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Pros: I was skeptical about any backpack's ability to lighten the load. This pack was a HUGE surprise! Makes 50 pounds of school books feel almost like nothing at all.
Cons: I like everything!
Pros: It seem to be a quality bag. The pockets are all very useful and and located in logical places.
Cons: The grab handle at the top of the bag is too small. I travel with a roller-board carry-on and like to put my backpack on top of it. The carry handle is too small to slide over top the telescoping handle on my suitcase.
Pros: This product is extremely comfortable and makes it easy to keep things organized. Great design for not putting pressure on the neck, shoulders, and back.
Cons: I wish it came in more color options.
Pros: First off, I have to say that being that I would soon be headed to college, I wanted a backpack that could hold a lot of books, my laptop, and supplies while also being efficient and using up the space on top. I used a high sierra access backpack all through high school and I had to make "layers" with my books and binders. When it came to getting stuff out of the bottom, I had to remove everything on top. I can honestly say that when I saw this backpack online, I thought it was too good to be true. It was just what I was looking for...but would it work? After testing it for the last few weeks of high school, I was ready to take it to college. From the start, it made my life so much easier. My binders and books can be slotted right into all parts of the bag. Everything that you put into the bag is easily accessible weather on the top or bottom. There are numerous organizers. After researching bags for days and numerous hours, I know I made the right choice.This backpack makes all others worthless. All of the space is usable, unlike in my other bag where the top portion of the bag was just an " empty air carrier". Also, I don't feel the bag pressing against my lower back. I regularly carry 35+ pounds of books and stuff, so comfort is a big deal and this thing delivers. Brands I looked at were swissgear, high sierra, Sumdex, Brenthaven, Dakine, Caribee, Ogio, and Targus. Not to say that those aren't good backpack makers, however none of them solve the main flaw in backpacks... the wasted and inefficient use of space on the top of the bag. The Ivar backpack is by far the most comfortable I've ever owned and can hold double what you think it could hold. I could easily stuff multiple(6+) phone-books into the slots with no problem. Another thing I love is the fact that it's not bulky because it distributes the load vertically and closer to your body. In all, I would highly recommend and would be surprised if Ivar is not a household name in the next five years.
Cons:
A bit pricey, however in a class of its own...could sell for 150.