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Red Tape Unisex 16 Inch Laptop Ergonomic Backpack

FA score7.8Good
Design8
Material8
Comfort7.5
Value for money7.5
Reviewed by Fashion Audit
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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Dedicated rear compartment housing padded sleeves for both a laptop and tablet.
  • External top key hook allows hanging items like water bottles or umbrellas.
  • Front organizing compartment includes zipper pouches and key-holders.
  • S-shaped shoulder straps equipped with a sunglass holder loop and trolley sleeve.

Could be better

  • Zipped side pockets are tight, making it difficult to fit standard water bottles.
  • Priced higher at around ₹2, 400.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Backpack
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Casual + Work
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Grey
MATERIAL icon
MATERIAL
Polyester
DESIGN & PATTERN icon
DESIGN & PATTERN
Solid
VOLUME IN LITERS icon
VOLUME IN LITERS
30 L
BACKPACK MAIN COMPARTMENT icon
BACKPACK MAIN COMPARTMENT
2
COMPARTMENT CLOSER icon
COMPARTMENT CLOSER
Zip
EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT icon
EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT
2
LAPTOP COMPARTMENT icon
LAPTOP COMPARTMENT
Up To 16 inch
PADDED LAPTOP COMPARTMENT icon
PADDED LAPTOP COMPARTMENT
Padded
SHOULDER STRAP TYPE icon
SHOULDER STRAP TYPE
S-shaped curved (ergonomic)
PADDED SHOULDER STRAP icon
PADDED SHOULDER STRAP
Normal Padded
SIDE POCKETS icon
SIDE POCKETS
1 Stash Pocket
TROLLY COMPATIBLE icon
TROLLY COMPATIBLE
Yes
WARRANTY icon
WARRANTY
1 Year
DIMENSIONS icon
DIMENSIONS
30 x 12.3 x 44 cm

About Red Tape

All Red Tape

Red Tape began as the footwear brand of the Mirza family and was launched in 1996. Its branded business was demerged from Mirza International into Redtape Limited, which listed separately on the stock exchanges in August 2023. Known for leather shoes, it now also sells sneakers, shirts and wallets through more than 600 retail stores in India.

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Questions about this product

Is the Red Tape Unisex 16 Inch Laptop Ergonomic Backpack worth buying?

We rate it 7.8/10 (good) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Dedicated rear compartment housing padded sleeves for both a laptop and tablet. Could be better: Zipped side pockets are tight, making it difficult to fit standard water bottles.

Where can I buy it?

It’s listed on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.

What is it made of?

Material: Polyester; Shoulder strap type: S-shaped curved (ergonomic); Padded shoulder strap: Normal Padded. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is it comfortable?

We score its comfort 7.5/10 (good), after using it ourselves.

Is it good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 7.5/10 (good): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

Is Red Tape an Indian brand?

Yes. Red Tape is an Indian brand, founded in 1996.

Is Red Tape a good brand?

We have bought and tested 234 Red Tape products, and their average FA score is 8.2/10 (great). The best-rated so far is the Redtape RSL0187 Sneaker For Men at 9.8/10.

How does Fashion Audit score products?

We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.

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