Solo Duane Laptop Hybrid Backpack/Briefcase vs Swiss Gear SA1908 Laptop Backpack

The Solo can be quickly transformed from a practical backpack to a sophisticated briefcase, without the need to sacrifice space, style, or cost. As such, for those whose work requires them to move about and/or commute, and then show up appropriately clad for the office, this bag has you covered.

The Solo comes with a padded laptop compartment that offers 360-degrees of protection for a laptop of up to 15.6 inches in size or a MacBook of up to 17 inches in size.

This bag comprises a secondary, interior compartment that can hold an iPad or tablet, in addition to front zipper pockets that can hold your smartphone, chargers, and any other smaller gadgets you may need to carry around with you. It also provides storage in the bag’s back-straps and a zip-down organizer so to keep your items in their designated sections. Overall, the Solo provides adequate, organized storage space to get you through the day or even a weekend trip.

The Solo features a removable and/or adjustable shoulder strap for when carrying the bag as a briefcase, as well as padded back-straps for added comfort when carrying the bag as a backpack.

The Solo is made of polyester, a resilient material that can withstand the knocks of everyday use. It’s easy to clean and while it’s not entirely water-proof, it doesn’t easily get wet or wrinkled.

Unlike some of its similarly-priced competition, the Swiss Gear can carry most larger laptops of up to 17 inches in size without there being strain put on its zips.

This is one of the few laptop backpacks that makes going through airport security much easier. The computer compartment has a unique quick-recognition window, meaning you can keep your computer safe when passing through security. All you need to do is simply unzip and unfold the backpack to a flat position, keeping above and below the laptop section clear.

The Swiss Gear comprises a multi-panel airflow design that provides extra padding for optimum comfort and support for your back. What's more, its specially contoured shoulder straps are padded and ergonomically designed so to better support your shoulders when carrying a heavy load.

Inside the backpack there are adjustable, padded laptop straps that help to keep laptops of different sizes in place when being transported.

The Swiss Gear is equipped with an interior organizer consisting of divider pockets for your stationery, cell phone, and other small items. It also comes with an elasticized, mesh water bottle pocket that can expand depending on the size of your bottle. The backpack even comes with an elastic tab on the shoulder strap that can hold your sunglasses securely in place and make them accessible whenever you need them.

The Swiss Gear backpack will last you for a considerable length of time thanks to its durable, ballistic weave fabric.