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SwissGear 3598 Backpack Narrow Daypack, Black Ballistic, 18-Inch

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Size: 18-Inch


Color: Black Ballistic


Features

  • NARROW PROFILE BACKPACK: This sporty, narrow backpack offers just the right amount of storage for your everyday items. Pack things like your tablet and campus or office supplies inside its slimline interior and minimize your day-to-day carry.
  • TABLET STORAGE: Main compartment features a padded tablet pocket to ensure your device stays protected during a long commute or trip.
  • UNPARALLELED ORGANIZATION: A front organizer panel embeds divider slip and mesh pockets for notebooks, ID, pens, pencil, and cords. This compartment opens into a lay-flat panel, making it easier for you to store and access essentials. Add a side zip pocket, an exterior water bottle pocket and compression straps to hold everything in place and you are ready to take on the day.
  • COMFORT ON A NEW LEVEL: Slender, padded shoulder straps integrate air mesh padding for better air circulation while an Airflow back panel delivers breathability via padded, mesh panels. The shoulder straps thumb-ring adjusters let you adjust and hoist the pack comfortably on your back.
  • DIMENSIONS: Exterior 18 x 9 x 7; Tablet pocket capacity 10 x 7; Bag volume 15.9L

Description

Crafted specifically for the urban commuter, the narrow SwissGear 3598 City Backpack has a deceptively spacious silhouette with an extremely low profile that is highly unobstructive on one’s back. With a front organizer panel and a designated tablet pocket, secure your devices and effortlessly retrieve them at the office or airport. Ergonomic shoulder straps and back Airflow panels accentuate its built-in comfort.

Product Dimensions: 9 x 18 x 7 inches


Item Weight: 1.41 pounds


Department: unisex-adult


Manufacturer: SwissGear


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: 3598204408


Age Range Description: Adult


Item Weight: 1.41 Pounds


Number Of Items: 1


Units: 1 Count


Capacity Total: 15.9 Liters


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  • The MOST versatile backpack...great for commuting and more!
Size: 18-Inch Color: Black
I use this backpack mainly for commuting for work, but I've also been bringing it with me for all of my other trips. I love that it's low-profile and slim, which makes it a breeze to get through big crowds, yet it has tons of compartments inside that help me both organize my necessities and distribute the weight evenly and comfortably on my back. It's truly a fantastic backpack! The handle strap is thick and makes it comfortable to hold the bag down at your side. When worn, the straps don't feel like they're pulling on my neck or shoulders. The shoulder strap padding is a generous thickness. The straps are designed with small safety reflectors and are easy to adjust with thumb pulls. The bag itself molds to the curve of my back with breathable padding that never feels hot. It's amazing that it only weighs 1.5 pounds while still being so padded and organized! Plus, it isn't too long for my petite 5'4" frame and short torso...it hits me right around my hips. The external drink compartment opens wide enough to hold my stainless steel coffee mug snugly, and is deep enough to hold almost an entire standard size water bottle (pictured). Even better, when holding the bag flat, the drinks I'm holding don't slide out! Small items and electronics are organized neatly in multiple internal compartments, which are easy to find and access with the wrap-around zipper. The zipper pulls make it a breeze to try to open my bag and pull things out or put them away on the go - I never have to stop moving. Plus the material is very durable and even beautiful...I've gotten caught in the train doors, tossed the bag onto the floor at home and on my car's backseat, and it still looks perfectly new. I am NOT careful with this backpack! Still, there are no unsightly scuffs or frayed edges even after a couple of months of hard use, and the contents throughout it all remain secure and unbroken. As for what it can hold: I have multiple charging cables, my Kindle Paperwhite, my portable battery/wall charger, headphones, 1-2 smart phones, my Nintendo switch in the hard carrying case, papers/IDs, toiletries, lunch/drink, and sometimes an oversized hoodie and my large wristlet. The bag is never too bulky or heavy with ALL of these things, and I can still stuff in a few more items if needed. There are even places to clip onto the bag on the outside, though I haven't personally used them...yet :) The only qualm I have with this backpack is with the underside mesh of the shoulder padding; it's a bit rough, so wearing the backpack with something like a tank top might irritate anyone with sensitive skin. It's not a deal-breaker for me, however, since I rarely wear thin strap tank tops, but it's something to note. Moleskin or a soft wrap for the straps would solve the problem. Alas...if only the shoulder padding was as soft as the back padding! A minor critique: it would be great if there was a strap across the back so you could put this on your carry-on bag handle at the airport. You can finagle the shoulder straps to fit, but that one little detail (besides the mesh) would've made this the absolute perfect backpack ever. As it were, it comes close enough for me and I love it! It was exactly the kind of backpack I was looking for. The 5 year warranty and affordable price doesn't hurt either. Thank you Swiss Gear for a most thoughtfully designed product!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019 by Ella G Ella G

