Samsonite Xenon 3.0 Checkpoint Friendly Backpack, Black, Large

This is the second Xenon 3.0 backpack I’ve used. The first one lasted me about 3 years. The quality is excellent, and it holds up very well to heavy use. I usually carry tools in my backpack, which tends to wear them out quickly, but this one handled it without any issues.

loved it! the medium size is just perfect, not too big not too small.

Have used this backpack for personal and work trips for the past three years. Still looks new and holds structure well. My wish for product design change would be to redesign the center middle section as it could use better / vertical organization. Currently is the majority of the pack and only has two side pockets and two separators that I never use and get in the way. I have purchased a vertical backpack organizer so all of my stuff doesn't settle in the bottle of the bag and refuse to go under the airplane seat. The rear section holds my laptop, kindle, documents and a notebook just fine. A nice feature is the large pockets open completely on three sides to lay flat - nice if you are packing clothes.Has a trolley strap that has held up well. I don't often use the two side outer pockets but it will easily hold a large handled tumbler You can wrap the elastic band up over the handle to secure.

Travel for work, and my laptop (15") is my most important piece of equipment. Second is the cables, chargers, drawings, notebooks, etc. They all fit comfortably in this bag. It has a luggage strap to attach to my rollaboard in the airport, which make a huge difference in comfort for me. And I had an older version of this bag in the past, lasted for many years but had a few weak spots at certain seems and in the handle on top. This bag seems to be reinforced at those areas, so fingers crossed that it will last even longer.A few minor complaints - the velcro for the strap that holds the computer in its pocket is on the pocket, not on the strap. So things get caught in it at times if you aren't using the strap (I rarely do), where the old design had it on the strap which tucked neatly out of the way.It also has one fewer outside pocket, but makes up for it with a better design on the small top pocket. Overall I like it, and continuing the trend from my last one my dad bought the same bag when he saw mine.

I ordered in the SMALLEST size instead of a purse to use as a personal item allowed on airlines in addition to your carryon. The description of size is correct. It is 15.5" x 10.5" x 5". I can fit my Dell Inspiron 13 (11.6" x 8.5" laptop) in the laptop compartment with room to spare even in a protective case and with the power cord. The middle compartment has a slot for a tablet and/or a folder of documents, and enough space for the quart size container of liquids you have to pull out for TSA and a rolled up rain jacket. There is a net slot in which I can place a USB hub and mouse and other cables. The front compartment has 2 pen slots and 2 other slots - the smaller slot holds my LG earbud case and the larger my cellphone when in transit. There is a zippered compartment on the opposite side in which a US passport in an RFID sleeve fits perfectly. There are also slots for wat appears to be credit cards which I do not use for that purpose. I use them for other incidentals. This bag serves me better than a travel purse and it frees up my carryon for other essentials. It makes the TSA security process go smoothly since I only have to open this bag and not my carryon. The bag is well-padded and comfortable to carry and frankly the shoulder straps are beefier than they need to be adding to the bulkiness. I love the slot in the back that allows me to slip the bag over the extended handle of my carryon. There are 3 things that prevents this item getting a 5-star. 1. There is NO WATER BOTTLE HOLDER. I think this is a big oversight on the part of Samsonite. Who doesn't carry water? Putting a cold water bottle that has condensation on the outside is not good to put inside this pack with electronics. 2. The zipper tabs are not designed to install a security device. In crowded subways, public transit etc, a simple security lock is a good deterrent for opportunist pick pockets. 3. Unlike the larger models of this bag, the laptop compartment does not open fully to lie flat in order to go through a TSA scanner which would avoid having to remove your laptop and tablet for scanning. #2 and #3 are not barn burners, but the lack of water bottle holder is. I have a waist pack that does have a bottle holder but I hate having to wear it in addition to this pack, so I am trying to figure out a way I can attach one to the side of the bag.

Awesome backpack it holds a lot of stuff

Best backpack for traveling. I can put my laptop and travel monitor in the laptop area and easy access for TSA. Roomy and sturdy. Nice looking too!

Very nice bag