Way OT-Need laptop bag recommendation
January 3rd, 2010 at 10:15 PM ^
I've been using NF backpacks for years and never an issue with protecting my MBP.
http://www.ebags.com/the_north_face/laptop_bags/category_search/index.c…
January 4th, 2010 at 11:40 AM ^
I am currently using a 15" MBP as well. I have been using a Chrome messenger bag for about 5 years. Great design, made in USA,lifetime warranty, but I do see alot more of them on the streets than when I bought mine in SF. They are element proof, as long as you don't submerge them. Nearly indestructible, I have used mine for everything, and haven't been able to scar it yet, without a doubt the toughest bag I've ever seen.I use a neoprene sleeve sized for the pro inside of the bag.
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/messenger-bags/metropolis-buckle-ba…
Last week I visited the Freitag store in Zurich, and I must say their bags are great. I bought a bag for someone as a holiday gift, but I will have to get my own bag soon. I would wait for my Chrome to wear out, but that will never happen. No two bags are alike, as they are made from recycled goods. I saw a ton of these bags while riding the trains in Switzerland.
http://www.freitag.ch/shop/FREITAG/shop.jsf#/families=messenger
January 3rd, 2010 at 10:25 PM ^
for laptops from Swiss Army. they also have Targus, which isn't to bad. Others as well.
January 3rd, 2010 at 10:38 PM ^
My wife has a swiss army messenger bag and i have a swiss army backpack and both of us are happy.
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:01 PM ^
I have a Swiss Army backpack and I am happy as well. Really like the shock absorbers in the shoulder straps.
January 3rd, 2010 at 10:52 PM ^
www.lapfolio.com
The inventor and owner is a local Detroit guy and friend of mine. He is trying to get this thing off the ground....he is just looking for the right investor.
January 4th, 2010 at 12:10 PM ^
Your friend may want to fix the typo in his endorser's name on the homepage...
January 3rd, 2010 at 10:55 PM ^
There are a lot of vendors out there who make bags specifically for Macs. Solid brand names that come to mind are: STM, Speck, Tucano and Incase. Personally I have a Timbuk2 bag, solid/cool looking bag, decent price.
January 3rd, 2010 at 10:56 PM ^
I was thinking of a Timbuk2 (I'm a little picky about color, but can't afford to build my own of course). Which size do you have/how roomy is it?
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:02 PM ^
Can't afford a bag after dropping 2k for the notebook eh? I actually found mine at a Marshals - lucky/random find. I have a 13.3" pc and bag. Fits great, snug on the sides, enough room on top for the power brick/cord. Just hopped over to their site btw, looks like they're having a sale through the 7th.
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:05 PM ^
Heh, all Art & Design students @ UofM are required to buy a special laptop bundle through ITCS. Luckily my scholarship will cover the cost (in two years....)
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:33 PM ^
I've had the same timbuk2 bag for 2+ years shuttling a 15" laptop to and from work, much of the time by bike, and it is showing 0 signs of wear. NHWolverine fully endorses their products!
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:27 PM ^
You'll want a Medium for a 15" MBP. I've had my Timbuk2 bag for 5+ years and I still love it. If you're picky about colors, you gotta build your own, but I'd recommend the Black Commute 2.0 if you want more of a bargain.
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:29 PM ^
I think I'm going to go with this one - it's on sale for $85 on ebags.
I'll just cover it with stuff to make it less boring.
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:00 PM ^
Can't go wrong with Targus, IMO.
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:11 PM ^
they make some pretty cool hard briefcases for laptops
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:14 PM ^
I've got a 17" MacBook and carry it around in one of these:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TW219ZM/A?n=backpacks&fnode=MTY1NDA2N…
It's got plenty of room even with the laptop inside and is actually one of the slimmer bags I've seen. Pretty minimal with lots of pockets for a charger, ipod, etc. Would definitely recommend it. They also make a "sling" pack, which is the same with one less pocket and one diagonal strap.
I had a swiss army pack for my last computer and thought it worked great too.
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:31 PM ^
Just google ebags ecoupon and you'll probably find dozens, if you're trying to save a buck or two.
January 3rd, 2010 at 11:34 PM ^
I have one of these and I love it. Look at the Backpacks at www.Nambagear.com. IT is a hard body backpack that has lasted through Military deployment with no problems.
January 4th, 2010 at 12:11 AM ^
look at the ogio metro, very quality and i love that my laptop is not stored in the main pouch. (15' old style MBP)
January 4th, 2010 at 1:09 AM ^
Another vote for Timbuk2. I've been really happy with mine (almost 2 years old now).
January 4th, 2010 at 2:18 AM ^
I've got a Brenthaven bag ( http://www.brenthaven.com/catalog-fusion-iii-mb.html ) that I'm really happy with. My only complaint is that there's not a lot of room for large objects after the laptop (read: textbooks) so far it hasn't been an issue, but I could see how it might be for some people.
January 4th, 2010 at 12:21 PM ^
I got the Oakley Icon 2.0 backpack on sale for about $50 from steepandcheap.com which is a clearance website for backcountry.com. It's held up to about 2.5 years of lugging my law books and laptop around. The biggest flaw for me, both of the zipper handles for the main compartment broke so I had to borrow parachute ties from another backpack.
January 4th, 2010 at 12:52 PM ^
I can vouch for the incase backpack that RDubs mentioned above. I use that one for school since it can hold books and a laptop. Also it has the cleaner look than Targus, Swiss, Ogio, Oakley, etc.
When I don't need to carry books around I use my Patagonia Single Shot. (It seems that this years model does not come with a laptop sleeve also they changed the materials.)
http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/shop/luggage?k=1G&ps=1
They do have messenger bags that have laptop sleeves. Patagonia products tend to last a very long time.