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Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black)

  • Price: $269.96
  • B&H # PEU100BPB
  • Mfr# 0U1000-0003-110

Product Highlights

  • Holds 15" Laptop or 17" Apple
  • Watertight, Crushproof Laptop Casing
  • Front Hard Shell Panel with Organizer
  • Second Interior Storage Compartment
  • EQ Valve for Pressure Control
  • Adjustable Backpack/Compressions Straps
  • Bottom Sling Straps for Holding Jacket
  • 1000 Denier Kodra Nylon
  • S-Curved Back for Comfort
  • Concealed Water Bottle Pocket

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The black U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment from Pelican delivers total functionality and ergonomic design in a strong pack designed to hold either your 15" or 17" Apple laptop. In addition, its hard shell, impact protected front panel unzips to reveal another safe compartment large enough for an iPad or tablet plus organizer for small stuff such as pens, note pads, or business cards. This panel also serves to protect the pack in case of drops or severe contact during your travels.

Your laptop is held securely within one of the pack's two cavities. This first compartment is an ABS thermoplastic (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), watertight and crushproof, and tested to meet IP67 (Ingress Protection) standards of 3' for 30 minutes. An EQ valve helps control pressure while traveling. The second zippered cavity is for anything else you might want to take along-clothes, documents or collateral material.  An additional rear zippered compartment provides for extra storage capability. Access to this top-loading pack is via the easy open push button latch and easy throw zippers.

The U100 is made from 1000 Denier Kodra Nylon and is polyurethane backed for added strength. Kodra nylon has a rougher, fuzzier texture than traditional nylon. It's more abrasion-resistant and generally more lightweight. The front plate is hard polypropylene

The U100 is carried by its padded, adjustable shoulder straps and supported by a sternum strap to help with stability while walking. The pack also comes with Pelican's rigid, well-balanced, rubber molded top carry handle. Compressions straps help you adjust the overall footprint of the pack allowing you to expand or contract the overall size to suit the load you are carrying. The back panel is S-curved and ventilated for maximum comfort.  As a bonus, the bottom of the pack has sling straps that are used for attaching your jacket or bed roll. And, since a day in the field can be long and arduous, Pelican has provided a hidden water bottle pocket on the side of the pack.

This pack is made by Pelican-a company world recognized as a leader in the design and manufacturer of protective bags and packs for amateur, professional and military use. The backpack comes with a one-year warranty while the plastic casing comes with Pelican's lifetime guarantee of excellence.

Fits 15" laptops and up to 17" Apple
Built-in watertight and crushproof case
Fast, top-loading laptop access
IP67 tested (Ingress Protection) - 3' underwater / 30 minutes
Easy open push button latch
Pressure EQ valve prevents vacuum lock
Impact protected iPad/tablet front compartment
Bottom expanding sling storage for holding a jacket
Load compression straps helps change the footprint of the bag when you have smaller loads
Durable ballistic nylon material
Concealed water bottle pocket
Ergonomic S-curve comfort back
Carry-On Form Factor
FAA and airline carry-on specifications are subject to change without notice, please check with your airline before designating this case as a carry-on item. Most airlines require carry-on items to have an external linear measurement that is equal to or less than 45.0" (114.3 cm). The external dimensions of this case add up to 45.1" (114.6 cm)
Material 1000 Denier Kodra Nylon, polyurethane backed
Front plate: polypropylene
Type of Closure Zipper
Exterior Dimensions 19.5 x 13.6 x 12.0" (49.5 x 34.5 x 30.5 cm)
Interior Dimensions Hard shell case: 15.5 x 10.5 x 1.5" (39.4 x 26.7 x 3.8 cm)
Volume 16 liters (976.4 cubic inches)
Accommodates 15-17" laptop
iPad or tablet
Carrying/Transport Options Adjustable backpack straps
Sternum strap
Top rigid, rubber molded carry handle
Weight 8.1 lb (3.7 kg)
Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black)
  • One-Year Warranty on the Backpack
  • Lifetime Guarantee of Excellence on the Plastic Case
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    PelicanU100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black)
     
    4.7

    (based on 6 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (4)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (4)
    • Rugged construction (4)
    • Highly adjustable (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Urban operations (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (5)

      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      5.0

      WOW what a backpack !!!

