Great backpack for students, workers, bus riders, travelers and the gym!!
927188
I am very happy and pleased  with my backpack,it is roomy and light ! Finally  a backpack made for the needs of the working ,student and traveling  person ! P.S. very bus and metro friendly!
4065110
I have been using the Belkin Backpack for about a month now and am very pleased with it.
It is well designed with nice compartments for fitting everything for a laptop (i use it with
a 13" MPB), accessories, cables, USB drives, notebook and much more. The 2 biggest positives
this bag offers are the excellent build quality (materials, stitching, padding, shoulder
straps, zips etc are all top-notch), and its design\look (i use this for work and it's the perfect balance
of being backpack-like to carry and looking professional with it's colour tones).

Overall i can see nothing wrong with this backpack, 5 stars.
1404444
I love this backpack! I use this daily for work and I love the different compartments, they keep my belongings very neatly organized. It is sturdy, I Pack it to the gills daily and it doesn't appear to suffer in the least. In terms of complaints about the laptop section, my work issued me a rather large and bulky Dell laptop, it fits in the pocket, it does require some careful zipping, but my personal MACBook Pro fits with no problem when I am traveling and in fact there is enough room left I could probably pack a change of clothes if I wished. Definitely a good value for the price.
1960442
I love this adult size backpack!  This large, sturdy backpack is made of strong fabric in black and sapphire blue.  Here is what I liked:

Secure, padded laptop pocket inside
Extra wide, well padded straps
You can open the main section all the way when hanging
Outside pocket has organizing slots and pockets

There was not anything I did not like, but remember it is adult size.  Great for students, the office, and everyday life.
Highly recommend!
894197
I just got it in yesterday and I love this back pack, the padding of the straps are big enough and the straps are sturdy enough to hold heavy weight. Im using it for holding any personal items of mine while I walk to and from the bus for work and everyday activities. There is a pocket inside close to my body that I can slip my phone, charger, earphones, etc. into. Then underneath it is a laptop sleeve if I ever choose to use a laptop. The general space of the backpack is decent and can always be extended because the canvas is pretty flexible, not too stiff. Then last but not least there is an outside pocket to stash more little personal items and not to mention it's an adorable bag. The faux leather accent at the bottom of the bag seals the deal for me and the great choice of color contrast.
1139436
I chose the Charcoal/Black one to have with me at the gym. This backpack has so many compartments for the laptop, cell phone, MP3 player, and just about anything else you want to carry. Very firm and lightweight. And shipping is fast!
4164538
Yes, I would recommend this backpack! Love the side laptop access!  Nice rubber texture on bottom to keep fabric from wearing out.
4706829
Wow! I can't tell you how pleased I am with this backpack! I have a Dell 17.3" computer with a 9-cell battery that adds an extra inch or so on the back edge, thus it's been a huge challenge finding a backpack (messenger bag too) that my computer will fit into. I found some that "almost" fit, but almost wasn't good enough and I was beginning to wonder if I was going to find one without paying $100 + dollars.

This backpack fits the bill beautifully! My laptop slides easily into the padded computer pocket and the strong elastic/Velcro strap reaches over the top and secures it nicely. Roomy? YES!! As other's have mentioned it does indeed have a lot of room and I really don't have any complaints about it either. Some have mentioned that small things can get lost in the main big compartment (in front of the computer pocket), but I don't see that as a problem, as there are 3 other smaller-sized pockets for those miscellaneous items. For my power cords and extra laptop gadgets I have a separate case and put that in the larger compartment and that takes care of it well, and then there's still room for books, art supplies, clothes, whatever!

As far as the padding on the back, although it's not highly padded it's quite sufficient and enough to be comfortable. With my large laptop that already weighs 7+ lbs, even if I had one of those big synthetic-type backpacks with the extra padding (which I've found to be heavy on their own, empty) it would still be weighty on my back. The straps are nicely padded and comfortable. The fasteners are sturdy too. The canvas is soft but strong, the army-green color is great and more subtle than the photo shows on Amazon, (which I personally consider a good thing), and the graphic design on the flap is simple and not obnoxious at all. It's nice to not be broadcasting to everyone that I have a 17" laptop in there. I like the casual appearance of the bag. (Ha! I couldn't figure out what that bottle opener was at first, but it's not in the way and just might come in handy ;)

Overall this backpack is very well made and sturdy. I love the fact that it's Eco-friendly cotton too, except for the nylon lining, but that's fine and suitable and feels like a good quality fabric. I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever and I expect to be using this bag for many many years to come!

