Can the side pockets open up and hold a water bottle?
889768
Yes. I have a 24 oz Contigo water bottle, and it fits well in the side pockets.
1263271
No. It has pockets that will hold a bottle of water but not one specifically designed for it.
482784
The pockets on the side are not large enough to hold a water bottle, unless it's tiny. The pockets are about 3" deep flat (with 3-d object depth ~2.5") and if you're really stuffing, you can fit something with a diameter of ~2.5". You would be able to fit the bottle inside the bag since the width of the bag is typically beyond the width of anything I carry(laptop-long ways, textbook size books, or a 3 ring binder), leaving room on the side for a water bottle
969190
There are three outside pockets, all of which are zippered. There are pockets on each end, and one on the "front" long side. None of these are specifically designed to hold a water bottle, but each of them is probably capable of holding one. One of the end pockets has an expandable interior and mesh to allow it to breathe - this appears to be designed for either sweaty clothes or shoes. I like the bag, but a pocket specifically for a water bottle would be a nice addition.
945468
Yes. It fits in terms of width. If the pocket is short it might fold over if the bottle is not full but I have not experienced this.
230430
There are not pockets on the side for waterbottles, but the backpack can easily hold three textbooks and your laptop. (granted that not ALL THREE textbooks are going to be your average size of a physics book or something)
745206
Yes, we have three of this brand of back pack. The side, net pocket can accommodate a water bottle. I also like that the overall size of this back pack is slightly smaller than normal backpacks and does not overwhelm a child-size body. It is however large enough for standard sized folders, books, lunch boxes etc.
707336
There's a zipper on the side, once you open the zipper there's a mesh pocket that you can pull out with an adjustable noose. This can hold your water bottle.
695253
I would say yes. I was surprised how big this bag is compared to the pictures on the Internet. You have two separate sides for bottles and there are three compartments: two side pockets that are roomy and one large center compartment. The zipper pockets on the front are an added bonus.
1331576
There is a pocket on the long side of the pouch. It is an open pocket and could hold a water bottle. My Dog likes this very much, glad I bought it.
1216045
No side section for water bottle, but enough space inside to put your water bottle inside, depending on it size :-)
133479
Yes, a standard water bottle would fit in either of the insulated pockets. Anything larger than a normal 16 oz would probably not.
945466
yes. My wife has a "small" backpack and she always put the "folded up" Vapur bottle inside it. Her side pocket is mesh so you can see it. I always put it inside my pocket whenever I finish....It's small!!
2164100
The side pockets are elastic straps. The bottoms of the "pocket" are open so if you were to put something very narrow in, it may fall straight through.
791768
yeah! you can fit a water bottle in there really nicely, and you can make the pocket tighter as well. so i guess most sizes would fit
1469816
Yeah! Two side pockets. Only One side for bottle other side for small stuff, I think small bottle can fix, I never try. Anyway good quility product.
1890264
The side pockets are for little flattish objects. I store my key case in one & the power adapter for my Lenovo Ideapad in the other. So no bottles unless you carry a flask! (I just read another response. If we are talking about the same backpack, the side pockets are zippered & not mesh so I stand by my response)