The North Face Yavapai Laptop Backpack

best backpack I ever owned
February 17, 2012

i received this as a gift. It is very light. The material is durable. Its perfect for medical school to carry all my books and there is a separate laptop compartment, which is s huge plus. the blue with gray is a beautiful contrast, Love this backpack.

Bag is too good,,, worth it!!!!
February 01, 2012

My husband gifted me this bag, i love this very much, it's so comfy. when i opened the box, i felt it is too small, but you could carry many stuff, it has lot of room in it. i got a discount, its really worth buying. I am so happy.....

Awesome!
January 31, 2012

Really nice bag that not only looks good, but is made well! You can use it everyday for work and carrying your laptop and easily convert it into a great vacationing backpack. It has multiple applications!

Great Backpack!
October 02, 2011

I got the orange/brown color and I LOVE it. It looks great, feels super sturdy and it sits well on my back. My old backpack ripped open and the zipper ripped off too, I can tell that this backpack is much more durable that my old one. I use it every workday for a 20 minute walk to to/from work - I can fit my my laptop, lunch, and gym clothes/shoes easily.

Great Backpack
July 14, 2011

I LOVE this backpack. I had another brand, but it had no room and was really heavy even without a laptop in it. This one is much lighter weight yet sturdy and it doesn't hurt my back when carrying it. I love it. Will buy a regular backpack in the same brand.

Fits all
April 10, 2011

So far, this is one of the best backpacks I have purchased. Fits everything I need and more. The colors are unique and I get plenty of compliments. It's useful for everdsy as well as overnights and never feels too heavy. Great material has held up fine.

Great Product!
February 06, 2011

This backpack is great! I needed a bigger backpack for school and this was a great size. The laptop sleeve is just what I needed. However, I do wish that the bag was a little bigger, there are 2 big pockets and a little one, but if that suits you, this is a great buy. The quality of this backpack is great, and I'm sure I'll be using it for many years to come!

lugging books
October 12, 2010

I had the older version of this bag (from about 8 years ago), but the padding was no longer effective. It was a great bag, I took it all over the world for ski trips, mountain climbing, horseback trips. Now I'm in law school, and I needed a bag that could safely and comfortably hold a LOT of books and a laptop, pens and little things. I am very pleased with the padding and straps on this new version of Yavapai--it makes carrying the load much easier and less painful. All the storage pockets are handy and well-placed. However, the fabric is a lot thinner and cheaper-feeling than the older version. Maybe it makes it more lightweight? Maybe it's a new fancy type of waterpoof fabric? Also, the "black" is not black as described, it's a charcoal grey color. Solid backpack.

Great product!
September 10, 2010

I love the North Face and their warranty policy. The backpack I bought is good looking, durable, and comfortable - everything I'd expect from The North Face and offered at a great price by Altrec! I'm very satisfied and pleased with my order.

Love it!
August 02, 2010

I am using my backpack for college and love it. It's perfect for my laptop and all the other things I need! Highly recommend it and no complaints.

Above Average rating
July 06, 2010

Overall quality of backpack was above average. Light and easy to carry. However, after only one week of using it, the backpack broke. Altrec's customer service was exceptional and the backpack was replaced immediately. Had the backpack not broken (most likely a defect), I would have rated product as great.

It's the shiznit!
April 12, 2010

This backpack is so great it fits my things just right and it's quite cheap. I use this everywhere I go.

Fantabulous Backpack!!
April 08, 2010

I use this bag for school and for outside adventures. I currently have 5-6 1" binders and a small book in the backpack. I also just got back from Denver when I went back country downhill skiing. The bag worked great! I would highly recommend it! I have zero complaints...

Excellent fit for my needs.
March 15, 2010

Item well made. My laptop fits just right!

Yavapai is Great!
January 27, 2010

I use it both for classes and when I'm out snowshoeing as a daypack, and it's perfect for both. I'll be using it in Glacier national park this March for some late season Cross Country skiing and snowshoeing in Wilderness area. It's tough, roomy enough for my gear needs, and I'll definitely eventually replace it with another Yavapai.

Exceeds expectations
December 08, 2009

The North Face Yavapai backpack has exceeded my expectations. Returning to graduate school, I needed a durable laptop backpack for my Sony Vaio FW series laptop. The laptop, in its Sony Vaio neoprene sleeve, fits snugly in the Yavapai. The Yavapai has many wonderful features as described and appears to be of solid construction. The backpack fits my petite frame comfortably. This is my first North Face product and I expect it will last well past grad school.

great bag
October 21, 2009

holds everything, very comfortable, and stylish.. perfect for school, work, and travel. If it ever wears out, I'll get another one.

solid little bag
August 30, 2009

What you would expect from North Face, well built comfortable and it looks good too. I got this for my second go around at school. I needed a book bag that I could also use as a day pack when I was done. So far it has stood up well to the load of books needed for my 2nd degree...can't wait to retire it to the trails!

Best backpack ever.
January 31, 2008

I've used this bag aggressively for 5 and a half years. It is by far the best bag and I only wish they didn't stick that ugly triangle on the front pocket. I am starting to consider replacing it (with another Yavapai, of course) because, after more than 5 continuous years of use (summers and travel included), it is just starting to show its age. However, I believe it could last several more years at the rate I've been going.

great backpack!!
January 30, 2008

Much lighter than my previous bag and holds everything that I need. Very comfortable to carry around and looks great as well!

great deal!!
October 08, 2007

This backpack works great for school, it carries all my books and even my laptop! The price was right too! The straps make carrying a heavy load easy, definitely worthy of buying.

Great bag!!
October 08, 2007

I love this bag. It has room for my laptop and all of my books. It is much more comfortable to carry around than any other backpack I have ever had.

awesome backpack
September 18, 2007

the recon could probably fit more books in it but the yavapai is much smaller and can easily fit into my tiny school locker

Functional bag.
August 29, 2007

Ample space and easy to carry. Holds everything I need. Really like the opening at the top of the bag for the Ipod earphones.

Great lightweight trekking
March 13, 2007

Great for lightweight short hikes or trail rides. Go with a camelbak for trail running as this is too large and jumps around a lot.

Great Price! Better than eBay!
November 21, 2006

Excellent quality! I ordered black backpack and it looks great.

nice backpack
October 03, 2006

It is well designed and nice backpack. It has large capacity and haul lots of things including the laptop computer. It is nice backpack.

It is awsome for all activities
September 02, 2003

I have had mone for over a year, and it has been excellent for school and other things.