Condor 3 Way Laptop Case

I've had this bag for about a week, I bought it to replace my old laptop bag since my new laptop is 17.3" and wouldn't fit in a normal bag. A few comments based on some of the other reviews I read. 1. The backpack straps DO fully tuck into the bag, you just have to look closely to find where they need to be tucked into. An added bonus (as someone who also has Maxpedition bags), this bag has a large pocket on the side, with a place for pens and another little pouch inside, and velcro on the inside-exterior wall of the pocket. I was thinking, "It would be perfect if the velcro was on the side closest to me, because then it could double as a concealed carry bag". If you look closely, the whole pen organizer/pocket thing is just velcroed in, on about a 10" square piece of velcro. I was able to remove this pouch completely and may reuse it inside the main compartment. This gave me exactly what I needed, with velcro on the pocket wall closest to me, so that I could dedicate that compartment for my Glock 23. Now I am able to use my Maxpedition velcro holster in this bag as well. The only alteration I have made was to replace the zipper pulls with paracord (10" lengths and then of course burn the ends so that they don't fray). It did come with a couple of long velcro straps which I assume are to hold your laptop more securely, but it already has a sleeve area with velcro and I found that fully sufficient for my needs so I removed the velcro straps.

Once again, Condor exceeds my expectation. Even when I expect Condor to be 'good enough' based on everything else I own, they always go one step further in pushing it beyond what I figured I'd get.Squeaks at the pivots on the shoulder strap, but 'could' decrease with use. Not a problem with me because I hate shoulder strap bags. The backpack straps, connected left to right (or right to left) for one strap over the shoulder on the back carry is what works best for me. Over the back and out of the way. No squeak with the shoulder straps.Typical Condor quality, which means much better constructed than 99% of the market, and overbuilt for the other 1%.Lots of small pockets and nooks that you don't see unless you look. Expands WAY larger than I would even want to try to stuff. The main pocket expands another 1-2" by unzipping the entire way around. Will nicely hold a pistol and a few extra mags using the universal holster (UH1) and some velcro mag pouches. Fast access 'could' be an issue, but concealment won't be.Not much I would change other than making the fold-over laptop sleeve/cushion removable (it's sewn on/into the bag), more MOLLE points on the outside (if you're looking for more attachment points, you may want to consider a different type of bag), and some velcro 'patch' points on the outside for an ID patch or name tag (not that hard to do on your own with some materials and time).

I'm still trying to get used to this laptop bag. I want to like it, but I'm just not sold on it quite yet. It seems to be built well, and I haven't noticed any stitching issues or zipper weaknesses yet, but I haven't put more than a few hours' use on it yet. My 17" Lenovo ThinkPad does fit in it, which surprised me because I have the longer widescreen model and an extended battery.Pros:- Cool tactical look I was hoping for- Can be used as a backpack or messenger bag style- Seems built fairly well, especially for the price- Reasonable price- If you want to stay more compact and just have your laptop and a few small supplies, this bag is greatCons:- 2 main pockets on the front are rather simple. The larger one has inner pockets to work with, but the smaller one does not and is just open space- Bag is tight when you laptop is in it. Not much room for thick files or much paperwork/supplies/notepads in this when the laptop is in it- The shoulder strap (when used in messenger bag format) squeaks on every step! The plastic clip hinge squeaks and drives me nuts! I'm not going to oil it because I don't want oil on my dress clothes.- Not a very comfortable bag in backpack mode, but it does the job.- Anything more than your laptop, some small items, and your charger and you're out of luck. This bag may be too compact for many travelers who carry other items with themMaybe when it breaks in a bit more, I'll like it better. I think I may stick with my Swiss Gear messenger bag for now.

I got this as a gift from my brother for my birthday (I chose, he paid, haha). I have a 17-inch laptop and I wanted a bag that could carry it but didn't want it to look like a 'laptop' bag, for security and aesthetic reasons. I started school a couple of weeks ago and I enjoy having this bag. I actually prefer it in backpack mode but in laptop mode its ok, too. The straps are strong and comfortable,, but I wish it was more snug to my back..the top of the pack annoyingly 'juts' out because the straps start two inches down..its not very comfortable and makes me feel like a dork. My laptop feels secure (thanks to the 3x strapping inside) and there are enough compartments for all my other stuff. I like how you can expand it if necessary. It is BIG, but that suits me. The zippers look a little cheap, but have worked well so far (knock on wood). I got it in Olive Drab and I like how it looks so different from all the other backpacks out there. I can't wait until it starts to look a little more worn from use. It looks and feels like it could withstand and last a while. If you like the 'rugged' look, go for this!