BumBakPak Hamptons Hybrid Messenger/Backpack Laptop Bag Titanium/Tango Medium
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Most Helpful First | Newest FirstJust what I've been looking for
I especially love the padded compartment for the laptop. It is easily accessed without opening the flap. There are lots of pockets and a big internal compartment. The straps are very comfortable, especially in backpack mode. I would definitely purchase it again.
Absolutely Wonderful!
I really, really, REALLY love this bag!
I've often had to juggle bags on top of my roller bag, and this one has a built-in throughway for the bag's handle, so it easily connects with and sits on top of both my suitcases as well as my garment bag.
The ability to carry the bag as a backpack or just over one shoulder is also truly marvelous. Wearing it as a backpack reduces back strain, whereas one armed carrying is quick and easy for short trips.
The multitude of pockets make keeping things organized easy (and I love the built-in drink holders -- they truly help keep me hydrated on my trips).
Additionally, the cleverly designed computer pocket helps disguise that it's a computer bag -- just like how carrying it as a backpack might also convince others that it's NOT a computer bag, which is good for security. (You really have to see how the zipper on the computer compartment looks overall to see how it's a good distraction.)
And, I must say, now that I'm getting a bit older, the bum-pads really make this even more comfortable.
I would definitely buy this bag again -- but it looks like it'll easily last years.
The Rugged SUV of Laptop Bags
This bag is great! It has a sort of rugged yet tech sporty style about it that separates it aesthetically from most of today's leather bags that look like purses for your laptop. Leather is nice with high quality and durability, but it lacks the sort of hip rugged styling that I was looking for in my bag. I'm not sure how this would look with a suit on, but it definitely fits my graphic designer-look better than leather or other nylon bags that tend to look a little on the refined typical side.
The patented strap system is easy to modify to your liking (backpack or shoulder strap.) It has plenty of room for my laptop accessories (adapter and cables, wireless mouse, thumb drives, cell phones, water bottle holder, umbrella holder, etc.) The bag also seems to be built pretty well with it's heavy nylon and thorough stitching.
I received a great deal from the Amazon 'seconds' warehouse, so the price was right (I paid about $55) and the bag itself came in great condition; even at $100 (suggested retail price) I'd still pick one of these up, since it has wonderful features, it's ergonomically well thought out, and it has a look that separates it from the throng of other lap top bags - plus if your laptop fits in the neoprene sleeve, it is well hidden within the bag. I unfortunately cannot fit my laptop (MacBook Pro 15" C2D) in the neoprene compartment since I have it in a Speck case and also keep it in a padded Sumo case, but it fits fine in the Messenger compartment with all these additional sleeves and protection devices, so I use the neoprene sleeve for paperwork and other important documents or printed comps (since it's sturdy so it doesn't bind or flex and doesn't scratch print outs.)
Great bag all around and would definitely buy other lines from BBP, as they have a great mesh of style and substance.