This is a pretty good backpack for the price
599186
This is a pretty good backpack for the price. I bought this for my 17-year-old to use on a trip up to the Boundry Waters. A lot of storage and everything seems well thought out.
4694040
It is a good back pack. Very sturdy, well made and comfortable. It's worth the money. The only problem is that it is kind of small. If you're looking for a backpack that can hold a lot of books, your laptop, calculator, pencils, pens, highlighters, and miscellaneous objects then this is not the backpack for you. It also lacks outer pockets except for the very large impractical one in the front. Still, it's a great bag if your not trying to lug a lot.
1094965
It's a nice backpack, I love all the different pockets, though I kind of wish one or two were a teeny bit bigger so I could fit something like my calculator in a side pocket instead of in the front flap. One complaint though, it's a pretty thin backpack, so it's a bit of a tight squeeze to get two textbooks, a binder, two one-subject notebooks, and a three subject notebook into it. If you need to carry a lot of books with you all the time it may not be a very good bag for you. But other than that I love it
2626863
Great backpack for the price. I took it to a music festival and it held up great. My one complaint is that the bladder that was included tore where it is clipped to the backpack. That was probably because I was jumping around all day, but still something to consider.
4568388
for the price this is a decent backpack.  It holds everything my 9 yr old needs.  If you have too much, this is a smaller bag.
1173518
** I received this product in exchange for my opinion of it **

This is a large hiking backpack that is large enough for a very tall man. Take that as you will be able to carry a lot of primary goods on your hike or excursion outdoors.

The quality overall is good, and appropriate for the price paid. It is all canvas -- the same type of canvas in a typical backpack. While the material won't get you to pure waterproof, light weight, and sturdy fabrices like the packs 200$+, it does well to perform as a typical backpack would. It is canvas, so it will resist normally scraps from tree branches, and general movement on the ground over stones/dirt. However, any drops against rocks will likely start to wear it down or puncture it.

This is a 75L pack and holds a lot. It was enough for enough snacks, a few books, cooking pan/burner, gas + a couple of smaller sleeping bags for two people. The pack is padded quite well (about 2" thick padding) and the straps curve around the shoulder enough to hold it in place when entirely full. The waist strap is all padded and is adjustable -- however you cannot adjust it vertically. There are two stiff metal braces along the back side so as to add support (which is typical of a hiking pack).

There are various pockets through the pack (two large ones on the side, one on the very top, and two harnesses for a sleepin bag or small tent. The tie downs are only on the front portion, unfortunately and do well to hold the pack tightly together -- albeit only vertically. There are no tighteners on the sides to make it as compact as possible there. I suppose the latter is because it would have to go over the two side pockets. However, when the pack is completely full there was a slight 'unstableness' from the sides because of the lack of strap support there.

Zippers are a bit average -- thin, a little cheap made. While they work and flow well, too much zipping when the pack is bulging will likely degrade them fast.

All of this being said, I can say it is a very functional hiking pack that holds much and is priced very competitively. When full it offers support on the back, through the waist and on the vertical portion. It is comfortable to wear and is fairly sturdy. While it is not waterproof, it will perform well for many hiking adventures at a budget price.
3303022
This backpack is pretty good! Function is very full, the fabric can be better if it is better!
815183
We bought this backpack for our 2nd grader for school. Since its a smaller hiking backpack, it fits him pretty well. Considering the price, the overall quality is acceptable. Only problem Ive seen so far is that one of the main zippers is sticking and trying to jump the track already after less than one week. I am contacting the seller and may try an exchange. Update to come.
1587435
I've been wearing this backpack for several months without much problem. It's a TIGHT FIT for 15.6 inch laptops, as the zipper needs to 'jump' over the protruding corners of my laptop in order to fully close.

Although it looks like it can't hold much, the pockets are designed in a way such that they are very spacious inside, especially the second pocket. This can't be used to carry textbooks in addition to your computer, notebooks, and binder, but if you don't have much to carry, then this is a great backpack to have.

Ergonomically, it feels great. It doesn't hurt the back or shoulders at all, and there is a lot of cushioning on the back and the straps.

