wonderfully and fits through different size aisles. I'm not sure about a 17" PC by my 14 x 9.5 work laptop fits fine. The zippers are sturdy and there are enough compartments for all my needs and more. If a laptop doesn't fit in the designed sleeve, there is plenty of room in the main compartment for the laptop and more. The bag is not heavy and has a nice multiple height handle. One person thought the handle felt like it would break easily, but I have had others that were shakier that lasted years. The warranty is definitely a plus along with the sale price!Cons: It is taller than I like and friends who travel more than I do said it would probably not fit under a seat but would be fine in the overhead compartment. I would have liked larger wheels to help in rolling over more surfaces such as some carpets and unpaved walk ways.I looked at all the other PC bags with the spinner feature and they are based on the traditional computer/folder/office design. This was more than I needed. This was the only spinner backpack I could find. I just want to carry my computer without pulling my shoulder out of joint. I want to be able to reach in without having to open the compartment completely too.I like not having to open the whole thing to get to my laptop and feel it is well protected from bumps and gouges.

I bought this specifically to use for work. I have to bring a lot of stuff back and forth daily, and it was starting to take a toll on my back. This bag is exactly what I needed.This bag is uniquely designed and superior to other bags that convert from a backpack to wheeled bag. Why? Because the ease and speed of conversion this bag offers is far and away better than any other I’ve seen. I ordered 4 bags around the same price point to compare and it wasn’t even close. This was easily the best option.First, the materials and construction of this bag are of a better quality than the others. The fabric, the zippers, and the wheels all of it.Second, but for me even more important is that the backpack straps on this bag are always attached. 3 of the 4 bags I compared, and all other backpack conversion bags I’ve ever owned (whether wheeled or non-wheeled) require assembling the straps. Typically they’re tucked away in a zippered section, and pull out to be clipped onto a ring or loop on the lower sides of the bag. Then of course you have to unclip each strap and tuck them back into the bag to start wheeling it again.On this bag, the cushioned back panel is attached by velcro in 3 places. The straps pull out or tuck behind that panel in mere seconds. I can even tuck the straps in quickly without completely needing to separate the Velcro.The bag is large enough to hold everything I need, and I appreciate the compartments it offers. I’ve been using it daily for about 2 months now, and hope to continue using it for years.

This bag is versatile in that it has spinner wheels, has enough room for a large laptop and a smaller laptop or tablet, plus a binder. I was able to fit a large Dell laptop, a MacBook Air, and a 2-inch binder; or 4 tablet Dells. Note it only has one slot for a large laptop, but it's really convenient in that you can slip it right out and don't have to unzip the rest of the bag. Makes going through TSA easier. Even with all my gear, I still had enough room for my carry-on items. Lots of interior zipper pockets, and a top zipper pocket for small items. It has two side zipper pockets that open to hold a water bottle or eyeglass case. This will fit into a standard size airplane overhead bin nicely. It is a bit too big to go under the seat or fit in the overhead of a smaller regional plane. This bag helped me navigate the airports of Asia and lug heavy stuff to work. It's a little more hefty than your standard bag, but the spinner wheels make it a win.

I had written the review below the dashed line in the first week. Continuing the analogy I gave at the bottom, I conclude that if you really do not like something, do not buy it with a compromise like I did.After using the bag for over a month, I found that the bag is drooping so much in the front that, you feel it will topple any time (but it doesn't) and that makes it look even uglier. It is a waste of money! Do not buy this item. I strongly feel that this is a fake Chinese bag being sold with a Samsonite sticker. I have used Samsonite for several years and have not seen such a bad design from Samsonite. If this is truly Samsonite and note a fake one, Samsonite/Amazon should return my money even if I have passed 30 days window.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pros: The Amazon price of $88 is the best available price than all retail stores. This is one of the best rolling backpacks available. The TSA friendly side pocket for laptop is good and the bag can be used as a good overnighter also with a large middle pocket, but it should have had more pockets/separators in the middle section, just in case one wants to put another laptop/tablet. The spinner wheels and handle is good and rugged.Cons: The black fabric outside is good but the inner red color fabric looks ugly. The bag does not look good when standing on 4 wheels, it is drooping in the front, as if you think it can fall down any time (although it doesn't).I can give an analogy. When you look at the resume of a person and you find everything that you are looking for is available, but overall you do not like the personality... you get that kind of a feeling after buying this back. I will not return this bag as it has all what I was looking for, but I do not really feel great carrying this bag.