Targus Legend IQ Laptop Backpack Travel Backpack for Laptops up to 16-Inches Backpack for Men and Women, Black (TSB705US)

I generally despise positive Amazon reviews that rave on a product to the point that you are left wondering if the reviewer has a vested interest in the product. This product, however, is definitely superb in both form and function, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a durable bag. I work in a petrochemical refinery, and needed a rugged, multi-pocketed backpack capable carrying PPE, LOTO locks, personal effects and permitting & inspection paperwork. I honestly could not have been more satisfied with this backpack. The bag is well made and tightly stitched. The multiple pockets are large and useful, as opposed to most manufacturers who sacrifice pocket size and usability to increase the number of pockets and pouches. It is not water proof, but thick enough to get you through light to moderate rain. The padded laptop storage area is very well made and protective, and it leaves plenty of room in the main compartment to carry numerous folders and small binders. It will comfortably fit legal size(8x14) file folders and papers without a problem. I've had the backpack for three months now, and it shows no signs of fraying or tearing. I know that in most environments, three months does not seem like a long time, but I literally carry this bag 8-10 hours a day, through an oil refinery, to multiple job sites and up and down multiple scaffoldings and ladder wells. If it last me a year, I would be very satisfied and feel as though I had definitely gotten my money's worth. So far, it seems as though it will last longer than that. I honestly think this backpack is the best buy available if you're looking for a good, durable, everyday carry bag.

I like targus backpacks because I believe they are well made. I have had a few. They usually last for a few years and I use them every day. This I think is one of the best. It is made out of a thicker material. The carry handle is thick and durable. The straps are thick and padded and durable. The zippers are probably the best I've ever seen on anything with zippers. They open very smoothly, they are the best I have ever seen, and don't feel like they will separate easily. The zipper grabs are full metal so they arent going to rip or come off easily. They do make a sound when moving like change or when walking which is a little annoying, but a small tradeoff for higher quality. The bag itself has all kinds of good and even secret like little pockets. It also has a built in headphone jack with cord inside with an ipod pocket. It doesn't fit my note 3 but would easily fit smaller phones or other devices. Overall it feels a little smaller than other bags I have gotten but those may have been for 17 inch laptops not 16 so it may not be an equal comparison. I may get one for each of my kids because they are rough on bags and kids bags are never durable. I can't recommend it enough. My last bag was a gift of a 31 bag. The grab handle ripped off the first time I lifted it. The fabric zipper grabs pulled off and finally it split a seam. I used it for only a couple months. Then I got this. SO MUCH BETTER.

If you want to get organized with your stuff, this is your bag. I use this Targus bag to carry my laptop for travels but also for near daily use as I tutor HS math students and also do substitute teaching. Zipper quality is very good. The very topmost pocket holds all my charging cables, battery pack, and earbuds. I do not use the external cable feature. The main compartment is plenty big for my 15" laptop as well as a medium size 3-ring binder and 3 spiral notebooks. The next pocket is ideal for storing pens, pencils, markers, 6" ruler, and pencil sharpener. The next pocket is quite large and easily holds 2 graphing calculators, a compass & protractor. I haven't found a use for the next pocket. But the very smallest is great for business cards. The two outside pockets are generous and can each securely hold a 24 oz Contigo water bottle with only 2" sticking out. My only criticism is that this pack does not easily stand up vertically unless you lean it against a wall.

I bought this one to replace my husband's commuter bag for the bus ride to Seattle every day. 3 years ago I bought the biggest Targus model I could for our oldest daughter and it's still going strong so I trust the Targus brand. This bag is pretty water resistant but we'll probably spray it with some waterproofing just to reinforce that since our winters are so wet normally. It's a medium sized bag but perfect for a laptop with great padding and lots of room. This backpack has absolutely a TON of pockets. He loves pockets to put everything little in so everything isn't just a jumbled mess in the bottom of the main compartment so this is just perfect. The nylon feel material is very tough and strong feeling and the bag seems to be reinforced where normal wear and tear areas are for extra protection. It does not feel thin or cheap material on any connections or zippers either. ONE GREAT FEATURE:There is a small phone/I-pod pocket at the top of the bag with a short cord in the pocket. You plug in your phone or I-pod and a speaker port plug on one of the straps to plug in your headphones to. How cool is that??? Great for commuters or someone who walks a bit to school daily! Overall I would definitely buy this one again for someone else or if anything happens to it, I believe I'd buy the same one again. Not expensive at all for such a great backpack.