The backpack looks very cool. Definitely better than those childish Jansport backpacks that everyone rocks in high school.

The third pocket, which I use for pencils and supplies, should have a full length zipper. It has mini zipper pockets inside it that are VERY hard to use because you have to stuff your entire hand into the third pocket, as it is not a full size zipper.

Overall, a great backpack for the price. I'd give it 4.5 stars because of some functional flaws, but for its merits, I'll give it a 5.

Recommended, but you should raise your price range a little more for a North Face backpack.
4314874
This is a pretty good backpack in terms of quality and carrying capacity, and it is very comfortable to wear, but if you're the kind of person who is constantly needing to retrieve something, this probably isn't your best option. The flap closures are buckles, like on belts, so once you put something in there, if you want it back, you have to unbuckle both sides, loose the drawstring and dig around. The outside pockets were a little small. I had a hard time fitting things like a water bottle, cell phone (mine is a large one) or journal in them.
323799
The backpack was really nice. I like that it has a slim look to it and does not over expand and look big. The bag looks durable and feels strong. And for only $15 it was a steal. It says it is for 16" but my 14" laptop fits great. I use it for school to hold notebooks, laptop, mouse, calculator, medicine, pencils, iphone wires, laptop charger, and still looks nice and small as shown in the picture.

CON:
The feeling of the padding is not great quality but is decent.
Feels a bit rough without a shirt. (EX. Tanktop/Shirtless)
2282961
For just over 50 bucks, delivered, this backpack served the purpose on my recent backcountry adventure.  It held together, had enough volume, enough pockets and enough adjustments to do the trick.  Compared to the $300 pack I usually carry, there was no contest.  However, this was a backup pack for a friend and I was not embarrassed.  For moderate use, this pack is a great deal.  I'm not sorry I bought it.
1482920
The quality of the materials and craftsmanship are good. All the zippers work and all the seams look well-sewn. I can't tell if it has any water proofing, and nothing about this is mentioned in the description.

I'd rate the protection this pack gives my laptop as about equal to other laptop backpacks. The padded pocket doesn't come all the way up to the top of the bag but it'll still protect the laptop from getting scratched by other items in the bag.

This bag is big enough to fit my 17.3 inch laptop by itself, and with a little effort I can get it in when the laptop is in its padded sleeve.

There are enough little pockets but when the laptop is in there's not a much room left for notebooks and textbooks.

I got this backpack to bungee it to a little luggage cart and it works fine for that. When I do carry, I prefer to put it on one shoulder and the straps accommodate that pretty well.

From my searching this seems to be the best bang for the buck backpack for 17 inch laptops.
239815
This backpack is true to color and holds a decent amount. My laptop stays well protected in the laptop sleeve. I rate it a four because the tabs have already fallen off one set of strings after 3 months of use and the inside pockets are not large enough to hold more than 8x5 index cards. Also, the side pockets are difficult to fit water bottles into when the bag is full.
4039177
This backpack is a very good size, I'd say a little bigger than the average pack, and it has a variety of pockets which really comes in handy when you're hiking and carrying water, snacks, flashlight etc. . I got it as a gift for my dad (who's an avid hiker) and it seems pretty sustainable so far. The straps are very durable and give extra support. It's not top notch material, but overall it's a nice bag and is good quality for the price.
4669495
This backpack looks nice and sturdy in real life. It has some cushion pads on the back so that it's comfortable when carrying something heavy. Inside it's a simple backpack, just a laptop space and a main space. It wouldn't fit a lot of heavy books. It's nice that there's a mesh on the outside to hold a water bottle. Another nice thing is the front pocket is divided up into another zippered compartment and other spaces. You can keep things more organized. I would keep chargers, external hard drive, earphones, etc all neatly divided. I think this backpack is better for just having your laptop and essentials but not so much for a student that needs it to fit lots of books or notebooks. The good thing is this is smaller and lighter than other 17 inch backpacks I've tried. For me personally I like that.

The one thing negative is that my boyfriend wishes this had  a second strap that was lower, around the waist. I wouldn't even use the chest strap.
4603380
Really like this backpack for the price. It is comfortable, straps well to your body and can hold a decent amount. I use this for 1-2 day back packing trips.