Targus Work+ Expandable Daypack 32L
The Targus Work+ Expandable Daypack offers a one-bag solution for work, school, gym and travel thanks to a creative design made to adapt to different situations.
The main compartment opens wide with a near-clamshell zipper design that gives you access to multiple pockets for daily organization. In the rear you’ll find a separate padded laptop compartment for devices up to 16-inches while a large bottom compartment for shoes or laundry allows you to separate the yucky from your daily carry.
Targus also adds some clever travel features into the Work+ design such as lockable zippers in the main and laptop compartments and side and front handles for easy grabbing when using overhead compartments on planes and trains. Another great travel feature is the trolley sleeve in the back panel so that you can attach the Work+ to your rolling luggage.
As for gripes, there is no secondary padded sleeve for a tablet. Also, your main organizer pockets for pens and smaller items is located in the back of the main compartment which makes these items a little cumbersome to reach when the main compartment is packed full. We would have liked to have seen a separate compartment altogether for these organizer pockets. But these are just minor complaints amongst an overwhelmingly positive impression of such a thoughtfully designed and versatile backpack.
Truth be told there are a lot of features on the Targus Work+ Expandable Daypack that just work. Targus includes a good variety of pockets throughout the backpack both internally and externally. Our favorite is the sneaky front panel pocket that stays relatively hidden.
The side water bottle pockets are also a slam dunk since they are made of incredibly stretchy material and can fit larger bottles. We were able to fit in a 32L Nalgene bottle and a Blender Bottle with and they stayed nice and snug inside the pockets.
What we like
Awesome expandable design that gives you a roomy bag when you need it and a slimmer bag on light days.
Great travel features that makes life easy on trips (luggage sleeve, handles, lockable zippers)
Stretchy water bottle pockets can fit larger bottles (like a 32oz Nalgene)
Sleek design that would look great at as a daily work backpack
What we don’t like
No secondary padded sleeve for tablet
Organizer pockets are in the back of the main compartment making them a little cumbersome to access when the bag is fully packed. We wish there was a separate organizer/admin compartment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 20.46” (H) x 12.9” (W) x 7.67” (D)
Capacity: 32L (when expanded)
Weight: 2.64lbs
Laptop Sleeve: Up to 16”
Tablet Sleeve: None
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