3598 City Backpack

I was looking for a backpack to use for day trips that is comfortable to carry in various conditions whether it be hiking, traveling or commuting. There are a a wide array of choices in this category but I think that this Swiss Gear Daypack is one of the best options. As with other SwissGear products the quality of the material and overall build quality is very good. The nylon seems strong and the quality of the zippers is solid. There are plenty of pockets to organize what you may need for the day without the bulk of a regular size backpack. I was very impressed with how SwissGear designed the smaller pockets in the front because many times most of what I am carrying for a day trip or commute is not large bulky items but the smaller stuff, cables, power bank, headphones, tablet, etc. The main storage compartment would be large enough to stuff an extra shirt or rolled up pair of pants in but I wouldn't use this as my primary overnight bag as it's simply too small for that in my opinion. Also I wouldn't use it to carry a laptop as there isn't enough space for most regular sized laptops in the padded sleeve. You can easily slide in a iPad but I wouldn't carry anything larger. The back of the backpack is also designed vey well with adequate padding/cushioning on both the back and straps. I used this backpack on a 6 hour hike through rough terrain and never felt that is was uncomfortable to carry and also was happy that due to it's smaller size my back didn't get too hot. I would highly recommend this backpack if you are willing to pay a little more for the SwissGear brand over some of the cheaper/no name brands on here because the overall quality and design is absolutely worth the price.

Great commuter bag. I walk in a city about a 1/2 mile to & from my office to where I park, and this bag is comfortable & just the right size for carrying lunch, snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials. I can fit a clamshell clipboard & notebook, water bottle (inside) and large Contigo tumbler in the outside side pocket. It's a little snug & i have go be careful on arranging things so I don't stress the main zipper, but it's doable. The flip out, large pocket on the back is great for pens, pencils, pocket change & other odds & ends. The vertical slash pocket on the outside of the flip out pocket is good for my toothbrush, travel size toothpaste, earbuds, Swiss Army knife, and it's where I stash my keys. Note ' I bought & added a 3/4" black sternum strap which I find necessary as I like to walk fast to get a little exercise on the way in - cost me another $6 or so but totally worth it to keep pack in a comfortable & stable position along the spine. Before buying this pack, I'd been using a messenger bag, but what's may look better for work isn't so good on the shoulders or your back. I have a small messenger bag I leave at work in the event I need to carry file folders, binders, etc. and since this pack has such a narrow profile, I can sling the messenger bag without the dual carry being cumbersome. All in all a great looking and carrying commuter bag with a cosmopolitan clean look - quite different from all my hiking day packs that are a tad too sporty for the office. I wish this pack was just 1.5 in wider to accommodate file folders & other 8.5 x 11" items, but again, I like how narrow this is and I rarely yearn for more width. You can't have it all!

Was looking for a backpack for a day trip and this fits the bill. Just the right size for phones, lunch, battery and drinks. Not big enough for larger laptops so definite not a true commuter bag. Perfect for a hike or day in the city. Quality is on par with the bigger bags. Have used this more often when I don't need the large electronic devices. Still has all the convenience and pockets of the larger bags I'm used to.

I like this backpack a good bit. Wish it had the strap to make it more travel friendly. I also find the front opening to be a little awkward oppose to the natural way of opening front pockets. I also think some of the pockets are so small that they are almost useless. Overall, lightweight, looks phenomenal and comfortable to wear over long durations.

I bought this backpack to use as my carry-on for a cruise, with a flight to get to the port. This bag was perfect for this. I was able to carry my tablet, camera, all my charging cables and documents. The bag fit perfectly under the seat on an airplane and gave me enough room for my feet as well. For going on shore, the bag carried my camera bag (also a SwissGear bag), 2 quart-size water bottles with one 17-oz stainless steel bottle accessible in the mesh outside pocket and was comfortable to wear while walking all day (total of over 5 miles). There are plenty of pockets in this to keep gear organized for a weekend trip, including a convenient outside pocket for those items you need to remove from your person for airport security. This will be my go-to carry-on bag when I plan to, and can, travel light.

