This is my second OGIO backpack. The first, though 7 years old, is still in great shape. This one is a little larger and perfect for carrying and protecting my computer. It has many pockets for carrying a variety of other necessary things and is very comfortable. I am overly pleased with the backpack!
I upgraded to the Renegade RSS earlier this year and could not be more satisfied. Although it’s configured a little differently than my last two bags, now that I’m used to it...it’s way more functional. I love the hard pouch to protect my prescription glasses / sunglasses. Also, the top load computer compartment is more convenient than the side load going through TSA and other security checkpoints. My last two bags were OGIO Metro Street backpacks and each lasted me between 5 - 6 years of moderate travel (80-150 hotel nights a year) and multiple sales calls per day- I trust this Renegade RSS will do the same...
I expected much more at this price: kevlar reinforcement for sturdiness (the material as it is in prone to tears and rips), a key-hook, more space in the middle compartment, metallic strap-hooks to name a few. The idea and design is very cool and love it but needs improvements. Also, the QR code is not functional.
This is by far the best backpack I've ever purchased... It's built solidly to protect my electronics and other fragile items like my glasses and sunglasses but is still very comfortable and stylish... It has pockets and space for everything I could ever imagine needing and the price is well worth the quality... Highest recommendation!!!
The Renegade RSS Laptop Backpack is solid quality overall. There are plenty of pockets to store the smaller stuff. I bought it for my son who just started high school. The laptop compartment is great and functional and keeps it safe. For the amount of books he has to carry and keep in it, it would be nice if it was a bit larger overall; especially, since his school does not allow lockers this year due to the pandemic. Probably the biggest complaint is that the side pockets are barely big enough to store a small bottle of water. i personally own a half dozen different backpacks and they ALL have some sort of mesh pocket that allows for two large bottles of water. This is probably my biggest critique. My son runs cross country and carries a large bottle of water for sports and when in class. I would recommend OGIO take another run at their flagship bag and come up with something better in this area. I was going to buy one for myself but will be holding off until they come up with that. Aside from that, the OGIO quality is great.
Pros: quality, ability to customize name on bag
Cons: water bottle holders not big enough, could be a bit larger to hold more school books, not many ways to attach other items on the bag