HP GN073AA Sport Backpack (Black)

I was sure excited about this backpack when ordering it. After receiving it, I noted that it didn't look very well made. Since I've been through quite a number of bags, I've learned what to look for as far as quality is concerned. This one seemed to be pretty flimsy, and seemed to have poor stitching with thin, cheapo materials. However, I also know how difficult it is to find a full-sized bag with expandability and usable compartments that doesn't look like some ugly, trendy, brightly-colored trekking gear. So, this bag certainly has the aesthetics down pact. Despite my misgivings about the quality, I loaded it up with my laptop, accessories, and LOTS of notes, papers, and books. This wasn't for abuse, or testing or anything. This is what I always carry.This back pack had held up well, until about two months after having this backpack, it started ripping at the left arm strap. With all I carry, one would expect it to rip due to the load, however, it is ripping on the side of the strap on the part that holds the (VERY THIN, crappy) shoulder pad material in. So, I sewed it back shut. Then it started ripping on the top interior of the laptop compartment near the zipper. Functionality wasn't affected, however, this wasn't what one would want to happen. I sewed that up, as well, and haven't really had any other issues with this pack so far.Overall, it's a really nice pack that could be made to be much better had they used better materials, and maybe placed a few locking flaps on some of the compartments. All of the internal compartments are wide open pockets, so if you place your loaded backpack on..., oh say..., a baggage scanner at the airport, the contents of those pockets will probably slide out. Ask me how I know. It's not that big of a deal for me, but something to consider. Additionally, the shoulder padding (think very thin black packing foam), back padding, and thin nylon (thinner than normal backpacks I think) all leave more to be desired. However, I suppose in this day and age, this is more than acceptable.I'm going to use it as a template to try and make my own here soon. If I weren't going to try to make my own, I would certainly just buy another one of these.

I had to purchase a new backpack so I could do some air traveling last month and I couldn't have made a better choice. This backpack has style, comfort, ease, and reliability all in 1 package. The main compartment for laptops is quite large and offers well put together protection. My laptop is a DV7 HP Pavillion with the big 17.3" display and it was a tight fit, however the laptop does fit snuggly and comfortably inside - but you cannot use the velcro strap built in.All of the compartments are conveniently put together so there is no hassling and trying to find your stuff, everything is easy to access.It fits perfectly beneath the seats on an airplane so there's no need to stow it above you and having to keep an eye on the bag, it's also quite comfortable on your back. The padding was put together very nicely. The construction feels very nice and seems well put together. There are a few loose seams here and there (and I really mean only a few) but they are not in any spots I'd deem worthy of causing the pack to fall apart, it is a sturdy backpack.Overall I highly recommend this backpack, there's really no better deal for the quality and price. Like I said though it says it's built for 17" laptops but it will be a tight fight - but completely manageable and nothing to fret over.12/3/2012 Just wanted to update. I still currently use this backpack when I take my laptop anywhere and the construction has held up very nicely over time. No rips or tears at any of the seams. Definitely worth the money.

The backpack is very nice and well made, the only issues I have with it are that even though it is designed for a 17 inch laptop, my 17.3 wide screen is still just a tad larger than the compartment. it still fits but the velcro strap doesn't exactly work.But it has pockets for everything you could imagine. I use it all the time.

Ideal bag for me. Vary spacious and sturdy. I had one for 6 years and was torn out inside. I could not settle with any other ones, which were less spacious and wothout as many pockets. The only concern is the price.

We recently bought a new laptop and although we don't travel with it that much it was important to bring it on a recent trip that my wife and I took. Not only is this a great laptop bag (kept it protected going through the airports) but it also had room for all of our camera stuff, cords, cell phones, and my CPAP machine. Very strong bag with good zippers and lots of pockets. I could see how this was make a great school bag for someone who has to travel across campus.

I buy these for my company for laptops that have come back in, been cleaned up and need to be re-assigned to a new employee or someone else. Nobody wants a used backpack-- it just adds to the ick factor of getting an electronic device that someone else has used. These match the HP laptops nicely as close to the OEM backpacks we get, have good storage space and are a nice solution as it's all black, business appropriate and has little to dislike. Fully recommended for personal or business use.

I bought myself and my girlfriend each one of these backpacks so we could bring our laptops with us when we needed to. We've had these for about two years now and both have held up almost perfectly. It has a nice sleeve that will fit my very large 17" HP laptop with extended battery. There is plenty room in this backpack to use it daily for lugging your laptop and books to class.

The backpack is very comfortable and has plenty of padding and cushion for your laptop. There are two things that I would do to improve it, give a snap between the two straps in the front to ease stress on the lower back and have a spot or two designed to fit external hard drives. Other than that the quality of construction seems good and it is a nice looking and comfortable backpack.