Reviews for Thule Crossover Backpack

I really liked the Bag when I first saw it at the iStore.

Really felt sturdy and it has a very durable Construction. I have a 15" MacBook Pro and an iPad along with other Mac Accessories which I carry daily to Work.

Would highly recommend this Bag!!

This bag is fabulous!
Pros:
- It fits my new 17" MBP and its accessories perfectly without being excessively bulky or heavy.
- Pockets / storage areas are very useable and well thought out.
- Comfortable to wear as a backpack.
- Sturdy storage compartment for glasses and iPhone is great idea!
- Its extremely well made.

Cons:
- I would like to see a tad more protection (padding) on the bottom of the computer sleeve (but I'm still confident the MBP is safe enough).

After having a TUMI for my last Macbook, I questioned this bag... Now I prefer this Thule MUCH more than the TUMI.

I have been using the Thule Crossover backpack for about two months now, and I am absolutely thrilled with the investment. Prior to the Thule, I'd used various briefcase-style cases, and the switch has been well worth it. My 17" MBP slides perfectly and quickly into the cushioned compartment and is a pleasure to tote around town. Even fully loaded, with the MBP, several books and all the fixings, the pack is comfortable for all-day wear, and looks sharp all the while.

While I don't know that the "crush proof" compartment is worthy of such a lofty title, it's certainly burly, and establishes its utility when used to store glasses, an ipod, fruit, and/or whatever you want to be sure to have easy access to.

The only trouble I've had so far is figuring out what to do with the power cable. There is not a great on board solution for this, but I get by with the cord in the smallest front pocket. A downside, but certainly offset by the bag's overall utility and construction.

I can't say enough about this bag. It's so comfortable, sharp, and easy to take along that I try to find excuses to take my MBP out on the town just to wear it. Seriously.

I was looking for a backpack for my MBP 15" to travel on airplanes and to carry around when exploring metropolitan cities. I already owned a standard laptop bag but felt a backpack would better suit my needs. I went to the Apple Store to compare this model and the Hurley Manzana. Both are quality bags but what won me over was the heat-molded, crush proof compartment on the Thule Crossover. The compartment is great for sunglasses, iPod, or iPhones plus it can be removed for extra room. Consider it a "safe zone" for any of your fragile items. Now I have a place to store my shades (other than on top of my head) without the fear of crushing them. Another advantage of the Crossover is its water resistant fabric. I was in New York City last month with the threat of rain looming overhead. Having this backpack at the time would have put my mind at ease.

Other great features:
-Lots of room, compartments, and pockets to organize your things
-Lightweight, durable fabric that is water resistant
-Easy, quick access to laptop
-Crush-proof compartment is also lockable
-Convenient side pockets for water bottles, etc.

This backpack is all around great. It is very protective for both a computer and an ipod/sunglasses. It is also sleek, comfortable, and stylish. The only downside is it is slightly smaller than I expected, and is a little pricey. Overall, its an amazing backpack though.

Started using this backpack back in August and so far the backpack has been fantastic! Plenty of room for my Macbook Pro, 2 textbooks, paper and supplies. Perfect for any student looking to carry their notebook. I also ride my bike to school everyday and the backpack doesn't bother me at all.
Two thumbs up!

I've searched long and hard for a pack that holds my 17" laptop, yet gives me space to add. Before the Thule, my options required sacrificing space, features or quality. Not anymore! The Thule Crossover is the best of 20 bags I've seen. Numerous compartments, quality zippers, snug fit on the laptop, sturdy backpack straps and compression straps to hold it all together. All I can say is, "WOW!" To boot, it must be an optical illusion, but the bag just doesn't look that big--weighs in at welter, but fights like a heavyweight champ. I kept adding item after item...laptop, sunglasses, ipod, wallet, keys, pens, pencils, 1" binder, 250 notecards w/ box, hardcover reference book, paperback book, mBox, Maxtor external HD, laptop charger, phone charger, water bottle...and it all fit. It was heavy, but then again, there were TWO HANDLES which made it easy to lift. Frankly speaking, it just doesn't get any better than this.

When I was in 3rd grade was the last time I bought a backpack. My dad won a really nice bag so I used it from 3rd grade to my senior year of high school. During my senior year I had to cary so many books and my bag ripped but I still used it till I graduated. Now I need a bag to last me from my freshman year of college and then on. So I knew it was a good idea not to get a cheap bag and look for something that would last for a long time. I saw this bag and knew right then this was the bag to get, and I was so right about this bag. This bag is so much more sturdy then the bag I had so I knew right then this would last longer. I took this to my USF college orientation it started raining and its Florida rain and not one rain drop made it in my bag not one. I cant recommend this bag enough its definitely going to last me a long time.

The bag is attractive and lightweight (as promised), but I was really disappointed with the straps. They were thin, hard, and uncomfortable on my shoulders. I would have liked to see more padding in that area.