Whether you’re jet-setting across the country for business or pleasure, the Mountainsmith Explore Laptop Bag carries everything you need for your flight. The Explore bag keeps your e-brain safe and secure in its padded neoprene sleeve while two large organizer pockets stash your doo-dads apart from your whoozits. The fleece-lined eyewear pocket protects your shades or reading glasses, and the mesh water bottle pocket keeps your H2O close-at-hand. Snap the sternum strap in place when you’re carrying a heavy load, and adjust the dual-density, fleece-lined shoulder straps for a comfortable fit.
This is a nice travel bag. It has many pockets, and seems sturdy, but what really sets this bag apart is its shape. As compared with most daypacks, it is squared-off at the top, so my (15") laptop--in a protective sleeve--fits in it comfortably, leaving ample room for a couple of books and even a jacket. My other daypacks are more tapered toward the top, so after shoving my laptop in there is little room for other stuff. There is an interior, padded sunglass pouch, and a nice, smaller pocket on the top that's perfect for your wallet, iPod, phone etc. (e.g. when going through airport security).