Is a narrow Backpack, all the dimensions of the backpack are exterior, I measured when mines arrived. I use it for EDC backpack. Is very spacious following it's dimensions, and that is right. I pack on it a set of clothes, (2 t-shirt, a set of socks and underwear, long work pants) a first aid kit, pocketknife, flashlight w/ extra batteries, snacks, medium size calendar, small notebook, pen, pencils etc. And medium stuff that I need to transport ocassionally. With all stuff packed up I put a 6.6 pounds dog food bag and fit perfectly. The straps are comfortable. I put a 22oz. Bottle in the holder on left side and seems that you can fit a bigger bottle in there. It surprised me. The front organizational pocket is perfect because you don't have to open the main pocket all the time. But for left handed person (like me) takes a time for adaptation. In the other side pocket I put my wallet, but sunglasses also can fit. I don't tried to put tablets or small laptop in designated pocket.

I use this backpack mainly for commuting for work, but I've also been bringing it with me for all of my other trips. I love that it's low-profile and slim, which makes it a breeze to get through big crowds, yet it has tons of compartments inside that help me both organize my necessities and distribute the weight evenly and comfortably on my back. It's truly a fantastic backpack! The handle strap is thick and makes it comfortable to hold the bag down at your side. When worn, the straps don't feel like they're pulling on my neck or shoulders. The shoulder strap padding is a generous thickness. The straps are designed with small safety reflectors and are easy to adjust with thumb pulls. The bag itself molds to the curve of my back with breathable padding that never feels hot. It's amazing that it only weighs 1.5 pounds while still being so padded and organized! Plus, it isn't too long for my petite 5'4" frame and short torso...it hits me right around my hips. The external drink compartment opens wide enough to hold my stainless steel coffee mug snugly, and is deep enough to hold almost an entire standard size water bottle (pictured). Even better, when holding the bag flat, the drinks I'm holding don't slide out! Small items and electronics are organized neatly in multiple internal compartments, which are easy to find and access with the wrap-around zipper. The zipper pulls make it a breeze to try to open my bag and pull things out or put them away on the go - I never have to stop moving. Plus the material is very durable and even beautiful...I've gotten caught in the train doors, tossed the bag onto the floor at home and on my car's backseat, and it still looks perfectly new. I am NOT careful with this backpack! Still, there are no unsightly scuffs or frayed edges even after a couple of months of hard use, and the contents throughout it all remain secure and unbroken. As for what it can hold: I have multiple charging cables, my Kindle Paperwhite, my portable battery/wall charger, headphones, 1-2 smart phones, my Nintendo switch in the hard carrying case, papers/IDs, toiletries, lunch/drink, and sometimes an oversized hoodie and my large wristlet. The bag is never too bulky or heavy with ALL of these things, and I can still stuff in a few more items if needed. There are even places to clip onto the bag on the outside, though I haven't personally used them...yet :) The only qualm I have with this backpack is with the underside mesh of the shoulder padding; it's a bit rough, so wearing the backpack with something like a tank top might irritate anyone with sensitive skin. It's not a deal-breaker for me, however, since I rarely wear thin strap tank tops, but it's something to note. Moleskin or a soft wrap for the straps would solve the problem. Alas...if only the shoulder padding was as soft as the back padding! A minor critique: it would be great if there was a strap across the back so you could put this on your carry-on bag handle at the airport. You can finagle the shoulder straps to fit, but that one little detail (besides the mesh) would've made this the absolute perfect backpack ever. As it were, it comes close enough for me and I love it! It was exactly the kind of backpack I was looking for. The 5 year warranty and affordable price doesn't hurt either. Thank you Swiss Gear for a most thoughtfully designed product!!!

Love this back pack. I use it to put my I pad and lunch phone and other junk in it to ride my motorcycle to work. Looks good ,not too big but plenty of room and stays in shape. Made very well ,lots of compartments.the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars for traveling and durability is it’s a little bit small for real traveling and I’ve only had it for a month or so. But it is holding up well, even at 100 mph on the bike!! 😁👍It’s cool!

Muy bonita, ligera y práctica

Mala calidad en el terminado, el artículo llegó roto de la bolsa porta botella.

It's a bit small but packs a lot of stuff. I was worried about the wise when it came but it did the job. The laptop sleeve is a bit small so if you have a bulky laptop it might now work as well but if you have a 13 inch MacBook it's perfect. The bag has a lot of useful compartments as well and the padded sleeves make it comfortable for heavy loads

Quality material

Perfect size and storage capacity for a train commuter.