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Review on πŸŽ’ EVERKI Atlas Business Laptop Backpack, Adjustable Compartment for 13-Inch to 17.3-Inch Laptops, Unisex Design, Travel-Friendly (EKP121) by Kristine Black

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good bag - two of them from Everki

In this day and age of finding almost anything, sometimes you stumble across a gem in the midst of all the junk that surrounds it. Personally, I've been looking for a new bag for months, disgusted with the quality, configurations, materials and other lackluster choices made in the development of some of these other products. This bag is just fantastic. Not perfect, but looks very promising after very close inspection. This review is the first and I'll update it when it's worn out. The first thing you will notice is the quality of the fabric; Not only does it feel durable, but it's also a little bit sexy with the designer print on the front. Second, you notice the quality of the zippers when you start unboxing this piece by opening it up. I have had many bags and they are good. I don't have the same impression or fear as others who wonder when they will break. Opening all the pockets reveals a nice set of compartmentalized spaces. The bag I last bought for my programmer (large HP ENVY 17) was also from here, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00507NAYQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. This is quite a popular Targus bag that ripped after just 1 year of use if I barely move the bag from its place. The bag hangs a lot when not zipped anywhere and the organization is terrible compared to this bag. - The orange interior is very nice, but I didn't receive the flash bag, I bought it because of the quality. However, the orange color allows you to better see where the items are versus the black color of the outer shell. The laptop compartment is very tidy because the laptop fits snugly and doesn't slip. This is the first bag I've seen that on. Once you've set the size, all you have to do is paste it in. Nicely lined bag, easy to attach. I only bought the Everki Titan a few weeks ago and the quality is there, but it's a smaller bag. . One thing I noticed was that not all packages were expanded; You need to zip down and then pull the top of the bag a little to open it. It's not the end of the world, and maybe it'll loosen up a bit with time. The large department is just huge for anything you could possibly need as long as you are not trying to take part of your house with you. Big things like gaming systems and external electronics that take up little space eat into this bag. I use it for business and have enough space for everything. I've attached some photos of everything I've added there and will add more later. You cannot use it if you don't have it with you. I don't travel by plane anymore so can't comment on under seat storage. Judging by the size I'm pretty sure it will fit perfectly in a CRJ or Embraer which some people still use today. Everything else is cake. - I noticed a few things that annoyed me a little but didn't cause me to break the hinge - The front pocket on the top has no locking mechanism; This bag is open at the top, and while it's quite deep, there's a chance it will sag at the top and lose something if you're stacking something fairly large. If the pressure isn't enough to keep the contents smashed and the bag is knocked over, the same can happen to your belongings. You might argue if it doesn't fit, don't pocket it. That's my opinion, but if they just put a quick release buckle or even velcro on the inside to keep it closed, it's moot. - There isn't really a dedicated document slot unless you call that inner clear zip pocket a document pocket. In what I would call the "compartment" with cards and pens and all, there's a little space to store god knows what. I've added some much needed guitar picks (you never know), some flash drives, SD cards and a mic adapter. I'd rather have a nice bigger square for my passport, tickets and whatnot. It's a preference, but for someone who's been flying every week for 17 years, it just makes sense. In every bag I had and ALL bags had something that either didn't make sense or wasn't perfect. Yes, it costs more money. If you prefer quality over quantity I consider this a bag. I have another one and the quality is also on titanium. Some companies just do things better. Update 09/11/2019: This bag is still as I bought it. On exam I see a very slight stretch under the left strap. That's because I use this strap every time I take my bag with me, so every day's work at the office or at work, whatever, and back again. Absolutely the best bag I've ever had. The minor irritants are the same. Open front pocket; I hardly use it because I don't want to keep an eye on something falling. If it's small enough to hit the bottom of my bag, I throw it away. The zip pocket on the back is the same. Fully unpacked, it doesn't really open a ton, but you can still see everything and place and take items with no issues. After all this time, I suspect this tight configuration is part of what makes this bag durable. I can still open every zipper on the thing and the bag fits. If you have a weight distortion factor on one side I'm pretty sure you can drop it. The straps are in excellent condition for using the bag. I might buy Everki stock as quality is very important to me.

Pros
  • Well built
Cons
  • A bit low maintenance