Oakley Icon Backpack 3.0

Awesome multipurpose backpack! Would recommend it too anyone in need of a backpack!

This bag is the steeze beez kneez. Super Versatile. I'm outta my house for long periods of time and always have a bag. my ogio street just broke. This bag is equal if not better than that. room for all the things i have with me, including laptop, chords, a lunch, study material (so a few books about and inch each), zune, chords and headphones, stethoscope (I work first aid sometimes and use my own stethoscope), sunglasses/case, and still have room!! even with that much weight, its easy to haul around such a load. Contrary to the tech specs, there is a waistbelt that helps keep the pack close and secure.
I've taken this hiking, to work, used it as an overnight, and just as a day to day pack. After some staring at it, and my EMT senses tingled: i found i could even use this as a pretty effective trauma pack. It'd have room for a 150 piece kit at least (splints, gauze, curlex, scope, cuff, etc.). If you need a day to day pack that you use for all purposes, THIS IS YOUR BAG! No regrets. versatile

guys, these icon packs are the best backpacks i've ever seen/used. I have an original icon pack that has literally lasted me ten years. I used it all through grade school, high school, and am now using it in college. I've taken it on hunting trips, god knows how many overnighters, and carried 40 pounds of books in it frequently (my mom actually measured once). It distributes the load weight very well, so while you still know you're carrying a lot of weight, i'd deffinitely choose this pack over any other because of how well the straps and everything are designed to make you feel comfortable.

hands down best bags you'll ever buy.

Bag is of high quality materials and construction is super solid. Used for a year for bicycle commuting, day hikes, and even some skiing.Bag still looks new.

Size is good, pockets where plenty, and comfort was excellent. Just too many damn straps that were always getting in the way!!!
If you can get past the straps, buy this bag, it is nice.

This is a great bag with plenty of room for most everything you have. I have a 17" laptop but this bag will only hold a 15" in the "laptop protective sleeve", so my 17 does fit just not in the sleeve which is cool with me. Plenty of pockets and other various compartments. When you put the bag on your back you realize that it is a bigger bag than most other regular packs. Glad I own it!

I purchased the Icon 2.0 in 2003 and it has been a great student/travel bag. I've used it nearly every day for my basic school needs and it has survived a lot. I've also traveled to Europe and the Caribbean multiple time with it. Now the bottom is starting to fray and one shoulder strap is starting to separate. The pack can survive a lot but I would never use the Icon to hike, ski, or bike with. The waist strap for me is pretty useless. I'm 6'1" and the uncomfortable waist strap goes around my ribs. For students it's great, but not for anything else.

My boyfriend has this bag and it is amazing! It has pockets everywhere for everything and holds a TON. Unlike a lot of other large bags, when it is fully packed, it doesn't have that big bulky look to it. Not to mention, the bag has taken quite a beating and it still looks great. This is definitely an incredible bag and worth its seemingly high price.

This pack has been used for most of my long trips to China, US, and family outings. It stores my pc (17in), files, toiletries, pens, IPod, etc. You name it and it can handle it. I pack it with clothes for two night stays and can literally go without any other item to carry. And I carry it on my back and my hands are always free to drink, eat, or read on the go. Great item.

Best backpack ever ! lots of pockets, expands, secured, and amazing design, I like the camo color

this thing goes everywhere with me. i use it for school stuff, biking, traveling, sleepovers, whatevz! it has lots of space & holds a bunch of stuff. the only thing about it is that the side zipper pocket for 'easy access' to the laptop compartment is not big enough to allow me to actually pull out my laptop (it's a 15" macbook pro)! but i don't care, because i might as well just pull it out of the main storage compartment... awesome backpack though!! totally worth the money. i'm sure it'll be of use for some time

Quick Summary: The Icon 3.0 is of far inferior quality compared to the Icon 1.0

I received the Oakley Icon 1.0 backpack my freshman year of collge. It lasted me 4 solid years of rain on hikes, storing way too many clothes as a cary-on, and being packed with 50 pounds of migrane inducing texbooks. It finally started to break, but then gorilla tape patched it up and it kept on chucking.

I traded it in for it's grandson, the Icon 3.0 thinking that the two couldn't be too far apart in quality. Boy was I wrong, within 3 months the thing started falling apart, rips here, rips there, the shoulder straps twisting.

I recently traded it in for a North Face Hotshot which appears to be sturdier.

Love this bag. Its definitely a looker so keep an eye on it so no one snakes it. Side pockets are nice and full, can hold alot of goodies. The main compartment swallows anything I can stuff in there. Plenty of room for water bottles too. What can I say this is the perfect backpack plus it has room for a lap top. WOW

If you are looking for a pack you can use for everything, school, traveling, backpacking, etc. This is the pack you are looking for. It looks good and it works. This is a similar pack to what Oakley made about 8 years ago, but it's new design has all the new features you need.

