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Stylish & Discrete Laptop Case: the Explorer Vintage Laptop Backpack by Yonder Bags

July 26, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Carry a backpack to classes or your job? Is the dress code for your job relaxed but you still want a stylish way to carry your equipment, paperwork, tablet, and laptop? Worried about carrying an expensive laptop that contains work product or coursework around campus or on your commute? Don’t resort to using a vinyl kid’s backpack to hold your laptop, gear and work wares or equipment, it looks unprofessional and can’t protect your electronic devices. Instead, wear the backpack of a grown-up: the Explorer Vintage Laptop Backpack by Yonder Bags. Stylish. Versatile. Secure. Discrete.

A laptop backpack ideal for securely carrying my laptop and Kindle around campus

The Explorer laptop backpack by Yonder Bags is ideal for securely carrying my laptop and Kindle when walking around a large college campus or city

OVERVIEW

The Explorer Vintage Laptop Backpack by Yonder Bags has a cool vintage design that makes it suitable for classes, work, or just conveniently carrying your things during a day of errands.

FEATURES

SECURE PADDED LAPTOP COMPARTMENT

More discrete than a laptop case or bag, this backpack discretely holds a 15-inch laptop as well as devices such as an iPad or Kindle tablet, or a drawing tablet safely and discretely within the secure, padded main inner sleeve compartment.

Secure laptop sleeve with plenty of room for a tablet

Padded laptop sleeve

MULTIPLE SMALLER COMPARTMENTS

In addition to the primary laptop compartments, there are multiple other compartments and a slit front pocket to hold devices, your phone, scientific calculators, wares, drawing and art supplies, a snack, a water bottle, lunch, etc. The multiple pockets are great for educators who have to carry various supplies with them throughout the day.

Front pocket can hold a tablet

Roomy front pocket can fit a drink or snack

AESTHETIC

The vintage design backpack comes in three versatile colors: gray, black and blue. We chose the blue, it is vibrant but still professional looking and compliments many outfits. The gray is an attractive charcoal that is suitable for either gender.

The blue is darker and brighter than a chambray but not as dark as a denim shade of blue with a bit of texture to the fabric

A design element that particular sets this backpack apart is the magnetic latch closures. To attractively conceal the magnetic closures, there are decorative metal buckles. I like the modern urban yet vintage vibe of this look. It has character without being gimmicky.

Magnetic closure

Faux Buckle design element conceals secure magnetic closures

I especially like that the Explorer Vintage Laptop Backpack by Yonder Bags is a laptop case that doesn’t really look like a laptop case. Carrying a laptop with work product around campus or to clients is an expensive but necessary risk, so I like that this backpack carries my laptop so discretely.

SIZE

The dimensions are roomy but slimline at 11.4″L x 15.7″H x 4.7″W . Not too bulky or cumbersome, but big enough to hold all your supplies for going to class such as a laptop, textbook, moleskin notepad, pen, pencils, or materials for a presentation.

The Explorer Vintage Laptop Backpack is just the right size to hold a 15″ laptop and supplies but is not too big or bulky.

It is also a useful size for an artist to carry sketching materials such as a paper sketch pad or drawing tablet, pencils, charcoals, brushes, etc. The internal padded pockets keep all supplies and tablets safe and secure.

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

The was no loose stitching, the zipper and pull are sturdy and didn’t stick. The fabric is attractive but is strong enough to hold my gear, the straps are comfortable. The magnetic closures stay closed until I deliberately opened them.

Sturdy zipper and pulls

TESTING OUT THE BACKPACK

I found the straps to be comfortable and to distribute the weight of the contents of my bag easily so that it did not feel too heavy on my shoulders or back. Not as large as a camping or weekend backpack, the backpack is just large enough to carry what I would need for a class or to carry my laptop and some supplies, so it is streamlined and easy to transport what I need. About the size of an oversized bag, the Explorer backpack kept my laptop and Kindle safely in place with no scratches or damage while I walked around campus. The magnetic snap closures are a nice perk, as I know my bag stays closed and the contents are safe. The shoulder straps are wide, so they distribute weight evenly which is a nice feature. If you attend a college where the campus is spread out across several blocks and much of your daily commute requires walking in a busy city, this bag can make you feel secure about carrying your expensive electronic equipment discretely.

