Laptop backpack that carries books.

Hey, guys. I've been looking for a good backpack for my notebook so I can tote it between work and home. However, I've yet to find one that can carry books as well as my notebook. I've got two books I carry to and from work (math textbooks) along with a Toshiba A135-S4487 (15.4"). Can anyone recommend a good backpack that will suit my needs? Thanks in advance.

 

you should have a look at this thread
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=103696

we're just discussing backpacks.

 

you might want to chech targus or techair websites. I know a targus model xl which is made for 17 laptops and is really big. I use a targus for 15 laptops and it is fine for books and some sports equipment.

 

http://www.caselogic.com/sporty_laptop_backpack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=44260
I use a Case Logic backpack for university with my 15'4 LG S1. I can easily fit 4-5 books (2 text books, 2-3 notebooks) in along with my system and power supply, mainly because they go in different compartments. Id recommend it

 

I'll second the Targus XL. I have it for a 15.4" laptop and it's great for carrying everthing I need. It hold all my books for the day, plus computer gear(cooling pad, ac adapter, spare battery) and many other miscilanious items.

 

Tom Bihn Super Ego with a Horizontal Brain Cell to hold the laptop inside the bag or carry on those fast getaway trips...money well spent if you want a bag that will last for years and years.

If you are on a budget then Targus makes some wonderful and durable bags as does Eastpak. I have an old Eastpak laptop bag I used for almost 6 years now...but it's worn out and won;t hold my new 17" system...hence the new Tom Bihn goodies!! It's just a matter of finding the bag with enough room for the amount of things you want to carry...but remember a big bag usually mens you WILL fill it up with anything you can think of on the off-chance you might need to sometime in the future even if you have never needed it before...trust me on that...hehehehe...I am BAAAAD that way and have to be aware when I am packing my bag.

 

Osprey Focus backpack has been great also.

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3015

 

I use a DAKINE backpack it has tuns of room nice comfy straps with pads looks like a regular school backpack it was only 50 dollers at J.I. Joes it has a laptop pocket mp3 pocket and it hold ass my boocks and notebooks and binders

 

now THAT is a bag worth finding!!

 

yea and its only 50 dollers lol.... yea too many typos: all not ass and books not boocks sorry

 

Thanks guys. Can I assume that all these recs are waterproof? I live in Florida and I'd hate to have to run through the rain and ruin my laptop.

 

the stuff from Tom Bihn is made in Seattle, WA and folks up there do know a thing or two about rain...they make a point of using those really good waterproof zippers and also have a spray they sell to make sure the bag stays waterproof as time goes on.