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Signature 16" Commuter Backpack - Open Story™

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$49.99 when purchased online
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About this item

Fit & style

  • Backpack measures 16" x 12" x 6"
  • Internal capacity of 19L
  • Fits laptops up to 15"
  • Durable Exterior: Coated, water-repellent nylon construction
  • 5yr limited warranty
  • InStyle’s Best Compact Backpack October 2023 Award Winner
Get from point A to B with your style intact when you sport the Commuter Backpack from Open Story™. Simple and streamlined with space for what you need, it has a dedicated laptop compartment, an exterior zip pocket with swivel key holder, a large interior compartment and an elastic side pocket perfect for keeping your water bottle or umbrella close at hand. This tote-style backpack can be carried two ways or slipped over a suitcase handle for versatility that moves with you throughout your day — whether you're half a block from home or halfway across the globe.

For travelers by travelers. Open Story offers stylish luggage and accessories designed for modern adventure seekers. With thoughtful attention to detail, Open Story is ideal for every type of trip — always ready to explore with you, again and again.
Dimensions (Overall): 16 Inches (H) x 12 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.76 Pounds
Suggested Age: 18 Years and Up
Shell Material: 100% Recycled Nylon
Bag Structure: Softside
Interior Features: Mesh Pocket, Padded Laptop Pocket, Tablet Pocket, RFID Blocking, Organizer Pocket
Exterior Features: Water Bottle Pocket, Padded Shoulder Straps, Zip Pocket, Heavy Duty Zipper, Trolley Sleeve
Main Compartment Closure: Zip Closure
Fabric Name: Woven
Capacity (Volume): 18 Liter
Garment Details: Water-Resistant Treatment
Protective Qualities: Water-Resistant
Used For: Travel, School
Fits Laptop: Up to 15 Inches
Battery: No Battery Used
Care & Cleaning: Spot or Wipe Clean
Warranty: 5 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 79859152
UPC: 618842421589
Item Number (DPCI): 069-10-0028
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 20 inches length x 14.8 inches width x 2.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.7 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 365 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Summary of reviews

This backpack is a versatile choice for guests seeking a stylish yet functional bag for work, travel, or daily use. It accommodates laptops comfortably, features multiple pockets for organization, and is designed to fit under airplane seats. Guests appreciate its durability and water-resistant material, making it suitable for various environments. While some find it a bit small for larger items, many rave about its aesthetic appeal and comfort during use.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.6 out of 5 stars with 1227 reviews
    quality: 4.59 out of 5
    value: 4.48 out of 5
    75% would recommend
    452 recommendations

    Great quality, tiny drink holder

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    RJ - 10 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Good quality which is rare to find these days. Lots of good padding and it’s heavy duty. It can fit a laptop slightly bigger than 15 inches. The drink holder is super tight/small and Im not able to fit any of my water bottles in it which is a dealbreaker for me as I planned to utilize the drink holder to be as hand free as possible. Otherwise it’s a solid option. I think it’s pricey. $40 would be more of a fair price.
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Unbalanced but otherwise perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    DarlesCharwin - 11 days ago, Verified purchaser
    This little bag is the perfect size. I put my laptop, notebooks, and iPad in it when I go into the office. It’s the perfect carry-on bag and always fits under airplane seats, even on smaller planes. Plus, it can hold a surprising number of coloring books, travel games, books, snacks, and random toys. My only notes are that I would love TWO water bottle pockets instead of the one it has now. And don’t leave this unattended without leaning it up against something. It will fall over. Without fail. That said, with the number of times this thing has leapt from my entry bench to the tile floor below, you would think my laptop would be destroyed and it is perfectly fine. No scratches, no dents, no angry IT coworkers. So, despite being unbalanced, at least the bag is protective.
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Odd Design

