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Comparing Laptop Backpacks

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Price $149.00 at REI$140.00 at REI$99.00 at REI
Compare at 4 sellers		$299.95 at REI$149.00 at REI
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Pros Great weather resistance, easy to adjust, high-qualityWaist and sternum straps, hard shell protection at back, convenient mesh pocketPlentiful storage, water-resistant fabric, hard shell laptop protection against backStylish, many pockets, flexible/removable compartment dividersFull compartment access zippers, waterproof zippers, high-capacity
Cons Lacks laptop protection, smaller fit, minimal organizational featuresZippers tough to pull, no security closure for laptop sleeve, less water resistantExterior elastic less practical for front country, zippers tough to pull, laptop pocket only partially unzipsExpensive, heavy, stiffZippers hard to open/close, minimal organizational features, stiff water bottle pockets
Bottom Line A water-resistant bag that offers great versatility and performance for daily use and air travelThis highly functional laptop backpack has an outdoor aesthetic and is just at home on a day hike as in the officeA super functional laptop backpack with excellent water resistance to keep your gear well protectedA good-looking and highly practical backpack that can accommodate a range of different tech and accessoriesA burly backpack with a unique triple zipper that makes accessing gear as easy as possible
Rating Categories Patagonia Black Hol... Osprey Nebula 32 The North Face Bore... Peak Design Everyday Mystery Ranch Catal...
Laptop Protection (30%)
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7.0
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6.5
Comfort and Fit (20%)
6.5
6.0
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4.5
Storage (20%)
6.0
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5.5
Ease of Use (20%)
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4.5
Versatility (10%) Sort Icon
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Specs Patagonia Black Hol... Osprey Nebula 32 The North Face Bore... Peak Design Everyday Mystery Ranch Catal...
Compatible Laptop Size 15" 17" 15" 15" 16"
Volume 25 L 32 L 28 L 30 L 21 L
Number of Compartments 1 3 3 2 1
Number of Large Pockets 2 3 2 4 1
Number of Small Pockets 2 7 9 5 3
External Side Pockets Yes Yes Yes Yes No
External Water Bottle Holder Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Additional Features Key clip, sternum strap Key clip, removable webbing hip belt, sternum strap, reflective material Key clip, removable webbing hip belt, sternum strap, reflective material Key clip, sternum strap Key clip, sternum strap
Weight 1.4 lb 2.0 lb 2.0 lb 4.3 lb 2.1 lb
Dimensions 18.8" x 11.0" x 5.9" 19.3" x 12.2" x 11.4" 19.5" x 12.0" x 6.5" 24.5" x 14.2" x 7.8" 19.5" x 10.8" x 8.3"