Review: Targus 15-16 Inch Classic Laptop Backpack
This year I needed to replace my laptop bag which I had used since the mid 2000’s and has served me well along with a backpack of the same age that briefly replaced it. I wanted something compact but would not only fit my 16″ MacBook Pro, but would also fit my tech sling. After some research, I settled on something that wasn’t flashy as I didn’t want to stand out with something that would attract attention. My choice was the Targus 15-16 Inch Classic Laptop Backpack, as it had all the space and features that mattered to me.
It has a very classic look to it so it fits my requirement to not attract attention.
On each side is an expandable section for water bottles. I tend to use those for compact umbrellas if I am going out in the rain.
On the back there’s a strap that allows me to slide it over the handle of rolling luggage. That way I am only rolling one thing through an airport. The back along with the shoulder straps have a lot of padding and some mesh to make this backpack comfortable.
The front compartment allow me to put things like a pen, notepad, or whatever else I need to carry with me on a daily basis. There’s also a strap for keys that you can’t see in this picture.
The rear compartment is padded and easily fits my 16″ MacBook Pro along with my tech sling. Plus there’s a couple of pockets for anything else that I might need.
One handy feature is that the rear compartment has zippers with loops in them so you can lock them using a TSA lock for example. That’s a handy feature.
The build quality of the backpack seems very good as I didn’t find anything to complain about like loose threads or stitching that wasn’t quite right. Now I will admit that this backpack might not be the choice for those who need to carry anything and everything as the capacity is just 19L. But for me, this will work because whether I am going across town or on a flight, anything that I need will fit without an issue. I picked this up on Amazon for $61 CAD which is a killer price for a quality backpack like this one. You should have a look at this backpack if it fits your use case.
April 28, 2025 at 4:59 am
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