OGIO's Commuter Backpack

We've looked at OGIO's backpacks before, the waterproof Throttle and the extreme conditions All Elements. The Apollo is a much lighter pack, better suited to lugging papers, computers and other electronic gear than clothes and other outdoor gear. If you find yourself buying a new backpack once a year or more, the quality on this $79.99 pack is worth a look.

I took one on a recent overseas trip, leaving behind my usual leather computer bag. The OGIO proved to be a great success. The zippers all work really well, so unloading a laptop at airport security was incredibly easy. The front zip pocket proved to be the best place to stash identification, boarding passes and your wallet when putting everything through the X-ray machines.

There's a sturdy padded pocket on top for your phone and a separate iPad/tablet slot inside. The Apollo weighs 1.8 lbs. and has a 1300 cubic inch capacity If you run out of space with this pack on a commute, you're probably lugging around too much stuff.

The unit I tested comes in (electric) blue with a grey interior. They're also available in khaki/red, black/acid (neon green) and white/navy. Something a littlebit more understated might be nice if you're trying to look like an adult, but this is an excellent backpack for the price.

FEATURES

• Dedicated padded laptop compartment


• Fits most 15" laptops


• EVA molded Tech Vault gadget protection pocket


• Spacious main compartment with two stretch accessory pockets


• Front Compartment with Deluxe organizer panel


• Side Spandura water bottle pocket


• Side compression straps


• Front TPU coated webbing straps


• EVA Foam ergonic shoulder straps with sternum strap


• Large YKK zippers with custom molded zipper pullers