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JanSport Adrenaline Series Boost Backpack

This is a great backpack for carrying around bigger laptops. Fits 16" screens comfortably. Keep in mind it is pretty big and can really carry a load. Also there are a lot, zippers and storage pockets - great for organizing everything you have to carry around. Well-built and well-designed. -- Great for larger laptops, school

I purchased this pack after an extensive search for a replacement bag. I use this bag for work, and carry it every day. I am an architect, so I carry a lot of "stuff" with me every day: Digital camera, a couple calculators, flashlight, a 30 foot retractable steel tape, a 100 foot steel tape, a small first aid kit, screwdrivers, multi-tool, circuit tester, marking tape, lots of pens and pencils, umbrella, several notebooks, an insulated lunch bag, a couple of architectural and engineering scales (about 13" long),11x17 drawings (typically 2-3 projects of 20-50 sheets each), and occasionally larger rolls of drawings (24x36 or 30x42 - sometimes up to 5-6 rolls of 20-50 sheets each), and occasionally my Kindle or a laptop too. I'd say on an average day I carry 15 pounds of gear, and fully loaded, probably carry close to 40. The capacity of this bag is amazing, even though it doesn't look that big unloaded, or partially loaded.
The straps are quite comfortable, although I am of large build and with a heavy winter coat I approach the end of the strap extension. I would expect that this would not be an issue for most people, however. Even when fully loaded, I found this to be one of the most comfortable packs I've tried. The pack has a bottom pouch, where I store some heavy and durable items, like tape measures and the first aid kit. I don't worry so much about these items getting damaged, or even getting wet, but the bottom of the bag isn't particularly level, and the bag tends to slump or tip more than I'd like. I tried other loads in the bottom, and nothing at all, and found the tipping was only exacerbated. The design has a good center of gravity for carrying, just not for sitting on the floor. I carry this bag on the train daily, stow it in my car and under my desk, but it frequently goes to construction sites with me. The lack of extraneous hooks, loops and straps make it much safer and easier for me to carry in construction zones than most packs of similar volume, which is a big plus.
One of the most convenient features was a small zippered pouch that sits just below the top handle. I expect that the designer had in mind that this would be a useful place for a media player... and it probably would be, if I used one. My use is to give me ready access to thumb drives, extra memory cards for my camera and similar small and sensitive electronics. In my previous bag I never had a convenient location like this, and given that I access these items several times every day, it is a real boon.
What would I do differently to improve this model? I'd add a removable waist strap - I typically walk 2-3 miles a day with this pack on, and when fully loaded, I'd like the ability to share the load with my hips more. I like the top pouch so well; it might be nice to have two up there, and one with a sleeved connection to the exterior, so if you wanted to connect ear buds to a media player you wouldn't need to leave the pouch partly open. I'd also consider a flatter bottom, possibly rubberized to improve stability and durability of the bottom of the pack. Would I buy another of these packs, even without these suggested refinements? Absolutely.
-- Smart Design & Good Quality

This pack is great for students, business people, and day hikers- anyone on the go. The pack has three main compartments, all of which have lots of pockets, dividers, and organizing aids inside. There are also two exterior water bottle pockets, and a bottom zippered compartment which is very convenient. This thing can pack a lot of stuff, and keep everything very well organized. If you can't fit your stuff into this pack, you either need a huge hiking backpack, or a suitcase. For the price, you can't beat it, and my experience with Jansport packs is that they have been very durable and reliable (and they have a lifetime warranty). All the quality and features of much higher priced "professional" packs, at a fraction of the cost. Highly recommended. -- Very organized and well thought-out pack

Jansport brand is a good one.
This particular bag I thought would have a spongy finish at the bottom which would protect my laptop which is not the case. Could keep more pockets for the small items to carry. The quality is O.K. and the look is pretty awesome. Can handle my 17 inch lappy perfectly. The cost I got it for would justify the product but could improve its basics. My guess for the product is that it could last for a good time easily. Lots of room for a college student to carry some extra stuff(not books on a whole). I would give it 3 and half points out of 5. Lovely bag but with couple of drawbacks.
Never mind at my GRAMMAR. -- Fairly satisfied

I recently purchased this backpack, and after using it for a few weeks, I have to say that it's a great pack for those with lots of things to stash. I use it to carry my lunch, book-of-the-week, work materials, etc. as I commute to and from work in the Washington, DC, metro area. I also used it during a recent march/rally in DC, and it was wonderful for toting multiple coats, water bottles, cameras, food items, and more.

I'm also impressed with the shoulder padding, the light weight of the pack itself, and the fact that it's far more water-resistant than my last JanSport backpack. I think the only feature I'd add is a flatter bottom so that I could prop the backpack upright in various situations.

Overall, a great backpack and an excellent value! -- Great pack for those with lots of things to stash