Customer Reviews for Samsonite Better Than Basics Backpack, Black (151906-1041)
Item # : 24612520
Model # : 151906-1041
Get up and get going with this Better Than Basics Backpack from Samsonite.
- BLACK 100% Polyester
- 2 exterior front pockets- 1 quick stash and 1 with slip pockets, pen sleeve, and Key Fob
Price is $84.09
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65 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 17, 2025
Great purchase!
Great size, material, comfort. An overall great purchase.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Oct 8, 2024
Wonky Zippers
The zippers on this bag are terrible and come off track constantly. The zippers started to open 1 month in and Im often fearful that my items will fall out and now I'm forced to spend money on another bag. Wish I had searched reviews prior to purchasing.
Shaina K
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Posted Oct 17, 2025
Great purchase!
Great size, material, comfort. An overall great purchase.
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Posted Oct 16, 2025
Great professional back pack
I bought this as a gift and the recipient is very pleased with it. Its main purpose is as a work bag. They love how spacious the bag is and that the side pocket can fit their large water bottles. It is also very plain and discrete for use in the work environment.
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Ea
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Posted Sep 15, 2025
Ripped
Bought this a month ago and it ripped out of no where. Very disappointed as it is a nice bag overall. I thought it would be more durable.
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Thank you for bringing this to our attention. As a brand, we hold our products to a high standard of quality and durability to meet the demands of frequent travelers. We want to make this right for you, so you can expect to hear from our team shortly.
September 17, 2025
Eric marie
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Posted Sep 2, 2025
Happy son
My 13 years old boy loves it 😁...looks great, solid..great quality
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Isadora
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Posted Aug 26, 2025
I got the black better than basic
Great backpack for work and school. I’m happy with it! Great materials. Although the zipper came a little hard in one part, it is fine for now.
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Basic Backpack
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Posted Aug 21, 2025
right balance between looking professional and ca
As someone who carries my laptop, charger, books, and a few extra gadgets everywhere, I was in search of a reliable, functional, and stylish laptop backpack. After using the Samsonite Better than Basic Laptop Backpack for about two weeks, here's my experience:
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Spacious & Organized Design:
The Samsonite backpack is very spacious. It easily fits my 15-inch laptop...
Pros:
Spacious & Organized Design:
The Samsonite backpack is very spacious. It easily fits my 15-inch laptop...
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N/A
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Posted Aug 15, 2025
5/5 backpack
Perfect travel/office backpack, comfortably fits all necessities
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Proud Momma
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Posted Aug 7, 2025
Great Bag!
Bag lives up to it's description! It isn't your typical school backpack. It looks professional and will carry our child through their PhD program into their professional career.
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Yerik
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Posted Jul 28, 2025
Awesome backpack
This item is incredibly lightweight and has such a stylish appearance. It also offers a surprisingly spacious interior, making it both practical and visually appealing. I am lucky to it 🤝
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Linda
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Posted Jul 12, 2025
Backpack review for school
Perfect size for grad school and love all the small compartments
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MT
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Posted Jul 10, 2025
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Very good quality and Comfortable. I am so happy 🙏
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wetalktech
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Posted Jul 7, 2025
please put card
love the backpack Only one note and this is 100% user error and very stupid of me but the back compartment by the zipper is not easy to see And so if it was just like a code that’s said where are the compartments are that would be good OK great just 100% user error and me being stupid
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McElroy
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Posted Jul 5, 2025
Excellent Travel Backpack- Suited for Small Builds
Purchased for my husband but when it arrived realized that it’s a small backpack better suited for a 5’8” female frame not a 6’5” male. I kept it for myself and used it to travel with recently. It help my laptop, cords, purse and a water bottle easily. Love how it slips over the handle of my carryon luggage so I didn’t have to carry it on my back. Excellent quality....
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Traveling time
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Posted Jun 20, 2025
Better than nothing?
Prior to purchasing this backpack, I searched reviews, the majority were by people that were given the product, and that in itself left me a little apprehensive. I received the backpack and put it on, no matter how I adjusted the straps they rubbed my neck. The straps are sewn too close together and would have left me in considerable pain. I am returning the bag.
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be sure to forward your comments. Our team will be in touch to see if there’s anything we can do to assist in this matter.
June 20, 2025
Bill S
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Posted Jun 19, 2025
Perfect fit and classy looks
We had been looking for a luggage set to fit a GT convertible (with limited space) that could also be used for air travel. After looking at hundreds of variations and price points we chose the Better than Basic Backpack to go with matching a Pro Spinner and duffel bag. It was perfect! The color, size, price and classy looks were a perfect fit. Extremely happy we got...
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Sarah
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Posted Jun 15, 2025
Love this backpack!
Back and strap padding makes it super comfortable to wear. Lots of room even though it looks like a slim backpack. Love the elastic in the laptop/tablet section to keep the devices off the ground when I set it down. Zips smoothly. Wish the water bottle pockets allowed for wider bottles but it has enough give in the strap part of the pocket to accommodate my larger bottl...
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Vinay Bhave
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Posted Jun 14, 2025
Solid Daily Driver That Gets the Job Done
A few weeks in with this Samsonite backpack, and I’m already confident this was the right choice. Sometimes you can tell quality from day one, and this bag has that reassuring feel that suggests it’ll age well.
**Build Quality You Can Feel Immediately**
Right out of the box, the construction quality is obvious. The zippers are what sold me—they’re hefty, smooth, and in...
**Build Quality You Can Feel Immediately**
Right out of the box, the construction quality is obvious. The zippers are what sold me—they’re hefty, smooth, and in...
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Aleen
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Posted Jun 11, 2025
Great backpack
Perfect size backpack. Nice zipper all around and lots of compartment. Love it.
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Jennifer
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Posted Jun 4, 2025
Sleek, compact, and sturdy
Purchased as a gift for my boyfriend and he loves it. Wanted something low profile with good zippers and I trust Samsonite zippers since I use luggage from them for all of my own travel.
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Riley
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Posted May 4, 2025
Solid bag
The bag feels very sleek while also providing enough room for my typical work bag needs. The outside pockets have plenty of room. The only issue I have had is being able to slide things in and out of the biggest pocket easily. Things seem to catch at the extra fabric that hangs over the opening.
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