Columbia Sportswear Umatilla Cyberpack, Black, One Size

This backpack is very roomy for books, laptop, and school supplies. The big wide straps make it easy to tote around without stress to the back and shoulders. Seems to be very durable quality.

I use this backpack for everything. It is so sturdy that I can carry my laptop & cord, 2 full size text books, and a 1.5" binder with very little discomfort. The straps are very wide with sufficient padding to make it easier to carry. I love the place to store an mp3 or Ipod while walking to class and it has enough pockets and places to carry everything for school, camping, hiking, etc.

I bought this backpack a while ago, despite my reservations about having the opening for the laptop compartment on the side. The obvious danger is to forget closing the zipper, and it won't take much for your laptop to go flying ... Naturally I tried to be careful about closing it, but one day I must have been distracted or in a hurry, and when I took off the backpack, my laptop fell on the floor. Many other computer backpacks also have a strap that secures the laptop, and prevents it from moving around; this one doesn't. Otherwise it is quite nice and comfortable, but I won't use it for laptop duty anymore.

It's hard to find a decent backpack with laptop pouch. Not too bulky, flimsy, or expensive, something comfortable, roomy, with sensible pockets. The Columbia Sportswear Umatilla Cyberpack fits the bill. Avoid snow/grey color, gets dirty fast. A little on the small side and doesn't sit well, flops over. Overall good.

I was skeptical about my purchase of Columbia Umatilla Cyberpack,but as soon as the product reached and I opened the box all my doubts were cleared. It is really a "cool back pack" as it has lots of space for all the things which a college/anybody who is always on the move likes to carry.Only disadvantage is that it cannot stand on it's own when you put it on the floor. On the whole I am happy with the product and using it to the fullest.Will recommend this product to anyone who wants to have a back pack for less price and with all those pockets.