Samsonite Guardit Laptop Backpack L 17.3" $53.40 Delivered @ Myer

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  randomguy1 on 12/02/2022 - 18:49

  OOS

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  htc on 12/02/2022 - 19:18

  Does oos mean this is a high quality bag that can last many years?

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    customundo on 12/02/2022 - 19:19

    +6

    No it means it's Out of Style

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      muwu on 12/02/2022 - 19:39

      +5

      lol

      Yeah, it's very square, bulky and big; has not a modicum of style. But unassuming, and functional.

      I bought this for $50 in 2018 from BagWorld eBay.

      I've commented on the few previous deals.

      I definitely knock it was aesthetic, one. But, two, quality assurance is poor as me and others have commented here that they've had faults. For me I had an edge of one of the shoulder straps tear quite badly, from poor stitching, which I sewed well and it has kept ever since. I also had one of the bottle-holder meshes tear on the side, which I haven't touched (very rarely use) and it hasn't extended. All this in the first month or two. Thirdly, Samsonite Australia support in Australia is pretty much non-existent, and the one rep I remember getting through to on the phone a few times (maybe email) pretty much actioned nothing, until persistence after a long time got me a replacement (I chose a much more expensive option as an FU) which was even more big and ugly and I donated it.

      Really wasn't expecting quality issues from a Samsonite product (even as this cost point), and from a bag that seemingly looks well made (the shoulder straps are actually very comfortable with great padding and width, the best I've used).

      The fact that I keep dragging it around almost daily 4 years later probably tells you it's doing a decent job. Probably worth the punt at this price if you don't mind being uninspired by the design. But I'll be aiming at a much higher price point next time to try for something more handsome and stitched well.

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  sclarve on 12/02/2022 - 19:33

  +3

  Cheers. All the other samsonite ones are also on special. I got one of these
  https://www.myer.com.au/p/samsonite-tectonic-2-laptop-backpa…
  Free postage over $49 to metro also.

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  OMG on 12/02/2022 - 19:41

  +1

  Other discounted bags are here: https://www.myer.com.au/c/home/luggage-travel-goods/backpack…

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    htc on 12/02/2022 - 19:52

    +1

    They are all $50 plus tag, as reviewed above, quality is subpar, will these last twice as long as the premium backpack from ALDI, $20?

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      sclarve on 12/02/2022 - 20:40

      Or if you want cheap go the dell for $12.88 delivered -https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/682672

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        htc on 12/02/2022 - 21:01

        Ordered, I was hoping to get the ALDI one but was waiting for it to go special after 4 weeks but looks like store send them back if they are not sold.

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      bfg100k on 12/02/2022 - 22:14

      +1

      I bought the Aldi premium backpack for my high school kid. Didn't last a year. Granted it had a rough life in the hands of a high schooler but still….

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        htc on 12/02/2022 - 22:39

        What broke in the bag, the strap, the zip?

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          bfg100k on 12/02/2022 - 22:44

          +1

          @htc: left back strap and the top handle

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  PuntyBrah on 12/02/2022 - 23:13

  +1

  dell gaming backpack 17 is $33

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    vince088 on 13/02/2022 - 10:42

    yeah if you like rainbow reflectors on your back

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    [Deactivated] on 13/02/2022 - 13:07

    In fairness, this looks more like their old style Essentials 15. And apparently their new-style Essential 15 is terrible, even at $12 on special a few days ago.. 😅

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  GJT on 13/02/2022 - 21:04

  Thanks OP. Got Officeworks to price beat https://www.myer.com.au/p/xenon-30-large-backpack-601952770