Straps are very comfortable, there are plenty of pockets to stuff things in (just discovered another one yesterday). I haven't used the integrated headphone cable because my phone (Galaxy Note) doesn't fit into the phone pocket, but I generally use a bluetooth headset, so that wasn't a problem. I bought this because my work upgraded me from a standard 14" laptop to a 16" "engineering workstation" laptop that didn't fit into my old backpack any more. This backpack fit it fine. Even better, the new laptop is about 2 lbs heavier, but the backpack seems lighter on my back and less pressure on the straps than the old one. Two things I miss from my last backpack are that when the laptop is in there and I don't have much else, it doesn't stand up on its own. Without the laptop, no matter what else I have in there it will stand up fine. But with the laptop if is pretty unstable sitting up. Not a big deal for me, if I need to stand it up, I usually have the laptop out anyway. The other thing is my last backpack had a zipper that allowed a few inches expansion from back to front. This isn't all that deep. It carries plenty of stuff for my day to day stuff, and then some. But, when I used to travel a lot for work I could use just the old backpack for a short trip. No way I could do that with this one. But, thank goodness I don't travel any more, so this one is perfect for me.

I needed a backpack for my job. I work in the environmental field and use this backpack instead of a briefcase. I did not need a huge pack nor did I want a heavy duty Special Forces ballistic backpack...even though they do look cool. On the other hand I definitely did not want to waste money on a cheap pack that quickly fell apart at the seams and zippers. So far this backpack has worked perfectly. The build quality is very good. The zippers work smoothly and never bind or jam. There are enough pockets for my purposes. Internally there is a nice velvety pocket for a laptop or tablet. This pocket helps protect the device from abrasions. The soft fabric liner makes slipping the device in and out of the pocket easy. I have another bag that does not have a fabric liner. Devices constantly bind and jerk when you need to get at them. It sounds trivial but when you do it all day long it becomes "a thing" to deal with. The soft pocket makes the task like "Ahhh...I love the silky feeling." There is also a small fabric pocket for a phone or music player. Quite nice if you need quick access to small items. The Targus backpack so far has been quite resistant to physical abrasion from being tossed from car to floor to truck to office and so on. The bottom of the pack shows no signs of wear or degradation. One note. I do not wear this pack. I carry it like a briefcase or sling it over my shoulder. Overall I am completely satisfied with this backpack.

I bought this Targus backpack expecting the reliability the brand was once known for. For many years, Targus was a reference when it came to laptop bags and backpacks, especially for daily professional use. Unfortunately, this product did not meet those expectations. With less than six months of normal, careful use, the shoulder strap fabric started to tear near the stitching. This was not due to overloading, misuse, or abnormal conditions. The backpack was used only to carry a laptop and basic daily items. Functionally, the design is acceptable, and the layout is fine, but the material quality and stitching are clearly below what I would expect from a brand with Targus’ history. Today, it feels no different from a generic backpack, and the durability is disappointing. This is a polite but honest assessment. I hope Targus revisits its quality standards, because based on this experience, I cannot recommend this backpack for long-term or professional use.

Bought this for my son. He loves the back support that this backpack provide. Its spacious inside therefore he was able to fit his chrome book and books, with some more space left for a hoody or something he wants to carry. Pockets are well designed to help organize his school supplies. The only thing missing is a bottle holder pocket. The side pockets are small for bottles. It can hold a soda can size container, but not water bottle. I recommend this backpack. Its good for middle and high school kids, especially if their backpacks are heavy. shoulder straps has nice padding that also helps.

Excellent backpack. Strong thick material. Good seems. Strong zippers. No bad sewing or flaws could be found. Comfortable to wear, snug fitting, straps comfortable. It does hang a bit low on the back. Which means it stays put and is secure. It medium thick, which is what I wanted, and holds all my gear, coat, books, tech. Lots of pockets, and dividers in main pocket. The padded and lined laptop pocket is raised a bit, so it doesn't hit the bottom of the pack. Good design. I haven't tried the in-design audio plug. I use wireless headphones. I am throughly please with my new daily comuter backpack. It's been abused and is holding its shape perfectly.

The picture showed two side pockets with a zip. When I received the backpack, only one side pocket had a zip. It's open pocket on one side.

Well built.

Muy buena la verdad

Cumple con lo básico: protege el portátil, organiza lo esencial y resiste el uso diario. Pero no va más allá. Pros: • Buena capacidad. • Compartimentos bien pensados. • Resistente para uso diario. Contras: • Diseño muy genérico. • Materiales correctos, pero sin sensación premium. • No destaca frente a la competencia. Conclusión: Una mochila práctica, pero olvidable. Cumple, no enamora.