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MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack, Business Anti Theft Slim Sturdy Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port, Water Resistant College...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap
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MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack, Business Anti Theft Slim Sturdy Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port, Water Resistant College...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap
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winspansy Small Backpack For School Girls Boys Aesthetic Lightweight Travel Daypack Simple Cute Backpack For Women Men College ...
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded shoulder strap
Size: 11" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port
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winspansy Small Backpack For School Girls Boys Aesthetic Lightweight Travel Daypack Simple Cute Backpack For Women Men College ...
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded shoulder strap
Size: 11" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port
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SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17 Laptop Backpack, Black/Black, 19-Inch
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Contoured straps, padded back, vented back
Size: 1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall
Extras: Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port
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SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17 Laptop Backpack, Black/Black, 19-Inch
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Contoured straps, padded back, vented back
Size: 1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall
Extras: Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port
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adidas Unisex Prime 6 Backpack, Two Tone White/Black, One Size
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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adidas Unisex Prime 6 Backpack, Two Tone White/Black, One Size
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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THE NORTH FACE Women's Every Day Jester Laptop Backpack, Wasabi/Harbor Blue, One Size
Compartments: 2
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded mesh back
Size: 11" wide x 6.8" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets, bungee strap
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THE NORTH FACE Women's Every Day Jester Laptop Backpack, Wasabi/Harbor Blue, One Size
Compartments: 2
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded mesh back
Size: 11" wide x 6.8" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets, bungee strap
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Wise Owl Outfitters Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack - Thick, Durable Water Bag for Kayaking, Camping, Boating, Beach and Outdoor Wa...
Compartments: 1
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Lightweight
Size: 20L
Extras: Waterproof phone case
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Wise Owl Outfitters Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack - Thick, Durable Water Bag for Kayaking, Camping, Boating, Beach and Outdoor Wa...
Compartments: 1
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Lightweight
Size: 20L
Extras: Waterproof phone case
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JanSport Laptop Backpack - Computer Bag with 2 Compartments, Ergonomic Shoulder Straps, 15” Laptop Sleeve, Haul Handle - Book R...
Compartments: 6
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13" wide x 7.5" deep x 17" tall
Extras: Side pocket
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JanSport Laptop Backpack - Computer Bag with 2 Compartments, Ergonomic Shoulder Straps, 15” Laptop Sleeve, Haul Handle - Book R...
Compartments: 6
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13" wide x 7.5" deep x 17" tall
Extras: Side pocket
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FENGDONG Large Laptop Backpack 17.3 inch Durable Waterproof Travel College Backpack Bookbag for Men & Women Business Backpack w...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Ventilated padded back
Size: 8.3" wide x 12.6" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port
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FENGDONG Large Laptop Backpack 17.3 inch Durable Waterproof Travel College Backpack Bookbag for Men & Women Business Backpack w...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Ventilated padded back
Size: 8.3" wide x 12.6" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port
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Lightweight School Bag College Laptop Backpack for Men Women Travel bag High School Middle Bookbag for Boy Girls
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 10.6" wide x 5" deep x 16" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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Lightweight School Bag College Laptop Backpack for Men Women Travel bag High School Middle Bookbag for Boy Girls
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 10.6" wide x 5" deep x 16" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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YALUNDISI Vintage Backpack Travel Laptop Backpack with usb Charging Port for Women & Men College Backpack Fits 15.6 Inch Laptop...
Compartments: 2
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap
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YALUNDISI Vintage Backpack Travel Laptop Backpack with usb Charging Port for Women & Men College Backpack Fits 15.6 Inch Laptop...
Compartments: 2
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap
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MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack, Business Anti Theft Slim Sturdy Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port, Water Resistant College...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap
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Picked by 396 people this week!
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Picked by 396 people this week!
Picked by 396 people this week!
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10.0

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MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack, Business Anti Theft Slim Sturdy Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port, Water Resistant College...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap
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1. Matein Travel Laptop Backpack
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2. Winspansy School Backpack
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3. SwissGear 1900 Scansmart Laptop Backpack
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4. Adidas Prime 6 Backpack
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5. The North Face Women's Jester Backpack
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6. Wise Owl Outfitters Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack
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7. JanSport Student Backpack
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8. Fengdong Large Laptop Backpack
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9. Coowoz School Bag
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10. Yalundisi Laptop Backpack
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Compartments
3 4 5 5 2 1 6 5 3 2
Compartments 		3 4 5 5 2 1 6 5 3 2
Laptop Sleeve
Yes Yes, padded Yes Yes Yes, padded No Yes Yes No Yes
Laptop Sleeve 		Yes Yes, padded Yes Yes Yes, padded No Yes Yes No Yes
Comfort
Padded straps & back Padded shoulder strap Contoured straps, padded back, vented back Padded straps & back Padded mesh back Lightweight Padded straps & back Ventilated padded back Padded straps Padded straps
Comfort 		Padded straps & back Padded shoulder strap Contoured straps, padded back, vented back Padded straps & back Padded mesh back Lightweight Padded straps & back Ventilated padded back Padded straps Padded straps
Size
12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall 11" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall 1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall 11" wide x 6.8" deep x 17.3" tall 20L 13" wide x 7.5" deep x 17" tall 8.3" wide x 12.6" deep x 18" tall 10.6" wide x 5" deep x 16" tall 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" tall
Size 		12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall 11" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall 1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall 11" wide x 6.8" deep x 17.3" tall 20L 13" wide x 7.5" deep x 17" tall 8.3" wide x 12.6" deep x 18" tall 10.6" wide x 5" deep x 16" tall 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" tall
Extras
Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap Side pockets, USB port Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port Side pockets Side pockets, bungee strap Waterproof phone case Side pocket Side pockets, USB port Side pockets Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap
Extras 		Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap Side pockets, USB port Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port Side pockets Side pockets, bungee strap Waterproof phone case Side pocket Side pockets, USB port Side pockets Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap

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