P.S. It did take awhile for it to finally ship out (35 days), as I believe that once the order is placed with Amazon the order is then sent to the manufacturer and made to order. I had searched all over the internet trying to find this backpack to be immediately available, but all the sellers had the same issue. Plus, in the meantime I continued shopping around with no success, unless I wanted to pay big bucks. *All I can say is it was well worth the wait!! I'm very satisfied!*
1331731
This is one of the most durable backpacks I have ever owned!  I bought it for college, because as an engineer I carry around waaay too many thick heavy books.  This bag has been great for walking long-distance with heavy books, biking with heavy books, and carrying heavy groceries home from the store. :D  Could be used as a daypack for short hikes, more comfy than many bags, but probably not as comfortable as a dedicated backpacking bag.  I am a skinny woman, and this bag was able to size comfortably for me, but my 6'2" husband can adjust all the straps for him too.

The hip strap is well made, and padded so that it is actually comfortable with 50+ lbs of books weighing it down.  Can't emphazise how comfortable the hip strap is!

The laptop gets it's own padded compartment in the main pocket, and it is tall enough for 17" laptops. I use it for a 15", and the sides are fine, so I don't know how the sides on a 17" would be, but I expect it will fit fine.  Has a nice clip to keep it from bouncing around.

The second (big) pocket out is for shorter items, but from outside is deceptively large because in fact there is a third almost hidden pocket in front of it.  The third pocket has a size zip entrance, so it's not very good for books or papers.  I don't use it for much except sometimes an extra shirt, or scarf and hat, things like that.  If short on space though, remember it's there.  The outermost pocket is great for pencils, bus schedules, combs, flat stuff.  I use the mp3/cd player pocket for my laptop mouse.

The "suspension system" on the shoulder straps actually has a span of tough elastic in between shoulders and bag.  I think it makes the bag ride softer on your shoulders... but also makes it a little more bouncy.

The rain fly is VERY effective, although when not using it is more heavy than you might think.  I had a hard time folding it back up to fit in it's underneath pocket.  Without the fly, the bag can take 1 hour of medium rain and keep your books dry.  Although the laptop zipper will leak and soak the top of the bag a couple inches down, it didn't reach my laptop because the bag is tall.  Fly is bright yellow, it also doubles to make you somewhat more visible when biking in the dark. (Not reflective)

EDIT: Per a question, Added 2 photos of bag with a single-layer fleece blanket 45"x60" inside. First photo of it in the main compartment, second photo of it in the outer pocket. Still had tons of room for things in the main compartment that way.
3980719
I LOVE THIS BAG!!! Perfect for walking to work and attending yoga after. Also perfect to transform into a professional bag with no back pack straps for meetings. NOTE: the backpack straps did begin ripping after I loaded it super full with heavy stuff. I contacted the seller and the company replaced immediately, and i haven't had a probelm since! I recommend to everyone i meet.
435467
I really don't do reviews too often and I definitively do not expect much for a sub $100 backpack.  Most of us should know that no backpack is perfect based on our different needs and items we carry.  the reason i started looking for backpacks is because the carry handle of my samsonite backpack broke after merely 4month! i call that BS.  i actually loved that pack since it fills my needs pretty adequately i must say.  what i look for in a backpack is that it must have enough side pockets to carry two 25oz water bottles, got to have enough padded protection for my laptop and ipad, big enough storage area to fit my lab book and folders plus a few text books, be comfortable enough to carry around campus all day, and durable.  with that being said, i was willing to be content if this pack can fulfill just a few of my needs....i just received this yesterday and from the first look, my thoughts were " ok, this might not fit everything i need to put inside"...well, guess what? looks can be deceiving, this pack have a lot of real estate on the interior but somehow makes it look slim (to a certain degree) on the outside!! here is what i put inside, i can hypothesize all my stuff weights maybe around 50lbs.  I've got : 1macbook air, 1ipad, 1 textbook, 1 three ring folder, 2 lab books, 1 lab manue, 1 pencil bag, 1 macbook charger (with the heavy chord), 2x 25oz water bottle, plus wallet and keys.  I can say with 100% certainty that the weight on my back feels way lighter compared to my old pack.  i can actually feel the bottom cushion resting on my lower back and the big cushion at the very top of the pack(backside) the shoulder straps are the biggest and widest I've ever seen, definitely a bit wider than the picture.  but it is sooooooo comfortable!! the tiny cushions on the side of the straps felt absolutely amazing while the scattered tiny cushions also helps prevent the straps from sliding on my shoulders. no issues with the zippers, it actually feels more zippy than most of my old packs, even compares to my everki glide! the material feels pretty durable, even the mesh water bottle holder on both sides are built with high quality, feels like your typical swissgear cushion mesh style. with all these good things being mentioned, you should all know that nothing is perfect, the part i found to be not so perfect is the d@amn title, multi function water proof? how you gonna protect anything when you have 3 big @ss holes on each side of the main compartment? am i suppose to put my books in a rain cover and then put it in the main compartment to satisfy your water proof statement/??? thats just ridiculous!!

