Is the inside of this pack's main compartment curved and awkward from the framesheet, or somewhat flat? (curious about laptop packing)
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i guess more of the curved. the hydration pack is curved and that sits closets to your back, but there is some curve to the rest of it. This bag wasn't exactly designed for laptops. check out the momentum or the radial or the spin series. they will get you closer to what you're looking for if laptops are important. I should say that it's certainly possible to put one in there if you need to, remember there's not much of a bottom and no padding for one.
720885
It has a pretty serious, rigid curve. Great for keeping your back ventilated, not so great for even support for a laptop.
720886
There's a little curve, but you'll be able to fit a laptop without any trouble.
2031605
Yes. The bottom of the backpack is well cushioned as is the rest of the compartment where your PC is stored, with the possible exception of the very top of the compartment on the inside of the bag. It seems and feels very secure. You shouldn't have anything to worry about.
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Surprisingly, The bottom is not padded well. You can feel a couple layers of material but no foam or padding, so I just make sure not to drop the bag. The front and back are well padded and the compartment could hold 2 laptops, tablet mouse and snacks. Would I but it again, yes, it's a good price and I like the squareness of the bag. Hope this helps.
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.
622934
I'm not sure...I don't have measuring take it a ruler, and I'm horrible at estimating, but based on the larger items I put in the bag, I think the laptop might be too large.
1424638
Yes. My folders are not "stuffed", but I have no problem with portability of the entire folders-in-pockets set up.
2233367
It is padded all around, including on the bottom (but the padding isn't really any thicker on the bottom than on the sides.) Maybe I'm being too literal here, but I wouldn't drop it from the top of the bag to the bottom. But I wouldn't do that with any laptop with any bag. The padding on the bottom is about the same as the older, much less elegant Targus backpack this replaced -- so let's call it about average. But, honestly, if I was going to be dropping a laptop into the bag, I'd cut a piece of foam and put that into the bottom of the pocket.
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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.
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The picture is misleading. It confused me too. Thankfully, the pocket is not angled. All of the pockets are straight. The pack easily carries my 17" laptop and portable speakers. It should easily carry all of the items you mentioned. It may not be able to hold a lot of bulky tactical gear, though. I love this pack, the looks, ergonomics, and price. But, If you need a pack quickly, don't order this one. It takes a very long time to ship from Germany. It's almost as if they wait to start cutting and sewing the fabric once you place the order. If you have a few months time before you need it, it's worth the wait. The picture is misleading. It confused me too. Thankfully, the pocket is not angled. All of the pockets are straight. The pack easily carries my 17" laptop and portable speakers. It should easily carry all of the items you mentioned. It may not be able to hold a lot of bulky tactical gear, though. I love this pack, the looks, ergonomics, and price. But, If you need a pack quickly, don't order this one. It takes a very long time to ship from Germany. It's almost as if they wait to start cutting and sewing the fabric once you place the order. If you have a few months time before... » Read More The picture is misleading. It confused me too. Thankfully, the pocket is not angled. All of the pockets are straight. The pack easily carries my 17" laptop and portable speakers. It should easily carry all of the items you mentioned. It may not be able to hold a lot of bulky tactical gear, though. I love this pack, the looks, ergonomics, and price. But, If you need a pack quickly, don't order this one. It takes a very long time to ship from Germany. It's almost as if they wait to start cutting and sewing the fabric once you place the order. If you have a few months time before you need it, it's worth the wait. « Show Less
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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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Yes it is but thing is it looks like a normal bag but it's a insert in the middle looks like it's for a laptop I just pulled it out but it's a big bag overall
808281
It's deeper than a briefcase in my opinion - it's more of a laptop bag type of depth so that you have some extra space for the cords and such. There's essentially 3 slots on the inside. I have enough room for my laptop, a couple folio books and my chargers and accessories. Then the front adds a couple more inches. When you keep it on the roller, that adds to it as well. I'd say edge to edge when it's on the wheels, you're looking at about 12-14" front to back.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I had clothes for a weekend trip and I put my laptop in there, it was just fine. Mine is a mac though so it doesn't weigh much.
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I routinely keep it in the same bike pannier as my laptop and have never had a problem. This is despite all the shaking it experiences when I bike-commute twice a day on bumpy city roads.
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I've had mine for about a year and I've had no problems with the straps. I can see some cracks where they normally bend but the internal structure seems ok. In all fairness though, I don't load it up too heavily. I only carry my laptop around about half of the time.
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Probably don't want to. A co-worker has one similar and his bag is loose, kind of wobbly... Its from caring too many things in it. Its a small, tight little bag for just the small stuff. I carry my MacBook Pro 13", iPad 10", external HD, Mouse and a few styluses. Anything more is too much.