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product_id: 1373800
title: "SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17-Inch Laptop Backpack, Black/Red"
brand: "swissgear"
price: "R3362"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1373800-swissgear-1900-scansmart-tsa-17-inch-laptop-backpack-black-red
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 31L Storage Volume 17" Laptop Compartment RFID Protection SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17-Inch Laptop Backpack, Black/Red

**Brand:** swissgear
**Price:** R3362
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate Your Travel Game with SwissGear!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17-Inch Laptop Backpack, Black/Red by swissgear
- **How much does it cost?** R3362 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1373800-swissgear-1900-scansmart-tsa-17-inch-laptop-backpack-black-red)

## Best For

- swissgear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted swissgear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Design:** Crafted from high-quality, water-resistant polyester.
- • **Seamless Security:** Breeze through TSA with laptop-in-case scanning!
- • **Ultimate Organization:** Stay organized with multiple pockets and dividers.
- • **Comfort Meets Function:** Ergonomically designed for all-day comfort.
- • **Versatile Carrying Options:** Includes trolley strap for easy travel.

## Overview

The SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17-Inch Laptop Backpack is a high-performance tech backpack designed for the modern traveler. With a dedicated laptop compartment, RFID protection, and ample storage space, it ensures your essentials are secure and organized. Its ergonomic design and durable materials make it the perfect companion for both business and leisure.

## Description

The SwissGear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack is a highly functional backpack for taking your tech on the go. It features a padded, TSA-friendly SmartScan tech compartment that fits a 17” laptop and 10” tablet and lays flat through airport security, as well as built-in RFID scan blocking technology to keep your information secure. An impressive array of integrated organizers keep essential pens, keys, and other electronic accessories within reach. The Airflow back panel and ergonomically contoured suspension straps feature padding and mesh fabric for maximum comfort and reflective accents for improved nighttime visibility. Handle with ease thanks to reinforced grab handles and exterior compression straps. With elastic mesh water bottle pockets, exterior quick access pockets, and a pass-thru trolley sleeve for luggage compatibility, this bag is packed with convenient features that add delight to your daily carry. Plus, this backpack comes with a 10 year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

## Features

- Tech Backpack: Pack all your essentials in the 1900 ScanSmart 17-inch laptop backpack specifically designed to speed you through airport security by allowing laptop-in-case scanning
- Secure Storage: This laptop backpack for men and women features an enhanced laptop compartment with zippered access for a 17-inch laptop and a padded TabletSafe tablet pocket
- Effortless Organization: Computer bag includes a main compartment with an accordion file holder and a RFID-protected organizer compartment with a removable key/fob clip and multiple divider pockets
- Multiple Pockets: Add-a-bag trolley strap slides over telescopic handles, 1 front and 2 side quick-access pocket secure essentials, and 2 mesh side pockets accommodate water bottles and umbrellas
- Comfortable To Carry: Lay-flat laptop bag includes ergonomically contoured, padded shoulder straps, adjustable compression straps, airflow back padding, and a reinforced, molded top handle
- Compartment Dimensions: Laptop compartment - 14.5" x 11" x 1.5"; Tablet Pocket Capacity - 10" x 7"; Bag volume - 31 L

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Outer Material | Polyester |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Shell Type | Soft Shell |
| Lining Description | Polyester |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 2.5 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9"D x 13.25"W x 18.5"H |
| Storage Volume | 31 Liters |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Color | Black/Red |
| Pattern | Solid |
| character | sports |
| Backpack Design | Laptop Backpack |
| Style Name | 1900 Scansmart Tsa 17-inch Laptop Backpack |
| Number Of Pockets | 11 |
| Apparel Closure Type | Zipper |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Pocket Description | Phone Pocket, Side Water Bottle Pocket, Water Bottle Pocket, Electronics Pocket, Utility Pocket |
| Compatible Device Size Maximum | 17 Inches |
| Strap Type | Backstraps |
| Embellishment Feature | Plush Accent |

## Images

![SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17-Inch Laptop Backpack, Black/Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GyxWkH4TL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: i want to know, hou many litter can put on the backpack?**
A: Will, a liter is a measure of capacity.  So, as was noted by andersonvom, this backpack's capacity is 31 liters (or in the US, about 8 gallons).  Backpack capacity is often measured in liters -- check out REI if you're interested.   In cubic inches, its capacity is 1908...

