Question 1

Will the straps accommodate large person, say someone who wears a 2X or 3x shirt?

Accepted Answer

I wear a 2X shirt, and it does accommodate me very well, with some room to spare.

Question 2

I have another question... With a 17" laptop in the bag, about how many college level school books could you fit? Along with 1" binders for each book.

Accepted Answer

It would depend on how many and how big. I'm assuming you're going to use the computer for note taking -If you're talking BIG, THICK medical texts for example you might be able to get 1 in the same compartment as the computer and a 1in binder or a couple of 5 subject spirals in the middle compartment which has more room. If you're supposing small paperbacks for English class you could fit several. I keep a 1 x 8.5 x11 in soft cover textbook in with my computer and a couple of 5 subject spirals in the middle, though i have put all three in with the computer depending on what I'm doing -snug but it works. I've been surprised at how much stuff i actually keep in there and i still have room. I don't go to school at present but all the stuff i do keep (extra cables, mice, spare batteries, WACOM tablet, magazines, my camera text book [size above]) fits nicely and STILL have room. so far I have no complaints about my bag and found it durable (have taken it camping to download my photos, I keep the camera in a separate bag) and not had any issue. the lined pouch where the computer rests is SOFT and actually holds the computer up off the bottom of the bag a little, the material will not scratch and most of the areas to place your smaller electronic devices are lined with the same soft material and padded -of course never slam it down or no amount of padding will save your computer! Back is padded and the straps are padded and shaped w/ a chest strap which helps if you load it up and as a female with a decent bust it still fits, there are several ways to adjust so you will be comfortable as you like. pockets! places for almost anything! I was well satisfied with the price when i bought it a couple of yrs ago with my computer and as I take care of my bag as well as the electronics, I expect it will last me a while. And it really does fit a 17in computer! believe me trying to find this size was not easy! Hope I've been somewhat helpful & good luck in school!

Question 3

what is the size of the shipping box?

Accepted Answer

Can't recall exactly. not too large though, pretty flat but fairly wide, obviously a large back pack.
Back pack is wonderful though. Searched and searched for one that would hold my college freshman's large gaming laptop and this one is great.

Question 4

Does an Alienware 18 fit in this?  It's a huge laptop.  Thanks.

Accepted Answer

Thanks for taking the time to answer me everyone.  I used to have a G751JL but this thing is a lot bigger and fatter.  It's 18" long by 13" wide and is 2 1/4" tall or 'fat'.  21 1/4" diagonally.  It doesn't even fit in the Alienware vindicator 18 backpack well.  You have to jam it in there and once you get it in there there's no protection for the laptop corners.  In the specs for this backpack it lists the capacity as 20.47" x 12.99" x 1.97" and if they are right my laptop would be too wide and fat :(

Question 5

How good is the "water-resistant" nylon covering? I need something that will protect all of my stuff in case I get caught walking/biking outside in the rain.

Accepted Answer

Bought it for a deployment to Kuwait and it held up great.   It does rain there any I would walk/bike to work which was 2 miles each way and it held up great.   I got a rip in the nylon front pocket and I called Everly,  they replaced my bag no questions asked.   I would definitely trust the bag.... Although no bag is waterproof.... This one hols up great.   I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

Question 6

I've watched the video and as an owner of an Asus AR5B185 who will be traveling I was looking for a bag that will fit my behemoth laptop. This seems to be THE ONE. But I'm also a female, who is 5'4" how well is this bag going to fit on my frame?

Accepted Answer

The bag is big. I am 6'3" and just used it for a trip to octoberfest. It is my every day bag, the laptop is the ASUS M75 17" series and this was the only bag I found that actually fit the 10.4lb unit. I have loaded and carried the bag to 30 lbs and it handled it well. However at 5'4" the top will be at your neck and the bottom below your waist. Possible even the top of your legs. Top to bottom on the bag is 22" as it sits on the floor beside me.

Question 7

Hi, I have a question about the two straps that run from the area near the shoulder straps to the smallest, outer compartment.

Are they able to be cinched-up/tightened to more firmly secure the contents / partially collapse the overall volume of the pack, in the event that I don't need the full capacity?

(I like the idea of having an enormous backpack that's capable of carrying everything I need for some weekend trips, etc...but I also like the idea of using it daily for normal things, when I may not need it's full capacity & want to minimize it's size for ease of use. It looks as though the straps in question may be able to effectively compress an entire section, and I'm torn between the Titan & the Atlas + an Everki raincover which I can purchase separately.)

Particulars:

-Daily walking 2+/- miles, utilzing public transportation.
-Carrying my MSI GE70 (17.3" screen, 16.46" x 10.61" x 1.54") laptop & corded gaming mouse daily..plus random lunch/snack items.
-Possibility of inclement weather during the winter (hence the need for a raincover of some kind, whether included or purchased separately).

Thanks in advance for your time.

Accepted Answer

Hi Will, You are correct. The straps you are referring to are able to be adjusted to increase or decrease the volume of the backpack.

I don't know about the Atlas, but I love my Titan backpack. I purchased it because I have a 17.3" Asus that has the dual venting fans on the rear and would not fit into a normal 17.3" backpack. I have actually carried three laptops in this bag at once before: 2 17.3" Asus and a MacBook Air, along with all of the power bricks (The bricks nearly broke my back, but the bag handled it all so well). It's a very rugged bag so it should work great for you for the 2 mile walk you'd be using it for. It has the chest strap that connects the should straps in the front, which really helps to alleviate some of the weight when you have it filled up. Hope this helps!

Question 8

For people that have used this bag while traveling, because of the size have you had any problems taking this plus a carry-on bag onto any planes, or have airlines generally counted this bag as your carry-on?
Thanks.

Accepted Answer

Hello Jeff,

This bag is amazing for an international traveler. I spent 120k miles in the air in the last 12 months (90% of the time travelling coach), and I am a little bit of a gadget geek, so I have  Bose noise cancelling headphones, iPod, iPad, Kindle, international plug converters and a 17.3" widescreen laptop. I have never had an issue carrying my rollerboard, and this backpack as my "personal" bag.

Plus this bag is amazing, has pockets for everything! It is extremely comfortable to carry on my back, the straps are large, and reinforced. The only thing i would warn against is "one strapping" this bag. The weight of the bag and contents needs to be distributed evenly on your back.

Hope this helps!

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