Bags for laptops & work.

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I'm curious what type of bag you may use for carrying laptops and general work stuff - such as notebooks etc.

I start a new job this week, and quite like the look of messenger style bags - but just not sure how practical they are. Previously I have used a laptop backpack. Dead useful, but I just fancy a change.
 
I have been using one of these for a while now. Nice soft leather.


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I have customised mine though, removed the pull tags too and replaced with brass and resin paracord beads. I doubt many will like my choice of badges ! LOL. Anyway, bag is plenty big enough for a laptop, Front pocket has keys , note books, pencil case iPad headphones it takes the lot. Handy zip up compartment in back for spare face masks and glasses clothes. Have used it to carry a full frame camera with a 18-240 lens (not with the laptop).
 
I have been using messenger style bag before working from home - something along lines of picture below.

They tend to be roomy enough for laptop, some notepad, essentials etc, (sometimes had to take two laptops with chargers whilst travelling to London office) got also more dedicated laptop messenger style-ish bag but haven't really used that - its just laying in wardrobe unused.

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In my work capacity as an IT manager I bought few messenger style bags but the users of said bags all changed to backpacks nowadays, mostly I was told it is down to practicality. A backpack is better when you cycle or commute apparently.
I buy with a budget in mind and usually spend around £25 on a good backpack. You get very good quality at this price range and very long lasting service.
 
I've been using a Wenger Impulse which has been going strong for a few years. It fits everything I need for a day at work. I have a North Face laptop backpack for longer trips.
 
The black ones are Lowe Pro (1 backpack), the brown one is an Ubuntu laptos bag, made by ogio.
 

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Since I’m retired I have little need for such a case, but when I do I turn to my Marks & Sparks leather briefcase, pictured here:

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I use this Barbour leather bag everyday for over 3 years and still looks like new. Good price at John Lewis.
 

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I have been using one of these for a while now. Nice soft leather.


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I have customised mine though, removed the pull tags too and replaced with brass and resin paracord beads. I doubt many will like my choice of badges ! LOL. Anyway, bag is plenty big enough for a laptop, Front pocket has keys , note books, pencil case iPad headphones it takes the lot. Handy zip up compartment in back for spare face masks and glasses clothes. Have used it to carry a full frame camera with a 18-240 lens (not with the laptop).
It looks like I have found a member of SMERSH !
 
I've always been a fan of Billingham bags, for my photographic equipment, and they now make a range of bags and backpacks. They're not cheap, but they last forever (40 odd years and more in one case). That may not be desirable for anyone who likes a frequent change of equipment.
 
I'm a fan of Thule, they seem to be able to handle a battering with no wear so far.

I use the crossover when I've got a few bits and pieces, carries everything and I tended to use it on my V-Strom so it can handle some speed and it's been through the wringer as a carry-on with flights. Or I use the specific laptop bag (think it's called the gauntlet).

Not the most formal so if you're a suit wearer perhaps not, but working in science they don't expect anything but jeans and a t-shirt from me so it does the trick.
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