Blade 13 Daypack

i love this bag... but

By Marco

from Flushing, NY on 5/16/2008

Pros:

Good padding

Cons:

Not well balanced

Best Uses:

Work

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

What Is Your Gear Style:

Minimalist

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arcteryx Blade 13 Daypack:

This bag looks great. I live in NYC, and see a billion bookbags, most the North face kind... So looks-wise, this pack gets a 14 on a scale from 1 to 10. Style-wise, the fact that you can take the bag off and zip to the side and take out file folders with ease... I don't know, it's just such a mixture of professional and casual that I really love the bag because of this. My problem becomes this: this bag is DESIGNED for the tall man. I'm under 5'8" and this bag is HORRIBLY uncomfortable. So really, be tall to wear this bag. I put up with the discomfort, but alas, I'm from NYC.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Perfect

By JK

from Midwest on 8/16/2007

Pros:

Comfortable, Good padding, Small but holds a lot, Tough

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Around town

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arcteryx Blade 13 Daypack:

I am a backpack addict. I have a problem, one can never have enough backpacks. I carry my laptop with me everywhere. There is not a day that goes by that I don't have my laptop with me. I use one with a 15.4 screen with an added external battery. So it is bigger than most. I have had this bag for over 2 years and it is still in perfect condition. I own laptop bags from Crumpler, Mountainsmith & Osprey. I never use any of them. I am always looking to replace my Arcteryx bag for no other reason than I am a backpack addict and I can never find one that is even close as good. In my world this bag is perfect. If you have lots and lots of files or lots of books get a bag with wheels or get the bigger version of this bag (blade 21). It is on the small side but I carry way more than I should carry. If anything for me it could be smaller. The padding is good but not over done. If you are really hard on equipment forget this bag and get a hard case. The side loading is the way to go. Sooo easy to get in and out. The side handle makes it easy to carry the bag if you don't have it on your shoulders.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

It's not that big

By Butterbur

from Connecticut on 12/13/2006

Sizing:

Feels half size too small

Pros:

Low profile

Cons:

Side access is awkward, Too thin

Comments about Arcteryx Blade 13 Daypack:

I thought this backpack was too thin. It holds my small laptop but not much else. Also, the side access which only opens the length of the pack does not allow for rummaging around to find things. Lastly, it does not expand very much at all, so it would be hard to stuff in that extra item that you sometimes need room for.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Very nice, well-thought out daypack

By IsamuM

from Tokyo, Japan on 1/31/2006

Pros:

Good padding, Very adjustable

Best Uses:

Day trip, Everyday use

Comments about Arcteryx Blade 13 Daypack:

This may be the best daypack I've found for everyday use. It has the padding to carry a laptop, and it's big enough to carry letter-sized documents and books.

Definitely a winner!

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great computer pack

By CW the traveler

from Houston, Tx on 1/21/2006

Pros:

For its size, it holds alot, Good padding, Large capacity

Best Uses:

Business travel

Comments about Arcteryx Blade 13 Daypack:

I do alot of business travel and have been looking for a daypack system that can carry a computer, files and other essentials. This is the one!. It fits great in the overhead and when things get crowded, it fits well under the seat. Its also very easy on the shoulder.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.