Kenneth Cole REACTION Sophie Backpack, Black, 15" Laptop

I travel frequently for work and needed something more protective and practical than my purse to carry my laptop around. I had been searching for months for a laptop backpack that was polished, professional and feminine…and not made of heavy leather. A very tall order. I reluctantly began searching for the best pricing for the Tumi Carson, which I had seen on a colleague who had similar challenges finding an appropriate backpack for work. Fortunately, while searching Amazon for the Tumi, I ran across this Sophie bag from Kenneth Cole Reaction. It appeared to be very similar in style and size as the Tumi Carson, so I took a chance and placed an order. What a great bag! Having seen the Tumi in person, there is no way I could justify its' $400 price tag when this Kenneth Cole is equally functional and a fraction of the cost. Admittedly, it lacks some of the refinements of a $400 bag (the Tumi nylon is slightly higher quality, and the back straps are nicer and don't have dangling ends)…but this is not a deal breaker. I carry Dooney and Bourke bags exclusively - so I have a certain "standard" when it comes to handbags, totes and briefcases. For the price, this Sophie bag is a great deal, and more importantly, it is polished enough to carry with my business attire. It slides over the bulky handle on my Travelpro Platinum carry-on with ease, holds my laptop in a padded compartment, cords, wallet, phones, makeup bag, iPad, and has plenty of room to spare. The only improvement needed: the side pockets have only one zipper so when I place my 240z Hydroflask bottle, I don't have a snug fit. If these pockets had two zippers I could pull them up on both sides of the bottle to help secure in place. Still, even with this minor inconvenience, this backpack gets 5 stars from me: professional, lightweight, organized, stylish and functional. I now own both the black and blue…which by the way is a richer blue shade than appears in the pictures.

I have been extremely pleased with this backpack. I've had it for about a year now and have used it daily. I use it for travel (as my personal item) and as my daily bag. It is sturdy and has held up great. The zippers are strong, good quality. I got the navy blue (it has gold zippers which makes it look a little more stylish for everyday use). It has so many useful pockets, and even though I fill it really full, I always seem to have extra space for a lightweight jacket, etc. and it holds my laptop perfectly and securely. The hand hold at the top is starting to tear at the seam, (mostly my fault due to filling it with a lot of heavy stuff for travel). Other than that, the backpack still looks like new. Shoulder straps are sturdy, comfortable and are holding up well. Definitely recommend it.

Figured I’d leave a review since there aren’t many reviews about this bag and I depend on reviews to make a purchase so I’m sure there’s others like me. First let me start off my by saying this is a shared amazon account under my husband’s name. I say this because I’m always skeptical when I see reviews on a women’s product left by accounts with a man’s name and I wonder did the company write the review lol. With that said! This bag is everything I was looking for! I needed a backpack for work. I was using my Kate Spade Watson purse as my laptop bag and for a while and it served a purpose but the weight on my shoulder became unbearable. This bag is lightweight, stylish, and has so many compartments. The material feels soft and amazing. It also comes with limited lifetime warranty! There’s a space for a tablet also. Which I don’t need to use for work since I just carry a laptop back and forth but it’s nice to have the option for both! There’s a similar bag I was looking at that I almost purchased before finding this one and the price on the bag is almost $400. This bag is pretty much the same thing for way less!! Save yourself the money and get this bag instead if you find yourself as conflicted as I was!! You won’t regret! Your shoulders and wallet will thank you! So far so good!

Great backpack. I wish it had a back pocket and that the straps has reinforced stitching. Taking the backpack to a seamstress to make sure the straps are really stitched in well. Padding for the laptop sleeve is great, and this is a really good bag for travel. Update 12/26: I’ve had this bag for almost 6 years. It has been used a ton as my work bag, shoved under many plane seats, and been to lots of festivals. It’s definitely looking beat up but that is to be expected. The straps are just coming undone a little on each side, and the “pleather” handle and zipper covers are flaking. This bag is a solid 4.75. I’m considering buying it again as a replacement.

