This is a great durable backpack. Lots of usable pocketspace, laptop sleeve, and easy to access pockets. My only complaint is both main sections open completely on both sides, so I need to be cautious to ensure I zip zippers to the side, not the top, as if they happen to open and any weight to it, it can pull itself open. I have not had this happen yet with this bag, but have had it with previous bags with similar sections, where if enough weight in the front section can pull the full bag open and end up dumping the contents in the middle section that is not within the laptop sleeve or pocket. Having a the zip only half way down the bag does prevent such accidents, especially from both sections. Expected the main section with the laptop sleeve was going to be full, but didn't expect the middle section also to be. Other mixed item is the side zipper pockets, I really like this rather than the typical front zipper access as it is a bit more discreet, however when closed, the zipper is at the top, which would be easy for someone to discreetly unzip without the wearer noticing, vs if it closed with the zipper at the bottom, the wearer is more likely to notice if someone is pulling on the zipper from the bottom up. Just a minor security consideration that could easily be remedied by flipping the zipper. I really like the side bottle pockets, this has been convenient on my airport trips to easily carry and access my water bottle. and the acceessory pocket on the top was very convenient for my phone one pods, but was a bit tight to fit bic pens into the pen holders, which worked, but had to work to get the zipper to close past them, which hopefully will loosen a bit over time with the fabric. Overall, it is a great heavy duty bag that looks great and holds up and looks professional to take to meetings but very functional to carry all that I needed and make it easily accessible
Fire Hose HD 39L Backpack
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Color: Brown
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Dennie, the roving electrician, has a long career of blowing out backpacks. With his hefty cargo of clipboard, laptop, miscellaneous tools, cell phone and lunch bag, it doesn’t take long before he’s ripped off a strap, split a seam, or busted right through the bottom of standard bags. For him and over-packers like him, we’ve created a backpack that’s built big and brawny enough for the long haul. We’ve crafted it of rugged 10.2-oz. Fire Hose® HD canvas that blends durable cotton with ultra-tough polyester to take heavy loads and abrasive environments in stride. A wax coating and DWR finish stops a downpour from soaking your stuff. Inside, a padded laptop sleeve, multiple pockets and pencil slots keep you organized and efficient. Adjustable, padded straps take the pressure off shoulders and 3 grab handles give you ample toting options. Carry on with confidence!
This backpack is nice, and heavy duty! I was thinking I would be able to use it for when I go to the gym to go swimming, but it feels more like luggage to me. So I'm going to use it for when I go on my trips to the beach house. It's really big! I like that you can lay it on it's back side, and unzip it all the way open like a suitcase. Anyway, it would be good for a lot of trips. It is sort of heavy when empty, but I don't mind. I just don't think it would even fit in a locker at the gym. Anyway, I love it! It's the nicest backpack I've ever seen.