  • Strong, Lightweight Compact Backpack
Size: 18-Inch Color: Black
I was looking for a backpack to use for day trips that is comfortable to carry in various conditions whether it be hiking, traveling or commuting. There are a a wide array of choices in this category but I think that this Swiss Gear Daypack is one of the best options. As with other SwissGear products the quality of the material and overall build quality is very good. The nylon seems strong and the quality of the zippers is solid. There are plenty of pockets to organize what you may need for the day without the bulk of a regular size backpack. I was very impressed with how SwissGear designed the smaller pockets in the front because many times most of what I am carrying for a day trip or commute is not large bulky items but the smaller stuff, cables, power bank, headphones, tablet, etc. The main storage compartment would be large enough to stuff an extra shirt or rolled up pair of pants in but I wouldn't use this as my primary overnight bag as it's simply too small for that in my opinion. Also I wouldn't use it to carry a laptop as there isn't enough space for most regular sized laptops in the padded sleeve. You can easily slide in a iPad but I wouldn't carry anything larger. The back of the backpack is also designed vey well with adequate padding/cushioning on both the back and straps. I used this backpack on a 6 hour hike through rough terrain and never felt that is was uncomfortable to carry and also was happy that due to it's smaller size my back didn't get too hot. I would highly recommend this backpack if you are willing to pay a little more for the SwissGear brand over some of the cheaper/no name brands on here because the overall quality and design is absolutely worth the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020 by Andy

  • Swiss gear is fantastic!
Size: 18-Inch Color: Dark Grey
I'm pretty hard on my backpacks and this has held up great! I love that it buckles and cinches to be smaller when I need it but can expand to hold more. I've never been a purse type of gal but I don't always want a huge backpack so this worked out great.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024 by Kai*

  • Great for what I needed.
Size: 18-Inch Color: Black
If you're looking for a regular sized backpack, this isn't it. It is however great for everyday items or a light day hike. Holds all my essentials, including space for my tablet, rain jacket and small 1st aid kit, while still leaving me space for a beverage & snack. Easy access to daily items in the front pockets, although I have no idea what someone would use the 'card slots' for. They are pretty loose and don't hold items securely, wish they had just put another zippered pocket instead. Only negative I really found is the side zippered pocket. The zipper, when closed, faces to your back, making it awkward to get items, but easy for someone behind you. Otherwise I love it, use it everyday, and construction feels as sturdy as my previous SG backpack, which held up for 14yrs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021 by E.L.H.

  • Just what I need
Size: 18-Inch Color: Dark Grey
The backpack is very light, it has a capacity to hold all the things I need during the day. from my 1 liter water bottle, my glasses, hat, sunscreen, books, my Samsung Galaxy tablet and Kindle. etc.
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025 by Nerd Rules

  • Just the right size for my daily commute to work!
Size: 18-Inch Color: Black Ballistic
It says it can accommodate an 11-inch iPad but if you are ok like me, you can easily store a 14-inch MacBook Pro next to the iPad too easily. The main compartment is wide enough to store your sunglasses and a pair of shoes or a jacket. It looks small but it’s big on heart! ☺️ Quality and craftsmanship is a signature SWISSGEAR! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024 by raka

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