Is the bag structured enough to sit upright when you put it down or does it just flop over?
241389
Depends on how you have it loaded to some degree, as in if you have a very heavy laptop in the back and nothing else, but mine always stands up with a laptop and tablet in the back, and some paperwork and a charger in the front! Its one of the things that I love, that with the handle on the top it can be picked up and put down like a briefcase, which is especially handy when trying to move out of the way at airport security etc.
241390
The bag is marvelous, but literally one of the two features to make it perfect is that sitting upright feature. It lays, unless you have books and what not inside to make it sit upright.The second feature I wish it had was Velcro silencers. You have to buy them separately. Overall, still a great bag.
241391
Mine sits upright most of the time. Similar to Jonathan's answer - depends on how you pack it - I'll typically have my laptop and a book or two in it, and it'll sit upright.
26624
I put it under the seat so my legs don't hit it. I have the large and it's fairly narrow, but has plenty of room. Some bags secure tighter, but I think this one is secure enough. It doesn't move around.
996826
Yes, it stands on it's own provided you've not overstuffed the bag. Whenever I pack the appropriate amount for the bag (which is a lot of clothes) the bag stands fine. Otherwise you have to balance it or it will tip forward on the soft side of the bag.
1122359
Sure...its like a mat so it does not stay in the upright position unless you strap it to a chair or seat.
2059874
This bag will only remain standing on its own if loaded with that intent in mind. Generally, I would say no, it does not stand up on its own. However, when I packed it completely full, and especially tightly on the "wheel end" it worked.
18629
The strollers did not fall over. I have 2 strollers and the bag fits under my jogger but it does not fit under the umbrella stroller I have.
487652
I have had no problems rolling it up. It might be challenging for someone with arthritis in their hands. Basically, you lay it out flat in the closed position, and then fold it in half in the long direction. You then roll it up tightly at this half-width, starting from the foot, keeping the bag folded and square as you go. At the top there is a built-in strap arrangement, using black cord, to hold the bag in its rolled-up position. It consists of a loop of cord on one side, fastened at each corner of the half-width of the bag, and a single cord with a plastic hook on it at the other side, centered on the half-width. The idea is to pull the middle of the loop around in one direction around the outside of the rolled-up bag, and then engage the hook in it from the other side. This creates a Y-shaped fastening that keeps the bag rolled up. It took me a few tries to figure out how this was supposed to work when I first got the bag, but it's not too hard to figure out. Pay attention to how it is rolled up when it arrives. The important thing is to roll the bag tightly and keep it square (even), rather than letting the bag edges slop out and roll up unevenly. keeping it tight makes it easier to fasten the cord. I know other people have complained about this arrangement in other reviews, but I don't have a problem with it. Alternatively a couple of short bungee cords would serve the same purpose of keeping the bag closed. I like the convenience of having the straps built in.
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The bag fits comfortably under the seat in front of you -- I rarely put it in the overhead bin. The two small handles stick out slightly but it is in compliance. I can also fit my small purse under the seat with it with no issues. Note: this is without the base and wheels. I have never used that on this bag, as I normally carry this with a roller bag and place on top.
511664
It folds pretty flat. It is padded, so not completely flat. I am happy with the product. The first one I got leaked. AO replaced it and this one is good
937973
It does collapse, fairly easy. I keep it together because I find it to be more trouble than it's worth to break it down. It is not like a stroller, where u push a button and it folds. It's a bit more detailed.
1820167
The bag does stand upright when loaded with tools even when the side pockets are open. Mine is loaded with about 25kg worth of tools. this bag is really good quality with a solid hard base.
1171004
Hi Pamela, The bottom of the swoop bag is fully flat, but the side of the bag is still up. It's like a bowl. :) Great bag. My boys love it.
128769
Mine does, comfortably...... Unless you have an over-lenght shaft. then it might be close. Really like this travel bag... Exceptiona!!! better that the hard bag that I had that the latches and wheels broke after 3 uses... Hit em straight...
1292783
No it's flexible. I loved the bag just not big enough. I still have it as I'm hoping when baby is older and needs less "gear" I can go back to it.
35114
Hello, sorry for the delay of the answer.The backpack is sturdy and the bottom too, it doesn't collapse when it's loaded. It's a very good bag for books and my daughter is very happy.
1098930
It will stand up on it's own when empty. However it will fall over if bumped. It is very lightweight, butvnot flimsy. I have 2 if these bags and I use one every day for work.
1341010
It flattens down extremely well as the whole bag is made from a flexible material. It actually arrives folded up in a small square package. I have bought a few of these bags and have been very happy with them.