I am a graduate student and I couldn't be happier with the Range as a school-pack. It has plenty of pockets and the padded laptop pocket holds my 13" MBP without a problem. Some reviews expressed concern about the sturdiness of the bottom material, but I haven't seen any wear on mine even with heavy use. I appreciate the space of the Range, but am grateful that it looks like a normal backpack and not like a huge hiking-pack. I can't wait to find an excuse to buy another!

I love this backpack! I have a lot of backpacks, but they were too big, too small, too dorky, too bright, etc. This backpack is light when it's empty, but it holds a lot and is comfortable. I love that it has a lot of pockets, and the waist support straps are there if you want them. The laptop sleeve is great, as is the other sleeve that I use for loose papers. The only thing that bothers me slightly is that it seems too long for how wide it is. But maybe that's typical of these low-key hiking backpacks. Regardless, I love it!

Excellent daypack. Very lightweight, but sturdy. Lot's of well designed pockets and compartments. I own several packs for different uses, but this one has the best configuation of all of them. Stands well on it's own when set down. I'd highly recommend this pack.

I teach in New York and am constantly shuttling around on the subway carrying, a laptop, papers, books, gym clothes, snacks. I find the bag very comfortable on my back and shoulders. Very ergometric (even for a pregnant woman!) The compartments are very well organized and the padding in the straps and back are well designed. The bag is very spacious and can carry a ton, and still feels lighter than it actually is.

I use this primarily for carrying my laptop and textbooks. I like it quite a bit after about 1 month of use. Very convenient pockets for supplies, laptop pocket works well. I am concerned that the bottom panel (the part that sits on the ground when you put the pack down) might not be durable, as it is thinner than most other packs I have had. Time will tell.

Otherwise, great around town pack, and I suspect it would be a very good daypack on the trail.

This was my first Kelty, first impressions are that this is a great pack; comfortable and well built. The computer compartment fits my zeroshock case with my 13.3in vaio perfectly. It is lightweight and I have no doubts it will hold up for a long time. Well designed. I did a lot of research prior to purchase and bought this without actually seeing it in person as I did others I was looking at, mainly ones from TNF. I wish I'd bought this sooner. It is a good versatile pack for city and occasional trail use for those who don't need a more advanced/bigger pack.