# Vans Old Skool Check Backpack, 22L, Black/Charcoal

The Vans Old Skool Check Backpack is a 22-litre polyester daypack in a black and charcoal checkerboard design. Its listing describes a laptop sleeve, front organiser, water-bottle side pocket and padded shoulder straps, making it suited to everyday school or leisure carry. It is listed as not water resistant.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Vans
- Model: Vans
- Category: Fashion & Accessories > Bags & Luggage > Backpacks
- Price: 32.93 GBP
- Previous price: 42.00 GBP
- Discount: 22%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T19:31:30.747Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 163

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## At a glance

- 22-litre capacity in a polyester daypack format.
- Listing describes a laptop sleeve in the main compartment, a front organiser and a side water-bottle pocket.
- Four pockets and three compartments are listed, alongside a zip closure.
- Checkerboard design in black and charcoal is described in the product copy. The details table lists the colour as Grey.

## Pros

- The stated 22-litre capacity and three listed compartments offer separated space for everyday items.
- A laptop sleeve and front organiser are described, with a side pocket for a bottle.
- Listed weight is 0.41 Kilograms, and the product copy describes padded shoulder straps.

## Cons

- The listing says the backpack is not water resistant, so it is not presented as suitable for keeping contents dry in wet weather.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Vans
- Design: Daypack Backpack
- Colour: Grey
- Size: One Size
- Pattern: Checkered
- Model number: H4XBA5
### Capacity and dimensions
- Storage volume: 22 Liters
- Dimensions (D × W × H): 12D x 32W x 42H centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.41 Kilograms
- Compatible device size maximum: 15 Inches
### Materials and protection
- Material listed: Polyester
- Shell type: Soft Shell
- Water resistance listed: Not Water Resistant
### Storage and carrying
- Pockets: 4
- Compartments: 3
- Pocket description: Side pocket
- Closure: Zipper
- Strap type: Shoulder Strap
- Harness type: Shoulder Harness
- Special feature: Airflow Back Panel
### Care and use
- Care instructions: Machine Wash
- Recommended uses: Leisure, Sport
- Fit type: Narrow
- Fabric weight class: Lightweight

## Before you buy

- Listing details are inconsistent on colour: the title and product copy say black/charcoal, while the specification table says Grey. The copy describes two pockets and a front organiser, but the details table lists four pockets and three compartments. Check the exact selected version and its layout before buying. The listing describes a laptop sleeve and a maximum compatible device size, but does not confirm that every 15-inch device will fit.

## A good fit for

- School or everyday carry where a 22-litre capacity and organiser pocket are useful.
- Buyers seeking a Vans checkerboard daypack with a described laptop sleeve and bottle side pocket.
- Leisure and sport use in dry conditions.

## Less suited to

- Carrying items that need protection from rain or spills.
- Buyers who need confirmed fit for a particular laptop, since device dimensions and sleeve measurements are not supplied.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the backpack as good quality and suitable for school, with customers also saying it has enough space. Those impressions align with its listed 22-litre capacity and described organiser and laptop sleeve, though they do not establish the fit of a particular device. The overall rating distribution is largely five-star but includes a smaller one-star share, and does not explain individual reasons.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the backpack as good quality and suitable for school.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate its size and say it has enough space.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this backpack water resistant?
No. The listing specifies “Not Water Resistant”, so it should not be relied on to keep contents dry in wet weather.
### What is its stated capacity?
The listed storage volume is 22 Liters.
### Will it fit a 15-inch laptop?
The details list a compatible device size maximum of 15 Inches, and the product copy describes a laptop sleeve. Sleeve dimensions are not provided, so check fit for your specific device.
### How many pockets and compartments does it have?
The specifications list four pockets and three compartments, while the product copy describes a two-pocket design plus a front organiser. The exact layout is unclear in the listing.

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