AmazonBasics Adventure Laptop Backpack

I wanted a bakpack that could be used for small travels and have essential features for the age we are living. I had previously owned Jansport(16 year old and UPC(American) laptop backpack 5 year old),jansport began crumbling due to age factor and UPC have no issue at all. Then began my hunt for “THE ULTIMATE BACKPACK”, during the hunt I first bought 

AmazonBasics Classic Backpack – Red

 and then 

American Tourister Hashtag Multicolor Casual Backpack (Hashtag 04_8901836130867)

 which were total let down. I am not going to discuss that if you are keen you can go to my profile and see for yourself about those backpack.
I began understanding about backpacks,materials,brands,features and pricing. During the same time Great Indian Sale came up and I bougt Amazonbasics Adventure(17 inch), 

Targus 15.6” Seoul Orange Casual Backpack (TSB84508-70)

 and 

HP Odyssey T5P98AA Backpack for 15.6-inch Laptops (Black/Electric Green)

 . I bought 3 of them, as I wanted to know and be sure that this backpack is “THE ONE” (as none of my friends/relatives bought any of these or it is not available in showroom). So I had to compare the hard way,buy both and then compare and come to decision.

My inital impressions on Amazonbasics Adventure::

How I compared::
As you can see from the pictures I used the same number of items to check and ensure the usability of the backpacks
Things I kept inside each backpack(assuming a small 3 day travel and what I usually carry)::
15’6 inch Dell XPS,Laptop charger,Multi pin plug,2 powerbanks,2 mobile charger,Xiaomi MI Pad,creative soundblaster free,Selfie Stick,Mini Tripod,Travel Case for Small Electronics&Accessories,A External HDD,Three shirt/tshirt,1 Jeans other than what I am wearing,2 boxers,2 vests,an umbrella,a towel,a trackpant and dryfit shirt,a toiltery(toothpaste,perfume,deo,soap,toothbrush and shaving set) I received in Emirates,2-3 handkerchiefs,2 pair of socks,pens and sunglasses

Pros:
1.Have a branded logo in the front which lacked in most other Amazonbasics models(except for explorer). Amazonbasic users should have privilege of branding to show it is not some local product.
2.Have a premium touch to it
3.Large Smartphone compartment(could easily hold Oneplus One with Bumper case on it) with headset cord management area(wonderful) to connect the headset to the phone without having trouble carrying it in pocket
4.Separate compartments for tablet
5.Backpadding is pretty good to the laptop area and tablet
6.The shape remains same without any distortion even without contents.
7.Stitching top notch not a strand out at all

Cons:
1.Not At all water resistant. Please see the picture. With a premium pricing and abundant features they could have made it water resistant like Amazon Classic backpack
2.Not made for 15.6 inch they could have made the velcro strap(to the middle) to fit in all laptop not just 15.6 but dont know whether 17 inch would fit in. 15.6 inch took up almost till top
3.Could have provided at least rain cover for this price.
4.Could have made the shape little more rectangle,arc shape to the top makes it loose the spacious needs
5.Could have added water resistant material to the inside at least to save trouble of getting wet
6.Material used I have high doubt in the quality.
7.Could have provided two handles like HP Odyssey that way making it stand out and way more easier during travels.
8.With all the heavy duty padding the space for other things lessened. I couldnt keep toiletry,sunglasses,soundblaster free,3 shirts(just 2)
9.I didnt try putting up bottle as it was already in full expanded mode.
10.Shoulder padding could have been little more better.
11.Logo could have been bigger needs a magnifying lens to make sure it belongs to Amazon.

