Wenger Ibex 17 inch Laptop Backpack, Men's and Women's Laptop Bag, Black/Gray/Blue

i replaced an older year old one i gave to my brother. very sturdy, excellent quality. theyve also solved a lot of the tight pocket issues i had with the older year old bag, and it is more accessible and easier to use the multiple pockets. it is also very comfortable and cushioned. the multiple compartments mean the bag is great for work or as a laptop bag, but not as easy for say your next vacation to carry clothes...but definitely improved.

This is actually my second. I bought my first maybe 10 years ago. It held up quite well. Alas, the zipper accidentally jammed and broke, so it is time to replace it. It wears well. No scuffs, no fading. The straps don't fray, nor do they become detached from the body (unlike my earlier backpacks). The padding is excellent; this is a very comfortable pack. It has an incredible array of storage areas. Two small compartments (maybe 2"x6"?), useful for earphones, small bottles of asprin, spare batteries, etc. And from the outside in, four separate compartments. I use the outer one for small items (lanyards with my ID cards, pens, small tools, etc.). Then one that is great for steno notebooks and envelopes and mail. Then one that is perfect for full-sized pads of paper, program listings, etc. And finally, the main compartment, with a padded space for the laptop and an additional area for "whatever". Oh yeah, a small compartment between the last two, good for chargers, cables, etc. Many of the compartments also have zippered subcompartments. I keep noticing more -- two mesh side holders for water bottles. The thing takes a beating and will look and act like new. I've walked around with over 30 pounds of stuff packed in (two laptops, books, listings, etc.) and it wears comfortably. You won't regret getting this bag.

Way back in 2010 I had bought this book bag from another website for about $80 which was $10 cheaper than retail sites in my area. I do not like to change book bags every year for school. I would rather have one that is durable and lasts for the long haul and fits everything I need. So, since these bags are exactly the same I can tell you that it made it through my 9th-12th (2010-2014) grade career and then through four years of college. This is an amazing bag and works perfect for me. The computer pouch is a winner because it fits my 17” laptop and protects it. Now a few flaws this bag will see over the use of time: The self standing up feature will soon get worn out due to the weight of books bending the cardboard like shelf built in. No biggi. The next noticble thing is the load shocks. Haha you will have so much packed in that bag, you might as well scrap that idea. They are stretched to the max but I guess it does help if you got a hop in your walk. I don’t know, guess if you walk around with noting in the bag they would work great but you put about 3 good sized textbooks in there and a binder (by the way is a tight fit) those little shocks on the shoulder straps are screaming. Next will be the bottom corners. After setting it down and sliding it into place the corners get to be worn out drastically causing the threads to be exposed weakening the bottom. Along with this thank the external weight the bottom will begin to rip at the seam. Another spot that rips is around the support for the cable handel from grabbing the bag up with a super load over time (I had it all sewed up and worked fine for another couple years)! The cable handel which is a real eye catcher for people (they are like wow, is that a cable in there!?!) haha but again over many years the metal on the cable edges will become tarnished. The rubber/plastic handel covering the cable starts to break apart from the weight of picking the bag up loaded. The backing of this bag that is supposed to be bratheable... If you live in the South and the humidity is on 1000% you can for get it... I guess if air shot down your back as you walk it would be breathable. The bottom pad of the back which rests around the belt line I noticed that it can wear cotton shirts out from the rubbing of the material on softer cotton shirts (I just noticed the little lint balls forming on my shirts in that area). I’m talking t-shirts not dress. The little plastic caps on the end of the straps tend to get in the way. I still have them on mine but teachers really had a hard time on the tile floors in schools when they wouldn’t watch where they were stepping and they would slip up on them... none never fell thankfully but it scared them for sure. Growing older it will get caught in the door jam of cars so you will slam that door on it. Just got to watch that... The compartments: Laptop pitch is padded. The small puch where the cable handel is where I like to stick a charger and candies for class haha. Large compartment as covered earlier can become a tight fit. If it’s full of books and stuff it probably won’t fit that jacket you were wearing during the morning. A little shoving for effort may be an option though. Basically if you pack that main compartment the other 2 front ones become useless for books with great thickness. The medium sized pocket I kept napkins in (there’s a netted ziper pouch). The little pouch on the front was pens, pencils, highlighters, germ x, usb drive, extra erasers, extra led, and one of those t-98 something calculators. Never had a problem there. Always knew where everything was, you can find stuff in the dark if you organize it right. Bottom line I’ve have this bag going on 8 years now and counting. I got this for a back up for when my primary bag completely tells me it’s done. I am certain they are exactly the same bag and quality. Will buy again but I believe this will last a lifetime now that I am done with school and it will not be used daily. It will be used for over night stays for work and travel now.

