Solo New YorkRe:Claim Laptop Backpack, Grey

Quality is great. Super lowe profile so it doesn't feel bulky

Muy buen diseño

Purchased for work; home hospice RN. Comfortable, lightweight, seems durable.

This Solo New York laptop backpack is amazing. At first glance, and upon closer inspection, it appears to be worth every penny. The presentation, including beautifully done informational tags expressing the philosophy of the company and the makeup of the backpack just speaks 'QUALITY'. It has a strap devoted to securing it atop rolling luggage. The side water bottle pockets stretch to accommodate different sizes, and are of a breathable fabric. The bottom looks like it’s made of a rugged water repellent fabric. Zippers for the two bigger pocket areas open from both sides. It can be carried by the top handles, which have a velcro tab to secure them together. The fabric is crisp and tightly woven. The inside laptop pocket is cushioned on both sides. It has a 5-year limited warranty, but not against normal wear and tear. I’m not worried. I’ll be very surprised if this doesn’t last me four times longer than any of my previous laptop backpacks.

I bought it from another store, but after only 3 months of use, some compartments tore apart! As you can see in the pictures, the handle (which supposed to be the strongest part) is torn apart, although I usually don’t overload the bag! Also the bottle holder is a mesh and is not as durable as you would first think.

As an Amazon Vine Voice, I was curious about this backpack so I agreed to receive it (free of cost) and review it. The concept of it being made from recycled bottles is kinda cool :)Looking at the pack, it's aesthetically pleasing with nice fabric, good overall design, and seemingly quality zippers. I wouldn't consider it super durable, but it could be used daily - I suppose!The comfort factor is apparent with lots of padding for spinal and shoulder areas. Although, the top handle is not padded, which I found odd since that could be uncomfortable if loaded down with some significant weight.The inside is one big compartment with no additional pockets inside - except the pocket for a laptop. The pocket will hold a 15.6" size device, and I did test that with my laptop. And, the pack is padded BUT......I don't know if I would feel comfortable relying on this pack to protect my laptop because the padding isn't really that dense.The outer part of the pack has two pocket compartments including a mini pen and small items organizer. There is also a key holder (strap with a plastic hook).Overall, I am not crazy about this pack. I mean, it's "okay". For the price-point, I feel it is over priced for what you are getting. I think the main attraction is you would be supporting a green item; thus, it's environmentally friendly, and the company contributes to The National Forest Foundation (SUPER COOL).I probably won't tote my laptop around in it, but I will use the pack for day outings and that sort of thing. Thus, my rating of 3 stars isn't because the item isn't good, it's just not amazingly impressive for the price.

Not exactly what picture shows. Close. The front straps they indicate in the pictures for slipping a coat or umbrella into simply dont exist (picture attached). Overall quality is fine. Also, to mention its recycled material; overall quality seems fine, but why send it in a box 3 times to big, filled to the brim with plastic air bags. While recyclable, wouldnt it be more efficient, better for environemt to use less plastic in the first place in the packaging. Good on Solo NY for using plastic to make it, but kinda defeats the purpose if you are adding a bunch just to deliver it. Wouldnt purchase again, no material defects or problems and not worth the damage to ship it back since the front straps dont exist....

This is a very nice and comfortable backpack from Solo New York. The backpack is very nice and you would never even imagine that this backpack is made from recycled water bottles. I think that is amazing and the quality of the backpack is really great. The backpack has ample storage space and plenty of pockets. I have been using this backpack to take to work everyday with my laptop in the laptop sleeve that is in this backpack. I would highly recommend this backpack it is very durable and has been very comfortable to use.