We
love stuff here at The Test Pit, and so therefore we're a bit
concerned about said stuff when we have to lug it around. Fortunately
we also love bags and are fortunate to test some truly awesome
ones... today being no exception. Loading up on all the essentials it
takes to keep this website going (a laptop and a Costa Coffee card
with at least enough points on it for a double espresso) we take the
Case Logic LoDo Medium Backpack for a spin.
We've tested Case Logic cases and accessories in the past and also loved their kit, so it was nice to try out a larger item from them. The Case Logic LoDo Medium Backpack is so called because it is the smaller of two backpacks from the LoDo range. However, both bags are very different with the larger version possessing a draw-string closure instead of the Medium's zip. We liked the look of the Medium better – hence the review – but check out the larger bag if you fancy it.
The
Medium LoDo is a backpack designed to accommodate laptops of up to
15” in the padded rear internal compartment, as well as tablets up
to 10” in a separate pocket. The inside area has a volume of 21
litres, and there are also four additional pockets on the front, as
well as two elastically-tightening bottle holders on either side of
the pack.
The
shoulder straps and back panel are very well padded which makes the
Case Logic LoDo Medium Backpack a comfy thing to wear, while the main
material is tough cotton canvas with real leather details on the zip
pulls. Uniquely, the main compartment opening has a rigid
construction which, once unzipped, opens like the yawning jaws of a
hippo... in a cool and really handy way. This means its super easy to
get in there and see all your stuff without flaps getting in the way.
Naturally
we took it with us to our office – the local coffee shop. The Case
Logic LoDo Medium Backpack is perfect for commuters as you'll know
your laptop and tablet are secure and safe, as well as being easily
able to access things like your phone, wallet, keys, and bits from
the front pockets (two decent sized zipped compartments, and two
smaller magnetic-stud closing pockets under the flap). We also really
like the side pockets that are great at gripping a water bottle (or
gin bottle, if you've had a tough day) or indeed a bike lock if
you're jumping on your bike.
The
Case Logic LoDo Medium Backpack is a good-looking, versatile backpack
with lots of room for pretty much anything you'll need for a busy
trip out.
£69.99
Visit
www.caselogic.com