What I liked:
1.Smartphone compartment::Totally dig that
2.Tablet compartment::Totally padded and useful
3.Headset management area::Really wonderful

What I didnt like:
1.The pricing could have been lessend to 1.7K which would be apt and that way Amazon”BASIC” would have been right.
2.VIP I5 priced 2.5K has 3 year warranty while this priced at 2.4K(lightning deal) and 2.9K(normal deal) has only 1 year warranty or even Targus Seoul has 3 year warranty.
3.In between the styling in front they used normal material to add to styling of bordering.
4.They could have made 4 supports on the bottom for the backpack to stand without falling down.
5.They could have made it water resistant
6.They could have provided more spacing

I am not going with Adventure because::
1.Amazonbasics is 2400 making it 1000Rs costlier even with 15% discount it is priced >2K(unfortunately I didnt use 15% discount 🙁 )
2.Only 1 year warranty
3.Not water resistant
4.Not suitable for 3 day travel
5.Padding takes up space

My view::
1.Is it for people who want to carry a lot of things??
Not a lot but many things
2.Is it for people who want everything organised??
Yes it is as it has many compartments
3.Is it for school students??
Not sure,depends on your needs
4.Is it priced right???
With 1 year warranty it is not priced right at all
5.Is it comfortable to carry weights??
Yes I think so but could have been better
6.Is it the best option out there within this price??
Nope there is VIP I5/Targus Seoul with 3 year warranty.
7.Does this stand out among the crowd??
Can’t say. Depends on the crowd you are into
8.Is it laptop backpack you are searching for??
yes it is because the padding will surely protect your laptop,tablet and other things.
9.Is it the laptop and travel bag you been searching for??
Depends on what you carry. If you are packing it light then maybe it is.
10.Is it the Ultimate backpack???
Nope not at all,because many items remained outside of what I mentioned,I could even with effort could accomodate those items into HP Odyssey.

Fianlly it all comes down to perspective/need/want and of course money. I have shared glimpses of my perspective as detailed as possible. Just read some other reviews too and decide for yourself.

My final verdict
For me this is NOT the ULTIMATE BACKPACK I been searching. This is the ULTIMATE LAPTOP&TABLET BACKPACK(if rain is least of your concern) but DEFINITELY NOT the ULTIMATE LAP/TABLET TRAVEL BACKPACK.Going to try Targus Seoul or stitch back my wipro backpack.

Update(31/10/16)::
Gave Amazonbasics Adventure for refund and HP odyssey for replacement. HP odyssey if it was manufacturing defect then I wouldn’t have to worry about getting anything else. I have received Targus Seoul which I will update soon enough.

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モバイルPC12.5インチと15.6インチの2台持ちです。12.5インチの方はハードケースに入れて1番背中側のPCスペースに入れてます。15.6インチの方はソフトケースに収納し、１つ手前の書類スペース？に入れてますが、ギリギリです。安心感のあるわりには軽量なのかと思います。
ポケットも充実していて予想以上の収納力です。
リュックがデブるのとカラーが黒しかないことが欠点か？
1番背中側のPC入れは片側半分しか開かないのに買ってから気づきましたが、今のところ特に不都合はありません。

Such a bargain! I was looking for a good commuting bag, and just could not bring myself to pay the usual $200-$300 most companies seem to charge for a quality backpack. This bag is hardy. It’s made of a thick, durable nylon. It is well enough padded to be comfortable on your back with a heavy load, and the sturdy top carrying handle is wide enough to make holding at your side while full easy on the hand. The laptop compartment is roomy, and fits a large laptop. The main carrying area fits my large lunch, as well as a sweater or light jacket. The front pocked is more than roomy enough to hold your charger, keys, pens, and a few other pocket items. With side pockets each large enough for a 500ml water bottle, it’s a commuters dream. Do yourself a favour and buy one.

It’s not up to standard as the holding belt has already started giving way or tearing. This with weight of only a laptop and a charger.

