Mountain WarehouseMerlin 23L Laptop Backpack - High Vis Rucksack - for Travelling, Camping & Hiking Petrol Blue

I bought this 23l rucksack to use as a travel bag for weekends , and it has been perfect.I first used it for a one-nighter and then for a three-night long weekend. It holds everything for a one-nighter with loads of room left and it's a perfect size to fill for three nights, including a towel, toiletries, make-up, notebook and pens and a paperback novel. I think it would be big enough for a week away if I was smarter with my packing.There are lots of handy compartments. I use the biggest compartment for clothes, the padded laptop space for a pair of shoes and phone charger, the smaller compartment for toiletries and make up and the tiny zipped pocket on the front for train tickets.The straps are comfy and long enough to accommodate a thicker coat, the zips are excellent quality and I love the colour - the yellow and grey are really distinctive.The only downside is that it's not waterproof. The first time I used it, it rained very heavily and both the rucksack and contents were soaked. The second time I used it, I learnt my lesson and plastic bagged everything.I'm planning on buying another because I'm so impressed with the quality.Highly recommended.

I’m overall very happy with this back pack, great for work and travel. The reason I only gave 4 stars is that one of the little inside pocket had a zip, it wasn’t sewn properly, the slider came off, so I’m not able to close this pocket any more. But other than that a very good backpack

This is a fantastic buy, I would definitely recommend this! I got it for my travels to college and back. It has plenty of room for my A4 folder and A4 note pads, got room in there for my pencil case and water bottle and some other bits and bobs. Got little pockets in the inner parts of the bag to which is really useful for things like petty change or house keys. Been using this for a few weeks now and find it really sturdy and reliable to use. This is my crutch and I would say this is a great investment.

Good value, strong material, sits on the shoulders great.All in perfect bag.

Bought this for a recent camping trip. I take it to the showers, it fits my towels and toiletries great. Also good for using round town for shopping and carrying your hoody. Good quality, great service.

Bought this to use for going to work with, replaced the old style bag of the same version.Nice size for my flask, sandwich box a few bits and bobs with a brolly in the side pocket.

It just looked cheap when it arrived. And, sure enough, the stitching came up on first use. I now have the hassle of returning it, and I had thrown away the packaging that it came in, so I'll have to pay for new packaging. Fairly frustrating. I'll buy Berghaus instead (that's who made my last rucksack, and it lasted years).

Positives:StylishNice sizeNegativesShoulder straps dig in to shoulders, and are quite sharp around edges. Not found this with any other bag yet

Good daily bag. A bit smaller for a 23l daypack. But well made.

This backpack is much smaller than expected. The quality is good and it feels light to carry. Way too expensive for its size and usefulness. We are using it as a school backpack, it its is not as roomy as needed to fit school books, folders, lunchbag and water bottle.

I think it is a bit overpriced.