I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is based on my personal experience using the product. This pack is remarkably well designed and made for the price. It is not the same as a $100 pack but it compares well and I think is an excellent value. I have been looking for a nice looking, functional pack to travel with for two years. I have ordered and returned a few and rejected many priced from $80 to $125. This one actually satisfies my needs and is far less expensive. The compromises made to keep the price down are ones that I think are good trade offs. I would probably not chose it for a road warrior pack (20+ trips a year) but I think it is an excellent pack for routine use (10ish trips a year) or for a low-budget road warrior. The pack is well sewn and looks clean and neat in design. The zippers all move freely (perhaps a little too freely) and the straps and tie-down buckles work well. The profile and proportion are aesthetically pleasing and it does not look as big as it is.

I am a 2 million-miller and am very fussy about my travel gear. I want things to look neat, not get hung up when I am in tight spaces like an airplane and not be bulky. From there I look for three things. First, will it hold the things I need it to hold. Second, can I get to the stuff once it is in the bag without it being a hassle and third, will it fit in the overhead bin of a small regional jet (e.g. CRJ 200). This bag meets my criteria hands down. Curiously, the reasons it will fit in a CRJ 200 bin is also the source of my one complaint but it is a trade-off I'm willing to live with. The handle and straps are heavy and when I unzip the main compartment, the bag flops backwards. If it is sitting on a chair it can take a dive off the chair. I think this is because it is more lightly padded than some of the more expensive packs.

The Kaka pack holds all sorts of things and it holds a LOT of stuff without feeling like a full-size suitcase on your back. Some of the more irritating things I carry that can be accommodated include blueprint/poster cases (or fishing rod), cameras and three ring binders. I was able to get a 13" computer, a full size camera, a 3 ring notebook, and a blueprint case along with my lunch and miscellaneous stuff in the bag and it handled well. I was able to load it in the car, carry it on my back as well as by the top loop and put it beside me during a meeting without it being awkward.

The ultimate test is whether or not I can get the things I need for a several day trip into the bag. It passes with flying colors. I travel with a dog so I need things for two-foots and for four-foots. I went ahead and included the dog-paraphernalia in my review since so many people travel with pets these days I thought it might be useful information. If f you are traveling alone you will have room for more stuff. The photos show what I carry for a several day trip. If I wore my jeans and packed more dog food I would be OK for a week with this pack. The load was well balanced and most importantly, I could access things without having to unload the pack or fight with it to get to things. Here is what I packed:
+dog food, poopie bags, water bowl and travel bed
+13" computer
+7" tablet
+ 6" ruler, two pens, earbuds & keys
+ 1 pair of dress shoes
+ 1 pair of jeans
+ 1 skirt
+ 1 knit jacket
+ 2 tee shirts
+ 2 dress shirts
+ undies
+ yoga shirt & pants
+ two scarves
+ 1 shawl

I could have added a small umbrella and a few papers without exploding. The measurements of the pack with all of this stuff were 9 1/2" thick (easily compressed to 8" for the small overhead bins) by 19" top to bottom (without handle) by 11" wide (easily compressed to 10").

I have posted multiple photos with comments. While I was taking photos, my dog jumped up on the bed and started grinning at me so here she is showing her approval of the pack that carries her food. She will follow it anywhere.

I feel this is a good backpack for either of my 17" laptops. I can't say that I would use this backpack for anything else like stuffing it with clothes and shoes to go on a trip. It's called a laptop backpack - and to hold it in place. My 17" laptop fits in this backpack just fine. I have 2 different Dell 17"s and my old one is especially heavy. This backpack does just great. Anything else associated with my laptops would fit just fine as well. That's one reason why this backpack doesn't have whole lot of other extras on it in my opinion. It has everything needed for that purpose. It has a heavy-duty handle on it which makes perfect sense. I like the gell back and the shoulder straps are very comfortable. I'm quite impressed with the hardiness of this backpack given it's for a large laptop. I'm a slim 5'4 105 girl (strong and mighty) that likes a 17" laptop and likes taking it on the plane with me when I travel. I'll be stuffing my mouse, pad, tablet, Ipod, cords, and some other little things like that in there and they will fit fine. This works perfect for me.

Recently started a consulting job which requires commuting with public transportation. Frequently I have to stand, so I needed a way to carry my basics in a backpack. This more than fit the bill.

It has both room and padding so I can carry my laptop without fear of damage and that includes adequate space for the necessary accessories such as mouse and charger. In addition, there are a number of space to accommodate my office supplies of pens, markers, pads, calculator and phone. Each being securely stored and easy to locate when needed. The is space for larger items like an umbrella [I am in Florida and showers are an every day occurrence] water bottle and coffee thermos as well as a nice lunch.

When I leave the bus, I walk about a half mile. The shoulder straps are well padded and comfortable while the cross chest strap makes it secure so it is not slipping off my shoulders and frees my hands to read email on the phone.

All in all, this backpack is a great value for the price.

Great laptop backpack that's taller than most so it's a good fit for a tall, long-torso person. Main compartment zipper is oversized (like something you'd see on a sleeping bag) so it's very easy to open, but stays closed when you want it to. The best part of this bag, though, are the carry handle which is always easy to grab and the longer length so I can actually get to the bottle holders without contorting my arm halfway up my back. Padding is very good for your laptop. I never worry about banging my laptop when I set it onto a hard floor or something. The larger of the outside pockets is plenty big enough for a regular 8.5" x 11" clipboard, so that leaves the main compartment free for big stuff. Lacking in a few bells and whistles (accessory pockets for things like phones or thumb drives are minimalist) but it works very well as a commuter or weekender (at a hotel - not the Appalachian Trail) bag.

This backpack is pretty big, durable, well padded for comfort and as several large pockets and compartments. Seems most backpacks at the $40 or less price point lack in either size, comfort, durability or use. So far this backpack hits all those important boxes without compromise.

I've used this bag for work and a few trip and its held up well. I packed it up to its max capacity a couple times without issue. The different compartments make it easy to organize your stuff and help keep certain small tech devices protected or easily accessible when needed.

Even on more expensive bags, they sometimes have weak handles, poorly padded arm straps or bad zippers. This bag has an excellent handle and good straps, but I think the zippers could be better. They haven't gotten stuck at all but at times they don't open very smoothly.

Aside from that this is a really big backpack that's well made and should hold up over time. It'll pack a lot and its plethora of pockets will be appreciated. I think it offers good value at this price and competes well with more expensive options.