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product_id: 1973078
title: "- Targus 16 Inch Compact Rolling Backpack, Black - Wheeled Travel Bag with Removable Protective Laptop Sleeve, Fits Laptops Up to 16” and MacBook Pros up to 17” (TSB750US)"
price: "R2998"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1973078-targus-16-inch-compact-rolling-backpack-black-wheeled-travel-bag
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Lightweight 4 lbs with convertible backpack & rolling modes Durable, quiet roller wheels for smooth travel Fits laptops up to 16" & MacBook Pros 17" - Targus 16 Inch Compact Rolling Backpack, Black - Wheeled Travel Bag with Removable Protective Laptop Sleeve, Fits Laptops Up to 16” and MacBook Pros up to 17” (TSB750US)

**Price:** R2998
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Roll, pack, and conquer your day with sleek versatility!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Targus 16 Inch Compact Rolling Backpack, Black - Wheeled Travel Bag with Removable Protective Laptop Sleeve, Fits Laptops Up to 16” and MacBook Pros up to 17” (TSB750US)
- **How much does it cost?** R2998 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/1973078-targus-16-inch-compact-rolling-backpack-black-wheeled-travel-bag)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Organized On-the-Go:** Multiple compartments and zippered pockets keep your tech, documents, and accessories perfectly sorted.
- • **Lightweight Yet Durable:** 20% lighter than typical rolling backpacks without compromising on high-grade construction.
- • **Maximum Laptop Protection:** Foam-padded, soft-lined sleeve shields laptops and tablets from bumps and scratches.
- • **Seamless Travel & Work Hybrid:** Effortlessly switch between rolling carry-on and backpack modes for ultimate mobility.
- • **Designed for Professionals & Students:** Fits under most airline seats and stacks on larger luggage, ideal for frequent travelers and campus life.

## Overview

The Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a versatile, lightweight travel companion designed for professionals and students. It features quiet, durable wheels, a telescoping handle, and a foam-padded laptop compartment that fits up to 16" laptops and 17" MacBook Pros. With multiple organizational pockets and convertible backpack straps, it offers seamless transition between rolling and carrying modes, making it perfect for work, travel, and campus life.

## Description

The Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack in sleek black is a versatile and functional bag with quiet roller wheels, a retractable handle, a soft-lined interior pocket for a media tablet, a workstation for accessories, two side mesh pockets (one zippered), elastic straps for holding clothes, optional shoulder straps, and lightweight design.

Review: Wonderful bag, especially at this price point - I have been traveling with this backpack for a month in India, along with a carry-on piece of luggage. It has held up well, easy to pack and easy to carry either by the handle or as a backpack, and when on rollers it is easy to maneuver and the handle remains firm. It fit as under seat luggage on major airlines, but not on the smaller internal flights- but then my carryon was too large for the overhead and had to be checked while this fit in the overhead just fine. At this price point, it cannot be beat. There are a couple of downsides. The back straps do fall out of their holder easily if not placed firmly. The side pocket only holds a 1/2L bottle. It would also be helpful to have a way to secure it to the handle of my carry-on luggage.For me, the biggest downside is that the zippers do not lock! This should be an easy fix for the company on their next iteration.
Review: Perfect bag for carry-on plane travel. - Love it. Bought for a specific purpose. I'm an airline pilot and fly every week; some short trips, some long. This is a great overnight bag and can fit a change of clothes, bathroom items, computer, etc. For longer trips, it stacks perfectly on top of my 22" carry on! The wheels actually help it stay in place. I disagree with a couple other complaints: Having the iPad/computer pouch in the front alows for easy access when you just move the zippers out of the way a bit. I don't undo the zippers fully unless the bag lay flat, so the computer falling forward isn't an issue. Also, the handle may be a little tall for young kids, but I'm only 5'6" and I think it's a great height. It allows the bag to trail enough so that your heel doesn't hit it when you walk. For little kids, you may need to drill another hole, but most adults won't have an issue. I've used it as a backpack as well and it works as advertised. This is a very light bag, so not a ton of bells and whistles, but that's a good thing. I love how light it is. I can't really confirm its durability. I've only had it for a couple months. Seems to be holding up well and it came to me with no issues. Since it's super lightweight and not very expensive, I'd buy it again as long as it lasts a couple years on the road.

