Casual laptop bag for a guy?

[CurseTheSky]

I work for a web design company. The dress code is casual (jeans and a collared shirt), and I bring my laptop with me every day. I'm looking for something that will be comfortable to carry, casual enough to carry around town (no briefcases), but still look professional enough to bring to an appointment with a customer. I graduated college over a year ago, so I'm not really looking for a backpack.

Currently I'm using this: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-15-Inch-Messenger-Black-Light/dp/B0014H4CRU. It's alright, but it tends to bulge if I have to put something decently thick in it, like a book. I need something that will fit my 13" MBP inside a sleeve, charger, mouse, glasses, and a few other odds and ends.

Any suggestions?

 

[lxskllr]

http://www.filson.com/products/padd...alsProduct=luggage/carry-on&fmetaProduct=1019

 

[Ricemarine]

Why not just get a timbuk2 messenger bag?

Example:
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/d-lux-bondage-laptop-messenger

 

[nageov3t]

I've gotten a lot of compliments for this messenger bag.

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=59887&vid=1&pid=770595&scid=770595032

 

[mnewsham]

I've gotten a lot of compliments for this messenger bag.

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=59887&vid=1&pid=770595&scid=770595032

I second this for the sole reason that you suggested it.

 

[JEDI]

I've gotten a lot of compliments for this messenger bag.

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=59887&vid=1&pid=770595&scid=770595032

jesus christ.. $100?!
for that price i expect alot more than compliments, like swallowing.

how about this for $14 (5" deep. website has it wrong.):
http://www.pbteen.com/products/classic-gear-black-messenger-bag/?pkey=cbackpacks-sale

if u think it's too fat, try this (2" deep) for $10:
http://www.pbteen.com/products/pack-it-jet-black-teal-messenger-bag/?pkey=cmessenger-laptop-bags

free shipping

 

[Maximilian]

Ive had multiple comments on this bag:

 

[SamurAchzar]

If you want to spend some money, I got this and this is one of my best purchases ever:

http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4209989&prodFindSrc=paramNav

It's very durable, LOTS of storage - there seems to be no limit to what you can fit inside - TSA compliant in case you ever want to fly with your laptop inside and don't want to bring it out in checkpoints and looks great. You buy once, it holds for 10 years, so overall it's not so bad (got mine from ebay for $100 off MSRP).

 

[xSauronx]

love a timbuk2 bag, lots of storage and they are extremely well put together

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/shop/sale/

stuff on sale, well under 100 bucks. i got the shotwell a few weeks ago (more of a backpack) and love it, and still have a messenger style bag from timbuk2 that has held up very well

 

[IndyColtsFan]

FWIW, most of the consultants I work with use backpacks. Where I work, I usually get at least 1 free backpack or bag per year, and I actually gave a consultant a leather messenger bag my company gave me because between all the backpacks, duffel bags, etc. that my company gives me, I just didn't have need for it.

 

[Bignate603]

FWIW, most of the consultants I work with use backpacks. Where I work, I usually get at least 1 free backpack or bag per year, and I actually gave a consultant a leather messenger bag my company gave me because between all the backpacks, duffel bags, etc. that my company gives me, I just didn't have need for it.

I use this LL Bean backpack. It's a great bag, especially for traveling. Well setup with pockets to easily organize all the stuff you carry.

 

[BoomerD]

Just go buy a purse. That's apparently what you actually want...

 

[SZLiao214]

I just use a backpack that has a padded sleeve inside for my notebook from Swiss.

I do use a 17 inch notebook and carry other things for work/school so a backpack is what makes the most sense.

 

[Imp]

Messenger bag + laptop = suckery. Too heavy and not much protection anyways.

I use this effer:
http://www.targus.ca/ca/product_details.asp?sku=TBB019CA&promo=&coupon=

I almost got this one. Must admit it's a bit big since it's made for 15-17", and I have a 14".
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Packs/LaptopCompatibleBags/PRD~5013-106/mec-darwin-2-daypack.jsp

Yes, they're expensive... But you put your expensive laptop in it for protection, and your achey-breaky back will love you more.

 

[seepy83]

At least 90% of the IT people I know use a backpack.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Backpack FTW. A real shoulder saver.

 

[Capt Caveman]

If you're looking for something that isn't bulky, I use one of these and get tons of compliments - http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/quickie-laptop-case

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Backpack FTW. A real shoulder saver.

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