overall, despite the false advertisement issue, i think this backpack is very promising.  it satisfies pretty much all my needs (other than that water proof part, but i always consider that a bonus anyway, i aint exposing this thing that holds all my stuff to the rain, rather get rained on myself).  Also, you should know that i have no illusion or expectation of this thing being the real deal swissgear or fake.  Ive got amazon prime and i would just return this thing if its not of good quality regardless what brand it is. So, real or fake, i am impressed with this backpack and that is why im typing this up as soon as i got to the library after my typical 20min hike from the parking lot.  I hope this helps anyone that is looking for a good backpack for school or daily commute
323959
My previous dakine backpack lasted 8 years, and I was thinking about trying another brand. I ended up buying this backpack because of the usability, comfort, look+style, price, and brand. It easily met all these criteria and I've loved this as a commuter backpack. Easily fits my Macbook Air 13" and does fit my Macbook Pro 15", albeit a little big. Love the three pockets, as I feel it's just enough to pack all of my necessities. The mesh pockets for water bottles is a crucial aspect for me, as well. Highly recommend to anyone considering.
1414344
I bought this backpack for work and it's working great. I am impressed with how much stuff I can cram into it - - my big 17" monster HP laptop, files, notebooks, and binders can fit in the two big pockets. In the smaller pockets, I keep pens and other small office supplies, as well as a stash of personal hygiene supplies (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.). And there is plenty of room to spare. My glass water bottle is a little hard to squeeze into the side pockets, but I can easily hook it on the buckles. The backpack seems very sturdy and offers the wearer good support - - and since it is my work backpack, I like that it's styling is fairly neutral and mostly black.
3072668
Amazing bag, perfect size for school or a day pack.

The main compartment has ample size, perfectly fit a laptop and is extremely comfortable. The side pouches are such a nice fit for organization. The back pouch is big, holds my over-the-ear headphones and plenty more ... also has organizational pouches perfect for traveling documents or other small items, like a toothbrush! I really love the top pouch, its bigger than it looks and is a great spot for holding valuables.

Overall, this is the best backpack for general use that I've purchased.... and I've been through a lot of bags. I highly recommend this to anyone who needs a durable bag for travel or work.
2449479
Bought this bad a couple of weeks ago. Have been using it daily for my commute to and from work in NYC. Very sturdy. Well built. Shoulder straps are very comfortable. A great backpack so far!!
3722906
Awesome backpack! It looks very nice and professional. I use it for business trips and I am very pleased with its functionality and appearance. I love this brand and they continue to impress me.
532780
These backpacks are very durable!! They have a massive amount of room both my girls have to take a lot of things to school. They will fit everything from gym shoes to books to lunch bags water bottles everything fits. My youngest daughter used one last year and she will be using the same one this year. She is going to 6th grade. I ordered two more one for my oldest daughter going to 8th grade and one for myself, I'm a Teacher. It fits all my stuff!!!
 We also use them when we travel. Excellent pulling through the Airport as well as throwing in the back of the van for trips on the road.