The 17" Laptop Backpack from Case Logic has a dedicated 3/4 zippered laptop compartment. There's an additional zippered storage compartment for books, files, folders and other collateral material. A front zippered organizer panel is for your small items. In front of the organizer is a vertical zippered Speed Pocket for your valuables (watch, keys, phone) that will make it easier to go through airport security. There's a mesh water bottle pocket on the side of the pack. The 17" Laptop Backpack is made from Dobby (woven) nylon. It's carried by adjustable pack straps or its top grab handle.