Targus 15.6” Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack (REVIEW)

If you’re someone who not only tends to travel a lot, but also uses a laptop on a regular basis, then one of the best things that you can get for yourself is a roller case equipped with a dedicated laptop compartment. Doing so will allow you to have a secure and reliable way of bringing your laptop together with you whenever you’re planning on traveling. Nevertheless, with so many luggage manufacturers as well as several different brands and models of travel cases available to choose from, finding the right roller case for yourself might end up taking you quite some time. Essentially, you’ll want a travel case that not only is versatile enough so that you can carry your laptop, maybe some clothes, and obviously, all of your personal EDC / essential items, but also something that’s made to last you a fairly long time. On that note, consider having a look at the Targus 15.6” Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack, which checks all of those boxes, and then some.

The Targus 15.6″ Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack is a 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case that can be converted from a large XL backpack to a roller case, expanding from 35L to 40L capacity, all while also featuring a dedicated laptop compartment equipped with a SafePort Sling Protection System.

Not only that, but this convertible backpack and roller case also features several other extra zipper pockets that can be used to store your personal items / essentials, as well as a hidden Water Bottle Pocket at the side.

Now, let’s have a more detailed look at it and check out everything that it has to offer you.

DESIGN & BASIC SPECS

Starting with its size, the Targus 15.6″ Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack comes at a fairly standard size given the fact that it’s designed as a large backpack, with it measuring exactly 13.78 inches long by 9.84 inches wide / deep by 20.08 inches tall. The backpack is also very lightweight, weighing just 6.99 lbs. (3.17 kg) when completely empty.

What’s more is that this 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case is also designed to conform to most cabin regulations as an airline-approved carry-on.

Speaking of its design, it’s also worth mentioning that this 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case features a beautiful minimalist and ultra-modern design, as the Targus 15.6″ Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack comes in a sleek Flat-Black color.

Now, not only is the Targus 15.6″ Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack quite lightweight, but it also extremely portable, as it also comes equipped with a telescopic handle at its top-side, along with a set of smooth, super-quiet and ultra-durable wheels, which ultimately allows users to convert it from a large XL backpack to a perfectly functional roller case.

Note that the backpack’s smooth and silent wheels come neatly hidden behind two (x2) dedicated fabric-covers (integrated at the bottom corners of the backpack), which basically, can be pulled over its wheels for times when you’re looking to use the backpack in its Backpack-Mode.

Speaking of which, whenever you do want to use it in its Backpack-Mode, know that this 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case also comes equipped with Tuckaway Ergonomic Shoulder Straps and with a Padded Mesh Back, which, together, ultimately allow for a more comfortable backpack-carrying experience when using it as a standard backpack.

The backpack also integrates a set of Chest Clip Straps that give users an even more secure carrying option.

Alternatively, whenever you want to use it in its Roller-Case-Mode, the backpack’s Tuckaway Ergonomic Shoulder Straps can be tucked-away (as the name suggests) right behind its Padded Mesh Back in order to have them fully-hidden and neatly stored away.

In addition, for carrying the backpack in its Backpack-Mode by hand, there’s also a Padded Carrying Handle integrated at the top-side of the backpack, as well as one other secondary Padded Carrying Handle that’s integrated at one of its-sides.

Furthermore, when it comes to the backpack’s construction, we’re more than pleased to let our readers know that this 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case features an extremely durable construction, and was also designed both with the environment as well as with a smooth travel experience in mind.

That’s because the Targus 15.6″ Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack is mainly made from recycled materials and fabrics, which not only makes it much more Environmentally-friendly when compared to other convertible backpacks / luggage cases, but ultimately, also helps to ensure that this 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case will last you a long, long time.

The same goes for the backpack’s fabric and all of its secondary components, such as its zippers, as well as its wheels, and more. Everything is built with really high-quality materials, and the backpack is as durable as you’d hope / want it to be.

CARRYING CAPACITY & STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

Finally, in terms of its carrying capacity, this 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case features a fairly large capacity for storing just about anything.

That said, note that when converting the Targus 15.6″ Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack from its standard Backpack-Mode into its Roller-Case-Mode, the backpack’s Main Compartment can also be expanded from 35L capacity up to 40L capacity.

This can be easily done by simply unzipping a Capacity-Enlargement Zipper that’s integrated at the bottom of the backpack’s external side.

Not only that, but that backpack’s unique Clamshell Design also allows for a very easy packing process from start to finish.

Last but not least, we also have the backpack’s several secondary storage-compartments. Essentially, this 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case features two separate Main Storage Compartments that can help users to keep all of their personal items and essentials perfectly organized throughout the whole day.

At the front-side of the backpack, sitting just in front of its Primary Storage Compartment (used for clothes and such things), we have a dedicated laptop compartment, which, as said before, comes equipped with a SafePort Sling Protection System that helps keep your laptop neatly secured and perfectly protected within the backpack, even if the backpack itself happens to be dropped or thrown over your shoulder while you’re on-the-go.

Note that the backpack’s dedicated laptop compartment measures exactly 14.75 inches tall by 10.25 inches wide by 1.53 inches thickness (from the back-side to the front-side when having the backpack closed), meaning that it can fit either any 15.6″ laptop, or any other laptop that’s smaller than that.

Within the backpack’s dedicated storage compartment, there are also two-smaller zipper pockets at the front-side of it that can be used to store smaller EDC items (i.e. personal / essential items).

Moreover, sitting outside the backpack and just right in front of its dedicated laptop compartment, there’s also a smaller Soft-Lined Zipper Valuables Pocket that can be used to store a few additional valuables (such as a pair of wireless earbuds, your house keys and/or car keys, etc.).

Finally, at the left-side of the backpack, sitting close to the bottom, there’s also a hidden Water-Bottle Pocket to keep your bottle right where you can find it when you need it.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The Targus 15.6″ Mobile Tech Traveler EcoSmart Rolling Backpack is a 2-in-1 traveling backpack and roller case that can be converted from a large XL backpack to a roller case, expanding from 35L to 40L capacity, all while also featuring a dedicated laptop compartment equipped with a SafePort Sling Protection System.

Not only that, but this convertible backpack and roller case also features several other extra zipper pockets that can be used to store your personal items / essentials, as well as a hidden Water Bottle Pocket at the side.

All in all, this convertible roller case makes for an excellent traveling companion, as not only it complies with most airline carry-on requirements, but it is also designed to offer its users plenty of storage space to comfortably carry their EDC items / personal essentials.

If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that each unit is currently priced at just $149.00. You can order yours online right now, directly from Targus’ official shopping page.