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    Are these reasonable laptop backpack criteria?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by pufftissue, Aug 6, 2011.

  1. pufftissue

    pufftissue Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking for the following:

    1. Padded backpack bottom
    2. Self-standing (comes from padded bottom extending to the entire bottom of the backpack I guess)
    3. Waist belt
    4. Water bottle pocket (standard 32 oz nalgene compatible)
    5. A nicely padded laptop enclosure where the laptop is suspended 1" or so off the floor inside.

    It would be ideal if the laptop could fit up to a 17", but at this point I'm interested in packs that will fit these criteria.

    Thanks!
     
    pufftissue, Aug 6, 2011
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  2. thetoast

    thetoast Notebook Evangelist

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    Laptop Bags, Packs & Sleeves - Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC)

    I have the "Book Bag Daypack", which has been great for the 12-15" laptops I've had over the years. My memory of its fit with the 15" might mean it would be pretty ambitious to fit a 17", but the other models might be better.

    Oh, it's not "self-standing" unless your bag is full.
     
    thetoast, Aug 6, 2011
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    @op checkout the Swiss Gear and Mobile Edge line. Both make various models that might work for you :)
     
    Cin', Aug 6, 2011
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    ASCI_Blue Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds kind of like what I've got, it's a High Sierra and was a freebe cause I used to work retail. Might be able to do the 17" but has enough pockets and other crap I could pack an armory in it with my computer.
     
    ASCI_Blue, Aug 7, 2011
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    sr1650nx Notebook Consultant

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    I got a Swiss Gear backpack from Sam's Club for 40 bucks. It meets all your criteria. (it stands up if theres enough stuff in it) and fits a 17" laptop. Anyways, definitely check them out- they make solid backpacks.
     
    sr1650nx, Aug 7, 2011
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