Maxpedition Entity 27 CCW-Enabled Laptop Backpack 27L (Charcoal)

Love it. I had a maxpedition briefcase for many years, finally purchased this for my laptop. Very happy, well organized.

Im a business traveler on the road almost every week. This backpack is comfortable to wear and easy to use. It fits a phenomenal amount of stuff in the main compartment. The construction is top notch. Of course, one of the main reasons I bought it was I needed a backpack that could take a beating week in and week out and the reviews and Maxpeditions reputation let me know I was getting a quality product. If I had to quibble, my right shoulder strap is starting to show a bit of wear near the friction adaptor. Its staring to feel a bit roug, like it might fray. This may be normal, but it seems

I like this backpack a lot and its not as obvious as some of the other backpacks with molle all over it. The compartments are roomy and the zippers and pulls are very well made. The computer compartment has plenty of room for a 15 laptop and tablet. The main compartment has two zippered pouches and side pockets. It also has two outside side compartments for charging cables, pens and other accessories. There are also two back-side zippered pockets for conceal carry. I have traveled with this bag all over the world in about a year and it has held up very well.

I got this for my son to use for college. We were tired of buying a new backpack every year and decided to invest in something that will last him 5 or more years and this was the best choice around...with Maxpedition you really get your moneys worth from their products!

I bought the 27L and have not been disappointed so far. As others have noted, one of the big, important selling features of Maxpeditions Entity line of bags is that they dont have that overwrought, tactical look. Only those familiar with the Maxpedition brand (or those that own one) would probably be able to readily identify it as an urban-camouflaged tactical/ready/go bag. And thats a good thing! The last thing anyone wants is to standout like someone wearing a Sunday bonnet at a biker bar. The charcoal color is slightly darker than the product image and I count this as a positive in its favor. In general, its a good modern looking bag with plenty of storage and features. Its not a big deal that it doesnt have a hook and loop panel on the outside for all my clever, funny morale patches. Apart from its overall appearance, the 27L offers a lot in the way of storage, organization and other well-thought options and features. All of the external zippers have handy, comfortable ergonomic finger loops for opening and closing each section (the internal zippers do not). And while I have experienced some difficulty with the smooth operation of the main compartment zippers (they can be a little clunky), I largely chalk that up to this being a new bag that hasnt yet been broken in. Heres hoping this improves with time and continued use. The bag is divided into several sections: the main and laptop compartments, the left and right -side compartments, the CCW compartment (with removable divider), the trolly pass-through, belt pass-through, and shoulder straps. Each section is reviewed below because looking exclusively at pictures doesnt always tell you the whole story and everyones use and opinions are always going to be subjective. MAIN COMPARTMENT: This is the outermost section of the bag. Its flap is tapered and, upon opening, the flap is held in place by two sturdy internal retaining straps that can be easily be unclipped and detached for full compartment access. Keeping the retaining straps clipped and in place allows for accessibility to the compartment without having the contents potentially spilling out of the bag. On the inside of this compartments flap, youll find a small zippered compartment near the top that has a strap and latch (good for attaching a key ring) inside. Below the small zippered compartment is a nice, soft, fuzzy section that extends all the way down to the bottom of the flap. Here, additional hook and loop storage products (organizers, morale patches) can be attached. I currently have a beefy pocket organizer stored in the main space while I wait for other orders to be received. On the left and right walls of the main compartment are deep side pockets large enough to hold (for size reference) a 21oz Hydroflask or a collapsable umbrella) on each side. The back wall has two main sections: an upper, zippered section (large enough to hold eyeglasses case or large external battery charger and cables); and a lower open pocket area with a zippered front pocket. Both the lower pocket and fronted zipper pocket are large enough to store maps. I currently store my laptops power cables here. LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: This compartment lies between the users back and the main compartment. It fits my 15 laptop (inside its padded protective case) comfortably. Theres a little space along the sides, but not so much that the laptop is going to bounce around from side-to-side. And while the laptop doesnt fill up all the space here, there is room to store cables, etc. if one wants. The zipper for this compartment doesnt open all the way to the bottom of the bag and thats a good thing. Who would risk having a $500-$2000 laptop slip out? No one in their right mind, thats who. One need only open the bag enough to slip a laptop in or out. SIDE COMPARTMENTS: There are zippered compartments along the left and right sides of the bag. They are the mirrored opposites of each other and feature the same organizing sections and pockets. Each side compartment has a zipper pocket on the inside of the flap, large enough to hold, for example, two stacked 6 mobile phones and still have room for cables. On the inside of the compartment is a large open pocket (big enough for approximately three packs of playing cards) fronted by two smaller open pockets (each large enough to hold two lighters each or a standard-sized prescription bottle each). The side compartments open toward the users back, making it easily accessible to the user and not-so-easy for people who might want to sneak a peak from behind. On the outside of each side compartment is an open pocket large enough for carrying a 12 - 16oz water bottle. My 21oz Hydroflask only fits 1/2 way into these pockets. I imagine it wouldnt fit at all if I had more thing stored inside these compartments. CCW COMPARTMENT: Whether you conceal carry a firearm or store something else here, the ccw compartment (which can be remain separated into two compartments by leaving the hook and loop divider in place) are accessed from either side via their respective zippers. Overall, this space is large enough for four adult human hands. Dont read into that. Im not some psycho collecting human hands, Im just giving you another arbitrary size comparison. Im sure it would equally fit a decent caliber firearm, several knives, large bags of gummi bears... Whatever floats your boat. TROLLY PASS-THROUGH: This compartment lies between the padding that goes immediately against the users back and the CCW compartment. This section appears to be sufficient for its intended used, though, as of this writing, remains untested. I had hoped the trolly came with it, but oh well... Not super important for my needs at the moment. STRAPS, PADDING, and BELT: Overall, the straps and padding used throughout this bag are sturdy, comfortable, and seemingly well made -whether the back padding, laptop compartment, or the shoulder straps -its all clearly well-thought and planned. My only complaint (if I were to call it that) is that the removable belt (which is held in place via hook-and-loop) can take some fumbling around with to detach. The belt section is adequate for slipping the belt through, but detaching can be a struggle because the space is too small for human hands. If you have tiny doll hands, this may not be an issue for you at all. When packed, the bag feels very well balanced. Unlike my tactical bag, I dont feel a dramatic shift in my center of gravity and wearing it for an extended time has not caused me any noticable pain or discomfort. Sudden changes in body position do not leave me feeling like Im going to lose balance or randomly fall backward. This feels like a good, sturdy, well-made bag. It has plenty of storage, is well organized, and is comfortable to wear for everyday use. My initial impressions tell me that this was a very good investment and I expect it to last significantly longer than any of the other bags I have ever owned. TLDR; DO IT! Also, scroll back up and read.

