I don't carry a laptop or papers. Is this bag useful for stuffing items in, such as a light jacket and random things? Or is it too flat/structured?
111050
You can definitely stuff it. Last time I carried my laptop, a water bottle, a pouch with pencils and markers and a fully inflated official sized soccer ball inside a box. on a separate occasion, i had my helmet, lock, chain, and a sweater in it. i have a size medium.
111051
I don't carry a laptop all the time too and have been using this as my main bag for traveling as I pack one or two days of clothing inside. . I would recommend using a Grid-It organizer with this bag for smaller stuff like chargers etc.
111052
I carry tons of stuffin mine. I have two models and always have one with me.
80459
No, you can't fit any clothing in the bag. That's about the only downside. I switched over from a Filson computer bag/briefcase and traveled with it extensively. I could get all of my toiletries and a couple of shirts, eytc., into it am live out of it for 3-days. But - it didn't protect my computer as well and I got tired of carrying it as opposed to a daypack over the shoulder. Always a trade off.
270962
No this bag is more show than quality and very uncomfortable for heavy usage. As stated its a laptop bag but the straps are detaching and the loop handle has already came off. The material is awesome but its not steardy enough for the handles to hold the weight of a laptop. The vintage canvas is nice and this great bag for lightweight use. I have a Macbook pro and didnt carry that often for it to be coming apart.
1311983
It might be but it got this bag for similar reasons. I needed something to carry my laptop and papers in and I hate briefcases. It's a good sized bag so if you're sure that's all you'll ever carry, you might want to look for something smaller. I love mine though.
1482429
I'd say pretty unfeasible for that purpose. It's larger than a typical messenger bag, and its pockets aren't particularly well suited to hold papers, etc. I absolutely love it for my bike, but I think you'd be disappointed having to lug it around.
904086
You won't be able to wear it as a backpack, especially if you have your foldable inside it, as it is not designed for shoulder carrying. The carrying handle is also not padded. However, if you're talking about an empty bag, in its case, then you may sling it over the shoulders, although it might be a bit lose, depending on your frame. While empty, the bag is pretty light, so it should not bite through your shoulders.
1846505
yes, sure. It's a really amzing confortable bag: light but also able to contain number of stuff (and device also).It has a button to close it, an external pocket with zip. I bought it for me and then other 4 as gifts and they all got exciting comments (and I see people using my gifts!!, this means it met their needs). I really recommend it.
802939
It is pretty big, but it might be really good for binders and laptops. It's not bulky in the width of it from front to back unless you pack a ton of stuff in it. It is a bit wider from side to side than a messenger bag typically is. I loved it as a diaper bag because it held so much. It has tons of pockets for organizing, too.
1109737
I have not put a laptop in my bag, but you certainly could. And a pair of shoes - no problem. This bag is sneaky big and it has an expansion zipper to make it even bigger. I can fold up a normal jacket, hat, gloves, waterbottle, bike cable, and some tools in the side and it does just fine. I am happy with mine. I also have the saddle bags which are really nice, too. They expand as well...
72799
This is not a laptop bag. It is not for carrying computers. It is a bag for swimmers and their swim gear. I would not recommend using it as a computer bag.
258135
I guess that would depend on how much stuff you need to bring and whether you are carrying a laptop as well. Regrettably, the way the compartments are organized, you would have difficulty putting in anything but your computer and whatever documentation you need to bring. Albeit, this is an excellent bag that is very well made, it is best suited as a mobile office and not a weekend bag. Hope this answers your question.
140217
The bag has decent protection but not sure I'd be comfortable using it as a flight bag. I'd go for a hard case for air travel. I use it for a keyboard and it protects well. I use the flap for my laptop, but I can make sure it's protected during handling. The laptop section is the weakest part of the bag.
518095
Probably not the best to carry a laptop. It would offer very little protection and the weight of the laptop would probably distort the shape and make it awkward to carry. It is lightweight fabric which is nice to pack as a second excursion pack in you main luggage. The size though is big enough to fit a weekend worth of clothes.
1883931
This worked as a day pack for banging around Scotland and could hold a couple of rain jackets, snacks, maps and a bottle of water, but I can't imaging it handling a stack of books. The image makes it look roomier than it is and as another commenter noted, there is zero padding. I'd check out other options, perhaps a rolling backpack.
725654
No, if you are looking for a lightweight bag. Look elsewhere. I love this bag, but because I carry several thousand dollars worth of the electronics for work travel. It keeps my stuff safe, but it is NOT light.
460990
I would keep something as delicate as a laptop in my rucksack on my back... It would technically it would fit it you have the kind with the saddlebags that open up on the sides, but I don't think you would want your laptop jostling around like that.
197258
Probably don't want to. A co-worker has one similar and his bag is loose, kind of wobbly... Its from caring too many things in it. Its a small, tight little bag for just the small stuff. I carry my MacBook Pro 13", iPad 10", external HD, Mouse and a few styluses. Anything more is too much.