JanSport Agave Backpack

Technical features for days on the trail combined with features such as a padded laptop pocket make the Agave Trail Pack by Jansport as comfortable in the city as in the backcountry.

A good backpack surely sits atop the list of campus essentials. Enter the JanSport Agave, a 2,000-cubic-inch school backpack that doubles as a hiking daypack during the summer. The Agave offers dual AirCore shoulder straps made of comfortable dual-density foam, along with a breathable mesh back panel that helps you stay dry throughout the day. The backpack's two large compartments, meanwhile, can hold everything from books to sack lunches to extra shoes. Add in a versatile storage sleeve that can hold either a 15.4-inch laptop or a 3-liter hydration bladder and you have an ideal pack for all your on-the-go activities.

Other details include hydration tube management on the shoulder straps, a front utility pocket with an organizer, an easy-access V-loft pocket, dual side water bottle pockets, side compression straps to help you manage the load, and daisy chain quick-clip points. Made of 600-denier polyester and 420-denier double diamond dobby, the Agave measures 13.5 by 19 by 10 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 1 pound 7 ounces.

About JanSport
For more than 30 years, JanSport has created products to help you carry the stuff you need, where you need it, in the most functional and fashionable way possible. JanSport's success extends across the globe, where they have become a leading designer and manufacturer of durable backpacks, luggage and gear. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and has offices in the United States and Europe.

Manufacturer's Warranty
JanSport Outdoor Equipment is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty applies when the product is used for the purpose intended, under normal conditions, and does not apply to damages caused by typical wear and tear, unreasonable use, or neglect.

The zipper(2) pull tabs missing on both of the right sides. This was the first thing noticed, and will be returning it. Also snap buckles(3) is excessive with the short straps. There should be a way to tuck them in when not in use.

I've been using this backpack for a little over a month now and overall it is a very good bag.

Pros:
Two large compartments one of which has a laptop sleeve.
Second large compartment has plenty of smaller "pouch" areas to store stuff like spare cell charger and other assorted items.
Two water bottle sleeves on either side of the backpack.
Thickly padded shoulder straps.
The cross chest strap really takes some of the pressure off the lower back.

Cons:
Shoulder strap length could be a bit longer. I'm a large guy and I have to extend them all the way to wear the backpack.
Laptop sleeve does not have a top or other means to firmly secure a laptop.

Overall this is a decent backpack but being a large person I'd probably opt for something with longer shoulder straps next time.

I decided on this backpack because it came in blue and had two big pockets which I hadn't been able to find in stores. When I got it I realized how huge the pockets were plus there is a zipper pocket close to the handle perfect for storing keys and cell phone, also the pocket in the front is handy. Also, two water bottle pouches on the sides. My only issue is the laptop sleeve seems a little tight to me but I have a bulkier laptop.

This is a very cool backpack. Not as large as I thought it would be however, it holds 2 pretty big textbooks a folder and that is about it. Has lots of pockets and is very useful.

Nice bag, lots of room, the laptop sleeve is handy. I've had the bag for about a month now and I use it everyday to commute back and forth to work on my bike.