Wide shoulder straps evenly distribute the weight of the bag contents, the leather handle is sturdy

CONCLUSION

A stylish, secure and versatile alternative to oversized backpacks worn by junior high and high schoolers, the Explorer Vintage Backpack by Yonder Bags holds my laptop and tablet securely in a padded compartment and comes with extra internal pockets to hold necessary supplies and equipment. I like that it is not too bulky so it is not obtrusive looking and looks sleek, yet it has a vintage retro vibe that works for the office or grad school classes. An attractive way to keep a laptop safe while in transit, at work or walking around campus.

Ready for the new semester with my laptop and tablet securely packed in my Explorer vintage laptop backpack by Yonder Bags

WHERE TO BUY

Find The Explorer Vintage Laptop Backpack by Yonder Bags at
https://www.yonderbags.com/products/explorer-vintage-laptop-backpack

Style Chicks received the Explorer Vintage Laptop Backpack by Yonder Bags in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Fashion Dilemma Solved by a BackPack for Adults: ibagbar Water Resistant Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port

June 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment

A backpack is essential for grad students and for transporting work equipment and wares. As adults, we carry expensive gear, devices, and laptops, plus a water bottle, coffee thermos, lunch and snacks, supplies, keys, and wallets. Want a professional but relaxed bag, that it sturdy, carries a large screen laptop and has padded straps for shoulder comfort? Then check out ibagBar Water Resistant Laptop BackPack with….wait for it….a built-in USB Charging Port!

ibagbar Water Resistant Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port

OVERVIEW

This ibagbar laptop backpack meets the needs of an adult who uses technology on the go. Made of water resistant material, it safely holds devices, laptop, papers and books, drawing tablets, water bottles and valuables in multiple padded compartments within a sturdy framework and features comfortable shoulder straps that put less strain on the shoulders (and don’t wrinkle your work clothes). The USB Charging Port is an especially useful feature for tech enthusiasts, coders, web designers, artists and students. This ibagbar backpack solves the “fashion dilemma” of professionals who work in tech, academia, the arts and other creative fields that need to carry laptops, equipment and presentation materials, yet a stuffy briefcase that might be used in a law firm looks too formal within their creative work setting.

The USB Charging Port is an especially useful feature for tech enthusiasts, coders, web designers, artists and students. This ibagbar backpack solves the “fashion dilemma” of professionals who work in tech, academia, the arts and other creative fields that need to carry laptops, equipment and presentation materials, yet a stuffy briefcase that might be used in a law firm looks too formal within their creative work setting.

APPEARANCE

Professional, but not too utilitarian looking. Classic, old-school look, urban retro, without appearing dated.

SUITABLE USES

Suitable for grad school, urban professionals who walk to work, professors, academics, artists, web designers, techies, software designers, and coders. If you need to look polished and professional but work in a field that is not as conservative as a law office, then the ibagbar backpack can work for you.

This backpack can is also useful for daily errands or weekend activities, as an overnight bag, for day trips, travel, day hikes, camping, and picnics.

Suitable and useful as a carry-on bag, as the outside zippered pocket on the backside of the bag keeps passports, ID, wallet, phone, and keys at the ready, but safely held against the body so thieves can’t reach in and grab valuables.

DESIGN

Made from durable and Eco-friendly Oxford fabric, the lining is water-resistant polyester to keep electronics such as your laptop protected from the rain, snow, sleet or accidental spills. The zippers move easily and are durable.

It has stylish silvertone heavy zipper pull accents

The primary zipper is discretely concealed by a fabric pleat

The primary zipper is discretely concealed by a fabric cover pleat

The bag dimensions are 12.5″L x 19″H x 6.5″W.

The bag has streamlined, simple detailed lines that are stylish.

Stylish stitching and lines, frontal zipper with full-length pocket

WHAT THIS BAG HOLDS/ STORAGE CAPACITY

Compartments:

2 MAIN ZIPPER POCKETS
- One is a padded protective laptop compartment that can hold a laptop up to 15.6 inches and a tablet device up to 9.7-inches, such as an iPad. The lining is waterproof for extra safety.

Protective, heavily padded laptop sleeve with velcro strap enclosure holds laptops up to 15.6″

The narrower, front zipped pocket can hold iPad/Kindle and other smaller devices, Scientific calculators, equipment, tools, etc, and there is also zippered mesh pocket.

