Pelican U100 Black Elite Storage Backpack for Laptop Review

 Rating: 5 stars====================Product price: Check new Price in amazon====================Buy with Secure Transaction Amazon now…====================Product DescriptionPelican OU1000-0003-110 Pelican U100 Elite Laptop Storage Backpack

• Fits Notebooks With Up To 17-Inch Screens
• Watertight
• Crushproof
• Dustproof
• Easy Open Spring Lock Latch & Rubber Over-Molded Handle

Pelican U100 Black Elite Storage Backpack for Laptop (OU1000-0003-110)

Customer Reviews:* A buddy of mine just purchased this backpack with built-in Pelican case. He rides a motorcycle and wanted to protect his nice new Apple Retina, even if he took a tumble. This Pelican ProGear is up to the task - I have no doubt that the computer would be safe even if the worst happened! It is set up with laptop protection in mind first and foremost, and has a very functional backpack design that meets airline carry-on specifications. The computer compartment is separate from the rest of the backpack, making it convenient to open just the computer compartment to retrieve the laptop for airline security (no difficulties in pushing it back in afterward, as I have had to do many times while traveling on business and doing my best to not check a bag). It is ergonomical design translates to being comfortably worn, and the heavy duty straps adjust. The zippers are not cheapo and there are velcro tie downs that relieve the pressure on the zipper should the bag be over-stuffed. It also has compression straps to minimize its size and maximize its travelability. Plenty of room for a weekend or 3 day trip and room for the various power bricks, drives, etc. that you might want to bring, along with a tablet like an iPad (or a paper one) plus a few folders and/or Kindle, etc. You would carry your iPad or Kindle in a separate compartment from the laptop. The separate compartment is very well protected, but not with the iron fist of the built-in computer case (meaning that it wouldn't be protected from submersion in water or from a car running over it - though the laptop would be safe!).The bag is expensive and there is a trade-off for the "bullet proof" protection in that it is on the heavy side (about 8 lbs empty), but the quality is top notch (you get what you pay for). In my opinion, there is no other backpack out there that would even come close in terms of security. There is no built-in combination lock, but the latch is very secure.A quick comment on Pelican cases - they are the BEST. I asked my Navy SEAL friend (a REAL one) if he knew anything about them and he said that they use them to transport certain of their gear around the world in the toughest environments. They hold up to abuse of the baggage handling gorillas trip after trip. After this endorsement I bought one for myself and have used it to protect sensitive equipment transported via airlines, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. * I'm a world traveller and have "killed" many travel bags and backpacks flying around the world... finally a carryon backpack that protects my laptop, has plenty of room, and is well made. This is a good one with years of travel and many miles of service.