Not expected this sub standard product from Amazon basic

Der Rucksack scheint hochwertig verarbeitet zu sein. Ich nutze ihn jetzt seit über einem Jahr und er ist noch in optimalem Zustand, obwohl er täglich mit Laptop, Ordner, 1,5-Liter-Flasche und anderen Sachen schwer befüllt ist.
Das Laptop-Fach ist gepolstert und mein 15-Zoll-Laptop passt super rein. Das Tablet-Fach nutze ich nicht. Davor befindet sich ein weiteres schmales Fach, in das ein dünnerer Ordner, Blöcke, Papiere usw gut verstaut werden können. Das größte Fach befindet sich davor. Dort passt auch ein ganz dicker Ordner rein, den man hinten nicht unterbringt. Zusätzlich ist immer noch ausreichend Platz für alle möglichen anderen Utensilien. Davor befindet sich noch ein weiteres Fach, das ich für alle möglichen Utensilien wie Handcreme,… benutze. Hier findet man auch schnell alles wieder, weil sich dort noch einige Unterteilungen befinden. Außerdem kann man hier seinen Schlüssel befestigen. Ganz oben befindet sich noch eine kleine Tasche, in die kleine Geldbeutel, Handy oder Sonstiges reinpassen und nicht in den Tiefen des Rucksacks verschwinden. An den Seiten befinden sich ebenfalls tiefe Fächer, die ich kaum nutze. Hier würden aber kleinere Getränkeflaschen reinpassen. Meine Wasserflaschen stecke ich immer in die äußeren Netze, die sich über den Seitentaschen befinden. Zusätzlich kann man sie mit Riemen mithilfe von Schnallen befestigen. Super Lösung, auch für sehr große (1,5 Liter) Wasserflaschen.
Die Träger sind sehr stabil und gepolstert. Es reißt nichts ein. Auch der Rücken ist gepolstert und der Rucksack auch mit viel Gewicht angenehm zu tragen.
Das einzige Manko ist die Trageschlaufe oben, mit der man den Rucksack hochheben kann. Sie ist zwar sehr stabil und hat einen mit Gummi verstärkten Griff, allerdings sind die Seitenteile zu lang und instabil, so dass sich die Trageschlaufe regelmäßig im großen vorderen Fach versteckt. Wahrscheinlich hat man sich etwas dabei gedacht, die Schlaufe an dieser Stelle (also relativ mittig zwischen den Fächern) zu befestigen, da dort der Schwerpunkt wäre, wenn man die vordere Tasche komplett vollgestopft hätte und sich in der hintersten kein Laptop befinden würde. Da der Rucksack aber extra für Laptops gedacht ist, wäre für mich eine Befestigung weiter hinten und insgesmt etwas kürzere Riemen für die Schlaufe sinnvoller. Trotzdem kein Punktabzug, da alles andere so stabil und praktisch ist.

I wanted to get a laptop backpack which can hold my ASUS ROG 15″ laptop and also have some space to pack a couple of clothes while going on trips. After much searching, I decided to go for this bag. It has lots of compartments to hold a bunch of stationary. It can also hold several sets of clothes comfortably. The material and design is good. The padding for the laptop compartment is excellent, and there is also additional padding at the back of the bag. The shoulder straps are also padded and wide enough so that they do not burden the shoulders.
The laptop compartment does not have a sleeve as other bags do – instead, it has a strap which attaches to the side wall of the bag by a velcro. This is good for big laptops, but if you got a smaller one, the velcro will not fit and the laptop will slip. Also, the laptop compartment opens all the way to the side and half way to the top, which was a surprise to me as it was not evident in the pictures provided by amazon. There is additional padding at the base for the laptop compartment alone.
The zippers work easily enough. The bag is not water proof and there are several spongy areas on the outside of the bag which can really be a pain when it rains, because they are going to absorb water like anything. It would be nice if amazon provides a rain cover along with the bag.
The 3495 MRP is not worth it, buy it when it is on sale.
Edit 03/24/17 – To give an idea of the capacity,during one of my trips, i was able to fit my lowepro toploader zoom 50 AW, complete with camera and two lenses, a handycam, two sets of dresses, a 14″ laptop, a canteen and few other knick-knacks, and yet felt there was room left for more. This bag can easily handle a big load without much trouble.

Very good backpack bag. Highly useful for outward journeys.