PacsafeWomen's Citysafe CX 17L Anti Theft Backpack-Fits 16 inch Laptop, Black, One Size

I've been using State Bag - Lorimer for a few years and wanted to get a replacement with water bottle pockets. The features I want area) Sturdy with big capacity;b) travel proof (anti-theft);c) water bottle compartments;d) 13" laptop pocket;e) lightweight, andg) good looking.After my research on Amazon (starting with anti-theft features), this PacSafe backpack stood out.The first impression of this backpack reminds me of Tumi design (black with gold metal fixtures) - it looks like a designer backpack! I really like that there are many pockets that allow me to organize things accordingly. The big opening on top also lets me see what's in the bag easily and it helps to get things in and out easily. The anti-theft design (zipper, hook, cut-proof, and etc) gives me peace of mind while traveling (for both work and leisure). The water bottle pocket is big enough but not too loose. It fits my Yeti 18oz tumbler perfectly. Even better, it has two water bottle pockets so I can also carry one for my daughter while we go out. Overall I think it is a good backpack and I highly recommend it to those who travel for work. I can see this bag lasts for several years.

My husband and I a city hopped around spain, Portugal and Morocco this summer and this bag was a lifesaver. Our checked luggage got lost so we only had my carry-on, his carry-on and this bag for 2 weeks of our 3 week trip. This bag not only was safe and secure because of the anti-theft features, it also is roomy enough to serve as a pseudo carry-on and the bright lining inside makes it a little bit easier to see things in the bag. The bags compartments and straps are made out of a durable,comfortable material and the hardware is very high quality. There's lots of extra cushioning on the panel that faces the carriers back so even when carrying books or trinkets back to our hotel room, we were never in any kind of pain from poking or prodding. It was comfortable for both myself, a taller than average woman, and my husband, an average size guy, to carry. The bag is very deep and it's difficult to zip up if it's not seated on a table or a chair or something but that's part of the anti-theft features of this bag. If it's difficult to unzip it follows that it might be difficult to sit back up. Either way, that should not deter you from this bag. I personally loved it. It's very comfortable to carry for multiple hours and has lots of pockets and ruminate for everything you need. If you're a more condensed traveler you may be able to use this as a small carry-on for a weekend trip. I cannot say enough about this bag and I'm very happy I purchased it. Well worth the price. Will definitely be using many times in the future.

I bought this for a trip to London in January. I toted it wayyyy after my trip until around June. It’s a decent size. You can put a 32 oz hydroflask in the side pocket. I love the RFID security pocket inside. And the security features built in. I never felt like anyone would be able to take my purse while traveling. I will mimic what some others said in their reviews. It’s hard to close with just one hand. You have to clasp both sides together in order to zip it up. It takes some getting used to to undo all the security features to get in it. It can make you feel somewhat rushed at checkout lines. It’s a good weight, durable and versatile. It snowed while we there and nothing inside got damaged so I would say it’s good on basic water resistance. A problem I did have was also the straps kept sliding down. We were averaging 7-10 miles of walking a day and my shoulders and back were achy. But I still love the bag and would get it again if need be. Thanks! Can’t wait to take it on my next adventure!

I was traveling to Italy/Greece and a friend recommended this bag to me. Everyone knows that pickpocketing and stealing is a major concern in Europe. She suggested this bag due to the locking capabilities. If sitting outside, you can lock it around a table or to another bag.There are some pros and cons.The pros:1) The locking feature works great. It is easy to slip the strap around a table leg or anything to decrease the chances that your bag would be stolen.2) I love the size of the bag. It easily replaced my laptop bag that I usually carry on the plane. I was able to put a change of clothes, snacks, my laptop and a lot of other things in the bag and carry it on the plane, along with my purse. The size is GREAT!3) The security feature. If used properly, the pockets are able to eliminate someone from stealing your identity and information from your passport and credit card. I didn't have my ID stolen so I guess this part worked the way that it should.4) The material is great and easy to clean. A washcloth with soap easily cleans the material and keeps it looking great.CONS:1) There was only one con but important enough to totally annoy me. As stated, I used this bag for everything, including my laptop. I did not bring another laptop bag. I have a 15 inch screen Lenovo. Very thin. It fit in the pocket fine and there seemed to be enough padding in the laptop pocket to secure it well. This is including TSA, sliding it under the seat on the plane and sliding it on top of my luggage when in transit. The way the top of the bag zips was very annoying. There are steal posts at the top which open like a satchel. I had to zip the bag around the top of the bag and it was really difficult to zip and unzip when my laptop was in it (which was 90% of the time. I wish there was a little more room at the top so that it clears my laptop much easier. OR if the zipper zipped straight across, I wouldn't have this issue. Again, this was the only con of the bag that I can think of at this time, but it was so annoying that it made me want to return it and either get a larger bag or one with a different closing option at the top.Overall, though it is a good bag and I would recommend it. If you have a smaller laptop, I sure you would be super please with it and, though pricey to some, it is definitely worth the money.