I have a great hiking backpack that I’ve used for years, even when traveling. It’s so comfy but, it isn’t made for carrying electronics. If I put my tablet or laptop in there, I have to use a hard case to prevent bending which takes up precious space. So, I’d wear my backpack and then carry a computer tote. But, old hands and a blown disc in my back no longer like that arrangement. So, I started on the hunt for a laptop backpack to use when traveling. I went through a lot of them! I use a MacBook Pro 16” which is a problem right there since so many laptop packs were sized for 15.3” and smaller. Just too much of a squash. Then I tried bags for 17” but they’re just too long for my 5’4” height. The KAKA was the best of them but had enough negatives, including length, that I kept looking. Well, my search is over. This pack is just what I was looking for. My son suggested Wenger packs - he’s a huge fan of their durability and engineering. He’s right - this is a great pack. It fits my laptop just fine but is still the right length for my height, stopping above my butt rather than bumping it. It doesn’t have the venting that my hiking pack has, but that’s not really the purpose of this bag. It’s for carrying my laptop, tablet, phone, and assorted other junk that needs to be with me on the plane. So, here’s my lowdown on the bag: Cons: - Side mesh pockets are tight and shallow, but they’re that way on so many bags. I could put a small umbrella in there or perhaps an 8-12 oz bottle of water or soda but not much more. They most definitely won’t hold either my tall stainless water bottle or my 30-oz travel mug (even though its tall and narrow). That’s fine. I always use a carabiner clip for my drinking bottle anyway. - No baggage sleeve across the back for sitting on top of a wheelie bag. There are two handles on top, and the one closest to the back is clearly sized for that function. Problem is that doesn’t keep the back from slipping down or to the side when you’re pulling everything through the airport. Since I always wear my pack, even when pulling a wheelie bag, it’s not a big deal to me. Pros: - Bi-directional zippers on all the compartments! I was so used to that with my hiking pack, I expected it for laptop bags. Not so. Most had bi-directional zips on the laptop compartment only. But I don’t want to have to open the whole flap to get into a compartment and risk things falling out. I like positioning the two pulls at the top of each compartment so I can just open the top. This bag does that. - Stand-up function. The middle compartment has a fold-down, padded base that provides the bag with a solid bottom to stand on. Even loaded up, the bag stands nicely next to me, ready for me to grab and go or reach in to retrieve something. - Dedicated, padded laptop compartment that rests at your back. I love that the laptop compartment is just for my laptop and tablet. It’s not lie-flat, which I actually didn’t want anyway. It’s full depth and just large enough to hold my laptop in a deep pocket (in it’s Thule case - always use a case when traveling), my 12.9” iPad in another pocket, plus charger and wire bag for adapters and such. There’s a small zippered mesh pocket above the tablet pocket for small things like adapters or phone chargers you might want to be able to grab on the go. Best part is I don’t need to unload half the other stuff in the compartment to get to my laptop when going through TSA. So easy! - Three other compartments for storing and organizing stuff. The next one toward the front from the laptop compartment is full depth, has a storage pocket inside for papers or things you want to keep flat, and can hold a pair of (my) shoes and a couple changes of clothes (probably one pair of shoes and one change of clothes for men’s shoes). Simple for the stuff you’re not likely to need access to until you get where you’re going. I also use this when I travel for teaching workshops. This is a perfect size for holding handouts and other papers that will be needed. - A 3/4ths high compartment next has a full depth mesh pocket against the back side that zips across the top. There’s a good amount of space in here as well for snacks, toiletries, more clothes, or more tech gear. Or, when I’m teaching, it holds my supplies like tape, pens, and other stuff for participants. - A 1/2 high compartment on the front with an organizer for pens, phone, cards (credit or business), passport, a zipper compartment on the back, and just enough room for those things you want to be able to grab quickly. - One smallish pocket on top between the laptop compartment and the compartment in front. It’s actually pretty deep and padded. Good for sunglasses and other smallish things. This is where I keep my phone, so it’s handy and protected. I also keep my passport in the slip in pocket that’s just inside. - Straps are padded and comfortable. They also don’t stick up around my ears like some backpack straps do. They’re set just right so that the top of the bag sits at your shoulder blades. There are also two handles - a rubberized, padded one that is really comfy for carrying, and a regular one that is actually for looping over the handle of a wheelie bag (see cons above). - Two mesh bottle holders - one on each side (see cons above). I rarely use these, although they can be nice for tucking a candy bar in when you’re dashing out of the airport shop. Above each pocket is a zipper that opens into a tiny compartment on the side of the bag. I like these for Metro cards and for slipping my ID in while negotiating check-in and ID checkpoints without needing to take my pack all the way off. I use one for things like that and the other to stash a little cash for small necessities. They’re not big enough for a phone, though, but that’s not an issue or priority for me. So, there you have it. I’m loving this bag! It’s comfortable, carries what I need for traveling, and does a really good job of protecting my laptop, tablet, and phone. It easily fits in overhead bins, including those smaller regional jets. If it’s not too stuffed, it also fits under the seat in front of me. The stand-up feature makes it easy to pull out and access during flights. Plus, I have a nice footrest without having to worry about hurting my laptop or tablet. All in all, this is the bag I’ve been looking for.