**Q: Does it fit a 17 inch laptop?**
A: My laptop measures 16 x 12.5 x 1 and it did NOT fit even though this bag's measurements for the interior laptop compartment says: 17 X 12.5 X 2.5 inches. The zippers could not close over a corner of the laptop. It's because the bag is smaller at the top than at the bottom. The laptop is an Alienware Area 51m.  Bummer.  I had to return the bag.

**Q: What is the Max Weight Load? and how does it hold up to time?**
A: Bought this based on glowing durability recommendations and it has proven true or me.  I carry reasonably heavy loads for short trips multiple times a week and the pack looks near perfect after 5+ years.  Also, it is comfortable under a heavy load.  The strap padding and handle are well designed.  My only complaint being the durability trade off is heaviness, about 3.6# empty.  Am looking now for a new pack that has the strength/durability of this one, but lighter in weight.

**Q: Will it fit under the seat in an airplane?**
A: I recently took this bag on a Delta business class flight, fully packed and stretched to the max. It did not fit under the seat, but I had the aisle and the space under the seat was about half that of the middle and window seats. It did fit nicely in the overhead compartment, and my +1 bag fit under the seat. Fully packed it does not exceed the carry-on limits.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Awesome Backpack!!!
*by S***A on August 31, 2025*

I just bought this back last week and I am already in love with it. It is great for work and for traveling. I love all the compartments it comes with so you can store all your stuff in it. If I could recommend a backpack to anyone, I would definitely choose SwissGear.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this is one very sturdy, spacious and versatile backpack
*by M***Y on June 7, 2017*

I've had--and still have--many, many backpacks; been buying them since high school, and I buy a new one every few years. I purchased this one in part because it will fit my 17" laptop, but also because I needed something to replace my old and ratty "day to day" backpack for "urban schlepping." By and large, this is one very sturdy, spacious and versatile backpack, perhaps the best one I've ever bought. It arrived at my place of work with a whole bunch of other stuff I had ordered on Amazon; for the trip home, I was able to stuff my old (partially filled) backpack into it, along with two packaged tablecloths, two shower curtain liners, and several other smaller items--it all fit very easily with little packing effort expended. Two days later I fit 25 lbs of groceries into it, again with ease, and with room to spare--didn't even need the zippered side pockets, but I probably could have put another couple pounds worth of stuff in them. Both times, both trips, I found that the loaded pack rode very nicely, very comfortably near the center of my back, and that was without having yet made any adjustments to the straps. The cushioning on the back-facing side of the backpack is generous but not overly so, and yeah, the "airflow" feature between the two cushioned areas does seem to aid in the comfort factor. The straps are amply wide, also padded, and they have a measure of elasticity to them--near the top of each strap is a trapezoidal-shaped (2x2x3) of sturdy, "one way" stretch material (stretches vertically, not horizontally); when carrying the groceries, the pack didn't "bounce around" or anything, but the elastic acted like a shock absorber of sorts, made for flexibility in movement and kept the top of the straps from digging into my shoulders as other backpacks with heavy loads have done in the past. Overall, the main material is thick and obviously strong, the exterior front pockets are conveniently, smartly placed; the zippers are all seem very strong and reliable; and the stitching of the seams and strap connections appears to be very solidly done. When first looking at this bag, I thought I might be put off by the solid plastic handle at the top of the front compartment--never had bag with one of those--but I've already come to appreciate it: while on the subway I had to take the pack off and carry it by the handle and it allowed for a very good and solid grip, like carrying piece of luggage; also, while wearing the pack the handle doesn't interfere with my head movements at all like I thought it might--doesn't even come near my head. If I have any complaints at all, I'd say I'd prefer that the "organizer pocket" on the bottom front to have a bit stiffer accessory sleeve within (where you put pens and whatnot), but I'm sure I can deal with what's there, or perhaps I'll invest in a small organizer or "catchall" to slip in there. Folks, this is a real good back pack; it might be overkill if you're looking for something just to carry a few light items all the time, but if you need something that will stand up to the regular (or even occasional) heavy load, or to maybe use as a carry on travel bag, this sucker is it.Just as a side note, perhaps to illustrate how sturdy this bag is: A few days after getting the backpack, I was watching a 60 Minutes segment on "Gorilla Doctors," veterinarians who traipse deep into the jungle to aid gorillas in peril. While in the field attending one anesthetized gorilla who had been snared, they show the vets unpacking their gear and medicines and whatnot . . . and the lead vet had what appeared to be this exact backpack. So, if jungle docs have confidence in this bag . . . go for it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for travel.
*by P***N on August 31, 2025*

My husband LOVES this backpack, and uses it for his 'personal item' whenever we travel. Lots of great pockets and very sturdy!

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-13*