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CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

  • Transport your valuable belonging in this handsome Calpak backpack
  • Luggage boasts a front organizer pocket and self-repairing excel zippers
  • Bag features accessory side pockets and a MP3 player earphone port
  • Padded wheel cover system
  • Backpack conversion function
  • Push-button single pole handle system
  • Available in a wasabi green, orange, navy blue and deep red color option

Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4 out of 5
50 of 53 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Great City Roller, November 19, 2009
By jujuny from New York, NY

"I drag it everyday on a hard city surface. The wheels are very sturdy. The straps are securely zipped in so that the won't caught in wheels when not in use. Good value.The handle could be adjusted in two length.The only downside for me is that I'm short but not short enough to be kid size, so the long position is too long, and short (kid) position is too short."

Review 2 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
just what we needed!, November 18, 2009
By lifeimproves from MN

"We'd tried regular back packs and other rolling back packs, but for a middle school girl with no locker and a heavier backpack than her high school brother, we needed something different. The CalPak is just the ticket - it's easy for her to use, easy to get her books and notebooks in and out of, rolls nicely, is sturdy, and is still "cool" looking. It's also lightweight enough so that she can take it on and off the bus and up and down stairs at school easily (well as easily as is possible with it loaded with books!) Two of her friends have now ordered it and two other friends at school already had it. I highly recommend this backpack!"

Review 3 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
LAPTOP COMPARTMENT!, November 10, 2009
By elektrashopper from Salt Lake, Utah

"This is a great wheeled backpack. One thing to consider is that it has a padded compartment for a LAPTOP. You won't get a laptop wheeled backpack for this price. This is a great deal. Very durable and the wheels are strong. I can fit all my books too. Very happy with this purchase."

Review 4 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
CalPak Element 18'', November 10, 2009
By yvince from WI

"Had the delivery on schedule. The product is good and durable. Will buy more in the future."

Review 5 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
2 CalPak rolling backpacks, November 7, 2009
By boys3zdb

"I have purchased two of these backpacks and after 20-30 days of use both of them had holes on the bottom. The seams were falling apart. I have purchased additional warranty as well. When I called Overstock.com I was told, that they will reimburse me for shipping, warranty and the merchandise. Since I was happy with that response, I went and purchased new backpacks from Overstock.com. (More expensive ones too)..... Finally, I received e-mail from them that they will credit my account.... So, I called them... AND, what a different story. NO REIMBURSEMENT ON THE SHIPPING AND NO REIMBURSEMENT ON WARRANTY. I have recommended Overstock.com to so many friends, and they have purchased things from them as well. Now, I will have to tell them about my experience. THEY TELL YOU ONE THING, BUT DO ANOTHER THING."

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 6 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Great for the Price, November 6, 2009
By dealsshopper from Southern California

"Room enough for books, small jacket, and lunchbox. Built with sturdy materials, smooth wheels, stylish. I thought the pull handle locks in 2 positions, mid-way for small kids, and all the way up for adults but it doesn't. I know Jansport rolling backpacks do. Anyone know if I got a defective backpack or this is the design?"

Review 7 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
backpack, November 6, 2009
By vboys from Ca

"Great product. Will get another for other son. Plenty of room for all his books."

Review 8 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Backpack handle problem, November 5, 2009
By rockdela from Los Angeles

"I purchased the CalPak Element rolling backpack for my 11-year-old son as I didn't think it was good for his back to carry his heavy load of school books every day. The rolling backpack certainly looks cool. My son was very pleased, especially with the cool retracting handle. Unfortunately, after barely two weeks, the handle does not retract all the way down, stopping about 8 inches short and leaving an awkward part of the backpack sticking up. I am very disappointed since I had read some very good reviews of this particular backpack."

Review 9 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great, November 5, 2009
By BJSGIFT from Oakland, CA

"I use this backpack every where I go. It feels as though it would be heavy, but it is not. When I place items in it (such as books, or groceries) it is still light and easy to lift onto the bus. My wife agrees with me that the backpack is light and easy rolling."

