SamsoniteElevation Plus Softside Backpack

Functional, comfortable option with a mature look

I think this is a great backpack, it's a little grown up looking and a little crisp, this does not look like it went to college or camping recently, so for an adult or just someone wanting a look of style and luxe it's just the thing. Functionally I love it, it expands but in compact mode it's not too bulky, the various pockets are well thought out, I especially like the phone pocket. I've heard a criticism the phone pocket opening faces up and will get wet in heavy rain, that's true and maybe it would be better with a flap like the lower pocket, but that's only a problem from prolonged exposure to heavy rain, hasn't come up for me. I bought this after looking at another very premium brand, which I was underwhelmed by. It turns out Samsonite has bought that other brand, which hasn't done the other brand any favors in my opinion but has brought a lot of their features into the Samsonite line which is a vastly better value.