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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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10.0

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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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9.9

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9.9

adidas Unisex Foundation Backpack for Laptop, Book Sleeve, Large Durable Athletic Gym Bag, Black/White, One Size
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps and back
Size: 13" wide x 10.5" deep x 19.5" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets
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adidas Unisex Foundation Backpack for Laptop, Book Sleeve, Large Durable Athletic Gym Bag, Black/White, One Size
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps and back
Size: 13" wide x 10.5" deep x 19.5" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets
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9.8

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9.8

JanSport Cool Backpack, with 15-inch Laptop Sleeve - Large Computer Bag Rucksack with 2 Compartments, Ergonomic Straps, Black
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13" wide x 10" deep x 17.5" tall
Extras: Side pocket
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JanSport Cool Backpack, with 15-inch Laptop Sleeve - Large Computer Bag Rucksack with 2 Compartments, Ergonomic Straps, Black
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13" wide x 10" deep x 17.5" tall
Extras: Side pocket
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9.6

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9.6

adidas Excel Backpack, Durable Large Athletic Laptop Bag, Jersey White/Black FW21, One Size
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12.8" wide x 10.3" deep x 19" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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9.6

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adidas Excel Backpack, Durable Large Athletic Laptop Bag, Jersey White/Black FW21, One Size
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12.8" wide x 10.3" deep x 19" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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9.5

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9.5

Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack for School, Work, Travel, Fits Up to 17-inch Laptops, Binders, Black
Compartments: 6
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: ‎13.39" deep x 7" wide x 19.29" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets
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9.5

5
Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack for School, Work, Travel, Fits Up to 17-inch Laptops, Binders, Black
Compartments: 6
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: ‎13.39" deep x 7" wide x 19.29" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets
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9.4

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9.4

JanSport SuperBreak One Backpacks - Durable, Lightweight Bookbag with 1 Main Compartment, Front Utility Pocket with Built-in Or...
Compartments: 2
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 13" wide x 8.5" deep x 16.7" tall
Extras: None
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9.4

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JanSport SuperBreak One Backpacks - Durable, Lightweight Bookbag with 1 Main Compartment, Front Utility Pocket with Built-in Or...
Compartments: 2
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 13" wide x 8.5" deep x 16.7" tall
Extras: None
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9.3

7

9.3

Paude Backpack for Men and Women,School Backpack for Teens,15.6 inch Laptop Backpack with USB Charging port for Business Colleg...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 18" wide x 13" deep x 8" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone jack
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9.3

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Paude Backpack for Men and Women,School Backpack for Teens,15.6 inch Laptop Backpack with USB Charging port for Business Colleg...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 18" wide x 13" deep x 8" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone jack
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9.2

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9.2

adidas 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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9.2

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adidas 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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9.0

9

9.0

abshoo Classical Basic Womens Travel Backpack For College Men Water Resistant Bookbag (Black)
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12.2" wide x 5.3" deep x 16.5" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets
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9.0

9
abshoo Classical Basic Womens Travel Backpack For College Men Water Resistant Bookbag (Black)
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12.2" wide x 5.3" deep x 16.5" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets
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8.9

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8.9

Lightweight School Backpack for Women Men, Laptop Travel Casual Daypack College Secondary School Bags Bookbag for Teenage Girls...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 11.8" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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Lightweight School Backpack for Women Men, Laptop Travel Casual Daypack College Secondary School Bags Bookbag for Teenage Girls...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 11.8" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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10.0

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10.0

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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Picked by 193 people this week!
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Picked by 193 people this week!
Picked by 193 people this week!
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10.0

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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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Laptop Sleeve
Best Backpacks
1. SwissGear 1900 Scansmart Laptop Backpack
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2. Adidas Foundation 6 Backpack
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3. JanSport Cool Student Laptop Backpack
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4. Adidas Excel 6 Backpack
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5. Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack
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6. JanSport SuperBreak One Backpack
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7. Paude Backpack
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8. Adidas Prime 6 Backpack
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9. Abshoo Classical Basic Travel Backpack
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10. Boxsam Lightweight Backpack
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Compartments
5 4 4 3 6 2 5 5 4 3
Compartments 		5 4 4 3 6 2 5 5 4 3
Laptop Sleeve
Yes Yes Yes Yes, padded Yes, padded No Yes, padded Yes No Yes
Laptop Sleeve 		Yes Yes Yes Yes, padded Yes, padded No Yes, padded Yes No Yes
Comfort
Contoured straps, padded back, vented back Padded straps and back Padded straps & back Padded straps Padded straps & back Padded straps Padded straps & back Padded straps & back Padded straps Padded straps
Comfort 		Contoured straps, padded back, vented back Padded straps and back Padded straps & back Padded straps Padded straps & back Padded straps Padded straps & back Padded straps & back Padded straps Padded straps
Size
1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall 13" wide x 10.5" deep x 19.5" tall 13" wide x 10" deep x 17.5" tall 12.8" wide x 10.3" deep x 19" tall ‎13.39" deep x 7" wide x 19.29" tall 13" wide x 8.5" deep x 16.7" tall 18" wide x 13" deep x 8" tall 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall 12.2" wide x 5.3" deep x 16.5" tall 11.8" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Size 		1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall 13" wide x 10.5" deep x 19.5" tall 13" wide x 10" deep x 17.5" tall 12.8" wide x 10.3" deep x 19" tall ‎13.39" deep x 7" wide x 19.29" tall 13" wide x 8.5" deep x 16.7" tall 18" wide x 13" deep x 8" tall 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall 12.2" wide x 5.3" deep x 16.5" tall 11.8" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras
Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port Side mesh pockets Side pocket Side pockets Side mesh pockets None Side pockets, USB port, headphone jack Side pockets Side mesh pockets Side pockets
Extras 		Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port Side mesh pockets Side pocket Side pockets Side mesh pockets None Side pockets, USB port, headphone jack Side pockets Side mesh pockets Side pockets

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