The front compartment can hold a tablet plus has a zippered mesh pocket for holding devices and wares

The front compartment can hold a tablet plus has a zippered mesh pocket for holding devices, cords, and wares

2 inner slip mesh organizer pockets, ideal for documents, paperwork, a standard magazine (A4 size) and books, art supplies and sketchbook.
SIDE POCKETS: There are 2 side pockets for a large water bottle or thin coffee thermos. This keeps liquids away from devices and laptops to avoid damage. Can hold a compact umbrella.

Water bottle pocket holds bottles or a coffee thermos

Two side water bottle pockets

ANTI-THEFT ZIPPERED POCKET: On the back of the backpack, worn closest to the body, is a padded long horizontal zipper pocket. Valuables such as wallet, ID, passport, and keys store nicely in the anti-theft pocket, or in the outside zippered pocket to keep them accessible.

Hidden Anti-Theft zippered pocket for valuables

External USB with built-in charging cable provides a convenient charging of your electronic devices anywhere.

USB Charging Port to charge devices anywhere

USB Charging Port with lenghty cord for ease of on-the-go charging

MORE iBAGBAR BACKPACK SPECIAL FEATURES

This backpack is very sturdy, the laptop compartment is very well padded and waterproof.
The front zipper compartment has additional pockets inside and that helps to organize things in this pocket. I like this for cords and smaller gadgets.
On one shoulder strap, there is a durable sunglass holder

Sunglass holder on the padded shoulder strap

Padded shoulder straps with sunglass holder and ring for attachments

SHOULDER SOFT AIR PERMEABILITY PADDING FOR COMFORT

A superior feature to this backpack is the soft air permeability padded back cushion shoulder straps that make the bag light and comfortable. This fabric and cushioning see similar to me, to spring air cushioning in a quality pair of shoes, as it has bounce but durability. Too much weight on the shoulders adds strain to the neck and back. The wide strap and padding on the backpack itself help distribute this weight more evenly. The design of the strap also does not leave wrinkles or demarcations on clothes, which is a perk when worn to work or meetings.

BACK PADDING: You know that feeling of when a heavy backpack pressed into you when you walk quickly, sort of bouncing and pounding on your back? That is not an issue with this ibagbar bag, because the padded straps and backpack bare the brunt of the weight of the bag.

Fully padded back support for shoulders, upper and lower back areas.

WARRANTY

All ibagbar bags have a 1-YEAR WARRANTY

CONCLUSION

High on style and durability, the ibagbar Water Resistant Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port is professional yet functional and relaxed, making it ideal for professors, teachers, programmers, artists and web designers who carry equipment and supplies back and forth from work and home including drawing tablets, iPads, Kindles and presentation materials. Highly versatile as a carry-on bag for travelers with a hidden pocket for valuables, the bag does double-duty for weekend activities.

WHERE TO BUY

Find the ibagbar Water Resistant Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XG7XWVK

Style Chicks received the ibagbar Water Resistant Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

FROM COFFEEHOUSE TO CLASSROOM: Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo

April 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment

For a day of errands, hiking, the library, attending class, hanging out at a coffee shop on a rainy afternoon or a weekend away, nothing beats the versatility of a rucksack style backpack. Just as necessary in grad school as high school, a sturdy backpack neatly & easily carries all the essentials for a long day. We like OdyseaCo’s stylish Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack because it’s compact yet safely holds everything we need including textbooks, notebooks, a laptop, tablet, a water bottle, snacks, and a makeup bag with room to spare.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack goes from the college classroom to the office in style

AN ODE TO THE GROWN-UP BACKPACK

Ever notice how some backpacks make an otherwise competent-appearing person look like a junior high school student or an inexperienced newbie on the job?

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo looks like something a responsible grown-up would own, while it still has a slimline, stylish retro-urban line to it. It looks good, so here is no need to hide it away during the day. Its’ functional design is attractive and suitable for either gender to carry.

The Montera Backpack has enough style for an adult to use, including research assistants, teaching assistants, and interns. If you’re a college student or a professional who is going to grad school at night, you’ll appreciate how efficiently everything fits into this backpack including a bottle of water, a packed dinner, and snack, your textbooks, and laptop.