Story time: My late partner and I have had backpacks that we literally carried of lives in - computer, important docs when needed, meds, change of clothes, etc (I’m sure you get the point). Since he unexpectedly passed last August, I cannot use my backpack - I just can’t. Which brings me here. I have been stupidly obsessed with finding a new backpack (grief) that I love as much as I did that one but didn’t want the same one. I have purchased a few contenders that I like but didn’t love. I stumbled upon this one and I am so glad I did. It’s not as large as my other one but for this stage of life it seems to be perfect and I love it. It just arrived so I will update accordingly. It fits my laptop, which is thick with a second screen, my purse - yep, dropped the whole thing in it, place for those docs or legal pad, and still have room with the front storage pockets as well as a change of clothes (if folded correctly, not a bulky sweater or jacket though). It’s stylish - sleek, modern and professional. It doesn’t screen age appropriate. Again, I love it and will update on the durability in time.

Love the simple, clean, yet trendy look of this backpack. The first one I ordered came with a ripped handle, but the company was quick to respond and replace the item. The replacement arrived within 24 hours and was in perfect condition! The backpack itself is perfect for me as a graduate student. It comfortably fits my heavy school books, notes, and folders, and my 13" MacBook fits nicely in the padded laptop zip pocket with plenty of extra room. I love the striped interior of the backpack! It adds a nice feminine touch. I also love the addition of the "safety pocket" to store credit cards/wallet and protect them from identity theft, it's a great feature! I commute to work and school in all kinds of weather and so far this backpack has held up nicely through it all. The nylon exterior has kept my electronics dry on rainy days. Absolutely no signs of wear and tear after about 1 month of use. Echoing previous reviews, I do rather dislike the cheap look of the label on the outside and the fact that the side pockets only have one zipper making for a less than snug fit for a water bottle/umbrella... but these are just minor annoyances. Overall, it's a great backpack. It looks clean and sleek, has lots of pocket space, and holds up well. Perfect for school or even casual business, and the affordable price is an added bonus.

The design of this backpack is much like the expensive Tumi backpacks that run up to several hundred dollars. For $70-$100, I get the same chic look with this backpack. I also love how many pockets it has. It can be used for laptop and tech gear, or if your a sporty person, the different pockets are great for storing all sorts of things like small shampoo bottles, flipflops, and other personal necessities. The backpack is great for any purpose really. Traveling, gym, commuting... it does it all. I've had mine for two years now. It's a bit scuffed up but it's still going strong. My only complaints is that the loops of the shoulder straps are a bit hard to maneuver (shorten and lengthen) sometimes. It's a lightweight, cheap back pack that has a cute look, which is exactly what I needed.

To be honest I was debating between a 4 or 5 star rating. Love all the compartments, super easy to be organized. It’s not a super large bag so it doesn’t look bulky or will kill your back when you over stuff. Very sturdy and hella functional. The only minor downside is the zipper color. It’s like yellow gold, the stitching is a lighter color and the zipper pull thingie is darker gold more rose gold. It’s odd and does make the bag seem cheap if you look really closely at the zipper and stitching. But honestly, it’s the best bag I’ve found for the size, color, price and functionality. It’s great for travel and business which is what I use it for. It’s in-line with a lot of the higher brand travel backpack ie Travelpro, Tumi, Briggs & Riley, Away, etc.

I am so happy with this purchase. Has a lot of spacious deep pockets for organisation. I love that the laptop pocket is seperate. It is water proof and it feels comfortable when carrying compared to few of my backpacks purchased before. This is perfect for study, work and travel. I recommend this bag for University Students, working moms or full time moms at home. Will last a long time when properly taken care of.

Great quality Spacious With many pockets and elegant for a backpack. Good choice for working women. Packs my documents and lunch.

Very happy with the bag; good size lots of pockets very light perfecr for every day go to work

I’ve been using this bag for 3 months. It’s roomy and smart. Easy to carry on the back as well as on top of a carry on case. Smooth zippers. Looks good. Beware though that: 1. The zippers are almost too smooth - if not closed to the side, they will slide open on their own. 2. Some seams are already starting to Cona part through fraying. Nothing major but disappointing.

Only revived the bag pack not the trolly