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Pros
- Keep your laptop in your backpack at all times while going through security
- Innovative design lets you pick the backpack after security and move on fast
- Pouches and other compartments let you stay organized
- Lightweight
Cons
- No strap for carrying the backpack on top of your carry-on (strap available on their briefcase version: Skooba R101-101 Checkthrough Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bag (Black))
- shoulder straps not quite as comfortable as other brands
I bought this backpack last December, after looking for a "checkpoint friendly" backpack for a while. I previously had a Brenthaven backpack for my MacBook Pro 15", but having to take it out every time I go through security was starting to be a pain (I travel a lot). One of the reasons that made me pick this one was their innovative design on how it opens so that you can take it through security. Most of the other checkpoint-friendly backpacks open from the top, so that you can't carry it while it's open. The Skooba backpack lets you pick it right after it has been scanned and continue with your travel. The other reason was that they seemed to have designed the compartments just for the traveler, with a special place to put your plane tickets and/or passport, a clear plastic bag that you can take out, etc.
After using it for a while I can say that the backpack works as advertised, with some caveats. You can pick the backpack right away after it has gone through the x-ray machine, but you'll probably want to close it before actually wearing it, since it can feel strange to have the backpack exterior bouncing. This might be because I actually carry a lot of things in the front, like books, power adapters, external hard drives, etc. so your mileage may vary. The briefcase version has a strap that you can use to attach it to you carry-on handle, but this one doesn't. I know some backpacks include this kind of strap, and sometimes you just want to roll your stuff around. Also, the straps don't feel as comfortable as my previous backpack. I can't really pinpoint what the problem is, but they just feel different.
Overall I like this backpack, and it has definitely saved me some time going through security. I've been using backpacks to carry my laptop for quite a while, so I didn't think about the briefcase version, but if I had to buy one again, I might give the briefcase version a chance.
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