After using the TYLT Energi+ backpack for over a year, I recently moved to the new Targus Seoul backpack. I’ve always liked Targus backpacks, although never owned one before this one was sent for review. Incidentally, the trial coincided with a lot of travel – both work and leisure – so I took the Targus Seoul for a comprehensive spin for over a month.

Design

The Targus Seoul backpack is a modern, trendy rucksack-style rectangular backpack with a unique 6-shape aluminium closure on the front. It doesn’t have the conventional laptop backpack look, and instead looks more like a casual backpack that is versatile enough for both casual as well as office use.

The first thing that strikes you when you pick up at Targus Seoul is its weight. Made of soft-touch nylon dobby material, the bag weighs just 630 grams (1.38lbs). Of course, that also means that it doesn’t keep its boxy shape when not fully filled and cannot take rough handling or external pressures. That said, it is water-resistant (especially the rugged leather base) and should keep your stuff safe when you’re out and about in light rain. The 6-shape buckle and the side straps can be adjusted if you don’t need as much space and would prefer to keep it slimmer.