Laptop backpack for travel

[clodhopper]

I spend time travelling (plane, car, etc) and regularly carry a laptop along with other normal stuff. I have a lesser expensive laptop pack from a big box store. It works OK, but the dimensions are a bit strange and when it is full and heavy, rides a bit strange. It was clearly developed for carrying the laptop alone, well, maybe with a pen too. I am looking for a pack that will accommodate the laptop, but has room for some small office supplies, some travel gear and a change of clothes. I have been looking at tac bags as they tend to be of the size I am looking for, but so far haven't found one with appropriate storage for small items AND a lappy. Either it is a museum of minipockets or it is a single cavernous hole. Anyone seen something cool or slick for humping around travel necessities? Oh, not a fan of pure black or camo. It is business related travel, so coyote or similar would work.

[nynco]

Size of laptop?

[nynco]

I currently own this in a small for my 14in laptop. I love this bag too. I purchased my STM from Microcenter years ago. I paid more than double what the cost now too. If it broke, I would buy it again and still be happy to pay regardless of price. If I upgrade to a 15in I will buy another one. This bag carries my laptop everyday with me everywhere and protects it amazingly well. Also the back area is very well padded and the straps are the perfect balance of cushion and strength. I have loaded with close to 50 pounds of stuff and it still did not dig into my shoulders plus the back area is padded perfectly too but with a center cut our for my spine and breathing room. My last bag before this one lasted me 8 months and it was destroyed. This one is going on 2 years and nothing has broken or worn. Zippers work like new. It cost a lot at the time but it is so worth it. Plus its all stream lined which was great for me while riding my motorcycle when I needed too.

http://www.amazon.com/STM-Medium-Rev...pr_product_top

[sellersm]

Timbuk2 and Swiss Gear have some that work well.

[clodhopper]

Size of laptop?

Company supplied Dell Lattitude E6530. Heavy mofo. About 15"x11" with the extended battery pack.

http://www.dell.com/downloads/global...spec_sheet.pdf

[nynco]

The backpack that I linked to will get the job done. I honestly love mine. I carry my laptop with me everyday. Somedays with a ton of extra gear including cameras, external HDs and other garbage and no matter how heavy, the straps don't bite. I wish I could clone those straps for other bags. The top handle seems to have some sort of gel in it too.

[nynco]

If you are traveling a bunch, this might be a better option. I believe it is bigger too. Though I think Revolution version is FAR superior in the way it protects the laptop. http://www.amazon.com/STM-Impulse-Ba...pd_sim_sbs_e_4

[zuke]

I have used the Quantum laptop bag from REI for years. It has several compartments and I have carried a ton of stuff in it along with a 15" screen laptop.

[fj605]

I have a Swiss gear backpack for my work laptop. The laptop is huge and heavy but this pack makes it bearable.

I would highly recommend it.

[asmo]

I do 150k miles a year domestic.. For the last 2 years I have used a Camelbak Urban Assault Pack 70 oz/2.0L. Its got enough space for laptops, water bottle, umbrella, tablet, books, and other office/desk things. Organized fairly well and its priced right. Very comfortable. Also fits under the seat on every commercial plane I have been on.

My pack goes everywhere from flight lines and Humvees to executive board rooms and customer presentations without any issue.