Versa Backpack
The Versa series of laptop bags
When you’re looking for a professional laptop bag with classic styling, top of the line materials, and innovative organizational capabilities, choose the Versa series of laptop bags. EVERKI’s Versa series is the perfect marriage of subtle style and extreme organization, with all the attention to detail and intuitive features you’ve come to expect from EVERKI bags. These bags are dressed to impress with high-quality ballistic nylon, clean lines and sleek profile, and enhanced with black on black premium leather accents and handles. Each bag in the Versa series ensures that you can remain tailored, structured and organized when you travel or walk into a business meeting. The Versa series of laptop bags – classic style, contemporary features.
The sleek and stylishly structured backpack for the mobile professional
Equipped with a separate technology compartment for storing up to a 14.1-inch laptop and 13-inch tablet, a quick-access magnetic pocket and zippered compartment for business essentials on the front, and the hard-shell sunglasses case on the top, the Versa Premium Laptop Backpack is made to function. The main compartment is large enough for a light jacket, and has a separate file divider to keep important papers neat; and the backpack holds its shape perfectly with structured and padded sidewalls that won’t fall flat when you set the bag down. You’ll find the padded back panel and trolley handle pass-through comfortable and convenient; plus, you’ll never be left hanging with our shoulder strap system that secures neatly with no dangling. The Versa Backpack – engineered for organizational structure.
Travel friendly
Airport security can be a hassle, so we designed the Versa Backpack with our hassle-free 180 degree fold-out design. The Checkpoint Friendly laptop design allows you to breeze through airport security without removing your device from its pocket. Simply open the Versa up 180 degrees, lay it flat, and your bag will quickly pass through the scanner. Should you need to remove your laptop, you can take it out and replace it without rummaging through your backpack or removing other contents. And on the plane, it’s designed to fit in the cabin above or neatly under the seat. It’s that friendly.
Hard-shell quick-access sunglasses case
Are your sunglasses or reading glasses a traveling necessity? Then you definitely want them protected inside your bag. EVERKI’s unique hard-shell sunglasses case was designed specifically with this in mind. There is plenty of space in the built-in hard case for your sunglasses or reading glasses, as well as an additional nylon tuck-away for your phone or ear buds. And because it’s positioned on the top of the bag, you won’t have to fumble around looking for them when you need them. Your glasses are safe, secure and right at your fingertips.
Patented corner-guard protection system
When you travel with your backpack as your mobile office, your laptop has to be securely protected. That’s why we’ve engineered the Versa Backpack with extra padding in the lining of the laptop pocket and molded-to-fit laptop corner guards. Our patented corner-guard protection system uses form-fitting corners to wrap snugly around the bottom of your laptop pocket, to protect against knocks and bumps – or if you accidentally set your bag down too abruptly. The shock-absorbing system of the Versa Backpack will give you Peace of mind, knowing your laptop is safe inside your bag.
Premium leather handles and accents
To nicely round out the classic styling, we used premium leather accents on the black on black Versa Backpack which are subtle, yet striking. Professional enough to take the place of your briefcase, practical enough for a business flight. Classic, subtle, sleek.
Trolley handle pass-through
When traveling with many bags, the trolley handle pass-through on the back of the Versa Backpack allows you to double your efforts. Simply slip the Versa onto the handle of your luggage and you’re ready to wheel through the airport.
Ergonomic dangle-free, storable shoulder strap system
Sometimes the situation calls for a more serious look. You can carry the Versa Backpack like a briefcase by its sturdy leather handles on the top of the bag with the shoulder straps tucked neatly into the back flap, so there’s no dangling – anywhere.
High-contrast lining
All EVERKI interiors are stylish, high-contrast orange because we know how frustrating it is to mistakenly leave a compartment unzipped, and how difficult it is to organize against a black background. Savvy and Stylish.
Peace of mind
EVERKI makes products of value because we value our relationships. Every product EVERKI makes comes with our Limited Lifetime Warranty which covers manufacturing defects over the entire life of the product. EVERKI. We give you peace of mind.
Specifications
| Model | EKP127 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 874933002123 |
| Fits device sizes | 14.1" |
| Fits tablets up to | 10" (25.4 cm) |
| External dimensions | 43 x 33 x 20 cm |
| Capacity | 21.5 l |
| Bag Weight | 1.87 kg |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Customer Reviews
- I like that the bag is very structurally sound, keeping its shape and free-standing.
- Heavy padding will definitely protect the laptop/tablet. It almost feels too heavy, as it does add weight.
- Materials are top notch. It got rained on a bit today and repelled water well. Very well put together and nice strong fabric.
- Orange interior provides great contrast, and looks cool too.
- Usable pockets and compartments, which I like. Middle compartment for files and things is surprisingly roomy. I like the magnetic front pocket (great for stowing receipts and my phone when going through airport security), and the extra zippered pouch in front is great for my work badges.
- Hard shell "glasses" compartment is a nice feature; good for (sun)glasses, or other odds and ends. I put mobile hotspot and a couple granola bars in there.
- Luggage handle pass-through is a nice feature not often found on backpacks.
- It is aesthetically pleasing. The leather accent on front is classy and it looks professional.
Cons:
- A bit on the heavy side. Much of it is due to the heavy padding and thick fabric, so it's a tradeoff, but any way to make it lighter without compromising the safety features would be appreciated. If you have trouble lifting things, this may not be the bag for you.
- Flat leather grip handles are not as comfortable as round handles.
- Glasses compartment is pretty deep, which is good, but it does restrict room in the middle compartment somewhat. No way you'll fit a legal-sized document without folding it. Letter sized accordian file barely fits.
