The North Face Ruckus Laptop Bag - 2150cu in

This is an awesome bag by North Face. The quality of materials is supreme, and it is extremely versatile. Like a previous reviewer, I do fin it to be big, but that suits me well because I'm always carrying a laptop and other items simultaneously, and that's no problem for this bag. The interior pockets are well divided and give many options for seperating small items like phone, pda, pens, etc. The large padded laptop divided compartment will easily fir any size laptop; including a 17" model. The waist belt has velcro attachment points which allow you to easily remove it should you wish to. The padded shoulder strap is sweet. It would be nice to have a handle, but no big deal. If you are in need of a bag with a large interior, this is the one. My only reccommendation is to get a smaller model if you are not goig to be carrying a lot of books on a regular basis, because they do get all fetched up inside if your only carrying a couple due to the large cubic inch capacity. Overall, a great bag, just keep in mind that it is not small by any means.

I'm 5'2 and 120lbs so the bag might just be too big for me anyway. The bag is HUGE and can easily hold my computer, school books, pens, pencils, a jacket, etc..., but there are a few problems with it. 1- no handle on the bag so it makes it tough to put on/ off and adjust on your body. 2) the "waist belt" is a joke!! It's just a 1 inch velcro strap and it's way below my waist, so I can't even use it. The bag is so big, it becomes really easy to overstuff it so weight becomes a problem. I'd suggest a bag with a handle. The PVC lining is nice and there is a seperation for the computer. A really nice pen/ pencil/ cell holder is a pocket and there is a nice pocket to put whatever. My last complaint is there is no place for water! It needs a hydration thing on the side.

This is a great big bag, literally! I bought it for school because so far no other messenger bag has been able to comfortably handle the job. It is great and holds everything I need. Plus, the pvc lining would make it super easy to clean if I spilled something. Also, it holds my 15.4" laptop with no problem and would hold a 17" if needed. However, I keep my laptop on neoprene skin for extra cushion because even though there is a padded panel on the inside there is not much to protect it on the outside(but the only thing there is your leg...). Overall, this is a great bag and I would recommend it to a friend.