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This has sufficient space for a 17-inch Mac laptop or a 15-inch Mac with a protective cover, it has a lot of padding and a insertable plastic protector for the bottom of the back (protection on the bottom is often left out by other packs even though this is the most likely place for the laptop to get dropped). It is comfortable to carry for long walks-- padding on the straps and the back, easily adjustable straps. Has several pockets that fit business cards, pens two cell phone/ipod size pockets, one mesh and one zipper pocket at the bottom, and a convenient and easily accessible pocket at the front, also one on the outside. I had a slight problem with my pack and the STM staff could not have been more efficient in responding to it---they really came through. When you buy this, you are getting a good pack from a company that takes its reputation very seriously.

I purchased this backpack from my local university bookstore back in 2006, and this backpack has never failed. I've taken it to conferences, camping, and even the daily grind and it not only keeps my laptop safe and sound, but has enough room to carry plenty of books and gear. I should point out that before purchasing this bag, I was breaking about one backpack per year due to the load (usually > 50lb) I tend to carry. The side pockets are infinitely useful for both water bottles and cell phones. I really can't recommend this product enough.

I've had one of these since 2004 and used it to haul my first 17" ,massively heavy and huge, Toshiba P20 between countries and walking to and from work for over 4years. Recently I switched to a 17" HP, to my great relief :) So I've used this bag almost every day since 2004 and the only thing that is broken is one of the two zippers used to close the computer compartment, and that is due to my over sized Toshiba having rubbed at the zipper for 4years - but that's not that bad, since one zipper can close the compartment. Constant use for 5 years and still going strong! I would recommend this bag to my mother :)

This is a great backpack. It is very well built, and loaded with features. The dedicated laptop pocket works fine. While it is a little tight for my Asus 17" notebook, it does work. It fits better when I remove the oversized battery. While the main compartment has lots of room for school books, the pack is loaded with lots of smaller pockets and places to store things for easy access. There is also a headphone cord port for MP3 players. It is super comfortable on the back, and is designed with unique airflow cushioning to keep your back cool. The nylon is super tough, and stitching is strong. I would stack this pack up against any other manufacturer today. Considering the lifetime warranty, quality and design, this pack is well worth the money.

Overall the STM Large Loop bag is good, but it has a few flaws, and I'm concerned about how well it is going to hold up over the long term. I've had it for a month or so now, and use it every day to haul my Dell 15" laptop, cables, files, etc. This bag has three main compartments, a big compartment in the back for whatever, the laptop compartment in the middle, and a slim compartments in the front with pen and miscellaneous pockets. The big one in the back is too big, and stuff just swims around in there. The organizer in the front doesn't have enough pockets, and should be deeper. The laptop compartment is great and fits my 15" laptop well. I don't think you could fit a 17" laptop in there. I am concerned that the hand hold at the top of the back is already separating from the bag. I don't use that handle very much, and it's almost falling off. This doesn't make me feel that this bag will last very long. Other than these flaws, it's pretty good. I like the looks, it holds all my stuff and it's comfortable to carry.

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I ordered this at 3 in the morning for a Standard 5 day ship, it got to me at 9am the same morning. I have no clue how that happened but I am not complaining. Incredible!!!

i love this back pack!! the water bottle pockets hold my biggest bottles and there are plenty of storage places.

I got it for schoool and it works for school! haha I like the style and the colors also. Its great :)

This backpack is perfect--it has a ton of space and is so comfortable to wear, it balances the weight perfectly. Definitely a great value for the price!

I'm very happy with this backpack. It seems endlessly capable of taking whatever I throw in it and is VERY comfortable. Only negatives are, it does get hot and I do get a heat rash from it (but I gather they are all like that), and the front compartment doesn't open up as much as I personally would like, and it's a little hard to into.

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I'd have given an A+ for this Backpack, but instead I chose a B+. To get a A+ this Backpack needs a handle on the top. Shoulder straps should be more comfortable. Overall this is a great BackPack with this price range.