MtlTourist

You may want to look at the Eagle Creek Convertabrief. Converts from messenger bag to backpack.

Eagle Creek Convertabrief
http://shop.eaglecreek.com/convertabrief/d/1409

gobluetwo

You shouldn't have any issues getting that under most seats. Certain aircraft (depending on carrier) have aisle seats with narrow underseat storage areas, or have "entertainment" boxes underneath the seats, restricting width, but I've generally been able to fit my backpack (listed at 12.99" wide, 16.93" long, and 7.87" thick - so a little larger in every dimension than the bag you're considering) under most seats.

VegasGambler

Thanks, that's good enough for me

aztimm

Other than cost, what is the difference between yours and this one?
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00M3TJ32...X4II4WRN&psc=1

MtlTourist

I looked at that backpack too. It was smaller than the one I bought and couldn't hold my laptop and other accessories.

I geeked out and brought my laptop into the store to try them out for size.

aztimm

Thanks!

I've had that version on my Amazon wish list for a while, but I think your version is better.
I regularly travel with a work computer (a 11"), and my personal MacBook Air (11"), along with some toiletries, an extra set of underwear/t-shirts, plus all of the charging cables.
Do you think the one you have would hold all this?

MtlTourist

I normally don't put any clothing in my backpack. My only suggestion is to physically look at the bag before buying it, either at the Tumi retail store (where I bought mine), or a department store like Macy's or Nordstrom.

This backpack is technically a downgrade size-wise for me. I had the Tumi T-Tech prior to this, but it was too big to fit under the seat in some of the planes.

I will say that my 16" laptop, notepad, tablet, case for cables, and power cord, all fit nicely and the bag still fits great under the seat. If I tried to fit any clothing or toiletries, it wouldn't fit in the bag. But again, I would inspect the bag myself before buying it, like I did. It may suit your needs. For the price, I didn't want to take a chance of having it not suit my needs without looking at it first, and deciding on the color in person as well.

chx1975

I swear by http://www.briggs-riley.com/category...Backpack_VP275 this beauty.

branson

Im using Amerileather 'Woody' Leather bag for my laptop. I love it.

GlobalTravelerMark

I have had (still have) the Tumi Bravo backpack for years. It has a place for everything and it's easy to drop in an Eaglecreek Packing Folder with a couple of shirts in for an overnight.

But recently my corporate issue laptop has been replaced with something much much smaller (a Lenovo X240) and the Tumi is now just to big with loads of empty space.

So I have recently bought a Samsonite X Blade 2 Small which takes my laptop and ipad and a few bits and pieces and it also fits under the seat as well as the overhead.

When everything I need it in, it really is full but not overly so and in business black it still looks the part. I haven't seen this range outside of Europe though so you may need to hunt one down. They also do different sizes.

Coming from a Tumi backpack, whilst you can feel the difference in quality, you can't see it and it still feels like it will give long service.

Colorado Scott

I personally love Think Tank bags/backpacks.
I have two of them and love that I can house a laptop and DSLR with a couple lenses, plus snacks and files! Scott
Check them out:

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/

Christiansson

Check out http://www.booqbags.com/

I have the Mamba Courier, although it's a messenger bag not a backpack. It's very business, and great quality.

HDQDD

+1 for Everki. I get asked quite often: "what type of bag is that?". It's my "office" and it works great for this.

...and 8-tracks will come back one day.

sscott77

I got a great one at the Tumi Outlet. I can put two laptops in it, and my iPad, headphones, and whatever paperwork I need.