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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 1032 reviews
    quality: 4.58 out of 5
    value: 4.48 out of 5
    75% would recommend
    444 recommendations

    Target needs to do better with their returns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Mima - 2 days ago
    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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    lasted three years with minimal wear and tear

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    anon - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 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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    Cheap

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Anon - 3 months ago
    Why is this $50?? Probably cost chump change to make.
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 2 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 - 3 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
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    So good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Womp womer - 3 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?

    Computer bag

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Sleepyshopper - 3 months ago
    Love this for my computer Extra pockets for storage
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Cute Backpack for Work

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    G Lee - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Bought this backpack for work and very pleased! It fits a 16" mac laptop easily but anything bigger than that is a very tight squeeze. Overall very happy with this purchase and it matches my aesthetics.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    No Form

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Tolu - 4 months ago
    Pretty but does not have form. It leans over when I put my laptop in it. The bottom is not firm
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Rachel B - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This bag is perfect for traveling. There's just enough pockets it's just deep enough and fits under a seat on a plane perfectly. I have no complaints.
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Almost perfect.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Sappypillz - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    After a year of continous use as a commuter I find myself looking for another bag. The bag handles are quite uncomfortable as they hit your head while you walk. The material they are made from is not very durable and the threads are ripping off. The interior of the bag is difficult to manage when you have a 15in laptop. The main bag opening doesnt continue past half the bag. If it continued then items within the bag would be much easier accessed. I got this bag on sale for 25 but I really wouldn't pay more.
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Perfect Travel Backpack

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Quinos Mom - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Purchased for a recent trip to Europe and it was perfect! The size was just right for the strict carryon restrictions on our airline. It’s a smaller size, yet still ample size for what we needed to have easily accessible during our flight. I appreciate the trolley sleeve and the carry handles at the top which can be secured together with the magnetic snap. Also happy that it’s water resistant as we did get caught in some rain showers during our travel. A bit pricey, but I was lucky to purchase the pretty blue color on sale. When I brought it home and showed my husband he immediately had me purchase a black one for him for our trip. He said this will now be his go-to backpack for travel. Highly recommend. Worth the price.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    5 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Great as a diaper bag!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Rudy - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Perfect as a diaper bag. I love that I can just throw my wallet, phone & keys in with my toddler’s things & go! Pretty matte blue as well!
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

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