
The High Sierra Fat Boy earns positive remarks from both professional and owner-written reviews. Its large, 2,380-cubic-inch capacity provides ample space for storing multiple heavy books and notebooks, and can even accommodate 3-inch ring binders. Professional reviews say the Fat Boy withstands abrasion tests, so owners can be confident it'll hold up well to heavy usage. Two angled compression straps keep gear secured and reduce sagginess that tends to occur when a backpack isn't fully filled. The Fat Boy is lightweight at just less than 2 pounds, so the pack itself doesn't contribute to added strain on the shoulders and back. On the downside, there's no laptop sleeve or water-bottle pocket. The Fat Boy also isn't waterproof, so gear can get wet if it's in the rain for a prolonged period. The High Sierra Fat Boy comes in 17 colors and patterns, and is backed by a lifetime warranty. If you're looking for a durable pack that can transport a laptop safely, consider the High Sierra Access (*Est. $70), which also offers 2,700 cubic inches of storage space.
We found the best review of the High Sierra Fat Boy in Good Housekeeping magazine, which puts 32 backpacks through rigorous testing for safety, convenience and durability. Owner-written reviews on eBags.com, Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com round out the overall opinion on the Fat Boy, with a combined total of more than 500 reviews.

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1. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Editors of Good Housekeeping magazine recommend the High Sierra Fat Boy as the best backpack for high school and college students based on rigorous testing for comfort, practicality and durability. A total of 32 backpacks are evaluated in this roundup.
Review: Best Kids' Backpacks, Editors of Good Housekeeping
2. EBags.com
About 93 percent of more than 450 owners posting to eBags.com say they'd purchase the High Sierra Fat Boy again. Owners appreciate its ample storage space, and numerous pockets and pouches for organizing all their supplies.
Review: High Sierra Fat Boy Pack, Contributors to eBags.com
3. Amazon.com
The High Sierra Fat Boy receives an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 in more than 40 owner-written reviews. Reviewers say there's ample space to carry multiple books and notebooks, although a few mention that the pack's not waterproof.
Review: High Sierra Fat Boy Backpack, Contributors to Amazon.com
Buzzillions.com collects reviews from other retail websites. Ordinarily we don't include sources that don't obtain reviews directly, but because Buzzillions.com includes reviews from sites such as Staples.com and Dick's Sporting Goods, we find the 35-plus reviews here valuable.
Review: High Sierra Fat Boy Backpack, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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