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I need to cart a laptop bag around town. I'll have to be on the train and the tube, maybe a bus, maybe a Boris bike at some point.
It needs to hold a 15" laptop, some chunky headphones and an A4 notepad.
I don't want a backpack because they get in the way of my coat. I'm thinking messenger bag, or a sling. It needs to be comfortable to carry in case I'm stood up for all, or parts of my journey.
I've looked at Crumplers, but I've wrecked a couple of their messenger bags through use. Anything else I should be considering?
Targus are a good bet.
Mine's Everki I think.
I have a Snugg messenger bag, much better than the Crumpler I had. It has loads of compartments and a separate one for the laptop, easily store your chunky headphones, an A4 pad and loads of other crap. 😉
@Milkie in what way are they better? I like the look of the bags.
Got to say, Crumpler have been pretty good about honouring their guarantees. I've had one bag replaced for a higher range model and another going back.
@Quirrel the Tumi ones are pretty pricy. Worth it?
North face messenger bag - padded, rainproof, lots of little pockets inside
I think they are from the build quality of them, they are forever bags, bit like Samsonite are.
The other company I like, but haven't bought from yet https://www.sfbags.com/collections/laptop-bags I've had a good look over a couple of their bags in the past and the quality is superb.
Osprey [url= http://www.ospreyeurope.com/gb_en/everyday-commute/flap-jack-series/flap-jack-courier-14 ]Flap Jack Courier[/url]. I've got an older version and manage to fit big laptop, big power adapter, headphones inc hard case, book etc in. Doesn't look like a business bag, unlike Samsonite & Tumi.
Thule commuter backpack?
Dull name, great wee bag, very thoughtfully designed for riding around with a laptop, actually very technical without shouting about it.
Lived out of mine for the last 2 years and it still looks almost new.
+1 Osprey Flapjack Courier. I too have the older version and have been delighted with it in the two years I have owned it. Great VFM.
When i was looking i got a recommendation for one of these:
Its been very good for a year now, very robust, improving with slight looks of wear and does the job very well. I commute around London too.
Check size if it has to go on a Boris bike luggage rack. Thickness should be fine but height can be a problem with the elastic restraining strap. My iPad sized "man bag" fitted perfectly but a larger messenger bag would not.
My bag comes from a Scottish company called Scaramanga (made in India I think)
https://www.scaramangashop.co.uk
I've got an Osprey Flapjack backpack and it's by far the best laptop bag I've had so I'm guessing the courier will be as good.