Fjällräven Kånken 17"

The backpack is roomy and the laptop slips easily into its own compartment. The front pocket is also a good size. The downside is the lack of a second side pocket. If you keep e.g. a water bottle in the side pocket, the center of gravity of the backpack tilts to one side and it feels awkward. (It seems to have been added to the newer model.)

Love it. Works well to carry heavy in.

The backpack was as I thought, I believe this will serve me for years. I recommend the basic kånken to someone who needs a laptop pocket, the only minus is that it only has a magazine pocket on one side. The front pocket is larger than in the basic version. About the waterproofness, so much so that this obviously has to have a separate rain cover, but I have only found 15" together.

Classic, good quality, functionality... Is there anything else you need from a good backpack?

Guaranteed kånken quality, plus a separate laptop pocket and comfortable back straps. An inner pocket would be a good addition to a backpack of this size.