EVERKI32L Atlas Business Laptop Backpack – Adjustable Compartment for Work, Travel-Friendly Business & Office Backpack for Men & Women, College, Durable Computer Bag, Fits 13"-17.3", Black

I had an older SwissGear bag (probably 10-12 years old at this point) that I used for both work and travel. Up until a few years ago, this meant weekly work travel (flights and trains) and when not traveling, daily office commutes using the subway. Considering the amount of use, it had held up really well over the years, but it finally started to show signs of wear (fraying shoulder strap, zipper for laptop compartment starting to go, general wear.) I was all set to go buy another SwissGear bag but as I started to dig through the reviews, it seems their quality and durability has gone way downhill. People also complained about getting stonewalled on warranty claims. With that in mind, I started researching other brands. I have a 15" laptop and 17" gaming laptop - depending on whether I am traveling for work or pleasure, either one laptop or the other would be packed, along with a power cable, cooling pad, and a Surface tablet. I also have a bunch of charging cables, a portable digital audio player (size of an iPod), earbuds, a portable HDD and SSD in cases, a mouse, a sunglasses case, pens & pencils, and other assorted travel items I keep in there. Ideally I wanted a bag with enough pockets to comfortably fit all of that - preferably with 2 small zipped side pockets, a laptop compartment (none of that TSA friendly stuff, seems like a headache more than anything else), a utility zipped compartment, a pocket for cables and other small electronics (zippable mesh area inside would be a bonus), and a zippable small front pocket for small flat items. Ideally, I didn't want to spend more than $150.I checked out tons of brands: SwissGear, Samonsite, Fjall Raven, Nomatic, Thule, GoRuck, eBags, etc. The one that kept popping up was Everki, and after checking out some video reviews and reviews here on Amazon, I figured I'd give it a try. On sale for just under $150 and with Amazon's return policy, it seemed like it was worth a shot. So far, I'm really impressed with it, and it's made retiring my old SwissGear a painless transition.Now, I no longer travel weekly for work, but I do go to the office two days a week, and this is a bag I'd feel comfortable using as my personal item for air travel.This bag has compartments and organizational features galore. Zipped small side pockets? Check. Medium front pocket? Check. Organizational slim pocket? Check. Utility compartment, with zipped pockets? Check? Roomy laptop compartment with protective padding and space for a 17" gaming laptop? Check. Small, open pocket for items you need handy like a water bottle? Check. Small pocket on top for a sunglasses case? Check. Really, this is a great bag for people that value organization and space for lots of stuff. I can fit a full sized laptop, tablet, mouse, headset, power cords, multiple chargers, HDDs, my coffee mug, shades, and a bunch of other doodads I like to be able to carry around just in case.The laptop compartment is great. It has a velcro system where you can stick your PC inside, set the width with the velcro straps, and then lock it in place with another small velcro belt on top. Big enough for my 17" gaming laptop - as well as my more modest 15" work laptop. There's another pocket in this compartment where you can easily store a tablet. My Surface fits in there easily, but you could easily stash a full sized tablet in there without issue. One really cool feature? The bag is well balanced. Fully-loaded, it sits upright (you can see that in the pics) - a nice touch. No slouching or falling over. Even with all of that packed in there, you could still fit an umbrella in there and a light sweater and still have room to spare. The little pocket on top for sunglasses is a nice touch. It's felt lined and doesn't really encroach on any of the other storage compartments in any meaningful way. There are mesh pockets galore, for storing cords, chargers, hard drives and flash drives. I really haven't found myself missing any features. The side pockets aren't overly large, but they are big enough to store a wireless mouse or a pill bottle in, with room to spare for assorted other small knickknacks.The straps are comfortable, with ample padding and thickness. I haven't had the bag for long but it's well-balanced and I haven't experienced any fatigue wearing it to work. There's also a clasp between the straps that you can use to attach them across your chest to further distribute the weight if you have to carry around for long stretches.The bag overall seems really well-made, of a durable vinyl fabric. There's a copper ring attached to the outermost pocket for clipping something on, a heavy duty "handle" for picking up the bag without slinging it over your shoulder, and reinforcing straps attached to the shoulder straps, presumably to distribute weight and load.One thing I initially wasn't sure about was the open pocket. This one doesn't have any buttons or zippers, and I wondered how useful it would be. Well, it's wide and deep enough to stash a good-sized drinking container in without the risk of it falling out. So that's a nice feature, and something my old bag did not have.Overall, very happy with this bag. I don't find myself wishing it had something that's missing, or missing my old bag. If you are looking for a work laptop bag and you prize organization in particular, I can recommend this wholeheartedly. Of course, durability is perhaps the most important factor, and in that regard, time will tell. I plan to update this review periodically, so folks can see how the bag holds up over the long term. But from the reviews I read it does seem like Everki has an excellent replacement program. With any luck, there won't be any reason for me to test that out for many years. Very happy with this purchase.

