I don't need a briefcase, just need to carry laptop &amp; notepad between buildings on a corporate campus. Is this bag overkill for that?
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.
811169
I carry my laptop, ipad, charger, pens, office supplies, etc. In addition I carry two binders about 1" thick and everything fits fine. I have an old Dell laptop that is pretty thick and heavy so if you have a MBP you should be fine with that and a couple of books plus school supplies. It's a very nice comfortable bag.
1815768
maybe fit well. but meanwhile you might put into 5 normal books or 2 thick books at most. i dont think its big enough. pretty casual style. if you are not to put a lot of stuff including your laptop, just go for it.
1378690
Probably not. It has one pretty large compartment (padded, for the laptop), a smaller one and a tiny one. For school, you'd probably want more. Plus I really don't like the thing in general. The straps are too long and get caught on stuff all the time.
1140216
Yes, I carry it to work but I fit many computer books, all my documents, laptop and accessories as well as my lunch. I highly recommend.
2133453
It is a pretty big bag and with just your laptop in it and a few other light things it may fit, but wouldn't suggest it if your transporting expensive camera gear. Better off putting it in the overhead compartment.
2233369
The laptop pocket has some decent padding at the bottom. That being said... I wouldn't be dropping my macbook into the bag. Overall I am really happy with the bag.
1907722
I agree with the others. It is great as a computer bag. As a clothing carrier, there are other options that are much better.
1476327
I use the 12 as a daily carry bag on my motorcycle to work, and I carry it around all day. It is plenty big for my computer, a pair of shoes, lunch, and the administrative and personal care necessities. The 24 would be way too much for me unless I was also packing a another pair of shoes and a gym bag. It is pretty heavy duty in construction. For rain, I recommend adding something to keep it and the contents from getting sloppy. I have not tested the degree of waterproofing.
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.
258135
I guess that would depend on how much stuff you need to bring and whether you are carrying a laptop as well. Regrettably, the way the compartments are organized, you would have difficulty putting in anything but your computer and whatever documentation you need to bring. Albeit, this is an excellent bag that is very well made, it is best suited as a mobile office and not a weekend bag. Hope this answers your question.
1398675
I would say no. I carry my laptop and a couple of note books and a manila folder but I don't see multiple big thick college textbooks fitting well.
1806097
Other responses are accurate. I would say if you have large binders or a need to carry books along with your laptop, this is definitely not on the larger side of the SwissGear backpacks. But the bigger ones get much spendier pretty quickly so you have to search for the right deal!
1412613
I think it would be a good bag because of the several different pockets. However, if you will be carrying a lot of books back and forth, it may be not be the backbag for you. I remember my kids in high school having a lot of heavy books and this is not quite large or sturdy enough for that much weight. You would be better off with a bag from LLBean or Lands' End.
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.
1378689
It is a multipurpose bag. I use it even when we go for small trips. But it is primarily a laptop & tablet bag. There is a slot for tablet as well. I am not sure how many books you would need to carry. I feel it may be slightly big for school. That's just my perspective. Its a great bag though.
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No I'd say it's to small for that, just enough room for a textbook and note pad but nothing else. No laptop room or anything like that.