Laptop Backpack
Hi,
I have a 15" macbook pro and I have been using a tucano messenger style bag which has survived for a few years but it's now falling apart on me. I also have a sleeve that I haven't used so much but it's there if I need it when it's raining etc.
I liked the style of the tucano, it was quite simple/elegant, good for all round use and I could use it to work. It wasn't too bulky or anything and looked good.
However, I find that the over the shoulder bags aren't so good for my back so I'm thinking of getting a backpack to replace it. The only thing about the backpacks is that they don't look as stylish as a messenger bag, but I'll willing to compromise that a little for my health!
What I am looking for in a new case/backpack:
- Something that would fit up to 17" (i may get a 17 in the near future)
- would also fit a Wacom A5 graphics tablet (similar footprint to a 15 inch mac)
- would fit mx revolution mouse, cables accessories and an external HD (portable size at least)
- I need to be able to put in sheets of paper, books etc (I can be messy sometimes) but would be good to have a clean compartment that won't make the book corners too ragged! Decent, practical compartments that work well.
- I'm looking for good quality, good build, robust. I mean well padded straps, good stitching, good back padding, good interior construction, quality zips etc.
- Something that looks nice and not so bulky, not an obvious laptop bag.. sleek design, not so many colours, preferably black. Something that I can take to work with me.
The ones I am currently considering, in no particular order, are:
- North Face 'BigShot' http://www.blacks.co.uk/product/093550.html
- SwissGear 'Carbon' for 17" http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TN223LL/A?n=17inch_macbookpro&fnode=MTY1NDA2Ng&mco=MjIzMDk3Mw&s=topSellers
- Incase Nylon Backpack http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TN010ZM/A?n=17inch_macbookpro&fnode=MTY1NDA2Ng&mco=MjE0Njg3Ng&s=topSellers
- Brenthaven 172 Backpack http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TC459LL/A?n=17inch_macbookpro&fnode=MTY1NDA2Ng&mco=MjIzMTMzMw&s=topSellers
I have only seen the North Face and Incase bags so I don't know exactly what the other two are like other than some peoples reviews/comments etc. Has anyone got a decent comparison or some experience with these bags?
I'm in the UK and I've seen some other bags that also seem to be good but I don't think we get them here.
Thanks
I have a 15" macbook pro and I have been using a tucano messenger style bag which has survived for a few years but it's now falling apart on me. I also have a sleeve that I haven't used so much but it's there if I need it when it's raining etc.
I liked the style of the tucano, it was quite simple/elegant, good for all round use and I could use it to work. It wasn't too bulky or anything and looked good.
However, I find that the over the shoulder bags aren't so good for my back so I'm thinking of getting a backpack to replace it. The only thing about the backpacks is that they don't look as stylish as a messenger bag, but I'll willing to compromise that a little for my health!
What I am looking for in a new case/backpack:
- Something that would fit up to 17" (i may get a 17 in the near future)
- would also fit a Wacom A5 graphics tablet (similar footprint to a 15 inch mac)
- would fit mx revolution mouse, cables accessories and an external HD (portable size at least)
- I need to be able to put in sheets of paper, books etc (I can be messy sometimes) but would be good to have a clean compartment that won't make the book corners too ragged! Decent, practical compartments that work well.
- I'm looking for good quality, good build, robust. I mean well padded straps, good stitching, good back padding, good interior construction, quality zips etc.
- Something that looks nice and not so bulky, not an obvious laptop bag.. sleek design, not so many colours, preferably black. Something that I can take to work with me.
The ones I am currently considering, in no particular order, are:
- North Face 'BigShot' http://www.blacks.co.uk/product/093550.html
- SwissGear 'Carbon' for 17" http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TN223LL/A?n=17inch_macbookpro&fnode=MTY1NDA2Ng&mco=MjIzMDk3Mw&s=topSellers
- Incase Nylon Backpack http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TN010ZM/A?n=17inch_macbookpro&fnode=MTY1NDA2Ng&mco=MjE0Njg3Ng&s=topSellers
- Brenthaven 172 Backpack http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TC459LL/A?n=17inch_macbookpro&fnode=MTY1NDA2Ng&mco=MjIzMTMzMw&s=topSellers
I have only seen the North Face and Incase bags so I don't know exactly what the other two are like other than some peoples reviews/comments etc. Has anyone got a decent comparison or some experience with these bags?
I'm in the UK and I've seen some other bags that also seem to be good but I don't think we get them here.
Thanks
