What are people's ACTUAL experiences with taking this bag (with laptop in it) through security at airports? Does TSA allow laptop to stay in the bag?
640453
Nope, TSA never never never allows a computer or even an iPad to stay in the bag. This bag just makes it easy to remove the offending electronics for their inspection.
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.
640455
I have a Kenneth Cole bag EZ-Scan bag and never had to take out my Laptop at the airports
640456
TSA now allows you to keep you iPad in your bag! Laptops still need to come out though.
640457
Yes, if you have an approved bag, your laptop can stay in the bag when going thru security, both domestic and international. Read the product description, it's why they call it ScanSmart. You flip the bag open, and the compartment with the laptop is on one side, everything else on the other. This way they can cleanly scan and see the laptop as it is scanned.
640458
I took this bag through airports in three different cities last week (Norfolk, LA, and Las Vegas). It worked just as advertised. As long as there's nothing in the laptop compartment other than the computer, all you have to do is unzip the bag so the laptop compartment lies flat. No issues at all.
635442
It has for me, I have flown with it on 2 trips w/no problems. Fit in all compartments and under the seat(did stifle leg room a bit). I used it for a 3 day trip to Hiroshima and this was the only bag I took. Worked out perfectly.
350120
I just took the backpack through Newark Airport a few days ago, just had to take the laptop out of the bag as always, could leave the battery in. No problems, went right through.
134361
I've had this laptop bag for about 2 years. Wife got it for me, and it's worked great. I travel for work, and tend to take this bag with me rather than my standard laptop bag, due to the ability to stuff a lot in there and still be able to easily pass through security. Build quality (for me) has been great. I don't use it daily, but for standard usage it should last a while.
542313
I doubt you can get by security with it since it's so big, but it's built so well checking isn't an issue. I've taken my guitar on several flights with no problem. One unlisted perk to this case is that it looks *very* similar to traveling gun cases. In fact, multiple TSA reps thought it was a gun case. The reason this matters is that they may treat guitars like crap, but it turns out many of the agents have an affinity for guns/recreational shooting, so they actually treat cases that may be gun cases with extra care.
2008881
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/checkpoint-friendly-laptop-bagsAccording to the above information it seem like this laptop case meets the criteria. However, because it's TSA there are no guarantees even if your laptop bag is approved.
1774098
Do you mean put it in a carry on bag or carry it loose? Best to check with the airline. if It's shorter than the max bag length you could always bag it. I checked it when I flew.
1908504
No - it would be a great carry on. You would be able to have your laptop too. Worth the $oney. I used it as a 3 day trip on Motorcycle. Great.
1042705
I haven't tried a 15" laptop. I have a seperate over the shoulder bag I use for the laptop. However, I do use this for short duration trips on airlines. I've never had an issue with its size, as a carry on. However, I do try to mask it in that I put the shoulder strap on and carry it over my shoulder rather than by the two handles at my side. The airlines hardly look at it and certainly don't weigh it! The different compartments or pockets make it very easy for me to arrange and pack items of clothing, shoes, and the 1 quart bag of 3 oz. items.
1016442
Yes, of course you can go through airport security with this backpack! Just don't fill the water sac with water because you aren't allowed to have over 2 ounces of liquid on a plane for security purposes.
2065351
I use it for taking my laptop through security and on the plane, and haven't had any damage done to my laptop. I actually find that it's easier to take that laptop out of this bag than it was to take it out of my over-the-shoulder computer bag. I would take care to not throw the bag down on a hard surface (or the floor) if you're setting it down upright, as the bottom of the bag doesn't have any cushion. The back and the front are pretty well padded, but not the base.
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.
1164801
I've found most of the airports I use have you remove the computer regardless of the type of bag. They don't want to mess with deciding if it is or isn't. I suggest you qualify for the Trusted Traveler program and the the only thing you need to remove is your cell phone. Good luck!
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.
789620
I purchased the large version and have had no problems taking anything with me. I store power cords and the like within the seperate pouch the laptop comes in, and have had no problems doing so (I have a smaller) laptop though. This bag comes with so many pockets and cool little spaces, (and I actually added a pouch to the side) you should have no problem storing what you need. Good Luck!
744797
It will be more than enough. In fact, I have the same laptop and used that bag when I first got it. I did however get a more TSA friendly bag for the airport. It's a little bit of a pain having to take everything out for the scanners. Other than that will fit everything, laptop, power cord, mouse, and still have room for books and such.
1352448
Definitely it is a very sturdy and well padded bag.Your keyboard should stay safe in there during the flight