Description of ALPS Mountaineering Synergy LT Backpack - 2800cu in:
The Alps Mountaineering Synergy eases your commute, overnight business trip, day at school, or weekend hikes. The padded laptop sleeve and ergonomic shoulder straps let you carry your computer, books, and paperwork comfortably, and hydration compatibility keeps you quenched on the trail.
Padded laptop sleeve protects computer
Large main compartment holds books or necessities for an overnight trip
Padded, contoured waist-belt for comfort and weight distribution
Padded back panel and curved shoulder straps for comfort
Aluminum frame and PE framesheet adds stability
Dual compression straps control load
Hydration pocket and port accept a bladder & drinking tube
Plenty of pockets for small essentials
Bottom Line: One pack for nine-to-fives in the city, five-to-nines on the road, and weekends on the trail.
I like this bag. Plenty of space, fits around the back well, and good laptop sleeve, although it can be annoying to get a bigger laptop in there. Still, I have some complaints. First, the straps at the top are too close together and rub on my neck if my shirt doesn't have a collar. second, the quality is slightly sub-par. The stitching at the top of the straps has started to pull a bit. Lastly, I'm not sure how water resistant the bag is. I think any commuting bag should stand up to some serious rain. For now, it's suiting me fine. I would buy it again at steep and cheap price. For $89.00, it could definitely use some improvements.