MATEIN Extra Large Backpack 17 Inch Travel Laptop Backpack Anti Theft TSA Friendly Business Work College Computer Backpack

Purchased in 2018, my Matein laptop bag has been through countless business flights and office days and, despite my having stuffed it to the BRIM with heavy stuff, kicked it under airline seats and meeting tables, used it as a pillow during long layovers, it has never showed a sign of dirt or damage until last week when the bottom edges finally began to fray. I’m now happy to retire my faithful bag and have purchased another. Incredibly roomy, perfect compartments, strong easy glide zippers, comfy shoulder straps, and a killer price. Seriously I’ve loaded this thing with a 15” laptop, iPad, 3 books, power cords, cosmetic bag, two thermoses (INSIDE the bag, not even using the side pockets), scarf, clutch wallet and more and it carries it ALL. Cease your searching for the perfect laptop backpack, you have arrived. Read more

I have been using this backpack for approximately three to four weeks, and it has proven to be extremely comfortable and well-designed for daily use. It offers plenty of space, allowing me to carry all my essentials without feeling bulky or overloaded. One of its best features is how lightweight it feels, even when fully packed—the weight is well distributed, so it doesn’t strain my shoulders or back. The materials feel durable and of good quality, and the overall design is practical and functional. Overall, it fully met my expectations and has been a reliable and comfortable option for everyday use. Read more

Honestly, I didn’t expect much at this price point, but the MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. The material quality is better than expected it feels sturdy, durable, and well made. The zippers are solid and smooth, not cheap at all. There are plenty of well-designed compartments, the laptop fits securely, and there’s more than enough space for chargers, documents, and daily essentials. It’s comfortable to wear even for longer periods and works great both for travel and everyday use. Overall, excellent value for the price. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, well-organized laptop backpack. Read more

Tons of storage,comfortable,great for school.I used this for around a year for school and it was great,a bit too boxy though.But it served its purpose and protected my school Chromebook and my other stuff.One little area started ripping though and I had to sow it a bit so it wouldn’t get worse,but that’s the only issue I had with it.Other than that one flaw it’s great. Read more

Honestly, this backpack is so completely deserving of 5 stars that it makes me question other 5-star ratings I've given in the past -- I guess you could say the bar has been raised! And I say that even as there's one smallish detail that I personally don't love (but you might), which I'll come back to... but still, even more than I thought possible, I absolutely love this backpack! To get at least a general idea of why, browse to the Austere Grey 15.6" and check out the 7th image, actually a video. To that, I would just add... - There are perfect-sized mesh drink-holder type pockets on *both* sides (because why do some manufacturers skimp even on that?!) - The ring he hooks keys to has a quick-release button built in, as well! which also snaps really nicely back into place... It really is the little things! - And just to highlight, for the external USB port, there's a built-in cable on the inside you can plug your USB charger into, which connects to the external port you can leave your phone / whatever connected to without having to open any pockets (and here again the mesh pockets on both sides comes in handy). And of and when you don't want to use that, there's no real downside: the built-in cable is completely out of the way, and you won't likely even notice the external port, which BTW doesn't appear to negate the overall "seal" of the thing either, except *maybe* if you were to hold the entire thing underwater. :) The one smallish detail I would change, though, is that external port: it just happens to be USB-A while I'd prefer USB-C, for quicker charging... obviously not the hugest issue, and some might even prefer it that way. Personally, I'm seriously considering a bit of after-market "surgery" to "fix" this, which likely translates to having a pro unstitch and remove the port & internal cable, then stitch a (possibly 3D-printed?) replacement port into place. I wouldn't normally even consider that sort of "headache," but when the backpack overall is easily nicer than anything else I've found, even for 2x or 3x the price, it's suddenly really easy to make an exception. What else... - Something like 15 pockets? Which almost sounds overboard, but it's really not. Many are "optional" & otherwise out of the way, anyway -- just really well-distributed storage goodness! Oh, and the pen holders actually (easily) fit my completely normal-sized pens, unlike the new LL Bean bag I so promptly returned after getting this one. And the "security pocket" on the bottom, the side facing you as your wear it? Absolutely genius! - The zippers having been what finally gave out on the 20+ year old LL Bean bag I replaced, I'm a bit more conscious now of "initial zipper quality," and these seem just as solid as they come: totally sturdy, while also zipping surprisingly nicely & smoothly :) But perhaps that's a moot point anyway, considering the... - LIFETIME GUARANTEE! I hadn't realized this until mine arrived, but there's a card inside that says you can replace for any defect, for life! - The sizes refer to the size of laptop that would easily fit inside. That said, even a 17" laptop might still fit inside my 15.6" bag, just pretty snugly, but I wouldn't chance it. - if you do a lot of traveling, you might also want to consider the max size of a "personal item" on your favorite airline(s)... - The 14" is 16 x 12 x 7.5 inches - The 15.6" is 18 x 12 x 7.8 inches - The 17" is 19 x 13.75 x 7.8 inches - The 18" is... not sure! (but apparently those can actually fit up to an 18.4" laptop, which is huge!) For reference, a free "personal item" on JetBlue is up to 17 x 13 x 8 inches, making even the 15.6" technically the tiniest bit too large, but that said I'd be absolutely shocked if even the 17" got so much as a second glance on 1/100 flights (maybe a little more likely if you're flying on Spirit or Frontier, in which case WTH were you thinking, anyway?). In any case, the 17" would almost certainly fit under any seat, even on the most budget of "budget" airlines. TL;DR: I very rarely review anything, and I'm also not one to own multiple backpacks, especially not "just 'cause," but these are so perfect, not to mention affordable, that I've found myself happily doing both! Read more

Very well made backpack, with a lot of compartments. The zippers feel very smooth and the size is just perfect. I have a 13 inch mac book air and the backpack still can carry a larger laptop and a tablet. I really like it, perfect size and several color options. Read more

Excellent backpack that carried me as much as I carried it through 5 years of college and multiple trips around the world. Starting to wear thin in places but to be expected and nothing has ever broken. Very common on my campus, likely due to it's sharp, versatile look and ability to hold the larger laptops that engineering students use. Zippers have help up fantastic and never get caught unless I put something in the way. Water resistant in many ways, will help ward off moisture in the rain or if a puddle spreads beneath it, but get it out of the way quickly. Has withstood rain better than I could have asked it to! Read more

Comfortable straps, plenty of room and pockets to keep everything organized. I like the detachable key fob holder. I have another one that I've traveled with for years that is still in great shape. I just wanted a new one that was strictly for work. Read more