Customer Reviews Samsonite Tectonic 2 Large 17" Laptop Backpack

Top small zipper pouch needs sewn to front divider, hangs in the way a bit

This is one of the best travel back packs I have owned. The solid black is stylish, the shoulder straps are well padded with plenty of room for my PC in the padded equipment pocket. I would buy this pack again. My only concern is the plastic connector for the shoulder strap broke, I am waiting to see if Samsonite will replace it.....

take pc

great outside. like it, but i do not like the inner material.

Great bag, has plenty of storage. The only downside is there is no velcro strap to confidently hold your pc from slipping out. I like the gray bag, as it is easy to identify, as most other people carry black. I am looking forward to travel with this bag as it can slip over the pull handle of a carry on bag.

Great bag, has plenty of storage. The only downside is there is no velcro strap to confidently hold your pc from slipping out. I like the gray bag, as it is easy to identify, as most other people carry black. I am looking forward to travel with this bag as it can slip over the pull handle of a carry on bag.

Great overall. Need bit more space for 17 inch Acer laptor. Will be great for 15 inch.

The backpack looks super cool but I would say Samsonite is lately using cheaper material to save cost and make more money. I guess I will test it for the price I paid and if have any issues will take advantage of their 3 year warrantey program. If the bag has no issues in next 3 year, then I will consider it as a winner.

I do have the original Tectonic backpack and I LOVE IT. It's very comfy under heavy loads, roomy, pockets for gadgets and the headphone pocket is huge. Unfortunately, the pocket area is about to rip so I've taken it to a Samsonite store to evaluate it whether the damage is a warrantied item. I bought the Tectonic 2 in the meantime and compared to its big brother, I must say I still prefer the Tectonic backpack. The T2 seems slightly smaller, Non-TSA friendly laptop storage area (zipper does not fully open all around), much smaller gadget/headphone compartment. However, the main compartment seems larger than its predecessor and the bottom appears to be contoured so the backpack sits on the floor. This appears to be solid with the ballistic fabric and the true test will be six months from now. As for the Tectonic that was in the store for warranty evaluation, they just ended giving me a new one so now I have a spare one. I'll use this for the summer since I have a little more stuff to carry around. Overall, Samsonite has always met its obligations in warranty issues and from luggage to backpacks, they've never disappointed me.

I do have the original Tectonic backpack and I LOVE IT. It's very comfy under heavy loads, roomy, pockets for gadgets and the headphone pocket is huge. Unfortunately, the pocket area is about to rip so I've taken it to a Samsonite store to evaluate it whether the damage is a warrantied item. I bought the Tectonic 2 in the meantime and compared to its big brother, I must say I still prefer the Tectonic backpack. The T2 seems slightly smaller, Non-TSA friendly laptop storage area (zipper does not fully open all around), much smaller gadget/headphone compartment. However, the main compartment seems larger than its predecessor and the bottom appears to be contoured so the backpack sits on the floor. This appears to be solid with the ballistic fabric and the true test will be six months from now. As for the Tectonic that was in the store for warranty evaluation, they just ended giving me a new one so now I have a spare one. I'll use this for the summer since I have a little more stuff to carry around. Overall, Samsonite has always met its obligations in warranty issues and from luggage to backpacks, they've never disappointed me.

I like the bag but, as a graduate student I use the bag to carry heavy books, laptop, papers, water bottle etc.--daily--to and fro the campus and I'm afraid, the bag is just not sturdy enough, it feels.

looking forward to traveling with the bag as my personal item - my widescreen laptop will be nicely protected, and there's lots of other places and pockets for storage; zippers open enough to really get things packed in

This backpack is much smaller than the typical backpack. I was disappointed.

I really like this backpack for its generous size and key features: strap for a suitcase handle, side pockets for drinks; several outer pockets for small items (though I wish it had compression straps - the only thing it is missing). However I am disappointed at the quality. My previous backpack (from a different company) lasted for many years. This is not very old but out of warranty, and the zipper on one of the compartments broke. The teeth just pulled out from the tape so it can't be repaired. Bummer.

Buyer beware. 4 years ago, this may have fit a 17" laptop. Not today. I returned mine 15 minutes after UPS dropped it off. My new 17" Legion did not fit. I have read other brands don't either.

It's not for travel

Good looking bag but poor stitching of inner pockets

I honestly can not say anything about this product because I haven't even received it. What did I get instead? A suitcase and the worse customer service I have ever experienced. I will never do any business with this company again. After ordering a backpack over 3 weeks ago, I have yet to get the correct order. I received the wrong thing and had to call this company 3 times because of one order. I don't have the time nor patience to deal with them any more.

Ordered 2 of these, one in black and the other in grey. The black one arrived in new and normal condition. The grey one arrived in an obviously previously used condition. Samsonite customer service refused to exchange it for a new piece.

Ordered 2 of these, one in black and the other in grey. The black one arrived in normal and new condition. They grey one arrived in quite obviously previously used condition. Samsonite refused to exchange it for a new one.

Returned for credit. Better quality for less at other sites.