Rei Transit Bag

Rated: 4 by 2 reviews.

REI

Updated and made with recycled PET polyester, the well-organized REI Transit shoulder bag has a modern appearance with rugged fabrics and features suited for students, commuters and travelers.

  • Largely made from 100% recycled PET; each Transit bag keeps 27 16-oz. plastic bottles out of landfills!
  • Zippered large main compartment features a sleek neoprene sleeve that fits laptop computers up to 15 in.; main compartment also carries legal-size documents
  • Large front flap covers a complete organizer, which stows your PDA, cell phone, pens, sunglasses and spare change; front flap stays securely in place with side-release buckle
  • Zippered external pocket on the front flap is the perfect size for airline tickets and boarding pass; padded, zippered side pocket protects electronics or other delicate items
  • Side pocket with stretch mesh stores water bottle (sold separately); lies flat when not in use
  • For comfortable toting count on the removable, adjustable shoulder strap and padded grab handle
  • Internal HDPE framesheet is precurved to carry comfortably against the body while also adding structure to the bag
  • Ballistic nylon bottom panel is highly durable and foam padded to protect interior contents

Average weight:2 lbs. 6 oz.
Dimensions:16 x 12 x 6 inches
Material:Recycled PET/ballistic nylon
Number of pockets:4 + main compartment
Volume:1,450 cubic inches

Rei Transit Bag Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Great bag, on-screen color a little off.

Rating:****
This bag is perfect for me. I use it with a 15.6" HP Pavilion and it's about as big as this bag can fit. If you used a separate sleeve the main compartment could be used to carry a lerger laptop.

The main compartment is huge for the overall size of the bag, and can fit all kinds of papers, etc. The front section holds all the accessories I need and the outside pocket is convenient for travel or errands.

The only drawbacks are that the chestnut color looks more brown on screen than in person and the design can be plain next to , say a Timbuk2 bag. To me it looks more green/grey, but I still like it, and I like the less flashy style myself.

Honestly I've only owned the bag a short time and have not carried it for extended periods, but the handle is well padded and I think it will be comfortable in the long run.
Datadog at REI on 09/09/2009

Great bag, color not as expected.

Rating:****
I only received this a few days ago but wanted to give others my first impression. The bag is what I was looking for in that it is comfortable, compact, and has pockets for everything I need to carry on a daily basis. The first thing I was not so sure of was the color (ALOT darker green/black than the picture shows on the site. Appears brown in the picture which is not the case. HOWEVER, I have to say I like the unexpected color so I not complaining.) Second, the zippers have a plastic type covering that seems flimsy but again, I have only started using this bag. All in all, I would recommend the purchase.
jb2525 at REI on 10/10/2009