Laptop Bags

fun ticket · 01-05-2017, 07:05 AM

What are you guys using? Traditional laptop bag or backpack?

I have a Tumi laptop bag that is great but it is one of the smaller ones and I am either going to get a larger version of the same bag or go another direction.

Any recommendations on other brands that you have experience with?

MrRoboto · 01-05-2017, 07:47 AM

Big fan of Booq messenger bags. They have lots of other styles as well. Very well made.

https://www.booqbags.com

4130 · 01-05-2017, 08:13 AM

It's often that I'll need to carry more than just my laptop, so my Tumi laptop bag was starting to kill my shoulder and I needed a backpack. I've been happy with this for the last couple of years: https://www.dsptch.com/products/ruckpack

tcphoto · 01-05-2017, 08:23 AM

I like the Timbuk2 messenger bags, I have a Commuter and a couple of their messenger bags. They also have an insert that will hold a camera body and a couple lenses.

Biorin · 01-05-2017, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Big fan of Booq messenger bags. They have lots of other styles as well. Very well made.

https://www.booqbags.com

+1, Booq is great.

Using a bag on one shoulder is causing some serious pain and distress on my shoulders and back, though. I can't bring myself to use a backpack at work yet because I already look like I'm in elementary school, but I use one whenever I travel for work, and it feels so much better.

gtron · 01-05-2017, 04:40 PM

I have three that are currently in use - leather, nylon and a backpack. It depends on where I'm going and what I'm doing. I believe they're all made by Targus.

Aatish · 01-05-2017, 04:41 PM

I have a Tumi Arrive briefcase. Have had it for 3 years or so. No complaints. Held my 15in MBP, charger, hard drive, notebook, folder, pen(s), and occasionally a set of clothes.

Switched to a 13in MBP, so I can put the laptop and charger on the same side.

Only complaint is that it's a bit on the heavy side, but it has taken a knife and lived.

RickFLM4 · 01-05-2017, 04:57 PM

Most of the time I use a TravelPro laptop bag / briefcase. When I have a ton of stuff to take with me I use a Briggs & Riley wheeled briefcase that has a laptop compartment. I have always hated backpacks.

Aatish · 01-05-2017, 04:59 PM

If you like aluminuminuminum, then Zero Halliburton makes some sweet stuff.

Aajav-Khan · 01-05-2017, 06:33 PM

I use a Tumi Tpass Brief pack.. I have had it for years and it still meets all my needs.

Ross61 · 01-05-2017, 07:05 PM

I use a North Face Surge backpack. Has all the right space and pockets/pouches for everything.

jmg · 01-05-2017, 07:05 PM

I've been using my Briggs & Riley Large Expandable Brief for over 10 years and it still looks brand new The linked one is the updated version, but I'm still rocking the old one. Build is A++, versatility is perfect, and I love the expanding rear section for clothes if have to travel for work.

My only real complaint is that there is no external waterbottle holder like the Booq Saddle Pro. So if I ever come across a Saddle Pro I can demo, I might switch.

GOLFFRR · 01-05-2017, 07:15 PM

I use a backpack by Thule works great
I can put some of my various meals I eat through out the day in there as well

Dang3r · 01-06-2017, 09:02 AM

I got a Dicota backpack for 15" laptops and this is fitting my requirements...plus its unique caused by a special "RED ALERT 3" sticker which is limited to tournament players only

pz619 · 01-06-2017, 06:08 PM

I just use a Fossil messenger bag. Good quality, looks good, and was cheap. Added bonus: I feel like Indiana Jones.

omasou · 01-06-2017, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fun ticket

What are you guys using? Traditional laptop bag or backpack?

I have a Tumi laptop bag that is great but it is one of the smaller ones and I am either going to get a larger version of the same bag or go another direction.

Any recommendations on other brands that you have experience with?

Backpack, http://www.brenthaven.com

I have one that I have been using for ~ 14 years and it looks new.

BulsaraF36 · 01-06-2017, 07:18 PM

I bought this made by 5.11 and its been great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FD7YMH2...ing=UTF8&psc=1

1MOREMOD · 01-06-2017, 07:21 PM

Laptop pocket is for level III-a insert

MKSixer · 01-06-2017, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aatish

If you like aluminuminuminum, then Zero Halliburton makes some sweet stuff.

