Brenthaven Expandable Trek Backpack for Notebooks up to 15.4"

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Price: $115.00   

Product Feature

• Padded computer compartment provides protection for notebooks up to 15.4"
• Front organizer pouch with multiple pockets for iPod, cell phone, pens and other accessories; includes a pass-thru and storage pocket for ear buds or wireless headset
• Two large storage compartments to accommodate large loads; includes a file organizer, multi-media storage section, and an expandability option
• Removable mesh pocket on front of pack for carrying gym clothes, shoes, bike helmet etc
• Brenthaven legendary Lifetime Guarantee!

Product Description

Designed around the legendary Brenthaven Protection System, this ergonomic backpack provides ample storage space and versatility for the active, urban professional. Featuring multiple pockets and an expandability option, this case can support all of your essential items for work and play.

Brenthaven Expandable Trek Backpack for Notebooks up to 15.4" Review

Summary
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Brenthaven has a reputation for making tough laptop bags that do a good job protecting their contents. The Expandable Trek is new to the Brenthaven lineup.

Real-World Capacity
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I can fit about 4 small books (each about 9"H x 6"W x 3/4"D) into the expandable pouch. The main compartment holds my 14" widescreen laptop and a large folder that measures 12"H x 10"W x 2.5"D.

Pros
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1. TONS of useful compartments for storing various things like keys, water bottles, writing implements, etc.
2. The expandable pouch is very useful.
3. Removable mesh pocket looks good, is functional, and well-designed.
3. The bag is has a nice appearance overall.
4. Brenthaven's not quite as well known as, say, Targus, so the bag is less likely to be identified as a laptop bag and hence somewhat less likely to be stolen. (Okay, so that's speculation on my part...) =P
5. Sturdy, well-padded straps with sternum clip
6. Tough rubberized handle up top.
7. Bag stands upright with or without a laptop inside.
8. Felt lined pouch is a nice touch. Lets you store delicate stuff like PDAs, bluetooth headsets, sunglasses.

Cons
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1. The U-shaped pouch that holds pencils and pens is awkward to open, particularly if approaching the bag from above.
2. Sternum strap often falls off from the straps to which it attaches.
3. A bit more storage space would've been nice.
4. Padding for laptop feels thin in places. The 1.5" padding is only at the bottom. Back has about 1/2" foam and front is about 1/4". Sides really don't have much protection. It's too bad Brenthaven didn't implement the the CORE protection system with this bag.

Overall
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A capable, versatile and attractive (albeit very masculine-looking) bag that's worth the money. Improvements in padding and more colors/styles would make it the perfect laptop backpack.

Update (6/4/06)
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One side of the rubberized handle separated from the rest of the bag. Brenthaven promptly issued me a RA (Return Authorization) number. I returned the bag. They replaced it not with a repaired bag, but a brand new bag. In this transaction and in others, Brenthaven's customer support has proven to be excellent.

Also, the sternum clip on the replacement bag seems sturdier and less likely to fall off than the first.

3/11/08
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The handle broke off again, about six months ago. I contacted Brenthaven, and they immediately sent me an RMA. Their support has been very, very good. But I decided to hold on to the bag. While I do miss the handle sometimes, it's still a great bag with out it.

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