i was looking for as big of a bag as i could get, that also had a laptop sleeve (for school purposes). i used the north face jester for >5 years as a school backpack, but on too many field trips the bottom ripped out and it didn't have a laptop sleeve. at 52 liters, the icon 3.0 is definitely spacious enough. however, i feel like 3 things could be improved. 1) the front pocket is a bit exposed to the elements, having just a velcro closure. it's also a tad annoying to have to unbuckle the 3 straps to get to the front pocket (in my opinion, front pockets should be easily accessible). however, the 2 roomy side zipper pockets more or less make up for this defect. these 2 side pockets are great for your wallet, keys, gum, phone, but not really big enough for pens and a notepad. 2) the lumbar straps are a bit long and are a little uncomfortable when not in use, but this could be more an issue of my body size/frame (i'm pretty small, 5'3, 95 pounds, and htis is a huge bag). so that shouldnt be an issue for bigger and taller people. 3) the holes in the bottom of the main compartment are a good idea if you intend to use this bag for surfing or water sports and have a lot of wet things, but for books (especially books with dust jackets), the holes can do a little damage if youre not careful. however, the fabric is really strong and i think will hold up for many geologic field trips involving carrying sharp rocks, etc. a few pros: the digital device compartment sleeve on the top is really nice, it's like chamois lined and i can just stick my ipod in it without worrying about it getting totally scratched up. the 2 side zip pockets are great. the 2 water bottle pockets are OK, but you probably couldnt fit a 1 liter nalgene if the pack is filled to the brim (well, maybe, but i use siggs and those fit fine). the laptop sleeve is PERFECT if you have the smaller macbooks (12 inch). i can easily fit my 12 inch macbook in its incase neoprene sleeve in the laptop pocket, and the sidezip access is a bit tight, but works fine enough through security (a big plus so you dont have to open up your whole bag to extract your laptop). all in all, this bag is a big plus over the north face jester because it accommodates a laptop and it has a lot more space, but there are just a few minor things that dont make it the most ideal school backpack. however, i think it will be GREAT in the field, and i still use it everyday for school.

My husband bought me this back pack and I thought he was crazy at the time. I absolutely love it! It is so useful for travel, very durable (I have had it for 5 years and it is still in great condition). I live over seas and travel a lot and this is my constant travel companion.
Great pockets for different things, passport, laptop or IPad, side pockets for quick access for meds, etc.
Large inner section. Place to slip your book on the outside. This is an amazing backpack!

17 inch laptop fits, but does not come out of side pocket due to being about 1-2 inches too big, so the pack must be opened to retrieve-it IS made for 15 inch easy access. 10% bigger overall would make it this pack the perfect size. Cool looking bag.

I am active duty military and have used this backpack for nearly 100% of my travels for the past 2 years. I routinely carry heavy gear in this bag, more so than most people. It's seen every type of terrain imaginable, it's been thrown around in aircraft and heavy duty vehicles and it's been carried by several different types of stinky hairy mammals and it's still going strong

Keep in mind this is a 50L backpack, yes it will hold more than other packs made for backpacking.

The right shoulder strap padding is beginning to wear down but everything else still functions as new

I have been issued other backpacks since getting this one but the Icon 3.0 is still my go-to bag

With the way flying is these days this is my pack of choice for the airplane or drive travel. It fits my 15inch mac, getting it out efficiently from the side zip works best if you slide up and then a slight turn to get the bottom of the computer out first. This is much harder to do if pack s stuffed though. Like all the different pockets to keep things organized for travel. Most of the time all the heavy things like electronics go in the backpack. The anatomical fit of the straps helps distribute the weight and the padded back is comfortable. Nice pack that will last you a while.

When I got this bag I was stoked. It was rugged looking and had millions of pockets. And truth be told, it was the best backpack I've ever bought, but after just five months of toting binders and light textbooks, the seams began to blow out one by one. I contacted Oakley and since it was past their 90 day warranty, they couldn't do anything. It wouldn't have bugged me as much if I hadn't spent so much on it. I had anticipated that the bag would last at least a few years, but I was very very wrong.

Verdict: Go buy a North Face bag, at least they stand behind their products.

The back looks and works well, seems to be really rugged, will not fit a 15" wide screen lap top because it suspends the laptop above the bottom of the bag in its padded sleeve, great design, the first i have seen, it keeps your computer off the bottom of the bag so it wont hit anything if you set the backpack down to hard. it just wont fit a 15" laptop. any net book no problem. the front Velcro flaps are kind of weird but I'm sure they have their uses. all in all its worth the sale price

i really like this backpack. It as ample room and looks very nice. It feels great to wear. only downside is that the "computer compartment" does not fit my 15 mac book pro and i thought it was not open to the whole bag. I can fit whole lot of stuff in it! Little pricey but was paying for a sturdy bag and name.

The only thing that REALLY bugs me is that my HP 15" doesnt fit through the side pocket. Otherwise, I could probably fit every single one of my books plus laptop and still have room..

I recently had an Alienware laptop back that was bulky and heavy and couldn't store nearly as much stuff. When this bag is empty you can barely feel anything let alone full, it distributes the weight very effectively.

Hope this bag lasts as long as everyone says it does

I use this bag for med school and its great. I put my computer in the built in sleeve, which I can access from a separate zipper on the side. I'm also usually carrying a power cord, a few books, water bottle, sunglasses case, some workout clothes and food. It's the perfect size and comfortable under a heavy load. The smaller compartments are great for organizing keys, pens etc and I can reach back, unzip, access and re-zip a side pocket without taking the pack off. Solid Oakley product!

This bag is the bomb but so everything that I own from Oakley. I have the Icon 3.0 and The Kitchen Sink. I use the Kitchen Sink for daily use in place to travel back and forth to work, air, gym, etc. The bag is sweet!!! Tons of looks on top of the great versatility and ease of use. I use the Icon 3.0 for hikes. PERFECT!! Obviously it would only work for a day hike or a one nighter. Love them both, both have tons of room, and the quality of both is typical of Oakley....Superb!!