AOKING 20/22″Water Resistant Rolling Wheeled Backpack Laptop Compartment Bag, Black, 22 Inch, Laptop

Whelp, I was hoping for about 5 years. But, I got three. And half of that time, I was remote and not using it. So, I'll give it 2 years of productivity. It has lots of great compartments and held everything I needed. I usually carried two 15 in laptops, ( although my 17-inch fit fine) an external monitor, my purse, and gym clothes. I included water bottles and notebooks. I took it on a few domestic trips as a carry-on and treated it kindly. The protracted handle was always a concern from day one. I found it unstable...however, it worked for me beyond my expectation. The wheels have been and still are awesome. But, it doesn't matter anymore without the handle. Now, it's gone and only leaves a very uncomfortable and bulky backpack. I will donate it now, because I don't have the fortitude to carry such a beastly object around. The next question is, do I replace it with the same thing, or look for something else?

This backpack is very roomy and has a lot of nice compartments and has a well-made feel. The zippers seem to be really nice, and they open and close smoothly. The material is nice as well and water-resistant. I got the 22-inch black and orange one and it doesn't appear huge, but fits a lot of items. I use this for work. For travel, I don't think it would be the best. The wheels seem to have a mind of their own, and it doesn't glide well. A lot of times I'm pulling it behind me instead of rolling it next to me, which defeats the purpose of this bag. The handle, as others have mentioned, is also a bit on the flimsy side. However, if the wheels were better, I would feel the flimsy handle wouldn't be a big deal. With better wheels and a bit sturdier handle this would be the perfect rolling backpack.

I have just returned from 3 weeks in Greek islands. This bag/pack carried all my clothes and other "essentials." A single-shaft extension handle is a risk, but this one is solid, and I had no problem with it at all. The four 360-degree wheels are handy in airports and other crowded terminals. The cinching straps reduce stress on zippers. You would not want to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro with this on your back, but it was totally fine for getting from a landing up cobble-stone streets to a hotel; it packed well on a burro. If I were designing one from the ground, up, I would blow off the padded interior compartment; it is unnecessary and a bit cumbersome -- but, overall, I have no complaints.

So sad -- the bag seemed sturdy and well made, and we were excited to replace my son's cheaper (slightly smaller capacity) bag that had broken after a year and a half. It was good for the rest of the school year (March - May), but then 2 weeks into the new school year, and one of the wheels just broke off completely. He didn't use it once during summer, so basically the bag lasted less than 3 months! Now there are three wheels, and since the one that broke is closer to the handle side, no way of rolling the bag smoothly. What a bummer - for $130, this should have lasted at least one full school year.

I like this rolling backpack. I use it 3-5 days a week because I commute to work by train and bus. I purchased it to transport my company laptop. I also use it for carrying an extra pair of shoes. It's a great looking bag, but my main concern is will it continue to endure the parking/sidewalks and the sturdiness of the handle. If I were getting in and out of a car with it, another story, but I put it to the test 3-5 days a week. I hope it doesn't disappoint.