Ogio Mastermind Backpack Ogio Mastermind Backpack Ogio Mastermind Backpack

Pros: Places for everything, very safe compartment for laptop and pockets for everything else one may bring. Perfect for school, hiking, anything really! I got mine for free from Microsoft during a Windows 7 premier event, and I'd gladly recommend this backpack to any student from grade school to college! Very well assembled and has stood up perfectly through all the adventures it has shared with me.

Cons: The only con I have seen is that in three years of use, the only signs of wear are on the zipper protecting material they use on the top pocket (the one with the OGIO logo on it). It's not that much of an issue and compared to the other backpacks for 3 years of constant usage (some heavy usage, some light usage). They may have even corrected this since they first released this in 2009. Mind you this doesn't affect the functioning of the zipper in any way, shape, or form.

Other Thoughts: I love this backpack, and their lifetime warranty gives me the peace of mind.

Pros: Comfortable, massive amounts of storage, perfect for carrying a laptop. Very convenient pockets for a wireless mouse, power adapter, and even a spare battery. Very durable and a great look.

Cons: Most of the materials used are very durable, but the lining around the audio pocket zipper started to deteriorate after 4 months use.

Other Thoughts: I've had this backpack for over 3 years and it is the best backpack I've ever owned. I'm always complimented on the way it looks (I got the tan/brown, but the one I have doesn't quite look like the one in the picture.) and it is very comfortable once broken in and adjusted. The filing system is also very effective. I use it to sort my miscellaneous school papers. It is an investment, but this backpack will last you a long time regardless of heavy use. (Be sure to register it for the lifetime warranty.)