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The 17" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is designed to fit laptops with up to 17" screens. This backpack features several large compartments for storage including a padded laptop compartment that keeps the device secure and separate from other items carried in the case. The thick padding on the back panel includes a large hidden zippered compartment and is strategically placed to provide lumbar support for your back. The heavily padded shoulder straps provide comfort for travel. The main front compartment includes pockets for business cards, a mesh accessory pocket and key clip. A convenient soft, lined pocket located on top of the bag is scratch-resistant to store fragile accessories such as glasses, and more. To keep files in order, the interior divider provides a safe place to store documents.
Focusing on durability, the Drifter backpack features a weather-resistant bottom, thick industrial zipper pulls and a sturdy molded plastic handle supported by metal grommets and cabling. The Drifter Backpack offers a rugged case full of storage options and protective compartments for important devices.
Focusing on durability, the Drifter backpack features a weather-resistant bottom, thick industrial zipper pulls and a sturdy molded plastic handle supported by metal grommets and cabling. The Drifter Backpack offers a rugged case full of storage options and protective compartments for important devices.
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack is rated
3.60 out of
5 by
17.
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Miranda from
17" Drifter II
The backpack is fantastic for traveling because it can fit so much stuff. If wanting to use the bag for airplane travel, it is a little big to fit under the seat.
Date published: 2022-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nelson from
Like everything but the zippers.
I bought this backpack just over 2 years ago and really liked it. But now the zipper on the laptop area isn't holding up. I'll be walking and and it just rips open. After a couple tries it zips back together, but now I don't trust putting anything in that compartment.
Date published: 2022-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tj from
Backpack
This backpack is awesome. Love it. Holds everything I need.
Date published: 2020-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
C Wilson from
Targus, the best laptop bag.
A very great bag. Durable. It holds my all equipment. My old Targus bag lasted for ten years before I bought this new one
Date published: 2020-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Swissmiss from
Backpack
It is perfect for school holding laptop and many other items nicely organized. My 14 year old son loves it. This is the second one purchased, same model/style and color.
Date published: 2022-03-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Big hand from
Enlarging opening of the small bag
Impressive backpack, I hope Targus will redo the small bag, or, is my hand too big... Well, whatever it may be, in the meantime I'll give them only 4 stars, once they improve this product they will have 5 stars of excellence.
Date published: 2021-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Zach from
An Immortal Laptop Bag
I've owned a Drifter Laptop Bag for the last 13 years; it's traveled over three continents with me through tens of thousands of miles on the road and on a plane. It truly lives up to its name; I only purchased a second one so that my child can have the same laptop protection as I have, and I'm almost positive I will hand my original down to one of my future grandkids.
Date published: 2020-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joyce Moat from
Good bag for the price
I really like this bag a lot. Good features, sturdy and lots of pockets for stuff. It seems like it will last forever.
Date published: 2019-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Shawn Denny from
This is a man's bag...
If you're a man, you want this bag. Thing will probably outlast me. I didn't realize Targus has such cool stuff, I'll be back.
Date published: 2019-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
cablemonkey from
not real durable
bought a year ago. straps are ok, but the fabric is ripping around the zipper of the lower outside compartment. looks bad and i'm afraid i'll loose something. don't know how it started ripping... : (
Date published: 2017-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Craig from
A mistake that I wish I could take back
Generally good quality and functionality. However, the zipper system is awful. Wont stay closed and I will have retire rhis bag before I start losing items just walking down the street.
Date published: 2019-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
maxnix from
Expensive Junk
Used this product for one week and main pocket zipper (where laptop goes) separated. Returned for refund.
Date published: 2019-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
buddycat66 from
very handy
I'm very pleased with this backpack, it has all the space I could ever need and it seems to be durable enough to protect my laptop from just about anything
Date published: 2018-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Danny from
Awesome Padded Backpack - Awesome Protection with Lots of Storage Very Durable and Lasts
We have bought this same backpack for years (about 7 years and probably over 50+ of these exact same ones) from Dell for our company. Even with laptops screen sizes getting smaller we still get the model.
With all of these bought we are still using the same ones. I have maybe once replaced out this backpack. I've had my same one for around 7 years+. Quality, Durable and Last.
There is SO MUCH storage places. Everything you need to take with you will fit as well.
Excellent padding on the back so it is Not uncomfortable when carrying.
Awesome Protection!
Absolutely Love Them!
Date published: 2018-07-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
delluser74 from
Bad straps
Spent lots of time looking for the right bag. In less than a month the straps ripped. I do not recommend.
Date published: 2016-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ben from
Received a defective bag - Stay away!
I bought this bag 3 months ago. After 2 weeks of use, the straps started to tear. I was willing to compromise but it just kept on tearing.
I contacted the Targus costumers service, and they offered to examine the product and send a replacement *only if* it is a production defect - That's fine.
The representative send me the details on how to conduct the claim:
I will have to send the bag to them, pay for the delivery (almost half of the bag's price, wait about 4 weeks for them to examine it and decide whether I should get a replacement or not.
I will take a long brake until purchasing Targus products again.
Stay away of this product as well - it is not as comfortable and diverse as it looks in the images.
Date published: 2016-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rtmshops from
Laptop backpack.
My son had this backpack and the straps started to fray. He liked it so much that he wanted another one. So I bought it as a Christmas present for him.
Date published: 2022-12-20T00:00:00-05:00