Laptop Backpck
Jul 26, 2017, 1:41 pm
#1
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Laptop Backpck
I'm looking for a good laptop backpack, right now I have a Tom Bihn Brain Bag (which I love) but it's far to large when I don't have to pack clothing, and organization isn't that great in there.
Typically I need to fit:
15" Retina MBP
iPhone 7Plus
10" iPad
Bose Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones
An Assortment of Cables
Medication
Business Cards
Water Bottle
...and want to keep it organized because I take it everywhere with me when I'm onche road.
If I could fit an overnight change of clothes, even better.
I was looking at the Tumi Alpha2, Briggs & Riley @Work, Tom Bihn Synapse
They all seem to be pretty popular and I'd love some input.
Typically I need to fit:
15" Retina MBP
iPhone 7Plus
10" iPad
Bose Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones
An Assortment of Cables
Medication
Business Cards
Water Bottle
...and want to keep it organized because I take it everywhere with me when I'm onche road.
If I could fit an overnight change of clothes, even better.
I was looking at the Tumi Alpha2, Briggs & Riley @Work, Tom Bihn Synapse
They all seem to be pretty popular and I'd love some input.
Jul 26, 2017, 2:29 pm
#3
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I have the Tumi, which I love. I usually carry 2 laptops, 2 iPads, the same Bose as you and other stuff similar to you. However check out the side pockets before you buy, they might not be deep enough for your water bottle.
Jul 26, 2017, 11:25 pm
#4
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I just got a Bolt Backback by SF bags / Waterfield designs.
https://www.sfbags.com/products/bolt-backpack
Love it.
The quality is that of high end bags and they're made in SFO. You can customise the leather trim and the over all colour too. I went for ballistic nylon with chocolate leather.
There's two padded pouches for laptop and iPad. Side pockets for a water bottle. A hidden front pocket for a few bits and pieces that need to be secure and then the main compartment is large enough for your cables etc...
https://www.sfbags.com/products/bolt-backpack
Love it.
The quality is that of high end bags and they're made in SFO. You can customise the leather trim and the over all colour too. I went for ballistic nylon with chocolate leather.
There's two padded pouches for laptop and iPad. Side pockets for a water bottle. A hidden front pocket for a few bits and pieces that need to be secure and then the main compartment is large enough for your cables etc...
Jul 27, 2017, 1:48 am
#5
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Take a look at http://www.briggs-riley.com/verb-acc...ckpack-vp375-4 I have the VP 275 which is almost the same but doesn't have an external water bottle pocket.
Jul 27, 2017, 7:49 am
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Jul 27, 2017, 8:19 am
#7
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Look at the Erverki versa premium backpack. Great organization and can fit on wheeled luggage. It is checkpoint friendly, and my bag for International travel.
Jul 27, 2017, 9:26 am
#8
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All of my bags are either Tumi or Tom Bihn, I love them both. You might look at the Tumi Alpha Bravo Shaw Deluxe, it holds a crap ton and is very well organized. The side water bottle pocket is pretty large, but I use it for a cable organizer.
The Shaw Deluxe is my main business pack that I take everywhere and I also bring it on some personal trips. That said, I also have the TB Brain Bag, and sometimes I'll bring that on personal trips if I have the ability to pack clothes and electronics into a single bag.
The Shaw Deluxe is my main business pack that I take everywhere and I also bring it on some personal trips. That said, I also have the TB Brain Bag, and sometimes I'll bring that on personal trips if I have the ability to pack clothes and electronics into a single bag.
Jul 27, 2017, 2:53 pm
#9
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Take a look at http://www.briggs-riley.com/verb-acc...ckpack-vp375-4 I have the VP 275 which is almost the same but doesn't have an external water bottle pocket.
Jul 27, 2017, 4:24 pm
#10
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I've recently had my eye on https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M5JDXG7
It was designed for the photographer in mind (which I'm not). It's also available in a 30L format but the smaller one looks perfect as it will still accommodate a 15" laptop. Lots of video reviews for you to check out.
It was designed for the photographer in mind (which I'm not). It's also available in a 30L format but the smaller one looks perfect as it will still accommodate a 15" laptop. Lots of video reviews for you to check out.
Jul 28, 2017, 9:06 am
#11
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I bought the Everki Versa Premium (fits the bill, at least, objectively). Also considered the Tenba Roadie Executive, although it appears to be discontinued; still available on Amazon and other outlets.
Aug 2, 2017, 7:22 am
#12
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I picked up one of these recently as the GR1 was a bit to heavy and tough for my needs.https://www.blackleaf.com/en-HK/Heim...BoCqBcQAvD_BwE
Aug 9, 2017, 6:10 am
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Aug 9, 2017, 7:56 am
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