Targus15.6" Spruce EcoSmart Checkpoint Friendly Backpack, Made From Recycled Bottles, Durable, TSA Friendly, 27L (TBB013US)

Much like another reviewer, this backpack has lasted me almost 12 years. Having purchased it originally in October 2013 I’ve just bought the same one again in May 2025. It’s quite simply the best bag I’ve ever had and has put up with daily use during term time and occasional use during school holidays.As a primary school teacher, this has often ferried stacks of books to and from school for me. You can just about fit a full stack of A4 if you really push it but it will manage half to three quarters no problem.I’ve often used it for my laptop and it’s been excellent at that. The phone pouch on the side is probably a little small for the more modern smartphones but my iPhone 8 (still going strong!) fits in it perfectly.I love the little clip for your keys so you don’t have to delve for them.The first thing to fail on this bag (the one I originally purchased) was one of the zips a few weeks ago. It wasn’t even one that put up with any real load, it was just a small one that got used the most. The rubberised bottom had disintegrated over time which in the last six months or so meant it looked a bit shabby from certain angles but it was still perfectly functional.I debated on whether to replace it with something a little larger but decided that this had done me so well over the years it was really worth getting again. I took a punt on it back then due to its green credentials and I’m so glad I did. Honestly cannot recommend this bag highly enough.

Absolutely top notch backpack. I’m ordering a replacement after 12 years of almost daily use. This bag used to come to school with me every day and has since travelled all around the world with me for work. I’m replacing the bag because two of the zippers are now starting to split—probably due to the years of overloading!This bag is ideal for daily school/university/commuter use, with ample room for a laptop (or two), stationary, a packed lunch, extra layers, and more. It can also comfortably hold all you need for a long weekend away and makes an ideal cabin bag or day bag while travelling. All this is while remaining simple and sleek enough when not fully packed to not look out of place in the office.

Replaced an old work bag.Well made and so many pocketsExcellent replacement.A little expensive but as my last targus bag lasted years it will be worth every penny

It took me ages to find a bag that I liked - I went through hundreds of reviews for loads of backpacks. It's not easy finding a good product when there's always someone that's hated it, so you move to the next one and hours is wasted searching.I needed a backpack for Uni to hold my MacBook Pro (2014) in a soft case. In this case, I also have my Wacom graphics tablet, pen and cable, so it makes it fairly thick. I also needed the backpack to have plenty of pockets for the laptop charger, xbox one controller, a battery back for charging my phone, external harddrive, other cables, books, pens, the Master MX wireless mouse and usb sticks. I also wanted it to be not too big and quite light, as the weight will build up with all that stuff being carried around each day.I managed to filter my search EVENTUALLY down to 2 backpacks, so I gave up and bought both so I could see for myself. The other bag was the 'Fubevod Laptop Backpack 15.6 Waterproof', which was a damn good bag, with blinking loads of pockets, but I went with the Targus, because it was a little lighter, smaller and the pockets were easier to access. The laptop section of the Fubevod was behind the shoulder straps which made it a little annoying to easily access - would be more protected that way, but I don't feel I need to worry about that. It was also classed as waterproof, which was another bonus, but this Targus scored more points in easy access, weight and size.It's not easy to choose products these days, especially if you read reviews and want to make sure you're getting value for money and it's going to do everything you want it too, so hopefully this review has helped at least 1 other.One last point to make: I've had the bag for a couple of months now after owning my previous backpack for about 10 years, till the zips finally broke off, so I'm hoping this bag will last me a good number of years to come and so far the zips and material all seem well made and I'm still happy with it.Another point to make! I don't put my MBP in the laptop section with the velcro fastening, as it doesn't fit in there, since I'm using a case too, so it goes in front of it and my laptop charger goes in there. My large wireless mouse goes in the small zipped pocket in the front section where it easily fits with usb sticks etc. There are 2 pockets at the bottom of the main front pocket for my Xbox one pad and battery pack. Books and cables go in the second compartment and the third compartment holds my laptop and charger. I put my earphones case in 1 of the side pockets and my wallet in the small outside front pocket. All done.