I’ve been a public transit commuter and, most recently, hybrid worker in a metropolitan area. Over the years, I’ve purchased five specious, cheaper backpacks which, after a year or less, literally fell apart (SwissGear, anyone?). Tired of this recurring nuisance and not wanting to resemble a high school or college student, over the last five months or so, I’ve been eyeing higher quality backpacks.I came across the Everki brand and scoured customer review videos. Candidly, the loftier Onyx Premium Executive Laptop Backpack was tempting – but the price point was a bit high. Once I decided to bite the bullet and buy, I settled on this model one rung down, since it was on sale for 30 percent off – about a $180 difference from the top-end version.Three weeks in, I’m delighted with the purchase:-Composition: A+. The outside material is a pleasure to touch. The large, easy-to-use zippers are terrific. The stitching appears sound and strong. The orange-and-black pattern looks great. This pack can hold whatever I need for a workday away from home.-Ergonomics: A+. An unexpected gem was how well this pack fits onto my hips, especially when fastening the front straps. Even while freighting a whole load of laptops and Batgear to-and-fro, my back actually feels good.-Top pouch: A+. Just what the doctor ordered and perfect to quicky stash away small but frequently used gadgets. It fits two pairs of glasses (one in a soft case), my Kindle, a watch, etc.-Back most compartment: A+. This has the optimal space for earphone storage and an outside beautiful copper ring (to hang something on).-Handle/loops: A+. The handle grip feels terrific. Plus, there’s a separate loop for hanging.-Laptops slots: A. It fits two laptops! Orange, fuzzy, and resilient. I know my stuff will be well-protected. However, the slots for mice, etc. could be a bit larger.-Side pockets: A. While these zipped compartments are a bit smaller than the webbing on other models, the design for holding a water bottle is neat. And a computer charger/cord fits nicely into one of these.-Smaller compartments: B+. One of the main pouches has an array of slots for keys, odds-and-ends, pens, etc. However, it doesn’t zip down quite far enough. Also, while I generally love keyholder features on backpacks, I modified the one on this version with a keychain clip to make storing keys a bit easier.-Open slot: B-. This is advertised as a quick-and-easy back spot for books, newspapers, etc. And it’s rather handy for a raincoat, cap, quickly stashing one’s phone away, etc. However, this particular version lacks magnets to hold it shut (a feature on the Onyx Premium). Plus, there’s no guard against precipitation. Hence, I’m be a little reluctant to tote electronic Batgear there. This isn’t really a drawback, though.-Perhaps nice-to-haves but lacking: A brilliant feature of the Matein brand is a waist-level compartment on the straps side to deter theft. The Onyx Premium has a similar feature as well, which, in addition to deterring theft, shields against RFID detection. A feature like that on this backpack would be nice, but isn’t necessary given the top compartment’s accessibility (and it might disrupt the ergonomics?).-Auxiliary: I added zipper pulls to all the zippers, as it makes my setup a bit easier. I also put in a clip on the back ring to hold caps on pleasant and hot days. This is personal preference and by no means necessary.-Overall grade: Solid A, like a 97 percent. This backpack has become my office and I couldn’t recommend it more highly for 2025 hybrid urban environments (especially if you can find it on sale). Its durability is clear, functionality stellar, and Feng Shui captivating.

Not exaggerating, this bag is perfect for me! I researched replacement laptop travel bags extensively, and after using this one for a few weeks I have to saw this is the best bag I've EVER used. I travel almost every week, and I wanted good device protection and overall capacity in a new bag - I carry a larger laptop, a tablet, portable LED travel monitor, bluetooth keyboard and mouse, power cords and cabling, travel umbrella, multiple phones and on any given trip need to throw additional things (one overnight clothes, baseball cap, water bottle as examples) in the bag. This bag is sturdy, has great multiple pockets capacity, excellent laptop and tablet protection, good sized side pockets for umbrella and water bottle. It fits under the airplane seat as well. Strong shoulder straps and very durable feeling - still light to medium weight when empty. Couldn't be happier with this bag.