USES FOR THIS PACKBACK

This Montera backpack is ideal if your work environment is not as structured as a corporate lawyer briefcase type of look, but your job still requires some polish and organization to transport work materials neatly.
The many divided compartments in this backpack are ideal for holding files, forms, documents, a laptop, and various data storage mediums, pens, pads of paper and other materials such as a person in a technology field, an artist or a teacher might carry.
The look is appealing for both men and women, as the styling and lines have a retro vintage vibe.
The sturdy canvas material also works for hiking, camping, and if you pack lightly for travel, or wish if to keep valuables and important documents on your person.

Stylish retro look that will last for years

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack is made of an attractive durable, thick canvas that has a stylish retro look & will last for years

Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack FEATURES

Here is a closer look at some of the features that set apart the Montera Vintage Canvas backpack:

- FRONT POCKETS: The slimmer front pocket closes securely stores your wallet, phone, passport, tickets or other essential documents.
- COMFORTABLE PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS: It has sturdy padded shoulder straps that are riveted for extra reinforcement. They distribute the weight better for less back strain and better posture while carrying the bag. The straps are adjustable to best fit your frame.

Reinforced stitching on padded shoulder straps

- LAPTOP COMPARTMENT: There is a padded inner pouch holds up to 15.6″ screen laptops or tablets with ease and a thick velcro strap to ensure the laptop stays safely in place within the bag while in transit.

Sturdy velcro strap on soft, padded laptop compartment

- SIDE WATER BOTTLE/WINE BOTTLE POCKETS: Two very large side pockets can hold wine bottles or a large daily water intake bottle, horizontal straps secure very tall bottles on top and bottom.

- GRAB HANDLE: It has a sturdy grab handle to lift the bag in a hurry or not carry it on your shoulders. It holds up even when the bag is full.

Grab Handle

- LARGE ZIPPERS: It has large easy to grasp zippers that withstand “overstuffing” the bag without bending or unraveling.
  Large pull zippers are easy to use and evoke a stylish retro look
- HEAVY DUTY CANVAS: The canvas is a heavy duty fabric, and the bag itself is well made with no loose pieces or loose stitching. It will easily last for years

Sturdy reinforced stitching withstands heavy textbooks & tech wares

Sturdy reinforced stitching and durable interlocking straps withstand heavy textbooks & tech wares or other gear

- SECURE with a hidden zippered pocket to transport valuable items securely. Ideal for holding cash, valuables, your keys, and medications. It also comes with two sets of interlocking click-in straps to ensure the zippers are not unzipped until you want to open the bag

Interlocking straps fit over the zippers to horizontally secure the bag

- ROOMY: It fits a jacket or sweater, a guidebook or map, snacks, and extra water. It is large without being cumbersome to carry. At 14″ x 18 ” x 8″ capacity there’s plenty of storage space.

Roomy backpack holds books, a laptop, water bottles and more

The sturdy grab handles & multiple compartments make it easy to find something in the bag while on the go

PUTTING THE MONTERO BAG TO THE TEST

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack easily held my water bottle in the outside side pocket, my 15.6″ screen laptop fits into the laptop compartment, my drawing tablet fits into another compartment. There is room for some paperwork, a sketchbook, and a notebook. I can hold a few textbooks for a night time class. There is also space for a small makeup bag for touchups, and a few snacks and a brown-bag lunch.

It’s not too heavy to carry around, and the weight distributes nicely with the reinforced nature of the leather shoulder straps. Even when I overpack the backpack, the straps don’t dig into my shoulders. I like the grab handle; it is stitched very well, making it rugged enough to withstand some abuse when I pick up my bag.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack by OdyseaCo stylishly keeps holds my laptop and other daily essentials

CONCLUSION

I like the Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack for carrying around my laptop or tablet because it holds it securely in the padded compartment, yet the backpack itself is not particularly conspicuous as a laptop case. I feel more comfortable transporting my tablets, expensive wares from work, and my laptop with my data and work product on it when on-campus, at the library, or walking city blocks to my destination.

The Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack is sturdy, stylish, holds several heavy textbooks at once, securely keeps a laptop in a tidy padded compartment, and neatly holds papers and valuables all in their respective places.

Find the Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MA26PBX

Style Chicks received the Montera Vintage Canvas Backpack in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.