Would i be able to use this bag for college? Would I be able to fit a laptop, folders, and a few books?
266347
It is a great bag for college. It is one if the only 5.11 backpacks that had a dedicated laptop pouch and still has plenty of room for books and folders.
266348
I carry a laptop and books in it. My laptop is a Think Pad about 15" size and there is room for a little larger computer. I can put about 5 good sized text books in as well along with note books, cords, snacks, drinks, etc.
266349
That was what I used the bag for for the last year. There's a padded sleeve inside that fit my 13" MacBook with a little room to spare.
266350
It has a laptop pocket with padding that will accommodate a 15" laptop. And yea, you can totally use it for college. Best thing is it doesn't look like a military back pack.
266351
I use mine for law school. It will get the job done as long as your laptop is only a 13 inch or maybe a slim 15 inch.
1566330
The bag can fit that laptop, however if the laptop is heavy and is packed with other school supplies, I feel like the thin material of the bottom would not hold throughout the year.
2128652
I got this backpack for a while now and while it's not really big, I learned that I can fit a MacBook Air, phone/kindle charger, my kindle, a few snack containers and an umbrella and a spare T-Shirt. And there's still room. It does feel quite full with those things already, but I could easily put 1-2 notebooks. I think it really depends on how thick the binders are.
811172
Short answer yes. I too am a full time college student and use this as my primary bag. I also carry a 13 inch macbook pro where ever I go along with and iPad in this bag along with notebook or two and sometimes carry a graphing calculator. But it does get bulky when you start adding accessories and chargers etc. If the text books you use are large (e.g. my Accounting book), it will not fit. If you are planning to have ALL of your text books with you then go with a larger bag. overall the quality is great.
2045724
I think it would be the right size for you. I am 5-11 and the bag seemed a little small for me. It held a lot. I just need a bag that more. I was able to hold. A laptop ,travel monitor, mouse, and files. I would recommend the bag.
852940
I guess it's good for your laptop and some books but definitely not for a weekend trip kind of bag,it has many pockets but not so much room as it may seem on the pics
2283716
It's a great bag!! I'm a College student, lots of heavy books, holds a laptop (section just for it), a mouse. It has many compartments! Only thing, not waterproof :)
196932
Short answer : Yes. There is not a lot of room in the top compartment but you should be able to fit 2-3 books in the front section and more in the rear section which runs down the length of the pack or you can put an ipad or small laptop in there.
467123
I would think so. It really holds a lot. It unzips to bottom seam so you can get things in and out easily. Approx 8 inches wide and 16 long. I can fit my laptop plus quite a few books. Has a padded pouch for laptop.
811166
Yes, this will be big enough for college books and your Macbook. I actually had to return it because it was too big for me.
360669
I think it would be fine for both purposes. Sure you would be carrying around a slightly larger pack for college than some other folks, but then you would already have a great pack for traveling that can be used as a carry-on bag.
1253971
My college daughter uses it as a book/laptop bag and she loves it. I fits everything she needs for a full day of classes.
693057
This bag is ROOMY .... I have fit ALOT of things in mine , much more than i thought i could. I think you should be fine w/your laptop, it does have wiggle room ! I LOVE this BAG! Good Luck!
876266
depends on how thick the books are. I put my macbook pro 17" in here. it is very snug. I am not sure with a 17.3" it may not fit. The cooler will fit. The lap top compartment is only for the laptop;the cooler and laptop won't fit together in that compartment. I travel lightly with this bag. I carry my macbook, my small wacom tablet with pen, a 1.5" 14x9'' folder, pencil baggy(not plastic box), and sometimes a water bottle, small chapter book. You can look this bag up in detail on youtube. I watched one on there a long time ago. http://youtu.be/mrmfS2oSHIQ
1378690
Probably not. It has one pretty large compartment (padded, for the laptop), a smaller one and a tiny one. For school, you'd probably want more. Plus I really don't like the thing in general. The straps are too long and get caught on stuff all the time.
79099
Certainly, used it through college. Enough room for my laptop and books if needed.
439822
Yes to most of your items depending on thicknessof notebooks. It's quite roomy with division and different pockets