2 Customer Reviews
By: Pedro R.
11/1/11
11/1/11
This is has go to be the best backpack ever. I bought it for college this year and didn't know what to expect. But it looks amazing and the laptop compartment is placed perfectly because it isn't very noticable to other people incase they try to steal it. You'll have plenty of pockets for your belongings. I have the same complaint as Adam has about the water bottle not fitting and falling out. But I fixed this by buying a Camelbak water bottle and buying a metal clip. Just connect the clip to the water bottle and the shoulderstraps and you should be good, hasn't failed me yet. This is the perfect investment for a backpack!
By: Adam F.
8/24/11
4.5 Stars- Almost Perfect.. almost
I bought this backup (Black Technical color) for work. I am in the IT consulting industry and it is nice to see that most people are now carrying backups, even director level personnel. This bag if perfect for work. Not to big, not to small and looks very professional.
Like all OGIO products I am not even going to go into the PROs because everything I have bought from them is of the highest quality and after 7 years of one of my bags used almost daily... still is perfect shape.
So, some items that I was displeased with for the Bandit:
1. They advertise that the side pockets can hold a water bottle. Well I have almost the exact same water bottle they have in the picture and IT DOES NOT FIT. I mean sure it fits, but it falls out VERY easily. The design of the pocket really does not allow water bottles. It is designed for a water bottle for fall out. :) HOWEVER, after searching high and low I did find a water bottle that fits ALMOST perfectly. It is the 20 oz (.6 liter) sigg bottle. I bought the black one. (http://mysigg.com/store/demon-shield.html) and it fits nice. Honestly, this was the only water bottle that fits. If the water bottle stretches out above the zipper line, say good bye to it as it will most likely fall out when you are on the move. Maybe OGIO and Sigg should make some type of cross deal that it comes with this water bottle.
2. The inside pockets in the main compartment are plenty, but not deep enough. Since the pockets have no Velcro/Zipper/Button it is very easy for items to just fall right out if your bag turns over, or even when lying down. Wish there was a little something to hold the pockets closed.
Overall though, awesome bag and would buy again. (would not have bought again if I didn't find that water bottle :)