How is this bag for taking my books back and forth to school on the bus? Is it too large?
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Tim, depends on how many books and what size are the books. The main compartment is approx 5-6 inches before stretching the bag and before it starts looking overpacked. This is for the medium size but according to Timbuk2's website, the large is about the same in width but is bigger which is wider. It works perfect for me as I only carry my comic books to read, paper and pens, my laptop, some work paperwork and enough room for some my food container for lunch.
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It has a lot of space and would likely fit textbooks with no problem, but is not overly bulky for public transportation.
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Note sure how many books you have. It can certainly handle at least a 15" laptop and a few more books easily. I actually returned it because it was too large for my needs. Sorry about the delay in responding.
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I'm and IT guy, not a student but I think it would be great for books as long as you don't carry too many. I routinely carry my MB Air, notebook and a few files back and forth to the office, and business trips. I often have a book or tablet too. Perfect for that. If you carry 3-5 large textbooks all the time, you may be happier with a backpack. I have a Swiss backpack that I take on longer trips when I have to carry more gear.I love this bag for day to day use. It's fantastic.
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This case is the size of a typical soft-side briefcase. For school books and supplies, I would recommend a backpack over this design. This case is better for larger flat articles: notebooks, folders, portfolio, etc.
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I think it would be perfect, there is room for a laptop and iPad too. My husband is 5'7" and it's not too big for him.
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it's a pretty big purse. fits my digital camera and accessories. I don't know how many school books it would fit, but it'll fit a few reading books
802939
It is pretty big, but it might be really good for binders and laptops. It's not bulky in the width of it from front to back unless you pack a ton of stuff in it. It is a bit wider from side to side than a messenger bag typically is. I loved it as a diaper bag because it held so much. It has tons of pockets for organizing, too.
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Absolutely, that's exactly what I used it for on my last trip. It is very durable. I have a thing for bags and this is my favorite. I even ordered another one and use it for school.
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Yes it is pretty large, easily school backpack size. this was a gift so I don't have bag with me to measure. Ill see if I can get them to you.
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It might be a little big for him, depending on if he uses it for school or not. If he carries a lot of stuff to/for school it would work good. Hope this helps.
360327
My daughter carries about 3 large textbooks along with notebooks, folders and her iPad in this bag. It however does not hold her 15 inch laptop. Hope this helps.
311941
You could fit text books but it's a little smaller than standert school back pack size
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Yes it is. I wear this bag every day. I use it for riding the bus. The only problem with bag is it doesn't have a handle to grab like the Max Expedition. Bag is comfortable.
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I think because it is a lightweight backpack is perfect for daily use, but just for carrying a laptop and a book, it could be large.
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Its is a little bigger than the usual student backpack. If you will it with books it will weigh a lot. But it is a sturdy pack.
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yes, there is plenty of room. I bought this for my high school son. It is also heavy duty, as he weighed his last year and it weighed 50lbs. Holds all of his big books. Cup holders on the outside and many pockets!
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Short answer yes. I too am a full time college student and use this as my primary bag. I also carry a 13 inch macbook pro where ever I go along with and iPad in this bag along with notebook or two and sometimes carry a graphing calculator. But it does get bulky when you start adding accessories and chargers etc. If the text books you use are large (e.g. my Accounting book), it will not fit. If you are planning to have ALL of your text books with you then go with a larger bag. overall the quality is great.
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My daughter uses it as a backpack. She carries all of her books. I was surprised at how large it is.
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It's large enough for my school books and binders. I have never put grocery bags in it.
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I don't think it would hold enough books. They are too thick. I went to law school as well and most of us used rolling carry on bags for our books and laptops. Eventually I wound up getting a locker, which I highly recommend if they are available at your school. If you were only carrying one or two books at a time this bag would be ok. Good luck with classes.
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Large, Depends on how you use it. My husband can fit his laptop in it and still have plenty of room. it has lots of inside compartments. Very handy bag and he uses it daily.