Velocity SPYDER PRO
17" Laptop Backpack

Just had a flash flood yesterday and in running from my car to the door, it was raining hard enough that in my previous bag, it would have soaked through to my equipment, but this backpack kept any rain from my expensive laptop and gaming mouse, keeping them nice and dry. I got it because it would fit my 17" laptop (that has a full size keyboard, with an actual numpad on the side) and I could easily see the dimensions on the products, so I KNEW if my laptop would fit, not wonder if it says 17" but wouldn't fit mine. You seemed to have good reviews and high quality, which are very important to me. I agree with people that netting on the outside for a drink would be nice, and not sure how I like the front pocket being able to remove, but if it is able to be removed, the zipper should start/stop at the top - as it is, my stuff wants to fall out when opening and closing it.

The 17" backpack fits my massive Gateway FX laptop with ease, as well as all of my accessories. There are plenty of places for me to put all of my cables, magazines, headphones, etc. I would definitely recommend this bag to anyone looking for a durable and fashionable laptop backpack.

I use it as an everyday laptop backpack. The quality is excellent. The bag has a lot of space, but it feels tight trying to get things in and out of it. Also, the front zipper on the Velocity Spyder should start/end at the top of the bag, not the bottom. As it is it is difficult to get to the small pockets on the inside. I like to be able to reach behind my driver's seat, and with one hand get my iPod out of my bag. With your design I cannot do this.

Needed a backpack to carry a 17'' laptop plus a 19'' samsung lapfit monitor. They fit great and the amount of padding gives me a secure feeling. Thx.

I bought this bag quite a while ago, before my first deployment to iraq in 2007. I used it all through the deployment (Iraq), and for approx. 1 year afterwords. I have dropped the backpack with the laptop still inside it off of helicopters, tanks, trucks, hum-v's, deuce and a half trucks and a lot more, guess what...never any damage to my laptop. And, never any significant damage to the backpack either. Very tough outer skin, and the inside soft material is far more resistant to wear and tear then you would think, mine hasnt torn even slightly yet and ive had it for 2 years. Definately buy this one.Its worth the money.

So got this bag, and was excited until i opened the bag and examined. Let the say this first the outershell is solid and have no complaints with it. However The inner layers (the compartment when you open up the zippers) are lined with a soft material but the material is way too thin. I think this bag wont last me a whole school year because i am afraid that i will tear the inner lining. Slappa if you are listening please take a time to review the Eddy Bauer bags and see their inner lining, its much more durable then this material you are currently using in this back pack. Granted it's not soft but still it lasted me for 4 years and thats with spills and everything in the bag. Good luck cleaning this bag if you bottle starts leaking. You could have a solid product that's if you fix this flaw.

The quality is outstanding. The lining inside the backpack is unique for backpacks, I never have had anything like it. I have a 17'' laptop and found it easy to take in and out, even when fully packed for airport security screening. The only improvement I would make to the backpack is the outside single zippered pocket be given more space so bulky items do not infringe on the space of the other sections of the backpack. Material quality is excellent and I really like the shoulder straps since I have problems carrying things on my shoulders. I am happy I chose Slappa and will purchase again. The laptop sleeve is superior to many costing more. Great product!

i bough the SLAPPA Spyder backpack, i use it for my laptop, accessories, and some books. I like the shape, materials, and everything else :D

This 17'' laptop backpack is huge, and I love it. It seems very well made and is holding up well to many, many walks / bikes along the streets of San Francisco. It engulfs my laptop, accessories and tons of other items. It also makes a great carry-on for short trips. Stuffed properly, it can hold nearly a half cart of groceries!Note that, as in the photo, the front cover can be completely removed. Unfortunately this is done with a single zipper (odd since all other compartments are double zippered). This makes it difficult to put small items in there because you pretty much have to turn the bag on it's side to retrieve them without them falling out. I did a little hacking and added a zipper from another bag to that compartment so it is now double zippered like the others. A big improvement. Also, a mesh side-pocket for a Sigg or similar 1L water bottle would be great.Overall an excellent bag and I highly recommend it if you need a rugged, great looking backpack with exceptional space.