Choosing the
right backpack.
Let’s find you the right IVAR.
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Julian Garfolo with his original 2006 IVAR Urban Backpack.
Photo courtesy of Julian Garfolo.
1: The Right
Backpack Size.
Our backpacks come in two sizes
— Standard and Medium.
If you’re 5-5 or taller — Either size will work. Your choice comes down to capacity needs or personal preference.
If you’re 5-4 or shorter — The Standard size may be long enough to hang past your waist and over your bum. To some people this is an issue. To others, it’s not. Nonetheless, our Medium size backpacks may be more suitable.
| Standard Size | 19" Height 13" Width |
Pilot 35 Alta 35 Revel 25 |
| Medium Size | 17" Height 11" Width |
Alta 20 Revel 20 Urban 20 |
2: Laptop
Compartment
Backpack.
Only one of our backpacks doesn’t have a dedicated laptop compartment. All the others do. See below.
| Model | Compartment? | Laptop Size |
| Pilot 35 | Yes | 15 to 17 inch |
| Alta 35 | Yes | 15 to 17 inch |
| Alta 20 | Yes | 13 inch* |
| Revel 25 | Yes | 15 to 17 inch |
| Revel 20 | Yes | 13 to 15 inch |
| Urban 20 | No | 13 inch* |
Asterisk Note: While the Urban 20 does not have the laptop compartment, users can carefully place a 13 inch laptop (and some 15 inch laptops) in the main compartment with the rest of their cargo. The Alta 20 model can fit (although it is tight) a 15 inch Apple PowerBook in its compartment.
Our Actual Backpack Measurements.
You may want to know the exact product height and width measurements, and compare those with your own needs or expectations. The table below shows our model’s height and width. Please note the depth of our backpacks range from 6 to 8 inches proportionately and their weight is about 2.5 to 3 pounds.
| Model | Height | Width |
| Pilot 35 | 19" | 13" |
| Alta 35 | 20" | 13" |
| Alta 20 | 17.25" | 11.25" |
| Revel 25 | 19" | 12" |
| Revel 20 | 17.25" | 11.25" |
| Urban 20 | 17.25" | 11.25" |
Still wondering how to choose the right backpack?
We’re here to help. Shoot us an email with your questions. Use as much detail as possible regarding what you’re looking for. Tell us what you’re going to use the backpack for and what you’re going to carry. Tell us your height, too! We know our backpacks inside-and-out and look forward to assisting you with the appropriate choice!