Backpack for Asus z96j (15.4")

As school picks up the pace, it's obvious that a small messenger bag isn't going to cut it. (The most I can cram into the bag is a paper notebook, 2 pens and my laptop sans power brick).

My current backpack is a Jansport - very nice quality but the straps are standard.

I was thinking of getting this... http://jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=9&pid=TEC4

But my laptop doesn't fit inside the built-in sleeve. (It's too thick)

I'd really like to stick to a Jansport with "airlift" straps. Any suggestions? Or will I have to go the path of buying a sleeve and backpack separately?

 

Look at the Wenger Swissgear bags such as at http://www.amazon.com/SYNERGY-SwissGear-Wenger-Computer-Backpack/dp/B0007CIX1O . I'm currently using the Swissgear Star GA-7309-13 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7846423&type=product&id=1142298844652 for commuting on a bicycle. The empty bag is commentably light and it is very comfortable to wear when fully loaded. There is also excellent storage for minor items.

John

 

i'd say www.ebags.com is a good place to look, and if you read the reviews, someone may have been able to fit a thicker laptop or even the same one. who knows?

 

i use this http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?site=NA&model=AE6G it is pretty much the same as the surge seen here http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?site=NA&model=AE5T but i think the surge has more padding for the laptop.

and it does fit a z96js which is the laptop i have.