closing tag is in template navbar
timefactors watches



TZ-UK Fundraiser
Results 1 to 17 of 17

Thread: Recommendations for Laptop Bag

  1. #1
    Master DeepThought's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Posts
    1,204

    Recommendations for Laptop Bag

    Hi

    Looking for recommendations for a good laptop bag.

    Was thinking of a leather messenger type, not really into backpack type ones

    Any suggestions?

  2. #2
    Master
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Sunny Surrey
    Posts
    1,831
    I'm a big fan of Timbuk2, not sure if they do leather though.

    http://www.timbuk2bags.co.uk

  3. #3
    Craftsman jchlu's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Bristol, England
    Posts
    516
    Crumpler bags are nigh on bullet-proof. More casual than some, but I recommend them to anyone who asks.
    http://www.crumpler.eu/all-bags/messenger-bags

  4. #4
    Master seffrican's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Europe
    Posts
    2,471
    Blog Entries
    1
    Freitag.

  5. #5
    Master Franco's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    South Yorkshire
    Posts
    1,359
    Blog Entries
    1
    I have a couple of Piquadro bags, really love them. Good quality:

    http://www.piquadro.com/gb/bags-back...backpacks.html

    Have had this for a couple of years, in tan colour:

    https://www.wardow.com/uk/piquadro-p...3348p15-n.html

    Strongly recommended

    Franco, Sheffield

  6. #6
    Master Christian's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    London
    Posts
    9,876
    This may not win style points, but if you want a heavy duty nylon laptop case that will take a pounding, then you can't go wrong with this one:

    http://www.bagsetc.co.uk/item/156-laptop-folio/RV

    I do quite a lot of travelling and I've purchased loads of stuff from bags etc and the "it luggage" range of bags is great VFM. The store is currently doing 20% discount but occasionally has 40% store-wide discounts that come up (last one was a week or so ago).

  7. #7
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Cumbria, UK
    Posts
    842
    Blog Entries
    1
    Not leather, but i've had several Millican bags of various sizes. Indestructible, functional, and look good.

    https://www.homeofmillican.com/colle...-green#product

  8. #8
    I've got a couple from osprey, lovely

    https://www.ospreylondon.com/giant-w...st_order=price

    I've also had a visconti which is pretty good.

    https://www.blokesbags.co.uk/viscont...iAAEgLssPD_BwE

    (I got mine from eBay seller)

    Tk maxx website also worth a look as they get a few in.

  9. #9
    Tumi are the classic make to go for. I have two or three of their laptop bags and they are tough as old boots (though look nicer).

    If you want something a bit different, and not in leather, then have a look at the Think Tank camera bags. I use one of their Artificial Intelligence V3.0 bags to carry my laptop and iPad around for shorter trips. The nice thing about them is that they are slim, so that typically the airline staff don't view them as a "proper" carry on bag.

  10. #10
    Master
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Sheffield
    Posts
    1,075
    I just picked up a Samsonite for £32 at the airport

    https://www.samsonite.co.uk/qibyte-l...7&cgid=SAMS074

    Will do the trick for a while

    Ian

  11. #11
    Quote Originally Posted by IdiotAbroad View Post
    Not leather, but i've had several Millican bags of various sizes. Indestructible, functional, and look good.

    https://www.homeofmillican.com/colle...-green#product
    I really like that, just ordered one in Antique Bronze for work. :)

  12. #12
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Cardiff
    Posts
    521
    Swissgear, outstanding quality and very well organised. You might find them at TKMAXX

    Sorry, just seen your preferred choice... and it's not a backpack

    Sent from my SM-N9005 using TZ-UK mobile app
    Last edited by kokolino23; 16th August 2017 at 00:26.

  13. #13
    Just some feedback regarding Swissgear/Wenger laptop backpacks. I've owned one for a couple of years and was initially impressed, it's cavernous and comfortable to carry multiple laptops and other kit. However several of us in the same office have noticed an issue. The models with shock absorbing stretchy shoulder straps, if you're in the habit of carrying the bag over one shoulder, after a year of use that shoulder strap elastic will stretch gradually. Such that if you wear the bag over both shoulders, it feels lop sided as the elastic on one side is worn out, making the back really weird to carry.

    Great otherwise though, I'll keep mine for the odd occasion when I need to carry tons of gear.

  14. #14
    Master
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Surrey
    Posts
    1,176
    If you want messenger style can't beat STM https://www.stmgoods.com.au/

    Australian but have European distributors.

  15. #15
    Master DeepThought's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Posts
    1,204
    thanks all...some good stuff here

  16. #16
    Craftsman
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Cumbria, UK
    Posts
    842
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by Vampire View Post
    I really like that, just ordered one in Antique Bronze for work. :)
    They're great bags, enjoy it! I used to use mine on flights with my carry on wheely, and could manage a week in a warm country without issue. Also fine for an overnight in the UK, or a laptop and big lunchbox!

  17. #17
    Master
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    London UK
    Posts
    1,224
    Got one of the below for work in 2013 and have used it every day. Looking for a similar replacement at some point as I have worn out the metal shoulder strap clips(!) and nearly the metal loops on the bag.

    All the zips/clips still work and the leather is only slightly scuffed even now.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Was about £80-90 I think and some cheaper ones which are similar if you want a smaller one

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Do Not Sell My Personal Information