Good for protection of your computer, lots of pockets. A bit havey when empty

If you control+f 'd your way to find all the reviews that talk about whether or not your FX would fit or not look no further. I have owned my FX6860 for 3 years and could only find a large Nike duffel bag that fit it. So after 3 years of waiting and wanting I decided to risk this bag and see what I thought, and also Im a college student so having book space was important. So the meat and potatoes of it all. It WILL fit a Gateway FX6860 laptop...its not OMG tight, it will zip around it and keep its form. The only thing is you need to remove the battery....BUT!!! they give you a zipper pocket inside with the laptop to store it and it is more than spacious. Also if you are bringing the power cord there are pockets a plenty to put that big brick in as well. The straps for your shoulders feel very well made, im not a huge fan of blue but it overall looks extremely solid. As for book space, I have a 900+ page OSHA manual and 6 steno's in this thing and you can still fit more books in it. I can not imagine filling this thing to the brim because you wouldnt even want to carry it. It has a an AWESOME top pocket by the Steel Cable handle for Cell phone or anything you need to quick grab. The pocket is deeper than you think and can fit both of my fists side by side like gloves. Very impressed. It has two top grabbing handles but you will always use the Steel one because it looks awesome. Zippers are as smooth as butter and metal clasps that feel ROBUST! Bottom appears to be waterproof as well as it is not a cloth that would soak up the nastiness of college floors. Two water bottle holders that are Extremely tight material wise and if you can get a water bottle to slip out you are truly a magician. If you are on the fence on whether or not to get this, i am very stingy and I have enjoyed every second with this bag and completely give it my Minnesotan Seal of Approval. Also on the laptop part of the bag, it has its own zipper to get into it, AND where the laptop is placed is a velcro strap to further prevent slippage and you could still fit a notebook or two in that side and the walls are padded front to back to soften blows to the laptop. I cannot speak highly enough of this bag and if you have a gateway fx 6860 and want to tote that heavy thing around this thing will do the trick and honestly, if you are concerned about taking the battery off.....you clearly do not understand that a laptop running in a backpack is s dead laptop. -Minnesotan-

I love this backpack! It has so much room and is very durable and functional!

I was looking for a backpack to carry around my 17" laptop for a 2 week trip to Brazil, where my usual laptop carrying case would have screamed "Please mug me, I have a laptop!" It was great for that purpose, and now that I'm back home I find myself using this backpack more and more, as it is simply an awesome bag. First, it does as advertised: it fits my 17" laptop perfectly and although I haven't thrown the bag around to test its padding, it seems more than adequate for normal use. My guess is that your laptop would likely survive a decent fall in this backpack; certainly much better than if you just dropped it in a bag without any padding. But what really makes this a great bag is that it does more than just this. First, it is extremely comfortable, even with large amounts of weight in the backpack (sometimes when I take it off and lift it by the handle I realize it's much heavier than it feels when carrying it on your back!). The padding on the back is also designed to keep the weight of the backpack from sitting squarely on your back (allowing you to more easily avoid that uncomfortable and unattractive "sweaty backpack back" syndrome). It also can carry a lot in its multiple pockets and pouches. I can easily fit my laptop and accessories, camera and accessories, books, papers, folders, etc., etc. with room to spare, making it handy for work and travel (I actually see a good number of people in business suits toting these around airports, which looks a bit silly but speaks volumes about its comfort and utility!). And even when carrying quite a bit, the backpack doesn't look as huge and grossly overstuffed as some backpacks can when you're carrying a lot. I love the sturdy, reinforced handle (a feature I enjoy since the handle of my last "regular" backpack quickly became frayed and anytime anyone went near my backpack I had to reflexively shout "don't-lift-it-by-the-handle!!!" to avoid disaster). It looks nice but also doesn't scream "there's a laptop inside!". The bigger issue is that it's become so popular that many people (i.e. thieves) probably know that it does likely have a laptop inside. I could go on and on, but would only be repeating what others have said. Just get this bag!