Review 10 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Rolling Bookbag, November 4, 2009
By mraye from NC

"We purchased this online and were very happy with it. Very good quality, nice colors, exactly what we needed! There were none in local stores and we were very happy to find it online, and a great price too!!"

Review 11 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack, October 22, 2009
By Anonymous from Berkeley, CA

"Great backpack for those who are tired of carrying their "burdens" on their shoulders! I drag it all across campus (University) and it is holding up well."

Review 12 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
great backpack, October 22, 2009
By loveleeds

"Love this backpack! I bought it for my 9 year old son, it is very well made, great quality. I had to return the other backpack that I bought from Overstock before this one (Cal Pak) because of it's not-so-great handle (it was broke after about 2 weeks) even though my son loved its lighting wheels. This one, the handle is sturdy and the wheels move smoothly and he loves green accent color. Great backpack for him. I am more than satisfied. Worth more than what I paid."

Review 13 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
CalPak is cheap and CSR is nonexistent, October 21, 2009
By siestakeygrrl from Siesta Key, FL

"I bought this ahead of time for this school year-August 2009...so it's been only been 2 months of actual use before the backpack fell apart. When I tried to locate CalPak's customer service online, their website was down, but I managed to find an email. When I finally got a reply with a number to call them, I was informed that I had to pay to ship it to California (I assumed this, and shipping from Florida would be around $20), BUT THEN......they had the audacity to tell me that I would have to include a check for $9.95 to "process the warranty". The whole reason I chose this was because it was supposed to be warranted for 5 years. I'll never waste money on CalPak again."

Review 14 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Tough, But Not Enough for MY 7 Year Old, October 12, 2009
By AHudnall from Lakewood, CA

"The backpack is built very well. It has a lot of room for school supplies. I just knew it would last throughout the school year. But my 7 year old son managed to tear a hole in it. He kept dragging it from the front down the stairs instead of by the wheels. If you have a child who takes care of their things, this backpack will last a long time and I will recommend it. If your child is tough on items, like my son, you may need something a little bit stronger."

Review 15 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
rolling backpacks, October 11, 2009
By lindamck

"we ordered 60 backpacks, to begin a backpack blessing ministry at our local grade school.the backpacks are attractive, roll easily, have sturdy zippers and can accomodate all the food we need to pack in them for a weekend of meals for a young child.we have just begun using them, but believe the material will stand up to weekly use, transportation in a school bus and the challenges of 6 and 7 year old children wheeling them home"

Review 16 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Rolling Backpack, October 11, 2009
By assura from Parkland, FL-Nursing Student

"This backpack is perfect for my heavy nursing school books. The only 2 opportunities for the listing is:1. the color was not the same as what I saw online. the Blue is darker.2. to convert the bag to my back, the flap just hangs down and drags on the floor when I put the bag down. I wish there was a way to roll it in or take it off completely.Other than those 2 minor things, it is exactly what I was looking for."

Review 17 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great communter bag, October 8, 2009
By charlie07 from Minneapolis, MN

"A great communter bag! The three compartments are great! The large one holds gym shoes and clothes, the middle one lunch and the small one organizes keys, bus pass etc.Very thoughtfully designed:The handle easily telescopes for use, the back pack straps zip into a compartment for a neat appearance and there is a carrying strap. The wheels are very sturdy. I was delighted by the price!"

Review 18 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Nice Backpack, October 5, 2009
By timkel from Michigan

"This backpack is sturdy, well constructed and attractive. Many pockets for organizing. Nice telescoping handle for easy transportation."

Review 19 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great for Science books, October 3, 2009
By Anonymous from Los Angles, CA

"Thanks to others who wrote a review on the product, this rolling backpack is awesome. My science books are heavy and this easily fits all text books and lab manuals as well as folders. I was able to sqeeze in my laptop as well. The sturdy wheels are good on many types of terrain even when there is debris on the sidewalk."

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 20 for CalPak Element 18-inch Rolling Backpack

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
different color, October 1, 2009
By janeerin from san jose, ca

"the color of the bag is totally different from the picture, it is very dark but still acceptable and the side pockets are not deep enough for the water bottle."

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