Review on Waterproof Business Laptop Backpack for School Travel and Work - Fits 17.3 Inch Laptop with YKK-3 Pocket by Yvonne Roybal

Who is Markryden and how did he make such a cool business backpack? I travel for work, usually for an overnight stay, but sometimes I can stay 2-3 nights. I go to business meetings so suit and shirts need to be packed. I can wear a backpack with casual or suit wear. I have a tech job and i love tech so i need lots of pockets for my laptop, keys, notepad, pens, charger, cables, external hard drive, power bank, extra chargers, earphone, water bottle and other documents. Everything should fit in the backpack, no extra suitcases or bags. Sometimes I leave my clothes at the hotel but I still need to use the backpack as a day pack and it shouldn't look bulky with just a laptop and a few cables in it. Those were my backpack requirements and I did a lot of research. It's not about price, it's about functionality. If it can meet the requirements outlined above, I don't care if I have to spend $500. I have bought and tested the Aer Travel Pack 2, Arcido Oxna, GoRuck GR1, Black Emblem Citadel R2, Knack Medium Expandable Knack Pack, OpposeThis Invisible, the Peak Design Travel 45L Backpack and of course the Markryden 3 Pocket Travel Backpack. The cheapest option is rarely the best. I was really very impressed with this backpack, but I have to say that I haven't tested all the backpacks very long, so I don't know how well it will hold up. It is the most functional, although not ideal, but meets all my needs. Things I like: The main compartment can hold 1 suit, underwear, socks, pajamas, 2 shirts, a sweater and a small toiletry bag. The other two compartments have room for my cables and laptop. The main compartment for clothes has smaller pockets for whatever you want to put inside which is really nice. It doesn't take up more space, but it's so nice to have one when you need it (Arcido, Knack, and Black Ember don't have many pockets in the main compartment). I think it looks good in casual or business attire. Can pass as a regular daily package without question. Even at full load it's not that bad. The Peak Design backpack looks like you're carrying it in the middle of the house. Small compartments and pockets make it very easy for me to keep everything I need neat and tidy. There isn't one giant pocket of destiny to fit everything in (I'm looking at you, GoRuck GR1). - If there is nothing in the main compartment, the bag will naturally shrink as it does not maintain its expanded shape (Arcido, Peak, GoRuck, black emblem remains unfolded). - It's comfortable to wear, but I have to say that I don't usually wear my backpack for very long. I wear them the longest when I walk from the airport parking lot to the boarding gate. The zippers are surprisingly smooth, quiet, and appear to be waterproof. I don't know which one, it just says Markryden on it. All other backpacks have YKK zippers which should be quality but can open a lot louder. The water bottle pocket is on the side, but a regular water bottle fits in well. Larger bottles will not fit. Built-in compass! Is it just me or is it great when you are in a new city looking on google maps for directions to the nearest restaurant and have no idea whether to go right or left from the hotel? - This backpack is quite light. The Amazon page doesn't list an actual weight, but I'm estimating around 2 pounds. Some backpacks are really heavy, like GoRuck and Peak Design weigh over 3 pounds. What I don't like: I'm not thrilled with the shiny oxford fabric used on the outside. It feels a bit on the cheap side. Most other backpacks have Cordura 500-1000D which looks much nicer. This oxford fabric isn't terrible, but it feels like it could easily be scratched and not come off. The laptop sleeve has no double bottom, meaning the laptop touches the bottom of the backpack where there isn't much padding. If the backpack falls or you lower it quickly, it may damage the laptop. — I know I said I like bags, but maybe there are too many of them? Sometimes I forget which compartment and pocket I put something in. - I don't like the big branding on the front. I don't mind the little one in the top right corner, but the words MARK RYDEN on the front of the pack don't look good. All in all this is a great backpack and I would recommend it. If Markryden ever comes out with the exact same version but in a different fabric I'll probably buy that one too.