If you’re looking for the perfect laptop bag for your new notebook then you may be in luck. Chrome Bags promises the Soyuz laptop backpack is the ultimate solution for road warriors who are constantly running between the office and the gym … or maybe need to join a conference call from the beach. Is this $180 laptop backpack worth your holiday cash? Keep reading to find out. Build and DesignThe designers at Chrome Bags are obviously aware that modern road warriors don’t haul the “traditional” mobile office anymore. Today your average mobile professional brings a notebook PC, a smartphone, and a variety of personal items ranging from a day’s worth of clothes for an overnight business meeting or an outfit for the afternoon workout. The Soyuz laptop backpack meets these needs and more thanks to dual primary compartments, multiple weatherproof pockets, and a sleek design that easily fits inside the overhead compartment on a flight or under the seat in front of you. The main roll-top backpack compartment is fully waterproof with a seam-sealed main chamber that will keep sweaty workout clothes away from delicate electronics or keep your beach clothes separate from your laptop.

The side-access laptop compartment features a moderately padded section for your notebook and a divider for paper files or hard copies of your next business presentation. Another compact waterproof compartment on the front of the bag is the perfect place to store USB flash drives or any other small items you want to keep dry. User ComfortOf course, all of the waterproof storage in the world won’t help a backpack that isn’t comfortable on your shoulders and your back. Thankfully, the Soyuz is exceptionally comfortable thanks to shoulder straps that have airmesh padding and a back panel with ergonomic pads. While the surface of the shoulder straps that faces your shoulders has great breathable padding it’s the front of the shoulder straps that I found particularly impressive. The front of the shoulder straps features seatbelt-quality reinforcement straps for added durability and metal compression buckles to keep the shoulder straps set to the right length. Shoulder straps are usually the first thing to fail on most of my laptop backpacks because I haul multiple notebooks and netbooks when traveling (I review these things for a living, after all).

The straps on the Soyuz feel so rugged that I suspect they can handle any abuse I inflict upon them. If you prefer to carry your backpackl one handed using the top handle then you’ll be pleased to know that the top handle feels nice and strong … but the roll-top enclosure at the top of the bag does get in the way of the handle sometimes. Usability IssuesThe Soyuz proved itself to be a fantastic travel companion during my month-long test of the backpack. I used the Soyuz as my daily work bag and as my only carry-on bag for several business flights. Not only was the slim profile of the Soyuz easy to squeeze into overhead compartments and under seats, but the rugged construction held up to scrapes, drops, and more than a few rain showers without damaging the contents of the bag. That said, I often found myself wondering if the Soyuz had enough padding around the main laptop compartment. None of the notebooks or netbooks I used during the review period were damaged in any way, but the padding on this bag “looks” thinner than what I see in most of the bags that arrive in our office.

As mentoned before, the top handle on the bag is often obstructed by the roll-top enclosure, so if you don’t roll the top as tight as possible before closing the Velcro then you might not be able to get a good grip on the top handle. Other than these issues I can’t say there were any major usability problems with the Soyuz. As long as you don’t attempt to overstuff the bag with multiple laptops, a change of clothes, paperwork, and your lunch then this bag has all the room you’re likely to need for a work day or an overnight business trip.c3po backpack buddy ConclusionThe Russian word “Soyuz” means “Union” in English, and I think it’s fair to say that the Soyuz laptop backpack from Chrome Bags is the perfect union of form and function. tumi calais backpack saleThe Soyuz is the ideal companion for urban road warriors who need to jump between the office and an active lifestyle. csk backpack

The interior of this backpack offers enough storage to get you through a day’s worth of work and play and it’s rugged enough to last as long (or longer) than you do. If I have any criticism about this backpack it’s that the roll-top enclosure sometimes gets in the way of the top handle, the laptop compartment could use a little more padding, and the waterproof Urethane elements might look a little unappealing to some business professionals (though I think it looks great). gas guzzler backpackStill, the Soyuz is a fantastic premium backpack at the $180 price point and might be the perfect choice for someone looking for a new laptop bag.Camera PackBackpack CameraCamera GearDslr CameraCamera StuffCamera BagsCamera Bag DesignNico CameraCamera BackpacksForwardThe Nico Pack is part of Chrome Industries new collection of weatherproof padded camera bags. Nico is a Video/DSLR camera backpack with a customizable interior compartment that you can organize according to your equipment, also plenty of pockets for cables and other gear.

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I haven't owned a lot of backpacks, I'm more of a messenger bag type of guy. Despite that, I think this is by far the best backpack I have ever owned. Perhaps the last backpack.. When I received the bag, I opened the box, reached in, and pulled out what I thought would be a bag too small for my needs. I'm traveling to Europe soon, and I had a goal to carry everything in my carry-on, the problem is...I will be gone for two weeks. The carry-on size restrictions are constricting. I picked this bag because it is slightly smaller than the size requirements for all of the airlines I will be taking. (I knew my bag would bulge a bit, so it might be at the size requirements.) - This thing is perfect for that.I recorded a video review to show you all the storage this bag can handle.(This is basically the TL;DR version of the video) I packed:14 Shirts (technically 16, but only counting 14)..15 Pairs of underwear13 Pairs of socks1 Pair dress pants1 10" Asus Windows Tablet1 Toothbrush1 Toothpaste1 Small Floss1 Deodorant1 Body Spray1 Umbrella(Edit: All of this stuff came in right at 18lbs, which is roughly the weight limit for my flights)On all of my flights, I am able to carry a personal item as well (My camera bag).

Overall, I highly recommend this bag for...probably any use you could throw at it...It feels very well built, and I think I will have it for a very long time.Full disclosure: I did receive this item free or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.Rugged Travel BackpackWhile planning a weeklong trip to Switzerland in spring I went looking for a bag that didn’t look like the typical American on vacation travel bag and stumbled upon this backpack. First thing I noticed was its striking vintage design with cotton canvas and leather accents, it fit the bill for not looking like another synthetic black backpack. While it appears to be small, which I worried about upon receiving it, using a set of 4 Set Packing Cubes,Travel Luggage Packing Organizers with Laundry Bag Orange I was able to easily pack a week’s worth of clothing and accessories for the trip which included:1 rain jacket1 Alpine Swiss Winter Scarf Soft Elegant Long Fashion Wrap Scarves Brown Plaid1 fleece jacket2 light wool sweaters3 button down shirts3 cotton t-shirts6 pair of underwear4 pairs of wool socks2 pair

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