Very strong bag. I do landscaping and I bring it with me put it through hell and holds up nice

The entity 27L fits my daily needs without looking tactical. I tend to carry it only using one shoulder strap. Fits 15.5 laptop in laptop sleeve w/power pack and cord all in the laptop area. It will fit Nalgene 32oz bottle but you cant have the pocket behind it stuffed, I store folding knife in that pocket an ear buds. The other pocket i carry cell phone charger, power pack w/cables, pens, markers, in the outside pocket I carry id badge and tie it to side handle, able to scan it without taking it off my shoulder. Inside the main I carry couple folders, lunch bag, multi tool, fixed blade, small umbrella, plenty of room left, put my keys inside pocket. In the picture Nalgene 32oz fits no problem the other pocket packed with stuff fits thermos travel mug but tight fit. Now it would be nice if they put a zipper on the side pockets so they could be expandable like on Entity crossbody bag. I also had the 23L bag and felt it was to small for my needs the 27 is perfect for daily routine and travel. The CCW is not lockable, the zippers are somewhat hidden and compartment rest against back but plenty of padding. As with anything and being responsible I wouldnt leave it unattended if you have CCW in it, locking it in main pack doesnt stop someone from taking pack and its only a zipper.

I upgrade to this from a Maxpedition Falcon II because I wanted to move away from that tacticool look. Ive used this backpack for about 5 months now and I can confidently say I dont think backpacks can get any better. There are a couple of complaints Ive seen in the reviews and I wanted to address those: 1 - The side pockets are zippered at an awkward angle. This is backpack is designed for concealed carry. There are handles on the side of the backpack so you can sling it to the front of you body without having to fully take it off your back and still have one strap around one of your arms. These side pockets are designed to be accessed from that type of carry. People dont seem to realize this. 2. The water bottle holders on the outside of the pack suck. Agreed. BUT - they also included INTERNAL water bottle holders that work perfectly and can even accommodate a 32 oz nalgene bottle. I only use the external water bottle pockets for quick access, flat items like gum or whatever. 3. - There is no outside pocket. I dont see this an an issue as there is ample organization options in the main compartment that I can access as easily as if there were an outside pocket. Plus if you use the internal water bottle pockets, then you can drop stuff in those outside pockets if you really need them that available. Also the two main compartments have an option for TSA locks. Less unsecure pockets = a potentially more secure bag. Overall, I can tell a lot of love went into designing all this backpack. I was a huge Maxpedition fan before. After experiencing the quality and attention to detail on this pack Ill never buy a backpack from any other brand. Worth every cent.

Made very well and though tout as all Maxpedition gear is, I own other products.

Very comfortable to have on your back even with a laptop in the pouch. Very durable. Plenty of storage. Love that it has a carry concealed section. Glad I bought it!