Blade 15 Backpack
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Great streamlined pack for CCW
I have the discontinued Blade 24, and this is an excellent pack for descreet concealed carry. The front pocket has plenty of small loops for magazines, tools, and smaller items, and it's design makes it roomier than it appears.
The interesting feature about this bag is the side zippers. It actually allows for the bag to be opened while still secured on your right shoulder.
I'm not writing this to spurn a discussion about CCW in a bag vs. on person, but if you have ever found yourself in an environment where you couldn't carry on your hip but wanted to have your carry piece readily available, this is a great option. It is also much more streamined for everyday use as apposed to a Maxpedition.
August 7, 2011
Useful!
The Arc'teryx Blade 15 will fit a 15" lappy nicely, dimensions are:18.5"/47cm x 12"/30.5cm x 6"/15cm (LxWxD).The sleeve is adjustable so you can make it fit exactly,and not have the computer bounce around.
April 1, 2010
Good backpack
I bought this backpack for daily use. It looks great and it is very tough. It is perfect for my Thinkpad laptop.
March 24, 2010
too small for much more than the computer
Wish this also had an external water bottle holder
March 18, 2010
Form over function in this case
Aesthetically this is a great pack. Great form factor, and nice materials. Function wise though its hard to reach some of the inside zipper pockets. There's absolutely no padding in the laptop compartment. But perhaps the most frustrating aspect of this bag is that zippers near the laptop compartment have actually SCRATCHED up my new laptop on several occasions. One doesn't want to have to delicately place your laptop inside your bag at the end of the day, and if you don't place it inside surgically, you will end up scratching your laptop. Unfortunately I have contacted Arcteryx about this issue and they didn't do anything to resolve the problem. If you get this bag, get a sleeve to protect your laptop.
February 3, 2010
Tried and True
Longtime Arcteryx fan, after years of using the original Blade, it was time to upgrade my laptop bag since I purchased a new widescreen notebook. I looked no further than the new Blade line, still the sleekest, most funtional and sharp bag on the market. Others may try, but Arcteryx is the real deal.
January 29, 2010
Pretty much perfect!
The best smaller lappy bag there is! Excellent design with no frills and high quality. Great for airports as the lappy is quick access and it can be worn as a backpack. Every other bag seems cheesy and cheap in comparison
November 27, 2009
Terrific little pack, functional and long-lasting
I've owned my Blade for some six years now, use it almost daily with my MacBook Pro, and it still looks like new. I find it's narrow profile the perfect size for keeping my doodads organized, and I stlll have room for a couple of books and my papers. The pack is sleek-looking enough to use in an informal office environment. Arcteryx is a bit more expensive than others, but it's quality and the amazing longevity of their products make the up-front costs worth it.
June 27, 2009
