How do you not have to take the laptop out at airport security? Does it open like a "butterfly" bag and it passes through like that?
641222
Yes folds wide open and flat, it has a TSA logo. I've used many times with no problems.
641223
I haven't tested it yet but from looking at it the theory is it separates each compartment allowing for a perfect scan of each item in it with the laptop being on the outside instead of the middle like most cases, but rather or not they wont just tell you to take it out anyways is still left to be seen. Like I said I don't actually know and have not tested it at the airport yet.
641224
Yes, it unzips in the center of the bag and opens, as you say like a butterfly.
641225
TSa always makes me take the lap top out of any case or sleeve while going thru security. It's an awesome bag.
1083499
It doesn't have a special compartment for one, but the main compartment is plenty big for a 15" laptop to fit inside with room for a couple notebooks or things like that. There is no padding in that compartment though so the outer case of the computer could get scuffed if you have something like loose change or keys in there.
227649
I fly frequently and use a different brand of "TSA Friendly" backpack design. Not once (in the USA) have I been asked to take the computer out of the bag: OAK, SFO, PHX, TUS, ALB, PDX, LIH, JFK, SEA so far. I do have to remove it in Japan at NRT, but they apologize and everyone has to remove the laptop. Now that I have PreCheck I don't even have to unzip it and lay it out, the whole bag goes through.
211460
It has a zipper that zips the top to the opening of the bag, if you have that zipped up and the back up clip 'clipped' then theres no worry about it opening when you are carrying it. if you have it all unzipped/unclipped you can get into the bag super easy- very quick access.
637658
I have had a similar one for years, traveled extensively with it via airplane, and never had it given a second glance. I keep it in a computer bag. TSA is basically lame but it benefits me.
2259164
I finally got to check it. Not really. You can *almost* get the zipper closed, but the two top corners of the laptop would be very exposed to (uncushioned from) bumps and shocks from the outside world.
227646
I have a different type of TSA friendly bag, and I have never been asked to take my laptop out. I have been traveling nearly every week for work for the past 8+ years to various cities around the USA so I have a pretty good range of experience at most major US airports. Whoever said they sometimes get asked to take theirs out must not have been packing it correctly.
444432
The laptop has to be slipped in from the top. Doesn't open fully on 3 of the 4 sides.
927884
That would be confusing. On my bag, the main compartment that holds the laptop is 5 inches thick. That includes the little bumpout on the back from the wheel housing. There is another section with 2 zippered compartments on the front that you can see on the 2nd and 3rd pictures on the ad. The thickness of the entire bag with those zippered compartments, it is 9 inches thick. When I have traveled on an aircraft, I was able to get the bag under the seat and in the overhead bin, but on some smaller aircraft, they have checked it at the door at no extra charge. I guess it just depends on the aircraft and how crowded they are. But it's been a great bag for what I need it for.
29316
This machine is treated the same as an IPAD and not a notebook. Now does that mean every airport will follow the same rules, who knows but so far I have been able to carry it through without having to take it out of my carryon even though I offered. Most of the components are in the tablet and the keyboard is just extra. I have gone through NY airports, Atlanta, and Tampa so far without any problems. Good luck.
1229724
There are two large compartments, one on each side of the airport security clamshell. One is padded for your laptop and the other is for storage. both of the large compartments are 2.0" x 17"W x 12"H.
756392
yes, I have gone through security at several US airports with the cooler, blue ice packs, and third party sealed ice bags with no problem. You don't even have to open the cooler, but I do take it out of my bag for a separate scan. Only once did they lead me aside to the explosive detection machine and put my (full) milk bags in, but they didn't bother with the ice packs.I suspect TSA sees several of these a day and knows what to expect.
350121
If the question is, will you be able to pass it through security without taking out your laptop, than the answer is No.
2252114
Pretty roomy inside, but the padding for the feature that allows you to get through airport scanning without taking laptops or iPads out of to bag reduces interior volume. You could probably stuff it, but it would be tight.
640454
TSA in so inconsistent, it varies. Really, it depends on the agent, not the guidelines. I have been through the airport with it several times. Sometimes they let me leave it in the bag, sometimes not. Size of the airport doesn't seem to be the influencing factor, neither does the length of the line. All I can figure is that the more bags like this an agent sees, the more likely they are to let it stay in the bag. It does always have to be unzipped so the laptop section is opened and laying flat, separate from the main bag compartments, though.
2019392
Hi, The interior is one huge open space. There is one collapsible section for a laptop and the front section, which opens like an accordion for file folders, can be accessed from either the interior or exterior. One thing I want to point out is the safety of this case. Since the file holders open into the case as well as outside, someone could easily break into the case if the front lock isn't engaged.
1254871
No problem with airport security. I travel a lot and was surprised that it goes right through.