      By ROAD DOG

      from CHICAGO,IL

      About Me Soldier Of The Labor Forc

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged Construction

      Cons

      • Difficult To Load

      Best Uses

      • In Vehicles
      • Patrols
      • Special Operations
      • Urban Operations

      Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

      this thing is great! I use it on the dive boat for my computers and regulators, and other gear. I use for the everyday war getting downtown on the train or subway, throwing it in and out of the truncks of taxi's and limo's. THE ONLY THING WRONG IS THAT IT COULD BE DEEPER AND WIDER,I LIKE TO KEEP MY LAPTOP IN A NEOPREEN CASE 15" TO 17" IT IS VERY TIGHT.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Share this review

       
      4.0

      Almost there but...

      By Saggy

      from QLD, Australia

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Rugged Construction

      Cons

      • Difficult To Load

      Best Uses

      • Urban Operations

      Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

      I use this case to carry my Laptop, iPad, wireless router and various tools associated with my job as a live sound operatorI love the waterproof laptop compartment, the carry straps are comfortable and durable. It is good being able to padlock the laptop compartment, but having to use 2 padlocks is a bit annoying. Also I have a 13" laptop and use the block spacers provided, though the glue isn't sufficient and they just don't stick properly. My only other complaint is the outside pocket with the plastic protective cover. It would be good if this pocket was fixed to the outside of the backpack rather than integrated into it because when you fill the other compartments it makes this compartment difficult to use and close. I guess in general there are heaps of pockets but loading pockets in one layer affects what you can put in the next layer and in some cases making them unusable.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Share this review

       
      4.0

      Great Buy!

      By Steve

      from NYC

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Large Capacity

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

        Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

        Got this bag two weeks ago and love everything about it. Fits my MacBook Pro 17'' perfectly.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Share this review

         
        5.0

        Really Fits the Bill

        By Billy

        from Santa Cruz CA

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Rugged Construction
        • Well Designed

        Cons

        • A Bit Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Travel
        • Urban Operations

        Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

        I travel extensively for work and need a durable, well designed way to safely carry my laptop and work related items. I've tried a courier bag, backpack, briefcase and about everything else out there. Finally, Pelican has developed a way to manage everything in an organized way that carries really comfortably and I will never have to worry about my laptop! The hard shell compartment is waterproof and secure.
        I definitely recommend this bag if you travel, carry a laptop and are not wanting to be a part of the briefcase/shoulder bag awkward carry crew.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Share this review

         
        5.0

        HardCore Backpack for Worldwide Missions

        By Boomerang Lou

        from Kulusuk, Greenland

        About Me Search And Recovery

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Large Capacity
        • Rugged Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • At The Base
          • Field Training
          • In Vehicles
          • Personal Safety
          • Special Operations
          • Urban Operations

          Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

          As a Department of Defense contractor jumping on an off Hercules C-130s and helicopters to recover WWII MIAs from inside glaciers and rainforests around the world I rely on this backpack for my MacBook Pro, iPad, SatPhones and ACR PLBs PLUS a set of clothing and survival essentials. Its comforable and replaces an awkward shoulder bag. The water tight compartment for the MacBook was the clincher for me. The Pelican Urban Elite Packpack very adequately protects the iPad and supplies well thought-out organization for other mission essentials.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Share this review

           
          5.0

          Solid Backpack

          By 39tdigital

          from California

          About Me Quality Oriented

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Upgrade

            Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

            I travel often and this backpack organizes and keeps my MacBook Retina safe. Its solid and comfortable. Zippers are strong and there's a lot of attention to detail of the bag...even the bottle openers on the straps. Couple of minor complaints..the laptop compartment is a tad big for the retina even with the additional foam pads. The other is the thickness of the back..if you dont overload it, it should fit under the seat of an airplane. If you do load it, it will be tight.

            • Primary use:
            • Business

            Share this review

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            REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

            by PowerReviews
            PelicanU100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black)
             
            4.7

            (based on 6 reviews)

            Ratings Distribution

            • 5 Stars

               

              (4)

            • 4 Stars

               

              (2)

            • 3 Stars

               

              (0)

            • 2 Stars

               

              (0)

            • 1 Stars

               

              (0)

            100%

            of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

            Pros

            • Comfortable (4)
            • Rugged construction (4)
            • Highly adjustable (3)

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Urban operations (4)
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No (5)

              Reviewed by 6 customers

              Sort by

              Displaying reviews 1-6

              Back to top

               
              5.0

              WOW what a backpack !!!

