I purchased this backpack back in 2018, and now in 2025, it’s still going strong. I originally bought it—along with another bag—as a Christmas gift for my son ahead of an international trip. It had great reviews and could fit a large laptop. He ended up choosing the over-the-shoulder option instead, but I was so impressed by the quality and style that I decided to keep this one for myself. And honestly, it's the best backpack I’ve ever owned. Over the years, I’ve used it for travel, work, and my go-to bag for various occasions. I love the padded shoulder straps—they make carrying even heavy loads comfortable. It easily fits my 17" laptop, and the storage space is excellent. The material is durable, the design looks exactly as pictured, and it has held up incredibly well. Just this year—after seven years of constant use—one of the zippers started acting up a little. If I don’t zip it a certain way, it may come undone. But that’s a very small issue considering how much I’ve used this bag. The photos I've posted show what it looks like after seven years of regular use. I highly recommend this backpack. Read more
At the beginning of my freshman year, I bought this backpack. It was the old version, which back then was offered in two sizes. I chose the bigger size and three color options. I picked the black and brown version, and because I am 6'2", I opted for the bigger size. This backpack lasted me throughout high school and a trip to California, which was three months long. The only time I started to see it fall apart was whenever I filled it up with a week's worth of clothes, my gaming laptop, and all the other accessories I had, such as my headphones, mouse, and laptop charger. The zipper came apart because it looked like a literal ball whenever I was walking through the airport with it, as I had filled it up that much. It was cheap and affordable for my parents back then, and it covered all my needs. It was pretty easy to use, and the portability was phenomenal. I still use it to this day until I bought a new one and take it to work, even though one of the zippers doesn’t close anymore. There are a lot of pockets, and I like the color. It would be great if the charger was a USB Type-C, but since I don’t use it much, it doesn’t matter. The backpack did what I needed it to do and lasted longer than I expected. I am now 20, and five months ago, I noticed it was time to purchase a new backpack. I opted to buy the same one, which arrived on July 5th. It looks and feels the same, except the zippers are metal and there are different pockets. Aside from that, it feels the same. Now, there’s only one color option, which is the one I picked 5-6 years ago, and the size is still the bigger size, so I’m glad they opted for the bigger size. Over all 10/10 imo thank you for reading I would’ve took pictures of the older one but my sister through it away sadly. :( Read more
As my camera equipment grew, I needed to replace my old backpack with something larger but still considered a "personal" bag when traveling on a plane. I watched several reviews on the Kroser bag and decided to give it a try. When I say "camera", I am not talking Canon or similar with a bunch of lens, etc. I dive and snorkel, so I use a GoPro as well as a Sealife camera. Both come with their own accessories as well as a purchased gimbal. With a little creativity, I made a storage case to house ALL of this equipment. However, it is a case and not a bag so traveling with just that would SUCK! Also, I have a dedicated laptop for transferring all the video I take along with its own accessories. Because of all this, my old bag, which is still awesome, could no longer fit everything. The Kroser bag is perfect for this! The back space is specifically made for a laptop, lots of padding and some side slots for misc. items. I have a laptop plug adaptor that fits perfectly in one. The middle space has several pocket options, some with zippers. This space is the main area and opens wider than you'd expect. My case easily fits within it and there's still room if I have to eventually grow the case (God forbid!) The section after that is dedicated to tablets, also padded. Here you will find the most pockets, plain and zippered. There is tons of space for misc. electronics, keys, wallet, etc. I had plenty of space left over. In the very front, there is a nice space with a side zipper. I kept my Kindle here for easy access. Speaking of, getting the laptop out for TSA inspection is a breeze thanks to having that dedicated space. No fumbling for it and spilling other items out as you pull the laptop. The shoulder straps have a thick padding and are extremely comfortable and easy to adjust. One of my favorite things is the handle in top of the backpack. That might sound odd, but when you need to carry it by hand and not on your back (going through customs is a great example), the provided handle is big and sturdy. It feels like a suitcase handle, with lots of strength and durability. This Kroser bag is awesome! The materials are quality, it offers a lot of usable space functionality. I plan on using this specific bag for a long time and when I finally move on, I am guessing it will be to another Kroser bag of some sort. Read more
Great backback and love the storage for books if the kids dont like using a locker, but not great water bottle holder on it Read more
I needed a new backpack for my 17" laptop to take to and from the office. This bag easily can take that size laptop. The middle compartment has plenty of room for documents and notepads. Front pocket organization is good. Zippers are smooth and the computer compartment has lockable zippers. The bag is spacious without looking bulky. Very happy to find the right bag at the right price. For durability I will have to comment after several months. Read more
This backpack serves well for commute to work and held up very well on several flights and fits well under the seat. I wish it had more zipped pockets, and a more durable material on the bottom, but overall I really like the two outside side pockets, which are big enough to hold a small bottle, and the small pocket on the outside part to hold small flat items. The low price is really surprising for the quality. The hidden pocket on the back side is an added bonus. It fits event a larger size laptop. Definitely recommend. Read more
