Oakley SI Computer Bag

reviewed by Wayne LeFevre

Accessibility

The Oakley web site has a good PDF on Product Detail Specification. More accessories to attach to bag are also available.

Effectiveness

It will be a long time before I will be able to utilize the effectiveness of all its features.

Ease of use

Very easy to use. The front takes a few times unlatching it before you get it down, and do it effectively and quickly.

This is the coolest computer case I have ever seen. A definite must have, especially if you dream of looking like your carrying a special computer for your local SWAT team. It isn’t called Oakley Tactical Field Gear. Standard Issue, for nothing!

First off, there are two main zippered pockets when you open up the front flap. The rear pocket holds a nice separate padded carrying case for your laptop. It does have a moveable divider inside the padded case to make your laptop nice and snug. The inside is a nice felt type material to protect from scratches.

The front pocket zips open all the way to display two large paper folder type pockets. In front of that is a neoprene stretch type material pocket, 3 pen or tool loops, a zippered mesh pocket, and a pocket that looks perfect for your Oakley sunglasses! On the front flap there are two large mesh pockets, a lanyard clip and a clear business card holder.

The immediate thing you notice on the outside is it’s made from a heavy duty, rip stop nylon. There are 3 large detachable pockets on the front of the bag. They are large enough to hold either small cameras and lenses, or a few 20 round .222 clips. (You have to admit, the bag does look pretty tough.) On the front of the pockets, each has 2 stretch, inch-wide bungees that could hold film canisters. All three pockets are part of a modular system that one or all can be removed. They can be added on another piece of gear or even your belt.

The back has two zippers that will open up in such a way that you can slide down onto a luggage carrier handle. There are also many webbing straps along the back that you can slip things into or clips things onto.

The carry strap is very heavy duty, especially the clips to attach to the bag. Same with the clips holding the bag closed. All clips, in fact, come with quick release tabs to open up the clip quickly. The shoulder padding is very thick and comfortable. There are also plenty of metal loops both on the outside of the bag and on the strap to attach various items.

The small straps on both sides can be used either to cinch up or expand the bag. There is also a bottom strap that can unsnap, and turn the whole thing into a water bottle holder.

Recommendation

It does not seem that Oakley left out much of anything with this case, and I definitely rate it a buy. A little spendy, yes, but the coolness factor makes up for it. It is a big bag, but if you are not into the corporate looking, leather briefcase type case to hold your gear, than this is the one for you. It will hold your 12 to 17 inch computer, all your cables, a camera, iPod, water bottle, all of it! I whole-heartedly recommend.