OGIO Metro Backpack Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a frequent road warrior with "unique" needs in stuff transportation - my friends refer to my car as "the place things go to die" because I pretty much trash anything I come in contact with. I have worn out more bags in my day than I ever thought possible, and if anything lasts me more than a week I'm fairly pleased with it.

I got an Ogio Metro backpack from my workplace as part of an attendance incentive, and didn't think too much of it. Its not a bag I would have bought myself (I usually buy snowboarder backpacks due to the more rugged construction) but I'd just worn out my messenger bag so I started using this one. I have never been more pleased with a laptop bag in my entire life.

The main laptop pocket works perfect for my dell inspiron, and the inside pocket (the file pouch or whatever) fits my macbook pro like a snug glove (yes, both at once) while leaving the majority of the open section empty and ready for my stuff. A few water bottles, couple of notebooks (I use the thin 1" ones for most things, athough it'd probably hold 2-3 of the "normal" sized ones), some other gear, a couple paperbacks and some peripherals fit easily, there's a couple waterproof pockets with headphone holes for my iPod and would fit a small CD-walkman if I had one, and with my blood sugar issues I LOVE the smaller side pouches because they're perfect for a couple candy bars in case I have a sugar attack. Digital camera goes in another pocket for quick access, with its usb cable and some spare batteries in another.

Padded ribbing and neopropene (sp?) helps the comfort, along with some webbed padding in the shoulder straps. Weight distribution is good, and it survives getting thrown around in and out of my car and never has a problem. The hand grip on the top (by which I frequently drag the bag) is both comfortable and integrated into the design rather than being sewn on as an afterthought so is much more durable than most grips.

Although I'd never have bought this bag to begin with (I'd never even HEARD of Ogio) I would buy another without hesitation and suggest it to anyone who needs a new bag even if they don't need it for an actual laptop.

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Product Description:
The core of OGIO's street pack lineup offers padded side-entry laptop sleeve, dedicated accessory storage, and a fleece-lined audio pocket. Behind its distinctive quilted half-moon pocket is additional fleece-lined storage for a mouse, power cord, and other tech gear. 21"h x 14"w x 9.5"d, 2200 Cu.In/36 L, 2.46 Lbs/1.1 Kg, 400 x 400 dobby pindot nylon / 600D poly.