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(More customer reviews)What I would have wanted to know before buying the Ogio Commuter:
1) When using this bag as a backpack, the dirt from the wheels gets all over your back because there is no wheel cover.
2) The front lower pocket (which is gusseted) only has one zipper. I didn't know how much I relied on being able to zip compartments from both sides until I got this bag. Stuff also has a tendency to fall out.
3) There aren't nearly enough compartments for me, especially in the front, though I'm sure others find it's sufficient for their needs.
4) The top outer pocket is flocked, which is a lovely touch; electronics don't get scratched by the bag, but if you put more than one item in there, they'll scratch each other up as you move around. It would be nice if this pocket were further divided so that a cell phone could go in one side and iPod/camera/other small electronic device could go in the other.
5) This is a bright Pepto Bismal-pink bag. The downside to this is I look like a dork rolling this thing down the street (because I use this for school as well as travel.) Upside is no one ever mistakes this rolling Pepto bag for theirs at the luggage carousel.
6) It is a pain in the butt to use. There's a fabric panel at the back that is held on by a one small piece of velcro on each of three sides. Behind this panel are the backpack straps that never really fit behind the panel unless they are arranged just so; as I roll the bag around, the ends of the straps sometimes drag on the ground.
7) It comes with a slim little cushion that goes into the bottom of the built-in laptop sleeve, which is padded and large enough for a 17" Macbook Pro; my 13.3" Macbook swims in this pocket but that's a minor quibble. I'm dismayed that without this cushion, there's very little shock absorbency for your computer if the bag isn't handled gently because the laptop sleeve goes all the way to the bottom of the bag. Big design flaw in my opinion.
What I like about the OGIO Commuter:
1) It's SPACIOUS. With the help of two packing cubes, I was able go on a week-long vacation with room to spare using this bag.
2) The telescoping T-handle is long enough for us medium height folks (I'm 5'8".) I'm the slightest bit annoyed that it's a little too wide and because the handle is rubberized, it catches on my clothes. It's also a little wobbly.
3) It's small enough to carry onto a plane, though it will not fit under seats.
4) Has a little key clip in the lower front pocket, which is surprisingly (one with a velcro cover) that don't hold very much, and a pen loop.
Overall, it's a decent, functional bag, but there are just too many design flaws for me. I would not buy this bag again.
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