Swerve Laptop Backpack, True Navy, One Size

I love this backpack. It is very well-made, tough, and durable. It holds a lot, though I always need more space. Believe me though, it holds enough. There is not a lot of padding for the laptop compartment. It does fit my 15 inch laptop just fine though. Some people have commented about the zipper guards. Yes, they are kind of annoying, but they are there for a purpose! The zippers work fine. I lug around heavy textbooks all day, every day and the bag is holding up fine...no hint of a strap fraying or interior cloth ripping. You can't abuse the bag all the time and expect it to never fall apart, but I feel it would be pretty difficult to damage at least the exterior of this bag. The inner lining I could see getting torn if you are carelessly shoving lots of heavy, jagged items inside. I like the side compartments and the separate zipper compartments are good for keeping items separated and organized. I don't know too much about how water proof this is as I have not "tested" that or been caught in a downpour with the bag. I feel the main purpose for this particular bag is for a student, but it could be used for travel (like any bag could be). It has room for a change of clothes, a pair of shoes, your laptop, some toiletries and a few other personal items. This is a solid, durable, spacious, attractive backpack with a great price point. I would recommend to any student for sure. There are probably better options for hikers and travelers, but you could certainly "get by" with this one for those purposes too. ***Update: I have been using this backpack every day now for two years (both for college and personal use). It has seen heavy use and is still in great condition. All zippers still work well and there is no freeing or tearing on the inside nor outside. I would highly recommend this backpack. It is of great quality and very durable.

I’ve been using the High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack for 5 years, and it’s exceeded all my expectations. From daily use to travel and hikes, this backpack has proven to be incredibly reliable. I just bought another one for my spouse who is also very happy with it. Key Features: • Lightweight & Sturdy: Despite its robust construction, the backpack feels surprisingly light. It has accompanied me on countless trips, hikes, and work commutes without any signs of wear or tear. • Spacious & Well-Designed: One of its standout features is the sheer amount of storage. The thoughtfully designed pockets and compartments make organizing my gear effortless. Whether it’s for tech gadgets, hiking gear, or everyday essentials, there’s plenty of room for everything. • Long-Lasting Durability: After 5 years of consistent use, this bag still looks brand new. The materials have held up remarkably well, and all zippers, straps, and stitching are just as good as when I first bought it. • Great Value for Money: Considering how much I’ve used it and the condition it’s still in, I have to say this backpack offers fantastic value for the price. It’s a solid investment that’s proven to be worth every penny. Final Verdict: For anyone looking for a reliable, versatile, and durable backpack, the High Sierra Swerve is an excellent choice. It’s the perfect blend of practicality and durability, making it ideal for both everyday use and adventures.

I am a connoisseur of backpacks. I am VERY picky about my backpacks and it takes me forever to pick one out and then adjust to it. I've used a lot of different kinds and a lot of different brands and styles. I had never tried High Sierra before, but this backpack looked decent for the price so I decided to try it out. I recently started college after a 5 year break to start a family. This backpack is big enough to carry my college books and notebooks. I love that the pen-holder pocket has a built in organizer - it's got several little zippered pockets within the organizer too - perfect to hold staplers, white-out, index cards, etc. My planner fits in there perfectly. I like that this pocket opens up ALL THE WAY - it makes your junk easy to access. My favorite part is the key-ring attachment. It has a buckle so you put the buckle part on your key-ring, and then you can attach your keys inside the backpack so you don't have to hunt for them as you're freezing in the snow. Perfect! There is a soft zippered compartment on the top of the backpack in between the largest section and the middle section which is perfect for holding earbuds, phones, MP3 players, and I put my wallet in there too. It's nice because it's pretty well camouflaged in the backpack which makes your stuff harder to steal. The straps are extremely comfortable and the bag is very lightweight. This is probably the most comfortable bag I've ever used. The fabric seems very durable and heavy-duty. I like that it has 2 bottle holders - one for my water, one for my Diet Coke! One of the big pockets has a very small zipper opening, which I think is kinda dumb. It's still useful, but only for smaller books. The bag also smelled REALLY BAD when I first got it. I put some of those fabric softener pellets in it and it cleared up the scent after a few hours but it was really stinky. I also don't really care for the separate laptop compartment and wish it was detachable, but I don't carry my laptop with me anyway. Some backpacks are really big, which can sometimes be a pain as it gets more difficult to pull your stuff out with the fabric folding in on itself. This backpack is the perfect size and the fabric is thick enough that it doesn't flop all over itself. Overall, I LOVE this bag. It's sturdy, comfortable, and bright and cheerful (I have a color not listed here.) It's different than the 9,000 other bags on campus. It's the perfect size for all my junk and I love all the separate compartments to keep everything organized. I foresee it lasting for most of my college career, definitely. I used to be a fan of only JanSport bags. This bag pwns my JanSport by about 1,000 points. All hail High Sierra!

