Thule Crossover 2 Laptop Backpack, 30L

Design and material are great

This is a solid backpack that perfectly fits a Dell 5530 , and has room for an iPad. the top pouch is perfect for glasses and the hard protective outside is very substantial. It holds its shape very well, and stands up in its place, which is a useful feature for me.

Choosed the used - like new option and received the 20L mode, and didnt realise it until comparing it the next day in a airport shop, as its exactly the same expect its smaller. Viewing the reviews make me believe Im not the only case

Ive been using this for over a week now and Ive really grown to like it. At first, I had a few issues with it b/c its thin (by design) and theres no real room to spare. However it really does have the space you need, even if you have several peripherals, you just need to pack it differently than wider backpacks. To put it in perspective, I keep my IBM Thinkbad, a logitech trackball, a hyperdrive USB hub and a 1TB usb Drive, along with the charger and cable. In addition I keep a few pens, business cards . The outer pocket has one seperater in it and lets you pack away pens, business cards, a few extra phone charging cables and small items. Its great. Also, the outer part of it is reinforced so its quite strong (but also padded so that you get a good bit of extra protection without having to worry about it being too rigid. You can slide your computer in the primary pouch and unless you have an oversized laptop itll probably be just fine. Id recommend just double checking the size before ordering. It also has two pockets on the sides that will let you keep your chargers, USB drives, extra cables and the like. Once you get used to it, you can quickly pack and unpack it very quickly. In addition, Id just note a few general items about it. The zippers are really strong but they are still easy to open and close. They are really strong. There are four pockets outside of the primary one but they have compartments in two of them to let you keep things organized. Its thin compared to most backpacks but the straps are very sturdy and are really comfortable. It took a little getting used to it but Ive really been glad I switched.

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I bought this bag to use as my carry on bag and for day trips. The color I bought is absolutley beautiful and they thought of everything. The quality of this bag is astounding. Extremely well made. Has the pockets in exactly the correct places and the padding and zippers are all of extremely high quality. I own another Thule and have had it for many years. I have taken it all over the world. I also used it as my carry on and for day trips. That one was also very well made. In fact, it is indestructible. The old one was a bit more bendable and soft, but I have had it for years. I just received this one it so it may soften up with use. Overall, this is a terrific product and you will never find a better made pack. If I were a student I would buy this. You would never need another bag for your whole college career. As parent it would make a fabulous gift for a student and would also prevent them from damaging their expensive lap tops and electronics. Especially since we likely we have paid them all. It would be a great way to protect your investment. I highly recommend and I would look would look no further. Safe Travels!

appropriate for my iPad pro 12.9

Love that the bag stands up, is sturdy, has high-quality materials (love these zippers), smart colors and textures (love the blue highlights and interior), and is thoughtfully designed. Things I would change? Just two things. 1/ I wish it were about 1lb lighter when empty. 2/ I want one small, flexible pocket for quickly dropping things into while on the move (e.g., keys, receipts, business cards)

I really wanted to like this backpack, and I was fine with the high price. But in the end all it is, is a backpack that looks nice. And has a cool name. But functional wise, it falls very short. The biggest problem, it has too many large storage areas, and not enough small storage areas. So if you have lots of little items, like cords, pens, flashlights, keys, etc. Then you’re going to be disappointed. If you have lots of laptops, tablets, large items, etc. Then you might be OK. I would consider this backpack ideal for somebody who wants to carry four laptops. Seriously, the bag literally has four laptop type sleeves. But for me, just not enough storage areas for smaller items.

I am a big fan of Thule products and know their branded products are great quality and well made. The Crossover 2 laptop backpack is not exception. From the seam stitching to the high quality zippers, this bag certainly commands a high price. But $200+ is a little steep. The bag offers great protection and padding. And it is extremely comfortable while carrying on my work commute and as a personal item to take onto airplanes. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about the bag. The quality workmanship will definitely let it last for years - even with heavy, daily use. I just can say that the price is justified when there are other great alternatives to purchase.