TUMI Harrison Bates Backpack Review
(2023 Update)
The Harrison Bates Backpack by TUMI is distinguished by its notably stylish pebbled leather exterior. Additionally, the Harrison Bates is equipped with a variety of useful internal and exterior storage compartments. For more, read the full 2023 TUMI Harrison Bates Backpack review below.
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TUMI Harrison Leather Laptop Backpack
Stylish TUMI Men's Pack
The TUMI Harrison Bates is a fashionable laptop backpack that is equally at home in the office or on the road. Sporting a chic pebbled leather exterior, the Harrison Bates features a wide-opening main compartment, convenient quick stash front pocket, retractable top leather handle, and hanging luggage tag.
For comfort and functionality, the TUMI Harrison Bates Backpack gets a big thumbs up. In particular, the Harrison Bates has a retractable top haul handle and leather-wrapped, cushioned shoulder straps. As an added travel convenience, the rear luggage sleeve neatly sides over the top of the handle of a suitcase.
A tough pebbled leather exterior protects the Harrison Bates Backpack from everyday wear and tear. Moreover, TUMI’s Product Warranty states that TUMI may pay repair costs or replace your product if it is damaged within the first twelve months of ownership.
Overall, the TUMI Harrison Bates is a well-designed business backpack with a cushioned laptop area and a pair of quick stash front zip pockets for storing small items. The TUMI Harrison Bates differs from similarly priced work backpacks because of its distinctive leather exterior, quilted interior lining, and luggage compatibility.
HARRISON BATES BACKPACK: RATINGS BREAKDOWN
PROS
Dedicated interior laptop sleeve with padded lining.
Padded rear luggage sleeve for convenient travel storage.
Convenient front utility pockets with long zipper pulls.
CONS
Storage capacity is sufficient but may not be enough for heavy packers.
Zipper can get caught on interior nylon lining.
Does not offer side pocket storage.
SUITABLE FOR
TRAVEL
Room for travel accessories. Rear luggage sleeve. Padded shoulder straps. Luggage tag. Retractable handle.
WORK
Secure laptop sleeve. Padded back support. Zippered front pocket. Interior pockets. Adjustable shoulder straps.
EVERYDAY
Versatile everyday usability. Easy to access main compartment. Quick stash front utility pocket. Carry handle.
COLLEGE
Padded laptop sleeve. Zippered interior pockets. Wide-opening main compartment. Durable leather exterior.
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KEY FEATURES
✔ Padded laptop compartment ✔ Retractable leather top handle ✔ Double zip entry main storage compartment ✔ Adjustable leather shoulder straps ✔ Padded back panel ✔ Hanging luggage tag ✔ Add-a-bag slip through sleeve ✔ Dual front zip pockets
DIMENSIONS
17″ (H) x 12″ (W) x 3″ (D)
TUMI HARRISON BATES VS TUMI SHEPPARD DELUXE
In this comparison between the TUMI Harrison Bates Backpack and the TUMI Sheppard Deluxe Backpack, the Sheppard Deluxe comes out just ahead. Notably, it has a clear comfort and durability advantage and is better overall value for money.
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Harrison Bates
- STYLE RATING - 91
- COMFORT RATING - 83
- DURABILITY RATING - 87
- VALUE RATING - 80
TUMI HARRISON BATES: SUMMARY
FINAL SAY!
"TUMI's uniquely styled pebbled leather Harrison Bates Backpack is an excellent men's business bag. Importantly, the Harrison Bates features multiple convenient storage compartments, padded carrying support, and a retractable leather handle. Furthermore, the Harrison Bates has a slip-through back panel for convenient luggage storage."
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