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    Best Laptop backpacks?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by arlab, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    What are the best laptop backpacks?
     
    arlab, Jan 24, 2008
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  2. M1chel

    M1chel Notebook Geek

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    I love my Wenger (SwissGear) Pegasus. That's for 17". What size laptop are you trying to accomodate?
     
    M1chel, Jan 24, 2008
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    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    I like my OGIO. :)
     
    scooberdoober, Jan 24, 2008
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  4. Ken Wind

    Ken Wind Notebook Deity

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    What will the backpack be used for, besides carrying your notebook? What kind of notebook will you put in it?
     
    Ken Wind, Jan 24, 2008
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  5. liam2051

    liam2051 Notebook Consultant

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    booq booq booq BOOQ
     
    liam2051, Jan 24, 2008
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  6. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    A 15.4 inches, wide, notebook. I'd also like some extra space for battery, books, two gamepads :) .

    Also, I like rectangular (vertical size bigger than the horizontal one) backpacks. Don't like when they're too square. And it should also be waterproof.

    Finally, I don't want something too sportive, but nothing too formal either. A mid term would be alright.

    ANyone knows a good one in this conditions? Thanks.
     
    arlab, Jan 25, 2008
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  7. liam2051

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    A booq mamba is for you, in back pack style
     
    liam2051, Jan 25, 2008
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  8. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    Too small, I think. I need to store a lot more than my laptop... But I like its style.
     
    arlab, Jan 25, 2008
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  11. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    Spire Fuse seems really nice. Anyone knows where can I get one (shipping to Europe)?
     
    arlab, Jan 25, 2008
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    If you want waterproof, then I suggest you look at Ortlieb backpacks. None of them are specifically designed to hold a notebook, but it won't matter if you get a good sleeve, such as the Tom Bihn Brain Cell. I have the Ortlieb Flight 27, if you have any questions about that specific bag. Deuter makes excellent backpacks too (check out their daypacks), and many of them come with rain covers. I own a Crumpler camera case that I've been very pleased with, and I plan on buying a sleeve from them soon.
     
    Ken Wind, Jan 25, 2008
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  13. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    Found a shop that is selling the Spire Fuse ( this one), but I'll go with the new Spire Volt. I like its dimensions. It's not too bulky, it doesn't look too much with a laptop bag, but still isn't too "teen". Here's a nice review on it.

    Thanks for the replies.
     
    arlab, Jan 26, 2008
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  14. silverbyte

    silverbyte Notebook Guru

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    Im surprised no one mentioned Pakuma. I have the Akara K2 - I have used it in various airports (esp. Indian and American ones...where they routinely manhandle bags).

    There is a padded _fully covered_ laptop compartment (even the flap is heavily padded) and it is great.

    And the marketing play on the word "Pakuma" aint half bad either
     
    silverbyte, Jan 26, 2008
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  15. PJ@y-Z

    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    Just Delsey Insect :eek:
     
    PJ@y-Z, Jan 27, 2008
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  16. delirium24

    delirium24 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a targus backpack from xoticpc, seems to fit everything, a spare keyboard, mouse, headset, all my software and game cd's. i love it and i have a lot of room to spare
     
    delirium24, Jan 27, 2008
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    hounddoggie Newbie

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    I use the Lowepro compudaypack

    Very good quality and the padded camera compartments on the bottom will let you care game pads safely.
     
    hounddoggie, Jan 27, 2008
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  18. airholland

    airholland Notebook Geek

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    I love my Targus Campus backpack. but it is available anymore
    but it is a good backpack so you should have a look at Targus
    http://www.targus.com/us/
     
    airholland, Jan 27, 2008
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