This was a replacement for
"This was a replacement for a previous backpack. I had a 17. 5in Scan Smart 6752 which I loved but unfortunately is no longer available. This seemed to be a close replacement for that one but is definitely a downgrade. This is a high-quality, sturdy backpack with good padding on the straps and back. The padded reinforced handle is also a big plus. The sunglass case had a hard shell on the outside but there is no hard shell on the inside, only a felt lined pocket. I am concerned that when backpack is loaded the glasses could potentially be damaged by crushing from the inside. Some may prefer this as it does not take up space on the inside when empty, but I would prefer better protection for my sunglasses. The two side pockets are not external pockets but rather external access to a pocket which extends inside the main compartment. This makes the side pockets difficult to impossible to use when the backpack main compartment is full. This does not have the scan smart feature which is not a big deal to me as every time I tried to use it in airport security with my previous backpack I was told I had to remove my laptop anyway. Overall, this appears to be very well made and durable and is a very functional backpack, just not as functional as my previous backpack in my opinion."