I have the Zero 3 inch in dark gray and the 5 inch in traditional silver. I have a Tumi expandable brief case. Not a tumescent 3 inch or 5 inch.

Aatish · 01-06-2017, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aatish

If you like aluminuminuminum, then Zero Halliburton makes some sweet stuff.

I have the Zero 3 inch in dark gray and the 5 inch in traditional silver. I have a Tumi expandable brief case. Not a tumescent 3 inch or 5 inch.

I'm thinking either a Halliburton or Rimowa attaché in the grey.

Always wanted to feel like that guy from Ronin.

fun ticket · 01-06-2017, 09:49 PM

https://www.luggagepros.com/travelpr...ot-brief.shtml

Anybody have experience with this one? I know TravelPro makes good luggage at a reasonable price but I dont have experience with their laptop bags. This one looks good and the price is right.

MKSixer · 01-06-2017, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Aatish

I'm thinking either a Halliburton or Rimowa attaché in the grey.

Always wanted to feel like that guy from Ronin.

I got my first Zero over 20 years ago. It has over a million miles on it and has been my constant companion in travel. It's in the back of the i8 as I type this. I use the slimline case when I only carry the Mac Book Pro.

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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Big fan of Booq messenger bags. They have lots of other styles as well. Very well made. https://www.booqbags.com
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4130 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 LeMans Blue Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	It's often that I'll need to carry more than just my laptop, so my Tumi laptop bag was starting to kill my shoulder and I needed a backpack. I've been happy with this for the last couple of years: https://www.dsptch.com/products/ruckpack
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3525 Rep 3,043 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I like the Timbuk2 messenger bags, I have a Commuter and a couple of their messenger bags. They also have an insert that will hold a camera body and a couple lenses.
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Aatish Lofty 3458 Rep 849 Posts Drives: i4 M50, 991.2 C2, RRS Diesel Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ORD <> ATX iTrader: (0)	I have a Tumi Arrive briefcase. Have had it for 3 years or so. No complaints. Held my 15in MBP, charger, hard drive, notebook, folder, pen(s), and occasionally a set of clothes. Switched to a 13in MBP, so I can put the laptop and charger on the same side. Only complaint is that it's a bit on the heavy side, but it has taken a knife and lived.
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10958 Rep 4,819 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Most of the time I use a TravelPro laptop bag / briefcase. When I have a ton of stuff to take with me I use a Briggs & Riley wheeled briefcase that has a laptop compartment. I have always hated backpacks. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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Aatish Lofty 3458 Rep 849 Posts Drives: i4 M50, 991.2 C2, RRS Diesel Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ORD <> ATX iTrader: (0)	If you like aluminuminuminum, then Zero Halliburton makes some sweet stuff.
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Aajav-Khan Private 22 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M5 Sakhir Orange CCB Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [10.00]	I use a Tumi Tpass Brief pack.. I have had it for years and it still meets all my needs. __________________ 2014 M5 (DCT) Sakhir Orange CCB aka BeastM5de ?? ??
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Ross61 Private 73 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2004 GTO (soon to be an M4) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: A Place that Begins with "W" iTrader: (0)	I use a North Face Surge backpack. Has all the right space and pockets/pouches for everything.
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Dang3r Schmollbraten 12509 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	I got a Dicota backpack for 15" laptops and this is fitting my requirements...plus its unique caused by a special "RED ALERT 3" sticker which is limited to tournament players only __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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pz619 Brigadier General 3277 Rep 3,255 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla 3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I just use a Fossil messenger bag. Good quality, looks good, and was cheap. Added bonus: I feel like Indiana Jones.
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BulsaraF36 First Lieutenant 142 Rep 352 Posts Drives: F36 435i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Harrisburg, NC iTrader: (8)	I bought this made by 5.11 and its been great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FD7YMH2...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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fun ticket Private First Class 143 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2017 Ford Raptor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0)	https://www.luggagepros.com/travelpr...ot-brief.shtml Anybody have experience with this one? I know TravelPro makes good luggage at a reasonable price but I dont have experience with their laptop bags. This one looks good and the price is right.
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