A laptop backpack is designed to take the task of carrying your laptop and other items and literally put it behind you. But there's a lot to think about first. Show
Sometimes you just need to take your laptop and little more, other times you're commuting to work or stacking in a semester's worth of schoolbooks. And then there are the times when you're traveling. You want to find a backpack (or maybe even two) that can accommodate your lifestyle. The options below can handle whatever you throw into them. Amazon Basics Backpack$24.74 at Amazon See ItIt's hard to beat the price of thisAmazon Basics Backpack. It has a padded laptop compartment and its sleek exterior is water-resistant. Athleta Kinetic Backpack$89.99 at Gap See ItAthleta's Kinetic Backpack is a comfortable way to carry your laptop, and it goes from work to the gym with a separate shoe compartment and space to store two water bottles. Away Travel The Daypack$125.00 at Away See ItAway's Daypackkeeps things slim so you can carry all your basics, including a 13-inch laptop, in one lightweight bag that easily attaches to your luggage for when you travel. Bondka Jumpstreet Backpack$39.99 at Target See ItTheBondka Jumpstreet Backpackis the one to get if you're not just carrying your laptop, but peripherals and other things for a long day. It has compartments galore: a padded laptop compartment, a place to stash your phone, a tablet compartment, and an organizer compartment. Not to mention a place for your keys and water bottle. Fjallraven Kanken Messenger A/F$240.00 at Fjallraven See ItAcne Studios took the classic Kanken backpack from 1978 and turned it on its head, er, side. The Messenger A/F still functions like a backpack but gets a removable messenger strap to carry it sideways. The bag also has been updated with space to carry up to a 15-inch laptop. Fjallraven Kanken Totepack$141.68 at Amazon See ItIf you've ever been asked to check your backpack in at a museum or other place, then you'll appreciate theFjällräven Kånken Totepack's versatility. It transforms easily from backpack to tote and comes in lots of colors. Fjallraven Kanken Travel Pack$225.00 at Fjallraven See ItFjällräven Kånken's Travel Packis made for when you're on the move. It accommodates up to a 15-inch laptop, a tablet, and accessories in one compartment, clothes and toiletries for a short trip in another. A fleece-lined front pocket can store your phone and passport. JanSport Driver 8$129.95 at Amazon See ItWho knows backpacks better than JanSport? Don't get weighted down by all you need to carry with you. The JanSport Driver 8 has inline skate wheels that take the burden off you. It's capacious enough to hold plenty of books, along with a 15-inch laptop. There's also a place for a water bottle, a stash pocket, and a utility pocket with organizer. JanSport Main Campus$50.00 at Amazon See ItTheMain Campushas padded ergonomic straps, a padded compartment for a laptop up to 15 inches, a water bottle holder, an organizer panel, an attached key fob so you can't lose your keys, and a stash pocket in the front for all those items you need to grab quickly during the day. LeSportsac Commuter Backpack$125.00 at LeSportSac See ItTheLeSportsac CR Urban Backpackis super lightweight and holds a lot, including a laptop up to 15 inches. Best of all, it's water-resistant, so you won't end up with damaged electronics or a soggy wallet in a rainstorm. Matt & Nat Brave Loom Backpack$160.00 at Amazon See ItThisvegan leather backpack from Matt & Nathas a chic silhouette, can carry a 13-inch laptop, and features a smartphone pocket. The North Face Borealis Backpack$121.00 at Amazon See ItThis bungee-boundBorealis Backpack from The North Faceis ready for adventure. It has lots of pockets and a reflective bike-light loop. The North Face Women's Surge Commuter$128.95 at Amazon See ItThe North Face Women's Surge Backpackhas fleece-lined pockets to keep your laptop, phone, and sunglasses scratch-free and safe. There's also an internal organization pocket. Ogio Alpha Convoy 320 Backpack$109.99 at Amazon See ItYou can pack a laptop, tablet, two bottles of water, and a lot more in theOgio Alpha Convoy 320 Backpack. And it's made out of recycled materials. Open Story Commuter Backpack$49.99 at Target See ItOpen Story's Commuter Backpacklooks sharp at work and keeps your ID at hand with a swivel key holder. There's a side pocket that can carry a water bottle or umbrella, too. And, of course, it carries your laptop in a padded pocket. Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack$129.00 at Patagonia See ItPatagonia's Arbor Roll-Top Pack adjusts its size to accommodate what you're carrying. A side-access zippered compartment provides easy access to up to a 15-inch laptop. Swissgear 5977 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack$113.28 at Amazon See ItSwissgear's 5977 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack is filled with storage pockets, but one of its best features is that the compartment that holds up to a 17-inch laptop and a tablet zips open to lay flat for easy scanning at venues and airports. Tuimbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe$99.00 at Amazon See ItIf you have a behemoth 17-inch laptop, let us introduce you to theTimbuk2 Authority Laptop BackpackDeluxe. There's an organizer section inside, phone pocket, and a key leash. Tumi Uma Backpack$475.00 at Amazon See ItTumi's Uma backpackis perfect for those who live by the axiom "a place for everything and everything in its place." Aside from its laptop compartment, it has a tablet pocket, three media pockets, a pen pocket, a water bottle pocket, card pocket, and a key leash with detachable keyring. XD Design Bobby Hero Regular Anti-Theft Backpack$100.00 at Amazon See ItKeep your laptop, tablet, and even your info safe with the XD Design Bobby Hero Regular Anti-Theft Backpack. It has RFID-protected pockets, is cut-resistant, and foregoes front access to keep your items protected. |