A Swiss Gear backpack is a great accessory for those in college or commute via bicycle. Swiss Gear backpacks are well known for high quality, their backpacks keep books and laptops secure and safe, with extra pockets and accessories for people who need to keep their stuff compact. The average Swiss Gear backpack is about 4 pounds and very comfortable on your back. People who walk around a college campus all day, commute to work as a pedestrian or ride a bicycle to work comment on how great the backpacks hold everything they need for the day, plus their laptop. The backpacks also have unique names such as the Maxim and Ibex.