Eastpak Out of Office Backpack, 27 L - Black (Black)

Whether I was cycling my shopping home, shoving onto a crammed Circumvesuviana train when I was travelling, or going to a lecture at uni with it full of books, my Eastpack rucksack never let me down.I have used Eastpak for the last 3 years and due to their reliability, recommended them to my gf who uses one herself.The padded pocket at the back, is ideal for a 13 inch laptop and together small zip pocket in the back, are really useful for keeping valuables in if you're travelling and going through crowded stations, etc. I have also discovered that by putting all the zips on the same side, you can actually lock the two main body zips to the front pocket zip (as you can see in the photo) and it literally can't be opened, so if you're planning on travelling with this thing, I'd definitely invest in a good quality mini lock.You can fit a surprising amount of things in the bag and this particular colour (black denim) is a really nice change from the straight black (which I and seemingly EVERYBODY has).Yes, some bags are cheaper, but you get what you pay for, and when you think that to change a zip on a rucksack you're looking at 40+ pounds, then this is a true bargain. Even if it lasts you 3 years, it's a lot better than buying loads of flimsy bags at 15 pounds a shot with zips that keep breaking, or cheap materials that rip.It's also very comfortable to wear with it's padded back (even my cat agrees!).If you want a good rucksack that does it's job nicely and will be reliable at the job it was built for, I would highly recommend.(In the photos you can see my first trusted black bag which was the same model, before I tried something different. The black denim version can be seen in the second, unfortunately the cat is not included...)

This has to be the Perfect Backpack! Bought for my daughter who needed one that would hold her laptop securely and other items. It also needed to be thief-resistant, comfy to wear and stylish as it was for use when working abroad. When it arrived she was thrilled to bits with it. I then got a visit from my older son and when he saw the newly purchased backpack he commented “that’s identical to mine”. He then turned round and showed me the exact version currently on his back! He said he had been using it for a few years now and he would never buy anything else now. He is a photographer and carries his laptop everywhere. Couldn’t believe I had bought the exact one, but so glad I did, knowing how fantastic it is.

Perfect size , big without being bulky. Good value and delivered so fast to Ireland. Comfortable bag for heavy items. Feels very well made . East pack tend to last me many years in my experience, my old one still.gling strong 10 years later so am hoping this will be the same

I needed a slightly larger backpack. I did a lot of research. My previous Eastpack was a great backpack, but I wanted something that had some water resistance, as my old one would just get soaked & soak everything that was inside. Sadly, even though it says it is water resistant, it also just get soaked through with light rain. Oh well. Aside from that, it's roomy, sturdy, not too heavy & comfotable

Well made, comfortable to wear/carry from a manufacturer that produces quality items at great prices. Perfect for travelling with my laptop and associated electronics and power adapters. Very happy with this choice.

The backpack was well packaged and delivered in good time. The backpack was as described and provides sufficient room for keeping day to day things close at hand. The backpack is comfortable to wear and has adjustable straps. The zips for the two compartments are of good quality along with the overall workmanship.

Bought this as an upgrade to my old Eastpak bag (which is still perfectly fine after 5 years of everyday use) - but I fancied a change in colour and was swayed by the slightly larger size and laptop sleeve in comparison to my Pak'r, not to mention the good price. The bag is of very strong quality and feels very well constructed and sturdy, whilst still looking casual and stylish.It should be noted that although it claims the laptop sleeve is for smaller laptops (13" I beleive?) I regularly place my 14/15" (not too sure) laptop inside a protective sleeve in the internal laptop sleeve too. The only difference is that you can't Velcro it in place to secure it however it still fits.In short, this is the best you can get at this price.

This backpack is ok. The worst thing for me is the stiffness of the straps. The foam inside is very thick and stiff. The straps attach to the top of the back quite close together. As they are so rigid, they squeeze the side of my neck which isn't the most comfortable. They’re also a bit too stiff for when the bag is empty meaning it doesn't sit naturally on my back. In summary the bag is ok but i would invest in something better like a north face if you want to treat yourself to something nice that will last years.