High Sierra Swerve Pack (Black, Black, Black)
July 22, 2010 by Backpack and Duffel Bag Tips
Filed under Duffels & Other Pack Products
- Multi-compartment design with side mesh water bottle pockets.
- Padded computer sleeve, with back-access, holds most 15″ notebook computers (maximum size: 15.5″ x 10.75″ x 1.8″).
- Organizer compartment with multiple pockets and removable key fob.
- Easy-access deluxe media pocket holds various sizes of cell phones, PDA’s, and MP3 players.
- CD/MP3 player pocket with headphone port.
With it’s distinctive swerve design and padded computer sleeve, this pack has the great style and hold-everything functionality that lets you go your own way.
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(out of 36 reviews)
List Price: $ 65.00
Price: $ 38.95
Review by A. Johnson for High Sierra Swerve Pack (Black, Black, Black)
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I really wanted to like this bag. I got the Charcoal/Chipotle/Black one and it’s pretty nice. It has lots of pockets, which could border on too many for some users. I sometimes forget which of the pockets hold my stuff. The zippers are nice, and just big enough to grasp and pull easily.
Besides all the compartments, there are lots of smaller pockets. The very first compartment can hold all your knickknacks. It has pen/pencil holders, zippered pockets, non-zippered pockets, “velcroed” pockets…you get the idea.
The second compartment has a mini pocket up top designed for an mp3 player. Above that pocket is even a port to push a headphone jack so you can listen to your tunes as you walk.
There is a tiny soft-lined pocket at the very top that I normally use to store things like my camera, phone and mp3 player i.e. things I don’t want scratched. That’s one of the things I like most about the bag.
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th compartments are great for books with lots of room. However the fourth compartment held a surprise laptop pocket complete with a strap and buckle. I didn’t have a laptop at the time I bought this, but now that I own one, I’m really happy it’s there.
The straps are nice and wide also, making it easier to carry around on your back.
The ONLY thing I do not like about this backpack is that “Vapel mesh” that they added to the back. That thing has caused trauma to my polos and t-shirts you would not believe. Every polo and T-shirt I wear with this has caused the fabric to twill BADLY. I’ve never had clothes damaged by a backpack like this has. And for this reason, and this reason alone, I wish I never bought this bag. No one else has mentioned this problem, so it may well be only me.
Review by LKD 216 for High Sierra Swerve Pack (Black, Black, Black)
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This is the 2nd High Sierra back pack that was purchased in our home in 4 months. Upon a recommendation from his younger sister my older child, an 11th grade boy bought the exact same bag. He is not real particular about the color, the number of pockets or the style. The most important thing we looked for was durability and the large space for many books and binders.
Everything works with this bag. I picked 4 other bags at retail stores, some more expensive, some less and one brand name that he didn’t want to wear but he wasn’t happy with any of those choices.
This is a perfect bag.
Review by Poonam D. Sawant for High Sierra Swerve Pack (Black, Black, Black)
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I was a bit apprehensive when I selected the color(charcoal blue) since it didnt give the bag a fresh,new brand look. I got my bag withing a week and when I saw it, it was not at all disappointing. Overall, I like the bag very much. Too comfortable to carry al sorts of things that u need. My only concern(and a trivial one) is that my laptop has to be pushed in it with a little force.It would have been better if the laptop compartment would be a bit larger. But overall..the bag is too good. An indeed very good product to have!!
Review by barbie book buyer for High Sierra Swerve Pack (Black, Black, Black)
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This backpack looked great until it was worn in the rain. Everything inside, my laptop and books were soaked! Who would have thought that it wouldn’t be somewhat water proof?
Review by Salil S. Soman for High Sierra Swerve Pack (Black, Black, Black)
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Pros:
Very comfortable (straps are nice, after slight adjustment the whole bag when loaded with laptop and books is comfortable to carry)
Not too big.
Seems durable (2 months of use)
Lots of medium sized compartments (good and bad read below).
Good value for money
Cons:
Slightly heavy even when empty.
Lots of compartments – perhaps too many big/medium compartments.
No separation of laptop and main compartment – annyoing, have another backpack where the laptop compartment is separate, this bag has two separate zippers but leading to one compartment (didn’t make sense) – and this one compartment isn’t as convinient as two separate compartments.
The zippers are stiff (smooth but stiff) not a big deal again annoying.
Overall good backpack but annoying to use.