High SierraXBT - Business Rolling Backpack, Black, One Size

I bought this bag for law school and an expectation that I will need to carry a bunch of heavy books. I had tried other rolling backpacks but they were too small. This bag is large and fits my 17" laptop. The laptop sleeve is in the middle of the pack instead of the back, which is taking some getting used to, but works well. There is also a tablet sleeve. I was concerned about not having mesh pockets on the sides for water bottles but have since figured out that I can fit two 16.9oz water bottles in the mesh pocket on the front. Also, I can fit a 16.9 oz water bottle in the side pockets by the wheels if I angle the bottle properly. The backpack's compartments are large and the zippers seem sturdy. The backpack straps hide away in a pocket. The pocket that contains the straps folds down and velcros to the bottom of the bag, which not only provides you protection from the wheels while you are wearing it, but also provides a little cushion from the hard plastic going across the small of your back. Other bags don't provide that, so this won me over. Also, I had read a different review that someone had trouble putting the bag in the overhead bin on a plane. I had no issue fitting it on the overhead bin on a typical Boeing 737. I even experimented and was able to fit it under the seat on my flight....which is nice in case its full of heavy books and I can't lift it up into the overhead bin. I know all planes are different and it could be more of a challenge on smaller planes. So at first I wasn't sure that this bag would work, but it keeps proving itself. The only downsides I have found are that the handle seems a bit flimsy, but I guess that helps keep it lightweight. Also, the straps are rather thin, so I see myself only using them if I am in a situation where I can't roll the bag. I am glad I took a chance on this bag.

The media could not be loaded. I LOVE this bag!! I am the type of person to extensively review things before purchasing anything. This bag is incredibly sturdy and built well with thick material. It is HUGE (in a good way) with tons of pockets for organization. As a nursing student it, I carry a lot of HUGE textbooks and they all fit well in this bag with room to spare! The bag does not tip (see video) and is not top-heavy. Both the cushioned handle on the top of the bag and the telescope handle are cushioned, comfy, and durable. When wearing the backpack with the straps, it is surprisingly very comfortable as well. It is hard to find a bag that rolls nicely and is comfy to wear. My only complaint is that the pocket where the handle telescopes from is missing a tooth on the zipper so I'm worried that eventually it will stop working. Other than that, I'm INCREDIBLY happy with this purchase.

I don't normally rant about how good something is, and I rarely post comments on amazon about the items I have purchased. However, in this case I'm going to break with tradition and say: I love it!Roomy. The handle is long enough for comfortable towing (I'm 5'11). It is just small enough to meet carry on requirements, barely. The construction seems to be good, everything works and it arrived on a Sunday. (still trying to figure out the Sunday delivery thing). I love that it was designed to stand upright without any assistance or support. No complaints on this one.However, if you are of smaller stature, this one is big, a may be a bit heavy, and it may not fit in the overhead or under seat storage on some airlines, even though it is within the minimum standards.I could bore you with details, bore you with the reasons I needed a rolling backpack, bore you with all sorts of trivial stuff, but the bottom line on this one ... for my needs it is perfect. I may even purchase a 2nd one so that when this one wears out, I will have a replacement for it.There are always going to be pieces in a production run that are bad, and pieces that get past the quality control checks. That is just part of life in an industrial society. I've never had any problems with amazon taking care of the problems. So, if you need a roomy rolling carry on backpack, and you are on the tall side, and want something that is multifunction and versatile, this one is definitely worthy of your consideration.

Ive had this about a month now. I use it when I bring all my school work places (used 5 days a week minimum) and it fits several large binders and notebooks. It's heavy enough to set off the passenger alarm in my car when I'm driving. Can fit 4-5 large text books at most or a few text books and binders/notebooks. The only thing I dislike is there isn't a cup holder/net for a water bottle - thus the 4 stars as its inconvenient for me. But otherwise 5 stars for the backpack being big, sturdy, and working still a month later. Handle does seem weak/flimsy but has not broken yet. Rolls well, doesn't make too much sound unless the floor is tiled.

WOW. What a great purchase!! I do a lot of review reading before deciding on purchases. This one was spot on. I have gone through probably 5 backpacks in the last 3-4 years. I need a roller bag because I haul a lot of stuff with me to work and carrying that on my back was weighing me down. The wheels are great. They make the roll very smooth. There is a separate compartment for the straps. With my last bag, there was just a flap that ran over the straps and the flap was closed with Velcro. That was bad because the Velcro always came undone and the flap would drag on the ground. Anyway, this bag is HUGE. I have room for everything. I was overstuffing previous bags, but have an abundance of room with this one. I LOVE it! Oddly enough, with the size of this bag, it weighs less than my last bag. It must be the material. The actual handle (not the pull handle) is very cushiony which I love. I think this bag would be a bit too big to fit under the seat of a plane. But I have no intention of traveling with it. My only complaint is that although it has pockets on the sides, they don't seem to be for water bottles. Otherwise, I am extremely happy with this guy.