Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack, Black/Gray – Backpack for Men for Business and Travel, Durable Water-Resistant Material, Fits up to 17" Laptops (TSB239US)

This is a great backpack for its longevity, quality build, size, and design.-Build/Longevity: I have owned this backpack for three years. In those three years I have used this backpack everyday to go to and from school (five days a week with a laptop and books in it), for hiking, and for travel. I travel a lot and use budget airlines, which means carry-on and no checked luggage (to save money). This thing has survived the clothes, toiletries, books, electronics, and the rigors of air travel (being stuffed under seats, in the overhead, in trunks, out in the woods, etc.).-Size/Design: I own a 17.3 inch laptop (Vaio VPCF2290x) and it fits with room to spare. The pockets are great for storing many different types of things: books, clothes, groceries, tools, etc.-Quality: I have put this backpack through its paces and it has never let me down. Heavy loads, outdoors (hiking, beach, etc.), planes, and so on. This thing laughs at 5 liters of liquid (I had to carry groceries in this).-Comfort: the pads on the back are a nice touch and the straps don't dig into your shoulders even when fully loaded.-Self-Repair: After three years you would expect things to experience some wear and tear. There are only three parts of this backpack that have experienced significant wear and tear and it was negligible on it doing its job. I have included pictures: the plastic part of the handle broke in two; part of the seam came undone on one of the straps; It came apart where two parts are joined on one of the straps. It was an easy repair job: needle and thread.Overall this is a very durable backpack and I would highly recommend it.

The solid reviews of this backpack influenced my decision to purchase it. I have zero regrets! This backpack easily accommodates my large laptop - with room to spare, however - the Velcro strap in the laptop sleeve makes sure it fits snug as a bug in a rug. The laptop doesn't move at all when the backpack is zipped. This backpack is made well - durable, large metal zipper pulls with plastic tips to prevent "clinking" as you walk. I haven't seen anyone mention that there are two silver reflective pinstripes that run the vertical length of the front of the backpack (would be seen from behind you as you were walking with it on your back). I like that feature as it would catch the eye of a motorist if I am crossing roads on campus at night. The pinstripes are actually sewn into a seam - not just applied via some cheaper heat-on method. Ok, so this backpack looks very cool, but is still subtle. It is versatile and can be brought into a professional meeting without looking out of place. I like that the bottom is waterproof - but I have to say I had this backpack stuffed with a laptop and books and walked a mile across campus in driving heavy rain and not a drop got inside of the bag - and the shell of the bag was quick to dry. The nylon of this bag feels strong, but not so coarse that it's like carrying a sandpaper block on your back. The shoulder padding feels great to me. I'm 6'0 and 220# and muscular, so it's pretty easy for me to sling this backpack over a shoulder and go the distance with it - it is very comfortable. The interior and exterior compartments are well-thought-out and there is a LOT of room in this bag. It is large, but doesn't look so large that it seems out of place. I like its size and wouldn't want it smaller or bigger. There is a zipper pocket on each side that has easily housed a 16 oz sports drink can, along with a small sack of peanuts and energy bar. I was able to put a large water bottle in one of the side pockets, but the pocket didn't zip at the top then - but that wasn't a problem as the bottle was still very secure. There are smaller mesh pockets on the outside of each side of bag - to me, these aren't useful and should just be removed from any future design. It's really the only feature of this bag which I don't care for - but that is very minor. The only time I would probably use those mesh pouches would be to put some tissues in if I had a cold - so then I could access them quietly without having to unzip the bag. The top handle is solid. A cool feature is a decent-sized zippered pouch on the lower backside of the backpack (which would face your lower back as you wore it). It would be a great place to slip some cash. I wouldn't hesitate if I was given the opportunity to again purchase this backpack. It looks sharp, is constructed very well, has a logical design with plenty of space and compartments, and I found it to be very comfortable. I consider myself to be a critical consumer and I am fully satisfied with this item. If you want a backpack that will snuggle up a large laptop and still have plenty of room for your books and other things - then this is your backpack! Oh yeah, I hope you aren't shy as people will compliment you about this backpack and also ask you where you got it.

Purchased as gift. His previous backpack of this brand lasted 19 years. It’s still very functional and will be saved for other uses. He loves the durability, MANY compartments for organization, the upgraded top handle and overall size. He says it’s very versatile for daily use as well as a weekend travel bag. He also doesn’t mind the weightiness as it is pretty heavy in my personal opinion. Definitely more for a man.