MATEIN Laptop Backpack Extra Large TSA Friendly 17 3 Inch Travel Computer Backpack Anti Theft Carry On Flight

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

Sturdy, good size, lots of actually useful pockets. The straps are also sturdy, padded, and make it comfortable to wear for longer periods of walking without back and shoulder strain. I love the look (light gray with black accents). The zippers are easy to access and seem sturdy, with small holes for locking. Regarding stability, the bag bears reasonable amounts of weight without too much shifting about of objects inside and far less lopsidedness than I expected, considering the capacity of my water bottle. I haven't used a backpack in years and this backpack reminds me of how much I love using them! Now, I just need one in camo.... Read more

This is the best travel backpack. It holds a ton of stuff, it so has so many zippers and pockets there is a spot for everything. I had it packed full and it still fit under the seat on a plane. The materials feel strong, the zippers glide and don’t feel cheap and the straps are adjustable. This is a perfect backpack. Read more

UPDATE Oct 2024: This backpack made it through several trips without incident. The zippers have stayed intact and there has been no signs of wear. My only complaint at this point is that if you completely fill the backpack, it will not fit under a small (normal) airplane seat. I had to remove my jacket and purse from the backpack + remove the drink I had in the side mesh pocket in order to get it to fit. Kind of a bummer, but I’ll definitely get a lot of use out of this backpack regardless. Just know that you won’t be able to stuff it and still get it to fit under the seat. I have had the smaller version of this backpack for over 3 years and it has held up through a ton of travel (like I spent more time in airports than I spent at home kind of travel) and through me filling it way past capacity. Not a single zipper has broken and it barely has any signs of wear. I tried putting a keyboard and a larger 17" laptop in there and was super bummed when they didn't fit. I was SO excited to find out that there's a 17" version of the backpack I've loved since March 2021 and I immediately bought it, even though the price was a bit steep. For reference, I bought the smaller one for $22 and this one was $42.89. I received it today and it looks pretty much the same. Here's the side by side comparison: - (PRO) The 17" bookbag has all the same compartments/pockets/you-name-its as the 15.6" bag. It has a spacious pocket/compartment for everything you could possibly need to pack but it's not so spacious that it's bulky. Even the larger version seems like a good size for shoving under an airplane seat. -(PRO) Both sizes have this but I think it's worth mentioning. I've seen a lot of bookbags with fabric pockets on either side and I'm here to say that those are a dealbreaker for me. As a frequent traveler, I use those pockets for drinks, both large (large can of sparkling water or a 1 liter bottle) and small. The fabric pockets don't have any give and I am usually not able to get a drink in there. The stretchy mesh pockets that this bookbag has is *chefs kiss* perfection. - (PRO) The section that your laptop goes in zips all the way down on the larger/17" version. No more digging through a completely packed bookbag for that small item I carelessly tossed in the bottom. My 15.6" laptop bag doesn't have that feature and I didn't know I needed it. -(CON) The front horizontal pocket on the small version is 10.5" deep (goes all the way to the bottom of the backpack) and the large version is 6.5" deep. I would've liked to have the deeper pocket on the larger backpack but it will still work fine for what I need. -(CON and this is a major one) Right out of the packaging, it was obvious that there is a major difference in zipper quality between these two backpacks. I took the plastic off of the 17" backpack and the zipper on the hidden pocket (the pocket that goes against your back) was zipped shut but was open in the middle. I fixed it for now but I'm not confident that it will hold up. I definitely won't be trusting that pocket with my passport or money, which is what it was meant for. The zipper in the front pocket where your phone, pens, etc go was doing the same thing and the zipper is noticeably smaller than the one on my 15.6" laptop. This is a big one and if any of the exterior zippers do this again, I'll be returning it. I'll be traveling in a week and will give it a go with the larger size backpack but I'm bringing my smaller one just in case the entire thing breaks loose and I find myself picking up all of my stuff from the floor in the TSA line. *cue panic attack* Will update my review afterwards. Read more

I really like this backpack! It's very practical, has a good size, and plenty of space to organize everything. The material feels nice and it's comfortable to carry. Perfect for daily use, work, or travel. Highly recommend! Read more

Love this backpack. Incredibly comfortable to carry even when it’s full, the straps are so comfy and padded as is the back of the backpack. It holds a TON of stuff. Great for school or traveling. It has held up beautifully and I’m not the easiest on backpacks. If this backpack ever does go, I will definitely purchase the exact same one. I love this backpack and HIGHLY recommend it. Read more

This is a great backpack! It's incredibly functional and fits my two 14" laptops, one for work and one for personal use. There are three main compartments: one for a laptop, another for major items such as notebooks or clothes, and a third smaller one for miscellaneous items such as pens and chargers. There are also a lot of functional pockets within the bag that I find convenient. This is my main travel bag for work, but I'm confident this will also work for most students in high school and university settings. My only minor complaint is that the zipper handles jingle. I had to put tape on them to dampen the sound. 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