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    MLC - 12 days ago, Verified purchaser
    The bag is a nice smaller size, but if you wear it like a backpack, the handles hit you in the head while you are walking. I’m not sure that I will keep it because of the odd handles. I usually don’t carry my backpack by the handles.
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Bethann - 14 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Great bag, was surprised at how nice it was.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Just purchased!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    ER - 17 days ago
    Was debating on this bag for about and year and I finally gave in! Using it for school and already love it! It has just enough pockets and just enough space!
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Target needs to do better with their returns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Mima - 22 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Clearly, this was a return item. Came with someone's toiletries in one of the pockets. It's smaller than I anticipated. Purchased to use as a personal item for an upcoming trip. We will see how well it holds up and what all I will be able to fit.
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Amazing!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Jackie - 25 days ago, Verified purchaser
    LOVE THIS BAG!! I’m a legislative director for the NYS senate so having a bag that can fit everything I need for the day is a must!
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Getting another color!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    5 yrs Lewks New - 25 days ago
    Bought this in 2020 on a whim at Target - best backpack ever. Not a single issue, easy to clean and super sturdy... it's held up to two high schoolers and myself!
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Great quality

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Kristen - 26 days ago, Verified purchaser
    I got this as a gift for a student coworker. She was thrilled and planned to carry her laptop too and from school in it. It’s great size, great quality. The color is super cute. And appears that it will wipe clean. When I saw the item online I was afraid it was overpriced. But once I saw in person I realized it wasn’t. Great quality and lots of little pockets/features
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    lasted three years with minimal wear and tear

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    anon - 2 months ago
    Have had it for about three years and held up great. Wish they brought back more colors like the green
    value: 4 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
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    Comfortable, big bag, perfect for the beach and office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Mbmccue - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Durable, easy to access and fits a lot. Great material.
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    Backpack strap tore

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    kay - 2 months ago
    Strap tore after 2 uses
    value: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
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    Stylish but not very durable for price

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    jess - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I really wanted to give this bag 5 stars! Style is great but the low durability lowers the rating for me. I’ve barely had the backpack for a year and one of the straps is already falling apart. Other than that, I’ve enjoyed using the backpack and would recommend to others with the caveat that you won’t be able to use the backpack long term.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Pretty lilac backpack

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Mandy - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    College daughter loved her new backpack! Perfect size for laptop.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Amazing backpack!! Love it!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    LoveTarget - 3 months ago
    Absolutely love this backpack!!! It is great quality and definitely worth the price. It carries a lot and was made with convenience and safety in mind. I especially like the safe pocket to protect credit cards and keys, the button enclosure at the top to hold the handles together, the snug fit for my water bottle so it doesn’t fall easily out, and the immense room inside. There was a perfect spot for my cell phone too. I use this as a carryon travel bag and also an everyday bag for adventures like sightseeing, hiking, beaching, you name it! It was rained on for about 10 minutes and the material didn’t get ruined at all. The adjustable straps make it comfy to wear and carry. I like this backpack so much more than I expected! Exceeded my expectations and definitely recommend!!
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Perfect bag for work travel

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Megan - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Love this bag for all my work essentials, and it is a fantastic personal item for a flight. Plenty of room for multiple devices, books, chargers, etc.
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Great backpack!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Frugal shopper - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Wonderfully durable and stylish! Also water resistant keeping things dry. It holds my laptop, water bottle and has great pockets inside to organized the things I pack and travel with. I’ve gotten several inquires on where I purchased it.
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Must have!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Kristi - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Bought this bag for airplane travel. Perfect size to fit under a plane seat. A lot of room for my book, phone, charger, wallet, headphones, snacks, etc. Well made and the color is so pretty!
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Love it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Jacky A - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Absolutely love this bag. It’s perfect for school and it can be cleaned easily
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    So good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Womp womer - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Today I have my Owala but yesterday I had my Stanley. It so cute in the big pocket could fit 1 30oz Stanley in the bag 2 notebooks 1 Chromebook with a big case big pensil case headphones mints folder agenda and book all of that and there is small front pocket that can fit my iPad mini 6
    value: 4 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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