## Features

- Laptop Backpack for Work or Travel: Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is the best of both worlds, with a backpack that switches effortlessly between a carry-on and a rolling laptop case. Features multiple practical compartments, telescoping handle, durable and quiet roller wheels, and high-grade construction, this travel computer backpack helps protect your essentials while you're on the move
- Multifunctional: Use the rolling backpack at work or on campus. Soft-lined interior laptop sleeve specifically for your media tablet or laptop, protecting it from bumps and scratches. The interior large main compartment has plenty of room for storing books, documents, folders, and more. Additional pockets where you can store all your accessories, key fobs, and pens. 2 side mesh pockets, with one being zippered for secure storage
- Foam Padded Compartment: Rolling Laptop Case’s foam padded laptop compartment fits most 16" laptops and can fit most MacBook Pros up to 17”. High-quality closed cell foam padding protects your laptop and portable devices from shocks, bumps, drops, scratches, dust, and a lot more! The overall density is just the right amount for providing maximum protection
- Easy To Move: Pick up and go when rolling becomes inconvenient: this roller backpack features two padded shoulder straps that can be tucked away when not in use. Neoprene top handle and telescoping grab handle at the top. Fold away covers on the bottom act as wheel covers when used as a backpack
- Versatile Usage: Compact Rolling Backpack is essential for the professional or college student on-the-go and is 20% lighter than most other rolling backpacks. Carry files, business cards, keys, storage drives, power bank, laptops, tablets, and other work and travel essentials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007GMPZ9Q |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #248 in Laptop Backpacks |
| Capacity Total | 4 Liters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (7,258) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
| Item model number | TSB750US |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Targus |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 13.8 x 19 inches |

## Images

![- Targus 16 Inch Compact Rolling Backpack, Black - Wheeled Travel Bag with Removable Protective Laptop Sleeve, Fits Laptops Up to 16” and MacBook Pros up to 17” (TSB750US) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81anrEI78yL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the Targus metro roller case water resistant?**
A: There is a major design flaw with this case: The compartment for the extensible handle opens directly into the rest of the case. Thus, if you have the handle extended, it forms a funnel on the top of the bad that lets water into the bag. With that said, the bag is relatively waterproof if you keep it completely zipped up and carry it instead of rolling it (which is awkward, and defeats the point of having a roller bag).

**Q: Does it fit under the seat in an airplane?**
A: I’m a pilot and have been using it under seats for 2 years.  It’ll fit.

**Q: Is this bag large enough to hold textbooks and notebooks for school?**
A: Yes it should hold textbooks and notebooks in addition to your computer. I actually cut out the black inner lining that separated the two zippered compartments. This allows me to fit my purse (it's a large purse) , computer (15 inch), a thick spiral notebook, papers for work and high heels all at he same time. I take the train to work, roll it all over and to the bottom/wheels are sturdy enough to handle all of the weight without dragging! This is by far the best investment I have made this year!

**Q: Has anyone put this in the overhead bin on those tiny planes that have one seat on one side of the aisle and two seats on the other?  I**
A: I have and it fits if it is not too full

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful bag, especially at this price point
*by D***E on December 8, 2025*

