LEVEL8 Laptop Backpack, Work Backpack for Men Women, Travel Computer Bag for Business Fits 15.6" Laptop and Notebook - Black

I love the pack. I originally got it for my MacBook Pro 15”. Then I replaced the 2013 pro with a 16” but eventually used it for both that and my work-supplied newer 16” pro. Both of these and my iPad Pro fit fine with the most padded sleeve going to my personal MacBook of course. It has a multitude of pockets check the product page. It holds two water bottles well but I rarely used those instead I stick like an eyeglass case on one side and contact cleaner fluids on the other when traveling. First under seat on plane. Never use the TSA open thing since rules changed.One of the really neat features is it holds my kindle in an easily accessible pocket. If you are a female without pants pockets that same small top zippered sleeve pocket can hold your phone as well.Plenty of internal holding areas and zippers. I wish the front of 4 compartments (counting kindle one) was dual zipper like the others. I hate not being able to just lightly open from top but it’s minor.Also one reason I chose this one over others was due to the very reinforced handle. I have seen my son’s fabrics ticked handle break due to weight and some others I tried would cut into my palm. This was strong and comfortable.And 5 years on I still use it. I’m suggesting another now for my son with new MacBook Air and starting college in August.I a, including a pic of the front of it showing fraying on decorative piping on the front flap. This happened likely due to shoving the bag constantly under airline seats with metal underneath and perhaps laying on asphalt time to time? But it didn’t rip or do anything functional to it.

I spent a long time finding a replacement for my business travel backpack and the Level 8 kept coming out on top. While I haven’t had it long I can already state that I am happy with my choice. The size is sufficient for my technology and some travel essentials. Plenty of space without being too bulky (fits under the airline seat). Construction is solid and I expect it to last. Plenty of pockets to secure items but still has open space for larger things. Convenient pockets for quick access and hidden pockets to secure those items that need to be hard to get to by passerby. It fits my 6’1” frame well. The 180° opening laptop section is convenient, the padding in the laptop section is excellent, the luggage handle straps are snug and well place, and the carry handle is very sturdy (a missing element on many other bags). Well padded straps and back mesh round out this bag. The appearance is professional enough for the office but it wears and travels like a good travel pack. All of this at a significantly lower price point than other similarly featured bags make this an item you should give serious consideration to. To consider: If you are small framed it may be too big and if you pack it as full as it could be packed it is unlikely to fit under an airline seat. I may add a chest strap but that is easy to do and may not be necessary. I did secure the strap adjustment webbing with small clips to keep them “under control and out of the way” (2 minute fix). I doubt you will regret purchasing this bag.

I love this laptop backpack!. The laptop storage padding is the best I have ever seen. The zippers are super sturdy and look like they will last forever. There are TONS of storage areas that were planned out well. The strap to allow the bag to be placed over a carry on luggage handle is super handy when travelling. I can hold two laptops if one is relatively small. I carry a 15.6" gaming laptop and a 14" Dell laptop in a pouch that is in the same area that the main laptop padded area is in. It doesn't look like a stereotypical laptop bag either. It looks more like a business bag than something a college student would carry. I love how much can fit in the backpack without it being super wide too. It doesn't feel like a camping backpack like some other large backpacks do.If you want a backpack that looks professional, has tons of storage options and will protect your laptop well, get this!

I teach and I bought this Level 8 backpack in July, 2019 to use as my work bag. I walk to work daily and carry my laptop, folders with assignments to grade, a pen bag, sunglasses in their case, a water bottle, a coffee mug, charging cords, and other miscellaneous gear. I've even gotten a pair of shoes to fit in it so I don't have to wear my winter boots all day! I've also flown with this backpack and gotten it to fit under my seat (taking care to not overfill it).More pluses: The style is very professional looking and understated. The carrying handle is convenient and quite heavy duty, so no issues at all with that. There are several compartments which make it easy to organize a wide variety of daily work necessities and/or supplies for traveling. Also, the weight distributes well across my shoulders making this comfortable to walk with daily.However, it's January 2024 and the zipper on the main compartment, where the computer goes, is broken, rendering the backpack nearly useless. The other components are high quality and still in very good condition, so the lightweight zipper is the Achilles heel of this backpack, IMHO. Unfortunately, the price is now into triple digits, which is more than I'm willing to spend. Four and a half years is okay, but I was really hoping to get more years out of it.