Reddit reviews Targus XL Travel and Business Backpack for 17-Inch Laptop, Large Commuter with Black/Blue Accents (TXL617)

I got this last year, and the thing seems indestructible so far. I use it with an Asus G74, and have also loaded my old vostro 1500, usb monitor, ipad, AND a week's clothing.. and it still had pockets to spare :)

Traveling and school stuff. I'm a medical student so I'm hardly ever on campus, and so EDC is hardly a consideration, I'm sure any of the Gorucks will work just as well. I do use it as a backpack for really anything though, so any time I need to take my laptop somewhere, or anything in a backpack, I'd be using it.

When I travel, if I'm on a long trip, it probably won't be my only bag, unless it's a short (under 5 days) trip, in which case I'll usually shove all my clothes into it.

For both, my previous bag used to be a POS targus bag with the dimensions 3.25 x 14.25 x 20.5 inches. I switched from a 17" to a 15" laptop and it doesn't offer enough protection for me anymore, so I need to switch bags.

I don't think I honestly need the GR2 - but there's a sale on the GR2 and so I was thinking might as well make it my new EDC since it's even cheaper than the GR1 and the dimensions are the same for the 36L GR2 As far as I can tell

Targus makes an XL backpack that fits my G73JW (also 17,3"). Very roomy and I can even fit my work laptop in there as well with all the cords/accessories for both at the same time. I've had the backpack for over a year and with very heavy usage it is showing no signs of wear.

Here is the one I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Backpack-Designed-Notebooks-TXL617/dp/B0001EMM10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346541509&sr=8-1&keywords=targus+xl

I picked up this one by Targus and I love it. It is nice and comfortable and feels rugged as hell. It also has a ton of storage space in it.

My Targus XL backpack came in today! It's the one that's designed for 17" laptops. This thing is HUGE. Every day I carry a laptop, iPad, small tablet, charging cables for all of them, a book, a binder full of whatever paperwork I have that day, headphones, and a spare t-shirt. This thing still has lots of room to spare. AND it looks proportional on me! Couldn't be happier. If you're a big dude looking for a backpack, this is definitely the one I recommend.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001EMM10?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I have this and it is huge. Bought it Friday December 12, 2008 (love that amazon history) and it still looks new, although I don't use it every day. The only problem is that there are so many pockets and compartments it is possible to lose thing in it.

I've got a Targus XL, and its like a cavern for my 17" even with an extended battery sticking out the back. Back when I bought it they were advertised to support 19" laptops, I dunno why its changed to 17" now.

It's been about a day. I hope that you cancelled your debit/credit cards.
Edit:
Funny story. I once lost my wallet too. I found it a month later after finishing up a final exam. My old backpack was weird,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001EMM10/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Look at the picture. You see those clips? My wallet was in that layer. I checked all over my backpack when looking for my wallet except that part. I was surprised that it was still there after a month of losing it. I was out of state at the time and sucked because I had no ID. I was surprised that it never fell off.

This backpack will fit any laptop, including the AW17R4

Targus XL Backpack Designed for 17-Inch Notebooks, Black with Blue Accents (TXL617) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001EMM10/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZG1iybMQ7ZBSC