SGRHewitt

Looking for a pack for school. Of course with a laptop slot.

Also something that would be useful for future traveling?

Might as well get a decent bag that doesn't rip like the one I have. Granted I am looking for cheap as well.

Also something that is key, is that mesh pocket for a water bottle. Thats probably my most favorite spec on a pack.

Any suggestions?

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pinknic38

my suggestion is jansport or llbean. northface has some good smaller packs, all these can double for travel also. might have to scout around but you should find something good.

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A few months ago I bought a Columbia pack at Dick's Sporting Goods with all those specs. It has a quick access laptop pocket (padded) that has a zipper on the side so you can easily remove it while going through the airport without going into the main, large cargo area. It is slightly larger than a normal daypack which turns out to be a great size. Here is what I bought (except mine is orange):

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...=20492768643#1

If you go to the Columbia website they show how the laptop slips into its own pocket, accessible from the side. The Dick's site does not show that. I imagine all the main backpack makers make a similar bag, but I like mine a lot - it is rugged as hell.

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I also got my backpack at Dick's. It's an ADIDAS. It has the laptop slot, two water bottle mesh pockets, a pocket for my Ipod, and enough pouches for me to keep crap. It also has an expandle (though does not zip up) spot, I assume for books for students. I spent like $40 on mine... as I too was looking for something cheap that would have the features I wanted, and could be used for more than just going to class. Thus far I am happy with it, although I haven't used it for anything extensive.

It also has a pocket for your cell phone, which I actually noticed afterwards. It has a couple clips on it, as though you could attach more things to it. Not sure if I would get much use out of them, but who knows.

I don't have a nifty link... but I am sure you could find something similar.

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