You bought a laptop over a desktop primarily for one good reason: portability. Being able to take your work anywhere from a vacation spot to the most chill Starbucks downtown beats being cramped at home every time you need your computer.
Still, you can’t just shove your laptop down in your congested tote bag and lug it around. It’s even worse if your laptop costs thousands of dollars. Laptops need more care and consideration than that. This is regardless of its size.
The screen is often the most fragile component in the laptop, and it’s also the most exposed, even when the laptop is closed. Assuming you’ve already spent a small fortune on a laptop, going the extra mile for a proper laptop bag could just be life and death for your device.
Thankfully, we have compiled Amazon’s best offerings when it comes to transporting your laptop around. These are some of your best options for laptop bags in 2022.
1. TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe
PROS
- Lifetime warranty
- Lots of space
- Generous laptop allowance up to 17-inches
- Water bottle strap
- Air mesh ventilation
CONS
- Too much padding, space gets reduced
- No zipper lock
- Expensive
- Price: 159 USD
- Max laptop size: 17 inches
- Bag type: Backpack
- Volume: 28 Liters
For big boys (and girls) with big toys, the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe has something for everyone. It’s the perfect bag for people not just carrying a laptop but the whole productivity suite.
Apart from the device, you can also fit in books, documents, or even clothes if you want. There’s a different compartment for the laptop bag, making it easy to access the device while keeping the other contents of the bag out of the way.
The bottom boot is water-resistant, and the back panel is padded with air mesh ventilation in case the day is too hot.
1. TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe
2. SwissGear 2769 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack
PROS
- TSA-ready
- Accordion-style file holder
- Multiple pockets in and out of the bag
- Plenty of space for other devices
- Generous laptop allowance up to 17-inches
CONS
- Padding for laptop leaves much to be desired
- Price: 89.99 USD
- Max laptop size: 17.5-Inch
- Bag type: Backpack
- Volume: N/A
If you’re going overseas on a business trip or even just a camping trip, then maybe something more rugged will fit your needs. The SwissGear 2769 ScanSmart has all the bells and whistles for that demanding life scenario.
The manufacturers themselves boast that this bag is TSA-friendly and should make your airport security checks breezier. It has space for the largest compact laptop size while still having spare storage for something like a tablet or iPad.
The back also comes with good ventilation and lots of pockets both in and out in case you want to spare your pants’ storage.
2. SwissGear 2769 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack
3. Mancro Anti-Theft Backpack
PROS
- Comes with a combination lock
- Generous laptop allowance up to 17-inches
- Good compartments
- Accessible USB port
- Light material build
- Affordable for a bag
- Water-repellent nylon
CONS
- Lacks other premium versatility features
- Shallow pockets
- Price: 36.99 USD
- Max laptop size: 17.3-inch
- Bag type: Backpack
- Volume: N/A
Things got a little serious with Swiss Gear and Timbuk2, so it’s back to the simpler times with Mancro. Sometimes, you just want a backpack that gets the job done while keeping everything safe without breaking the back.
Macro’s Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack gives that peace of mind at an affordable price. The zippers come with their own combination padlock, so you don’t have to worry about leaving the bag in lockers or sneaky thieves.
It’s also quite stylish for those who are still in college or university but don’t want to look like they’re going camping or something. There’s plenty of space inside for books, phones, and even clothes.
3. Mancro Anti-Theft Backpack
4. Solo New York Duane Hybrid Convertible Laptop Briefcase
PROS
- Versatile carrying styles
- Two front quick access pockets
- Can stand on its own like a briefcase
- Affordable
CONS
- Not much padding
- Can only accommodate up to a 15.6-inch laptop
- Jack-of-all-trades, master of none, doesn't particularly excel in one carrying mode
- Price: 40.61 USD (on sale at the moment)
- Max laptop size: 15.6-inch
- Bag type: Backpack/Sling bag/Briefcase
- Volume: N/A
Are backpacks too rugged for your taste? Well, a sling bag will certainly look more “professional,” or how about a briefcase, for that matter? With the Solo New York Duane Hybrid Convertible Laptop Briefcase, you don’t have to choose just one. It gives you all of those options.
This convertible laptop briefcase that you can turn into a sling bag or a backpack– whichever suits your situation or mood. This allows you to be more conservative with your personal space, which is quite a godsend during rush hour on a New York subway.
4. Solo New York Duane Hybrid Convertible Laptop Briefcase
5. EMPSIGN Rolling Laptop Bag
PROS
- Lots of space
- Lots of padding
- Generous laptop allowance up to 17-inches
- RFID blocking section for added theft protection
- Rubber wheels
- Water-repellent
CONS
- It's heavy and cumbersome
- Dirt magnet
- No shoulder straps
- Price: 93.99 USD
- Max laptop size: 17.3-inch
- Bag type: Stroller/Briefcase
- Volume: N/A
What we have here is yet another convertible laptop bag which is quite a lifesaver for those of you with back problems starting at the ripe old age of 30. The EMPSIGN Rolling Laptop Bag comes with its own retractable stroller handle.
Of course, it also comes with built-in wheels, allowing you to pull the bag around like a suitcase. For this to be viable, the bag includes a hefty amount of padding for the laptop so that any bumps, bounces, or obstacles don’t dent the goods inside.
This does add to the bag’s weight, but that’s not much of a problem for something with wheels.
5. EMPSIGN Rolling Laptop Bag
6. KROSER Laptop Bag
PROS
- Expandable storage
- Generous laptop allowance up to 17-inches
- RFID pocket section for added theft protection
- Detachable straps
- Plenty of space
- Affordable
CONS
- Should bags are bad for your posture
- Price: 39.99 USD
- Max laptop size: 17.3-inch
- Bag type: Stroller/Briefcase
- Volume: N/A
If you want a version of the previous bag that ditches the stroller and suitcase mode for a should bag mode, then this bag should get the job done. It also comes in at a cheaper price and has most of the features of the previous bag, including the RFID pockets.
What’s special about it is that you can expand its volume by pulling away a couple of zippers. This lets you pack in more stuff like clothes or documents.
6. KROSER Laptop Bag
7. Fjallraven, Kanken Big Backpack
PROS
- Spacious
- Dirt and water-resistant
- Easy to clean
- Good support
CONS
- A bit pricey
- Not comfortable enough for the back
- Other bags offer more function
- Price: 110 USD
- Max laptop size: 17.3-inch
- Bag type: Tote bag/Backpack
- Volume: 20 Liters
Remember when we said tote bags are bad for laptops? Well, this is an exception because it’s so pretty. The Kanken Big Backpack from Fjallraven combines the joys of tote bags and backpacks in one.
The best part about its material is that it’s dirt-resistant and water-resistant. In the event that it does get dirty, you can just wipe it clean, preserving its natural attractiveness. It doesn’t have the best capacity or the best protectiveness for your laptop, but it gets the job done while being stylish.
