High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack, Black/Fireball/Elecric Orange, One Size

Great backpack for school use.

Very DurableGreat Size for my middle school teenMultiple compartmentsGreat Price

I’ve been using the High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack for 5 years, and it’s exceeded all my expectations. From daily use to travel and hikes, this backpack has proven to be incredibly reliable. I just bought another one for my spouse who is also very happy with it.Key Features:• Lightweight & Sturdy: Despite its robust construction, the backpack feels surprisingly light. It has accompanied me on countless trips, hikes, and work commutes without any signs of wear or tear.• Spacious & Well-Designed: One of its standout features is the sheer amount of storage. The thoughtfully designed pockets and compartments make organizing my gear effortless. Whether it’s for tech gadgets, hiking gear, or everyday essentials, there’s plenty of room for everything.• Long-Lasting Durability: After 5 years of consistent use, this bag still looks brand new. The materials have held up remarkably well, and all zippers, straps, and stitching are just as good as when I first bought it.• Great Value for Money: Considering how much I’ve used it and the condition it’s still in, I have to say this backpack offers fantastic value for the price. It’s a solid investment that’s proven to be worth every penny.Final Verdict:For anyone looking for a reliable, versatile, and durable backpack, the High Sierra Swerve is an excellent choice. It’s the perfect blend of practicality and durability, making it ideal for both everyday use and adventures.

I am a connoisseur of backpacks. I am VERY picky about my backpacks and it takes me forever to pick one out and then adjust to it. I've used a lot of different kinds and a lot of different brands and styles. I had never tried High Sierra before, but this backpack looked decent for the price so I decided to try it out.I recently started college after a 5 year break to start a family. This backpack is big enough to carry my college books and notebooks. I love that the pen-holder pocket has a built in organizer - it's got several little zippered pockets within the organizer too - perfect to hold staplers, white-out, index cards, etc. My planner fits in there perfectly. I like that this pocket opens up ALL THE WAY - it makes your junk easy to access. My favorite part is the key-ring attachment. It has a buckle so you put the buckle part on your key-ring, and then you can attach your keys inside the backpack so you don't have to hunt for them as you're freezing in the snow. Perfect!There is a soft zippered compartment on the top of the backpack in between the largest section and the middle section which is perfect for holding earbuds, phones, MP3 players, and I put my wallet in there too. It's nice because it's pretty well camouflaged in the backpack which makes your stuff harder to steal.The straps are extremely comfortable and the bag is very lightweight. This is probably the most comfortable bag I've ever used. The fabric seems very durable and heavy-duty. I like that it has 2 bottle holders - one for my water, one for my Diet Coke!One of the big pockets has a very small zipper opening, which I think is kinda dumb. It's still useful, but only for smaller books. The bag also smelled REALLY BAD when I first got it. I put some of those fabric softener pellets in it and it cleared up the scent after a few hours but it was really stinky. I also don't really care for the separate laptop compartment and wish it was detachable, but I don't carry my laptop with me anyway.Some backpacks are really big, which can sometimes be a pain as it gets more difficult to pull your stuff out with the fabric folding in on itself. This backpack is the perfect size and the fabric is thick enough that it doesn't flop all over itself.Overall, I LOVE this bag. It's sturdy, comfortable, and bright and cheerful (I have a color not listed here.) It's different than the 9,000 other bags on campus. It's the perfect size for all my junk and I love all the separate compartments to keep everything organized. I foresee it lasting for most of my college career, definitely.I used to be a fan of only JanSport bags. This bag pwns my JanSport by about 1,000 points. All hail High Sierra!

I bought this backpack after having one from this brand for a long time. I expected it to be sturdy and last for a long time. When I received the backpack I was impressed with it. I figured that it would hold up to use. The body of the backpack has held up but not so much can be said for the mesh pockets for bottles.The mesh netting that is on both sides of the backpack are meant to hold water bottles or the like. Soon after starting to use the pockets, I find that they have ripped. The mesh has ripped and started to unravel. After trying and failing to use elastic string to repair it, I stopped using the one pocket. But soon after using the other pocket, it also rips open.Keep in mind that I am not putting anything but a smooth sided water bottle into the pocket. There isn't anything to catch on the mesh or tear it. There isn't another area to put a water bottle incase of leakage. The fact that the pockets aren't able to be used, takes a lot away from the backpack. It is very frustrating. Now I have to try to find a material that can be put in place of the mesh to make new pockets.