- Straps or just ok. They sit a bit wide on my shoulders, so could be an issue if you have particularly narrow shoulders. Also, the straps are long. In order to get to a comfortable length for me, I had to adjust the straps at the top of the, uh, shoulder straps. The drawback to this is that the shoulder strap "scrunches" up a bit. The pull tabs also have a tendency to stick up a
About 3 weeks from purchase the zip on the sunglasses pocket failed. I contacted the Everki team and have been blown away by the customer service. They advanced shipped me a new replacement and it was a totally seamless experience. Whilst not ideal the zip failing the response and acknowledgement to the problem was fantastic.
This is a great bag and Everki customer service makes it even better
Functionally, the Versa is a fantastic bag with excellent build quality, superior materials, excellent layout, and use of interior space. Once I received the bag I immediately switched the items from my old bad to the Versa and excitedly anticipated the first day I would be able to utilize it's marvelous feature set. The bag worked well...
HOWEVER: There was a problem. The Versa boasts excellent comfort and ergonomics and even uses a 5 foot 7 male model in one of it's videos. I'm 5 foot 8 inches and weigh about 120lbs. I have a thin frame, but I'm about as average in height as most people which is why I was dismayed when I discovered that the straps lacked adequate adjustability to pull the bag closer, higher and tighter against my back. The bag sits uncomfortably low in a position that causes almost immediate discomfort and eventually pain (the bag could not have weighed more than 10-14lbs as I had it configured). At first I thought this was a typical psychosomatic manifestation of discomfort and buyer's remorse, but I continued to use the bag and the issue did not resolve itself. Ultimately the adjustment portions of the shoulder straps DO NOT have enough built-in length to adjust the bag to sit comfortably on my back. I feel like a torso strap might help, although, it would not alleviate the underlying issue. For $200 I thought I was purchasing excellent ergonomics and comfort as I expect it to be the primary focus of any high-end bag. If it wasn't for this issue, I would certainly have given this bag a VERY solid 4 to 5 stars (4.5 precisely).
CAUTION TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS: if you have thin frame, avoid this bag, although it has adjustment in all the correct places, it lacks enough adjustability to be compliant with smaller and especially thinner users.
I believe the problem stems from the detachable clips that allow the shoulder straps to be stowed in pass-through compartment which limits adjustability to a mere few inches.
Everything has a place and is easy to get to: Separate felt lined pocket for iPhone and accessories. Hard shell space for glasses and sunglasses. Easy to get to felt-lined pockets (2) for laptop and for iPad/Kindle/tablet. Fold out, easy access compartment for files, books, papers, with pockets for laptop battery pack and other electronics. Easy to reach zipper mesh area for money, medicines, small items, passport - whatever you want to keep handy but don't want to lose in the bottom of a compartment. An outside pocket for pens, pencils, business cards, etc. Two side pockets for electronic cords, miscellaneous items and ample room for a water bottle provide a place for anything else you might want to carry. And, to top it off, an invisible pocket with a magnetic closure for itineraries, tickets, food bars or anything else that you want to easily reach without fumbling with a zipper. To make it all even easier, the orange interior means finding items is a piece of cake.
The clamshell Checkpoint Friendly design makes it super simple to get through the security line: No more extra bin and unloading and loading of the laptop and Kindle. Just pull the zippers to that compartment down, lay it out flat, and let it go - no problems. At the other end the two handles provide a quick way to pick it up without any chance of anything falling out and puts it into position to quickly close the zippers and walk off.
The construction is solid and well made: This is one of the only bags I found with ample protection at the bottom of the bag to protect my laptop. There are reinforced corners to keep the bottom of the laptop protected should it slip off of your shoulder or get set down a little too hard. The zippers are large and are easily opened and closed. The material is water repellent and thick. I can't imagine it ever ripping or getting soaked. The felt linings are a nice touch to keep your electronics shiny and scratch free. It fits easily and securely over a roller bag handle for those times when you don't want to carry it by the handle or on your back.
Looks good: If you don't like the looks of the shoulder straps you can simply fold them behind the sleeve that fits over the roller bag handle to keep them out of the way. The dimensions are more compact than the vast majority of school backpacks - so you don't look like you are lugging an extra suitcase around and the orange inside is a nice contrast to the all black exterior. The sides are sturdy so the bag stands up with you set it down and it holds its shape resulting in a more professional look.
This is a stellar bag but let's face it - it can't be perfect (only practically perfect.) Here's what I wish I could change: It is a heavier bag than most, clocking in at about 4 pounds when empty. No doubt this is from the heavier fabrics and materials used but it is noticeable - unless you are rolling it on top of your roller bag in which case it is a non-issue. The side pockets have zippers that seem like they could open up another inch or so at the top. I don't know why Everki didn't extend the zippers to the edge of the pocket. This would be a nice change as access would be a little easier. Fortunately, those pockets don't get used much. The key clip is a great idea but it should be moved to the other side pocket and the clip should be less tight. It is hard to put a key ring into the tight clip and the hanging keys take up too much space to use with a water bottle. This problem is solved by moving the water bottle to the other pocket (the elastic cord to secure the throat of the bottle isn't really needed.) I also ended up putting my keys in a handy little stretch pocket inside the hard shell sunglass pocket - this keeps them easily accessible and avoids any chance of them scratching the glasses. I'd also replace the flat leather handles with a rubberized handle that is more form fitting when cradled in your hand. That's it, that's all I can come up with in terms of drawbacks - nothing that really presents a problem for the typical business traveler.
I highly recommend this backpack.
Also, a friend of mine was in the process of switching to a backpack. When he finished his research, he selected the same Everki Versa Premium on his own. Enough said, if you don't buy one, you'll be sorry.
One small note - The TSA in USA and the CATSA in Canada still insist you remove your laptop from your bag at security even though the Versa Premium is Checkpoint Friendly. Travelling to Europe next hopefully they will be more enlightened to this type of bag.