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Casual laptop bag for a guy?

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CurseTheSky

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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?
 
loki8481 said:
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
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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
 
Ive had multiple comments on this bag:

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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).
 
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.
 
IndyColtsFan said:
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.
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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.
 
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.
 
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