It does the job and is long lasting | Targus 15.4" CityGear Chicago Notebook Backpack

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	• Targus 15.4" CityGear Chicago Notebook Backpack - Notebook carrying backpack - 15.4 " - gray, black, yellow Targus Targus average customer review:based on 2 reviews view larger image
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Good bag.

I needed a larger bag to carry my company laptop and paperwork between two facilities all week. This unit is sturdy and spacious. I'd like more of the smaller pockets for accessories, but, for the majority of my use and needs this one is great.

It does the job and is long lasting

I bought this backpack 18 months ago and it has been perfect for my needs.

Here is the average load I pack:

1 bottle of water
1 cell phone
1 Axim X50v PDA, extra battery with extended battery and case.
GPS receiever with bluetooth transmitter
1 large (900+ page)full-sized text book
2 notebooks, 1 student guide
4 pencils, 3 pens
first aid kit (basic stuff only)
1 Texas Instrument Ti-89 calculator
1 small and 1 medium flashlight
$3.00 in coins
1 pocket sized am/fm/weather emergency radio
1 set of tool ID tags
1 set of gloves, scarf, ear muff
1 tightly-wound squall jacket
1 Leatherman multi-tool
1 pocket TV
1 set of AA batteries (4 pack)
1 headphone (the small kind)
1 pack of travel tissue
1 pack each of peanuts, crackers and chips

The pack with this load is a bit more than 1/2 full and is comfortably manageable. The load-bearing straps are designed well enough that the weight is balanced and it doesn't feel awkward as with cheaper backpacks. In fact, I generally just carry it on one shoulder and it doesn't slip like the other packs would.

The water bottle has never fallen out, and I carry this pack in some fairly physically active conditions.

It has seen weather...100 degrees to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Lot's of rain, some snow, and it hasn't even began to show wear after 18 months. There are no torn corners, no unravelling threads, or worn spots. Amazing!
About 8 months ago I had a bottle of 7-Up in my pack and the lid wasn't on proper. A lot of the soft drink leaked out soaking the pocket of my pack that the bottle was in. The next-door pockets that had my notebooks, textbook, and calculator remained dry. I am not saying it is water-proof, but the pack certainly contained the damage. After drying out, that pocket where the accident happened was fine.

The one thing it could not handle was Sergeant peeing on it. It didn't come apart and doesn't show physical damage...but it smells. Sergeant is my dog, and I mistakenly left the pack on the floor after not paying enough attention to him (bless his heart) and he paid me back in spades. I am buying a new pack today, and some tennis balls to play catch with him.

The negatives about this backpack are few. One, it is a bit large for a locker. When the pack is 1/2 full (with the load described above) it will fit in a standard locker, but needs to be guided, as you can't just toss it in like with smaller packs. If you are packing a full-sized text-book and a laptop, you will have to take the text book out and put it in the bottom of the locker and set the pack on top.

It is very easy to put TOO much stuff in this pack. It has the room, and it is natural to want to use all of that room. It might seem trivial reading this, but really...you have to be conscience of the fact that you can pack too much.

I carried an ALICE pack in the USMC for 4 years and that was a tough, roomie pack. This pack compares extremely well for both endurance and roominess and is far more comfortable and smaller in size. That is why I give it 5 stars.

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This deluxe ergonomic notebook backpack for the student or professional, the CityGear Chicago Backpack features sleek styling including reflective material accent on the front pocket and premium storage options. Other features are a front organizational pocket with key clip and pen loops, deluxe document and accessory storage areas, removable CD/DVD sleeve holds 8 discs and a CD player compartment with line-out porthole for your headphones. To alleviate the stress on your back, it has contoured, padded ergonomic shoulder straps along with an internal soft rack.

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