This is a great bag: stylish while still
functional. There is an abundance of space and plenty of hidden pockets and
slots for anything I need to carry--notebooks, textbooks, pens, pencils,
planner, wallet, cell phone, etc. etc. I can also fit my 15" laptop in the
sleeve in the inside compartment, though the modern briefcase alone probably
isn't enough to protect the laptop from heavy impacts (I am planning to buy a
sleeve/case for my laptop like one of the other reviewers, it sounds like it
should fit). Even though it is roomy, it manages it without being too large and
bulky--I'm short (5'1") and I was able to adjust the strap so that it
hangs comfortably. It is lightweight and durable, and I discovered a few days
ago that it doesn't really get wet in the rain.
As a college student who has a 10-15 minute
walk from the dorm to the main campus, I highly recommend this new fanny pack.
Overall, I really like the Driver 8. It definitely holds quite a bit (I carry 2
large binders & 3 text books, but there is room to hold at least 1-2
additional books, which will be helpful as I continue with my schooling). My
only complaint would be that the bottom side of the front compartments of the
motorcycle waist pack does not have any additional reinforcement or padding to
protect the material if drags on the ground due to heavier books dragging down
the front portion. It wouldn't keep me from recommending the Cute laptop bag to
someone else, but it would be a nice improvement on JanSport's part. It
manuevers well & is much quieter than I thought it would be. I can't get
the handle to lock in the shorter position, but so far that does not seem to be
a problem, as it seems as though that position would be too low to walk
comfortably with. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase. "I bought
this to carry my laptop and all of my cables, power supplies, etc. I thought
this satchel would be perfect for this use. I expected a lot of little pockets
for all my stuff.
I was wrong. There are hardly any little
pockets. This satchel is really just a soft brief case that carries a laptop.
To solve the problem of carrying a lot of little stuff, I went to Radio Shack
and got some Velcro cable ties. It turns out that one of the inner flaps will
stick to Velcro. Now, all of my USB cables and mini-hubs are stuck to the inner
flap - nice and neat and organized. Now I'm happy. On the plus side I must say
that this is very rugged well made product that will give a lot of heavy duty
service. It's strong point, however, is its padding. It's amazing how padded
everything inside this modern fanny pack is. If padding and durability are
important to you - this is your mini pack."





