The F Gear CEO 25L Black Laptop Backpack (₹1,149) sits in F Gear's everyday-carry range, aimed at students and professionals who want organisation, laptop protection and a clean look without paying premium-brand prices. We carried it daily for a few weeks — commutes, campus runs and a short trip — to see how it holds up.

The kind of dependable daily bag you stop thinking about — in the best way.

Build quality & materials

Construction is the strong suit here: a dense, hard-wearing fabric, a reinforced base and even stitching that shows no early wear. The main zippers are chunky and glide well, and a light spray of rain rolled off without soaking through — expect water resistance rather than a dry guarantee in a downpour.

Space & organisation

At 25L it hits the daily-carry sweet spot: room for a laptop, charger, notebook, a layer and lunch without turning into a bulky slab. A padded laptop sleeve, an admin panel for pens and cables, a quick-access top pocket and side pockets for a bottle keep everything findable.

Comfort

Padded, contoured shoulder straps and a ventilated back panel keep it comfortable on longer commutes; loaded to around 7 kg it stayed easy across a 40-minute standing metro ride.

What we liked

  • Premium look and solid build for the price
  • Water-resistant build handled rain well
  • Comfortable harness for daily commutes
  • Genuinely smart, usable organisation

Could be better

  • Not a dedicated anti-theft design
  • Water-resistant, not fully waterproof in heavy rain
  • Mostly single-colour options — limited variety
“Bag is just awesome. It's been 5 years and still working very well — the leather and everything holds up.”
— Vishwas, Amazon · Verified

The verdict — 4.4 / 5

If you want a smart, durable daily laptop backpack around ₹1,149, the CEO 25L Black Laptop Backpack is an easy recommendation. It nails protection, organisation and comfort, and looks the part in any office or classroom.

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CEO 25L Black Laptop Backpack — quick specs

  • Capacity: 25L
  • Material: Water-resistant fabric
  • Laptop fit: Up to 15.6"
  • Price: ₹1,149
  • Best for: Daily office & college commute