Customer Reviews Dakine Campus 33L Backpack

I recommend this book bag for anyone who wants a backpack that will accommodate multiple needs. I am a full time student and I take the subway to school, which means that I must carry everything that I could possibly need for the day. This book bag allows me to carry everything! The main portion is large enough to fit a five subject spiral ring notebook, a large and medium-sized textbook, and two small binders. I especially like the cooler portion because I can put my lunch in the cooler portion of the backpack rather than carrying a separate lunch bag. The side pockets are nice for water/coffee and an umbrella. The middle pocket is not very deep and does not hold much but the cooler portion makes up for that. The shoulder straps are padded and wide so they do not dig into your shoulders, even if you are carrying a heavy load.

This backpack holds all three of my binders plus a textbook, along with all my pencils, pens, markers, cosmetics, plus my calculator and glasses. The side pockets are great for water bottles.

The reason this backpack got an overall three star rating is because it's simply not durable enough to use on a daily basis. I think it's reasonable to expect a backpack to last at least five years with normal use. This backpack lasted for about one and a half years of normal use at school. The side mesh pockets for water bottles tore and fell apart after about a year, and the zippers actually fell off after a year and a half. Good looking, well designed backpack. Just not durable at all.

This bag is very deceiving. When I saw it online I thought the color was like a mint chocolate chip green color. When I received it it was a very dark, ugly green. Almost like the green color on street name signs.

I purchased this for my 14 year old daughter for school. She loves the fact that she can fit all her "stuff" in it -- books, lunch, a change of clothes, lap top and whatever else finds its way in there. She highly recommends it!

Very comfortable to wear, durable construction, stylish looks, convenient zippers and zipper pulls attached for ease of opening compartments along with a padded laptop sleeve inside make this a good quality and value purchase for any student, High School, or College. This is a very fair price in today's economy. Good job Dakine and Zappos. A winning team!

I have 4 kids. I always try to buy Dakine backpacks. They are durable, affordable, and nice looking. My kids all want large ones.

I bought this for my husband, around month ago. He likes this bag very much. First at all, bag is very functional and secondary - bag looks very nice.

So far, I am very impressed. There is lots of space to put all the stuff you need. It fits a 17" laptop in the pouch plus binders and text books.

This backpack is great! I got it for my husband for his birthday and he loves it. He had a different Dakine backpack but needed one with a little more room to fit all of his school books. This one works great and even has little extra space for other things but it's not too big. Great backpack!

Lots of space. Very comfortable and supportive, love the cross strap. The cooler pouch is definitely a nice touch.

This backpack is really cool with just enough color to make it different! It's big enough for my 10 year old son's 3” binder and lunch box but isn't too big. It has great pockets for storing stuff, too.

Best backpack investment I have ever made. Perfect size for laptop and school book storage. Plenty of pockets here and there for your storage needs. Husband was so happy for this "upgrade" from his previous backpack. Great buy and worth every penny!

Dakine again has a great, well-made and sturdy backpack. I lug a large laptop, multiple notebooks and large medical books for school. For the blue/grey color, the pictured grey is darker than what it is, as it is a pattern of thin lines that meld together in the picture. Still very sleek, contrasting colors. Straps are well-padded too.

I (heart) this backpack! Everything fits perfectly inside. And it took me forever to find the right one for my 15" laptop, like 3 actually before I found this one. I love it, and it's in my two favorite colors - green and black!

Item was exactly what my son wanted. It arrived way before the due dateand he's very happy with it.

I ordered this backpack for my son. He loves it. Plus we love the free overnight shipping! We love Zappos!

Bought this for my son. Plenty of room for all his stuff. I mean all of it! This bag has plenty of room and is very durable!

Love this backpack! I love the size. I love the pockets. The straps are long for all sizes. Love this backpack.

Great bag. The only disappointing feature is that it only has one large pocket and this is a bummer for use as a school backpack. Otherwise it gets highest of marks.

As a college student, this backpack meets my needs. It's a good size, but not too big. Compartments: I didn't really use the insulated front compartment because it seemed like anything edible I put in there always got squished beyond recognition. The second zippered compartment has additional sections for all of your pens, pencils, gum, etc. It's quite roomy and always had extra space despite having graphing calculators and all my other junk in it. The main compartment held multiple books, notebooks and the occasional change of clothes. The padded laptop section of the main compartment is nice. I used it a few times and it held up well. The top zippered section is perfect for sunglasses and keys and still has room for a padlock. Materials/Build: The shoulder padding is a bit on the conservative side. Outer material is waterproof and doesn't dirty up quickly. It's sturdy and will last. (I've had mine over a year now. Still looks new.) I would definitely recommend.

I bought this in the 33-litre size for my middle and high school sons. They are entering 7th and 9th grade. These packs are perfect! I also ordered similar sized packs (>or= 33L), but somehow they didn't fit my kids' books and binder as well. Maybe it is because this pack is made for students and the others, although of similar volume, were made for hiking, etc. My kids can get a 4" binder and 3 large, thick text books into this bag. And, they can even squeeze a spiral notebook or 2 in! And that's just along the bottom. There is room on top of the books for a lunch and or rolled (or stuffed in) hoodie (sometimes both, depending on how many books they need to bring home on a given day. Love the fleece-lined sunglass pocket on the top front. My older son likes to wear sunglasses, as a fashion accessory, to school. Also, the insulated pocket is a handy place to stick a beverage to keep it cool longer on hot days. But I do feel that to be really useful, this insulated pocket should be larger. There is also a middle pocket, behind the smaller insulated pocket, with places to stick pens, pencils, etc. There is a smaller zippered "pouch" in there, as well, for "valuables." Another great feature of this pack is that it has straps that extend horizontally from the arm straps, across the wearer's chest, and snaps closed. This is especially good for when my sons ride their bikes with a heavy pack. The chest strap keeps the pack from sliding sideways and throwing the rider off balance.

Nice pack. Roomy, sturdy material, seems well constructed, and looks good. A great pick for my high school aged son, at a good price. I was skeptical of the built-in cooler, but it already came in handy on a day hike.

What a unique backpack! The fabric combo is so stylish but yet understated. My teenage son is very pleased. Lots of room and functionality.

Got this for my brother, as he was looking for a backpack that had an insulated pocket to keep my niece's snacks cool and fresh while out and about. He loves the color as well, and he's not the type of guy who wears bright or colorful clothing. Overall, I would definitely recommend this pack for casual use.