Tempo Anti-Theft Pack 18L

• Magnetic locking main zip. Same anti-theft mechanism as the Metro. Twist to release. A casual tug won't open the bag.
• Two-compartment layout. Main compartment fits an iPad, a slim laptop in the internal sleeve, plus phone slots and a zippered pocket. Front compartment for daily essentials (wallet, keys, transit card).
• Side pockets for a bottle and an umbrella. Sized properly, not afterthoughts.
• Trolley pass-through. Slips over rolling luggage for travel.
• 0.55 kg empty. The lightest backpack in the range.
• High-density water-resistant polyester. Same fabric family as the Metro. Different feature set, same build quality.

For the buyer who wants the anti-theft basics without the premium price.

Brand: Aoking

Model: EMT-AOK-XN58662F-BLK

Colour: Black

Capacity: 18L

Dimensions: 44H × 30W × 14D cm (17.3 × 11.8 × 5.5 in)

Weight: 0.55 kg empty

Laptop sleeve: Inside the main compartment, up to 14"

Compartments: 2, main and front

Back panel: Padded

Material: High-density polyester, water-resistant

Care: Wipe with a soft, damp cloth and store in a cool, dry place. If it gets wet, pat dry, and do not use heat.

What's the difference vs the Metro 20L? Tempo is simpler and lighter. Two compartments instead of three, no hidden pocket, no expandable straps, no dedicated laptop section. Same magnetic locking zipper, same water-resistant fabric. Metro if you want the full feature set, Tempo if you want the anti-theft basics at a lower price.

What size laptop fits? The internal sleeve takes a slim 14" laptop, or an iPad with room around it. It sits inside the main compartment rather than in its own padded section, so if you carry a 15" or 16" machine daily, the Roam 23L or Commuter 20L are the ones built for that.

How does the magnetic locking zip work? Pull it the normal way and it stays shut, so a casual tug from someone walking past won't open it. To open it yourself, twist the pull to release. Nothing to unlock, nothing to remember, and it looks like an ordinary zip from the outside.

Can I padlock the zips? No, the pulls aren't shaped to take a padlock. The security here is the magnetic locking zip itself, which holds shut against a tug without needing anything added to it.

Does it have RFID? No. The anti-theft on this bag is the magnetic locking zipper. For RFID-shielded card carry, the Roam 23L and Commuter 20L both have it.

Is there a water bottle pocket? Yes, side pockets on both sides, sized for a bottle on one and an umbrella on the other rather than token slots.

How is it organised? Two compartments. The main one holds the laptop or iPad sleeve, phone slots and a zippered pocket. The front one takes wallet, keys and a transit card without opening the main bag.

Is it soft or structured? Both, in the places that matter. There's a padded back panel, so the bag sits flat against your back rather than sagging into you, and your laptop has something solid behind it. The rest of the body is soft and unstructured, which is a large part of why it's only 0.55 kg. The trade-off is that it won't stand up on its own with little in it.

Does it work as carry-on? Yes. At 44 × 30 × 14 cm it sits inside the cabin-bag limits for major Australian carriers, and there's a trolley pass-through so it rides on a suitcase handle.

How weatherproof is it? The high-density polyester shell is water-resistant and shrugs off commute-grade rain and splashes. The zip isn't sealed, so it isn't built for a downpour.

How do I clean it? Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. Don't machine wash it, and don't use heat to dry it. If it gets wet, pat it dry and let it air.

What's the warranty, and what if I change my mind? All emmèton bags carry a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase, covering major faults such as torn seams or fabric failure. General wear and tear isn't covered. On top of that you've got 60-day money-back returns.