I'd like to start off by saying this backpack is very well thought out and while I do think it's high quality and very durable, it just isn't quite the backpack for me. The rugged material is great, the organization is excellent, but it ends up seeming huge even with only a few items in it. This isn't unique to this backpack, and is in fact a trend over the past few years that I'm trying to avoid and just can't seem to. I thought the compression straps would help this, but they didn't do much at all since the pockets aren't included in that and even a package of wet wipes seem to make the pockets bulge. I used this as my pack for under the seat on an airplane and to travel for two weeks around Japan. It technically fit under the seat, but it wasn't very flexible and stuck out a few inches even when mostly empty, eating up all of my leg room for a 13-hour flight. (I'm 5'6" and ANA has a little more leg room than other airlines, so I couldn't imagine this on a US domestic flight.) It would be better used as an overhead item if brought onboard, especially because if it's very full I don't know if it would be able to fit under a seat at all. I do feel like it can withstand pretty much anything, so it still looks brand new after being dragged all over different trains and planes. It was also comfortable to wear. The thick back padding that makes it inflexible DOES make it very comfortable, so I would consider that as a plus for most people. Many of the comments said the zippers were difficult. Mine were totally fine and took no breaking in to open easily. Perhaps they've updated the zippers on more recent backpacks, or only people who got unusually difficult zippers have noticed enough to comment. I wouldn't have given it a second thought.

This is the best backpack I have ever owned. I am 72 years old and have had a lot of backpacks in those years. I am blessed with great physical health. So, I play competitive table tennis 5-7 times per week for 3-5 hours at a time. I wanted a backpack with a lot of good sized zippered compartments. I usually carry 4-5 table tennis paddles in their own zippered cases in the 2 large pockets. I have one pocket I use to for snacks and bottled coconut water, the small one at the top for my keys and some table tennis balls, and the 5th pocket holds my table tennis cleaning bottles and sponges. This bag is huge and exactly what I was looking for. I have not tried to use it for my laptops, but there would be plenty of room. It is no wonder this backpack is ranked #1 in the brief cases category on Amazon. It his well made and the zippers work very well. Remember there are 2 pockets that are zipped under water protective lips. I imagine I could throw this pack in a lake and it would survive for a period without leaking. The 1 think I had to fix were the shoulder straps. If you use both shoulder straps, no issue. But, they slipped off of my shoulder as I usually just sling the pack over one of my shoulders when I use it. So I purchased 2 of the (B07177XGKM) SongWei Replacement Shoulder Pads Velcro Adjustable with Memory Foam Long and Comfortable Black-2Pcs for $12.99 and they are awesomely cool and work great at a great price. I don't believe there is a better pair of shoulder pads for backpack straps on Amazon. I love the size, the color and the quality.

Buying this backpack was the smartest college purchase I've ever made. As a commuter, I will spend 8 to 12 hours a day on campus, and I need to carry around 3-4 classes worth of books, my uniform and gear for work, my laptop and/or tablet and food for the day. I can fit all of that and more in this fantastic backpack. First, there is a huge pocket at the very back with space for a couple binders and 4 or 5 fat textbooks. There's also a well padded slot for a laptop and a smaller one for a tablet.This has a zipper so you can quickly get out your laptop or tablet. Next, there's a smaller pocket which I use for smaller textbooks and anything else I need to throw in there. Then there's another pocket in front of that! I like to stick my lunch in there because that way it's separate from my books in case anything spills. The smallest pocket is in the very front, and it has space for writing utensils and school supplies, a little slot for smaller odds and ends and a key chain hook. Each side has a cup holder, so I can carry both my water bottle and travel mug. There's also a slot on the left strap which is really handy for keeping my phone accessible. My favorite thing about this backpack is the little pocket at the top between the two large pockets. It's maybe 6 inches deep and I stick pens, headphones, chapstick, gum, my I.D. and other things I use often in there so I can get them quickly. This backpack has made my life so much easier. It's sturdy, good quality, comfortable, well padded, the zippers work well and looks great. I can always find everything so easily. If you want a fantastic quality backpack with plenty of space but that you can keep organized, I would definitely recommend this one. I don't have any complaints!

This backpack is the Ultimate backpack especially for kids that are rough on them!! My son used it all last year and wants to use it this school year! It is in excellent condition and the quality is amazing! He throws it on the ground and has been rough with it and it still looks new! Highly recommend!

I bought this backpack in April i packed it full with snacks and other things and I have taken it fishing with me. I also I have taken it on long trips and it fit everything I needed. As long as you do not over pack a back pack it wont rip do not pack it til it is bulging out just pack enough to make it full. I am a mom and I carry alot of things in it there are no rips or anything. I would highly recommend this product.

I'm 100% happy with it. Thanks Amazon.

Lasts so much longer than most backpacks!

Tough and too good. Excellent quality

Excellent quality! This backpack lasts years! The zippers are very strong and sturdy and the material is excellent quality. Our 16 year old has been using this backpack for about 6 years and still loves it. She did break a zipper after about 3 years (due to over-stuffing) so we replaced with the same backpack.

This backpack came with a warning tag that it contains cancerous materials. Really, a cancerous material in kids product?