What a great backpack. Very heavy duty and lots of pockets and storage. Great quality as well.

Estuve mirando varias mochilas antes de decidirme por esta, necesitaba una mochila espaciosa para usar a diario y llevar libros, el portátil, la comida y a veces las cosas del gimnasio, pero también necesitaba que fuera suficientemente grande para usarla en viajes cortos. Tuve bastantes dudas y estuve viendo vídeos en youtube de varias mochilas para hacerme una idea más "real" de como era cada una. El problema que veía en todas ellas era el hueco para el portátil, mi portátil es un hp de 17,3 pulgadas y las mochilas que estaba mirando eran todas para ordenadores de 17 pulgadas. leí los comentarios pero tampoco me quedó muy claro si mi ordenador entraría o no. Finalmente me arriesgué y decidí coger esta mochila y el resultado ha sido mejor de lo esperado. El portátil entra perfectamente, si es verdad que los bordes se marcan un poco en la mochila debido a su tamaño, pero ésta no solo cierra perfectamente si no que además puedo meter mi portátil en una funda de neopreno y, esta vez sí un poco más justa, la mochila sigue cerrando. Además de poder transportar mi ordenador, la mochila es suficientemente amplia como para llevar todos los trastos que tengo que llevar cada día, y aunque aún no la he usado en ningún viaje, he hecho alguna escapadita de fin de semana y tenia espacio de sobra. En algún comentario leí que entraba agua por los agujeros de la parte delantera, yo la he usado en dos ocasiones en las que llovía y no he tenido ese problema. En todo caso si entrase agua no pasaría del primer bolsillo. Los materiales y los acabados de la mochila son muy buenos y gracias a los tirantes reforzados la mochila no pesa tanto o al menos a mí los hombros no me duelen, cosa que con la anterior mochila que tuve era imposible. En cuanto al tamaño, solo puedo decir que es muy majo. La mochila es bastante amplia pero no tiene un tamaño exageradamente grande, es perfecto. Desde luego recomiendo esta mochila a todo aquel que esté buscando una para usar a diario y para llevársela de viaje. La calidad es muy buena y puede que parezca un poco cara, pero si realmente vas a usar la mochila a diario tienes que procurar mirar por tu salud y, sin ninguna duda, la calidad se paga. Yo uso mochila prácticamente todos los días, por eso no me importa pagar un poco más si cuando llego a mi casa por la noche no me duelen ni los hombros ni la espalda. Espero que esta opinión sea de ayuda.

I needed a backpack that would hold my laptop and its accompanying stuff, as well as various stuff that one needs during a trip. I was impressed by the numerous positive reviews of the Wenger backpacks and decided to give it a go. All I can say is that it was an excellent choice. The backpack is very sturdy, it has lots of storage space and most important it is easy and comfortable to carry, even when fully loaded. My current laptop (a 15-inch Dell XPS) fits very well and it seems that it there is space to fit a larger one (which might be the case for me quite soon, as I intent to get a new 17-inch laptop). It also seems to provide quite good protection for the laptop with all these padded areas around it. I've been using it for about 6 months, have made a few trips, mostly by plane, and the backpack is as new - no signs of wear. The zippers work without problem. It's size is not a problem; granted, it's not a small backpack, but still it looks smaller than it actually is. Furthermore, it fits to the overhead compartments in the planes (Boeing 717 and 737, Airbus 319 and 320) without a problem. Things I didn't like: When I put the laptop charger in the net pocket on the top of the last compartment (the one that holds the laptop), it seems to not leave enough space on the top pocket (next to the handlebar). If you put enough stuff in one of the front compartments, then the next compartment is quite cramped. All in all, it is a good backpack and I am happy that I got it. If only I could remember where I put my stuff - I need a map to find my things in those countless pockets. UPDATE: after more than a year having this backpack I do not regret buying it in the first place. It still is in excellent condition, even though I've used it in numerous trips/travels. Highly recommended and I'd surely buy another product from this manufacturer if needed.

After 3 years of mix use, no sign of wear Can say it's a heavy duty rough and tough bag. +++++++++++++++++ It's a peace of mind, very nicely crafted with quality durable fabric. Using it from past 12 months, and it have endured all the rough and tough use, and prevented my Laptop and Tabs together. Wished it had RF signal proof lining like Tumi !! So many organizers and pockets to use it as multipurpose way !! Just buy it.

Eu adoro essa mochila, é a minha segunda. MUITO resistente, mas, ela também é pesadinha - mas, ela é bem estruturada já levei muito peso mesmo e com o meu computador sem dano nenhum.