I have been traveling with this backpack for a month in India, along with a carry-on piece of luggage. It has held up well, easy to pack and easy to carry either by the handle or as a backpack, and when on rollers it is easy to maneuver and the handle remains firm. It fit as under seat luggage on major airlines, but not on the smaller internal flights- but then my carryon was too large for the overhead and had to be checked while this fit in the overhead just fine. At this price point, it cannot be beat. There are a couple of downsides. The back straps do fall out of their holder easily if not placed firmly. The side pocket only holds a 1/2L bottle. It would also be helpful to have a way to secure it to the handle of my carry-on luggage.For me, the biggest downside is that the zippers do not lock! This should be an easy fix for the company on their next iteration.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect bag for carry-on plane travel.
*by J***U on July 31, 2017*

Love it. Bought for a specific purpose. I'm an airline pilot and fly every week; some short trips, some long. This is a great overnight bag and can fit a change of clothes, bathroom items, computer, etc. For longer trips, it stacks perfectly on top of my 22" carry on! The wheels actually help it stay in place. I disagree with a couple other complaints: Having the iPad/computer pouch in the front alows for easy access when you just move the zippers out of the way a bit. I don't undo the zippers fully unless the bag lay flat, so the computer falling forward isn't an issue. Also, the handle may be a little tall for young kids, but I'm only 5'6" and I think it's a great height. It allows the bag to trail enough so that your heel doesn't hit it when you walk. For little kids, you may need to drill another hole, but most adults won't have an issue. I've used it as a backpack as well and it works as advertised. This is a very light bag, so not a ton of bells and whistles, but that's a good thing. I love how light it is. I can't really confirm its durability. I've only had it for a couple months. Seems to be holding up well and it came to me with no issues. Since it's super lightweight and not very expensive, I'd buy it again as long as it lasts a couple years on the road.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very Good Bag
*by L***T on April 29, 2013*

I have owned my Targus Compact Rolling Backpack for about 2 months now. I like it a great deal and it meets my needs. I use the backpack for the daily commute to my downtown office 5 days a week. I walk from the parking garage to my building and then back again after work. I walk along sidewalks that aren't in great shape, I cross streets, and go over curbs, and my backpack rolls along easily. I read a couple of reviews that mentioned that the wheels are very loud, but they seem to be the same noise level as all the other people rolling along with their wheeled bags. It rolls quietly on the marble floors once I enter my building. I am very sastified with the capacity of the backpack. I cart my laptop and usually several 8 1/2 x 11 files that total about 1 - 2" in thickness. In addition to the laptop and files, I am able to fit a coffee thermos and some walking shoes behind the laptop and files. At times, I have packed 4 hardback books approximately 1/2" - 1" thick and a note pad in the back of the bag and still had room for my walking shoes or a makeup bag. I carry a large plastic water bottle every day and that fits nicely in the open, mesh pocket on the side of the bag and I keep my computer glasses in the zipped pocket on the other side of the bag. I keep an extra power cord for my laptop in the little zipped pocket at the top front of the bag and I was surprised that there was enough room for the power cord because it's very bulky when it's all wound up with a velcro strap to hold it all in place. I have used the front, large zippered pocket for carrying a small makeup bag, building access badge, and pens and other items when I didn't feel like carrying my purse, and at other times, I have used that pocket to carry my 7 x 9 1/2" leather planner that is 1 1/2" thick, but I can't fit anything else in that pocket when I use it to carry the planner. The bag is holding up well so far. It is very sturdily built, and the zippers and telescoping handle work perfectly. There are two things about this bag that make it a bit difficult to use, but I don't consider them to be too much of a nuisance: 1)When I pack my things inside of the bag I have to position the items on either side of the "bar" that houses the telescoping handle. There is still plenty of room in the bag to pack files and books despite the bar, but they don't lie nice and flat against the back of the bag. 2) The top of the bag does not unzip all the way around the bag to fall open the way a suitcase does. It opens into an "L" shape. So I have to hold the top (the area where the laptop sleeve is) open with one hand and pack my things with the other hand. Neither of these issues is a deal breaker for me, but it keeps it from being the "perfect" bag. I did a lot of research and read many reviews about rolling laptop bags before deciding to buy the Targus. I'm very happy with my choice.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-26*