I don't carry a laptop or papers. Is this bag useful for stuffing items in, such as a light jacket and random things? Or is it too flat/structured?
111050
You can definitely stuff it. Last time I carried my laptop, a water bottle, a pouch with pencils and markers and a fully inflated official sized soccer ball inside a box. on a separate occasion, i had my helmet, lock, chain, and a sweater in it. i have a size medium.
111051
I don't carry a laptop all the time too and have been using this as my main bag for traveling as I pack one or two days of clothing inside. . I would recommend using a Grid-It organizer with this bag for smaller stuff like chargers etc.
111052
I carry tons of stuffin mine. I have two models and always have one with me.
2210804
I don't think this would be able to handle that much gear, especially with a jacket. It's better suited to handle a sandwich/snacks on a long day trip.
179031
It's not designed as a quick draw bag. It has no side or compartment zippers. Its set up like a normal backpack. It's meant for transporting a lot of gear, a lot of weight safely and organized. So I'm sure could manage too do that if you set the zippers and angled the camera right. But I doubt it would the most comfortable thing. For something carry less and be able take out and use on the fly. I recommend think tanks turnstyle bags. Yours sacrificing most of the room. But it holds all you could need for day too day non professional use.
1006836
It depends on what you're trying to carry to the beach, but I would think so. I use this as my work/computer bag. I fit an ancient (i.e., rather large) laptop in the center laptop pocket, with plenty of space for folders and other odds and ends. It stretches, so I've been able to carry oddly shaped items in it with ease. Since it's neoprene, it's pretty much water repellant, and very easy to clean. The straps are comfortable and are surprisingly not too slippery, so I can imagine it would be good for lugging things across a beach!
1410377
Depends on how light you can go. I use it for daily commuting, it carries a change of clothes, lunch and a book or two with miscellaneous items like keys, wallet, tools, etc. If all you needed was a couple changes of clothes and miscellaneous gear it would work. It works well for what I need, easily secures to the rack and has some additional space on top with elastic net and strap.
802937
It's a nice overnighter/weekender size bag. You could probably use it for work, especially if you have a laptop, purse items, even lunch to put in there? Would not be easy to stash out of the way in a typical office/desk area.
197256
You probably can in the outer pocket on the part that folds over the access to the laptop and other sleeves but it will bulge a good bit. I found this bag is good for simply carrying tablet/laptop, papers, etc.. basically flat stuff. I have a sound bar that is thinnish and long but even that bulges it out. Not really intended to carry anything to thick or round.
557138
I use it to carrying cannon t3i and my flash , filters and all my extra lenses as for carrying a laptop no it really does not fit into this back pack basically I can get everything I need for photos but a laptop just doesn't fit not even my iPad fits in it. I will say it is is good for day trips I have used it for many nature hikes to protect my camera etc but if you lolling for something to carry computers us all your camera equipment I wouldLook for something designed specifically for that because this is not
1311983
It might be but it got this bag for similar reasons. I needed something to carry my laptop and papers in and I hate briefcases. It's a good sized bag so if you're sure that's all you'll ever carry, you might want to look for something smaller. I love mine though.
1946260
Really? Are you serious or is this a joke? Why would anyone want to pack a lunch into a bag that is tall (about 12 inches), has a narrow depth (about 4 inches), and is designed to organize, store, and transport items such as pencils, pens, documents, mobile phones, Kindles, etc.? Wouldn't it be more practical to use something like the Igloo Playmate?
421725
nope. its a good little bag, but small. a good day trip bag or for going around town. it does hold a surprising amount. but be warned at over filling. :0) hope this helped
621050
No because the top of the bag is held rigid by a wire which would prevent it being folded flat. It is ideal for hanging on a door because it remains open, but for travelling something smaller would be more useful. I used to use a lingerie bag which could be easily washed at the end of the holiday. Hope this helps
418601
theres a padded divider which is great for a laptop but may not be best for LOTS of books, but if you like a divider for say books and something else it could still work. does not balance well / sit on its own. that said, i love the oil rubbed fabric finish and the deep purple color & style... functionality as a laptop bag is great.
1907723
I LOVE this as a computer bag, but don't use it for clothes. There is a large front pocket where you could fit a shirt and pants - not flat, but wouldn't hold a business suit.
779416
It does hold its shape ok fine with just misc. stuff in it. The one in the pic has been stuffed with a box. I know it does not stand on its own even with my laptop in it. It really is a laptop bag, though, and the pockets are set up for such. Three partitioned areas for laptop, iPad, Intuos pad etc. Then a couple of misc. small pockets and another large open area where I throw the power cord and misc. cabling. One more quick-access compartment(again... really big) that you can get to without opening the flap. Nice enough bg for the price, just not as versatile as I thought it would be. I plan on getting a backpack.
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That depends on what you are looking for. I bought this to carry a light small Asus laptop, and just a book. For me, it's small and practical, I can carry everything I want without a hassle. I even carry a light sweater in it! If you want something small and practical, this is for you. If you want to carry a lot of stuff, then this might be just too small.
1883931
This worked as a day pack for banging around Scotland and could hold a couple of rain jackets, snacks, maps and a bottle of water, but I can't imaging it handling a stack of books. The image makes it look roomier than it is and as another commenter noted, there is zero padding. I'd check out other options, perhaps a rolling backpack.