              By ROAD DOG

              from CHICAGO,IL

              About Me Soldier Of The Labor Forc

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Lightweight
              • Rugged Construction

              Cons

              • Difficult To Load

              Best Uses

              • In Vehicles
              • Patrols
              • Special Operations
              • Urban Operations

              Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

              this thing is great! I use it on the dive boat for my computers and regulators, and other gear. I use for the everyday war getting downtown on the train or subway, throwing it in and out of the truncks of taxi's and limo's. THE ONLY THING WRONG IS THAT IT COULD BE DEEPER AND WIDER,I LIKE TO KEEP MY LAPTOP IN A NEOPREEN CASE 15" TO 17" IT IS VERY TIGHT.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Share this review

               
              4.0

              Almost there but...

              By Saggy

              from QLD, Australia

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Rugged Construction

              Cons

              • Difficult To Load

              Best Uses

              • Urban Operations

              Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

              I use this case to carry my Laptop, iPad, wireless router and various tools associated with my job as a live sound operatorI love the waterproof laptop compartment, the carry straps are comfortable and durable. It is good being able to padlock the laptop compartment, but having to use 2 padlocks is a bit annoying. Also I have a 13" laptop and use the block spacers provided, though the glue isn't sufficient and they just don't stick properly. My only other complaint is the outside pocket with the plastic protective cover. It would be good if this pocket was fixed to the outside of the backpack rather than integrated into it because when you fill the other compartments it makes this compartment difficult to use and close. I guess in general there are heaps of pockets but loading pockets in one layer affects what you can put in the next layer and in some cases making them unusable.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Share this review

               
              4.0

              Great Buy!

              By Steve

              from NYC

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Large Capacity

              Cons

              • Heavy

              Best Uses

                Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

                Got this bag two weeks ago and love everything about it. Fits my MacBook Pro 17'' perfectly.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Share this review

                 
                5.0

                Really Fits the Bill

                By Billy

                from Santa Cruz CA

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Load
                • Rugged Construction
                • Well Designed

                Cons

                • A Bit Heavy

                Best Uses

                • Travel
                • Urban Operations

                Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

                I travel extensively for work and need a durable, well designed way to safely carry my laptop and work related items. I've tried a courier bag, backpack, briefcase and about everything else out there. Finally, Pelican has developed a way to manage everything in an organized way that carries really comfortably and I will never have to worry about my laptop! The hard shell compartment is waterproof and secure.
                I definitely recommend this bag if you travel, carry a laptop and are not wanting to be a part of the briefcase/shoulder bag awkward carry crew.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Share this review

                 
                5.0

                HardCore Backpack for Worldwide Missions

                By Boomerang Lou

                from Kulusuk, Greenland

                About Me Search And Recovery

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Load
                • Highly Adjustable
                • Large Capacity
                • Rugged Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • At The Base
                  • Field Training
                  • In Vehicles
                  • Personal Safety
                  • Special Operations
                  • Urban Operations

                  Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

                  As a Department of Defense contractor jumping on an off Hercules C-130s and helicopters to recover WWII MIAs from inside glaciers and rainforests around the world I rely on this backpack for my MacBook Pro, iPad, SatPhones and ACR PLBs PLUS a set of clothing and survival essentials. Its comforable and replaces an awkward shoulder bag. The water tight compartment for the MacBook was the clincher for me. The Pelican Urban Elite Packpack very adequately protects the iPad and supplies well thought-out organization for other mission essentials.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Share this review

                   
                  5.0

                  Solid Backpack

                  By 39tdigital

                  from California

                  About Me Quality Oriented

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Upgrade

                    Comments about Pelican U100 Urban Elite Backpack with 15-17" Laptop Compartment (Black):

                    I travel often and this backpack organizes and keeps my MacBook Retina safe. Its solid and comfortable. Zippers are strong and there's a lot of attention to detail of the bag...even the bottle openers on the straps. Couple of minor complaints..the laptop compartment is a tad big for the retina even with the additional foam pads. The other is the thickness of the back..if you dont overload it, it should fit under the seat of an airplane. If you do load it, it will be tight.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Share this review

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