Security friendly laptop cases/bags

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good messenger style laptop bag that is also "checkpoint/security" friendly.
So far, I can only find 2 brands that offer this type of bag - Case Logic and Targus. Are these my only 2 options or am I missing others?
TIA~

 

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=472714

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/TBP/TB1701

Are a couple of examples. Googling the major manufacturers listed in the bag buying guide along with TSA should bring up more results.

 

Hey there!

Here are a few links I found for yah!

Mobile Edge makes some nice ones, you can check their site...and if interested do a goodle search for cheaper prices (like Amazon, etc)
http://www.mobileedge.com/laptop-bag-collections/scanfast-checkpoint-friendly-laptop-bags

Here is a link from ebags.com with a page full of *check point friendly bags*

Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags:
http://www.ebags.com/business_lapto...top_bags/category_search/index.cfm?N=20048329

You can also refine your search, on left side of the page by brand, pricing, etc.

Hope that helps!

Cin

 

Ah... thanks guys! Cin, wanted to rep you but it says I needed to spread some rep before repping you again

 

Hey no problem! I enjoyed helping you...It's like shopping without having to purchase!

Let me know which one you went with!

Cin

 

You are one of those lazy ones hey? But I suppose it is abit of an effort to have to take your shoes, belt, jacket, phone, keys, out and also your notebook. hehe I am in the bag hunt too as mine is pretty much falling apart. I generally just shove everything fro my pockets into the bag whiles removing the notebook from the compartment.

 

I'm debating if the Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer is really worth $220.... It doesn't come with a shoulder strap so I'll have to get that for an extra $30 . It sure looks durable (1050 denier ballistic nylon) and they have a 13" size which is a better fit for my 12" laptop. All the other brands are 15" and I'm afraid the extra space gives the laptop more room to bounce around. Another plus (at least for me) is that the bag is made in USA

 

Guilty as charged
But it does get annoying sometimes (especially when I have a 6am flight or when I'm extremely jet-lagged). I remember stopping by the checkpoint at Japan's Narita airport and they had to physically turn on my laptop to check if it's real It's SO annoying since they immediately said I can put it away after 2 seconds of booting and expected me to do a hard shut down to keep the line moving

 

Oh the joy of air travel... I am just looking for a durable messenger bag with a fairly decent capacity. Preferably with a build in sleeve. Durability is the main problem.

 

Same here That's why I'm strongly considering the Tom Bihn bag..... but at $220, it's kinda hard to swallow

 

Thats 950cu in, my existing one is 1098 and I am looking for one thats around 1500cu in...

 

Wow~ that's going to be a monster!

 

>=D I stuffed 9.4Kg into that 1098cu in. Imagine the possibilities with the 1500......wuahha.

Ok sorry back on topic. To be honest I think those security friendly bags are fairly over priced purely to cater for the lazy-ness.

 

But imagine if everyone had those type of bags.... the lines will be so much faster!

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By the way, I took the plunge on the Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer. I hope the $258 is going to be worth it!

 

Great choice on the Bihn bag!!! I have been looking at getting a Bihn for the last 2 weeks but since you aren't able to see Tom Bihns in a store, I procrastinated -- I did see a Briggs & Riley while out today // and bought it. You really can't go wrong with a Bihn bag!!

 

Congrat's EB....is that better than Mr. Emporium???? I hope so!

That's looks, and should be a very nice bag for your lappy! Tom Bihn's have a great reputation!

Be sure to let us know once you receive it, how your lappy packs in the bag!


Cin

 

Thanks
Yeah, apparently they only have one store in the US (Seattle), but I'm quite used to purchasing things online. I've contacted them through e-mail and their customer service is extremely fast and professional. We were able to exchange a multiple e-mails within a couple hours

 

Thanks Cin

Haha... EB works better, but David (my real name) works too
There's a few bag reviews lurking around NBR, but none for the Checkpoint Flyer; so I may do a little review once I receive it and have taken it out for a test run at the airport

 

Well fine! Shall I just call you David then?? hee hee David sounds better anyways!

Yes, I agree you need to do a review on that Checkpoint Flyer, after you receive it and have gotten to know it a bit!

Cin

 

Lol~ I just saw your other post on another thread, but I didn't want to hijack the OP.....
I guess you can call me anything you want as long as it begins with a "D" and ends with a "avid" j/k.... David, EB, emp, emporium, etc etc is all good

 

LoL yeah..so hijacking this thread is good! hee hee.

David works good for me!

When is the expected arrival of the Tom Bihn?


Cin

 

Hmmm... they said it would ship tomorrow via UPS Ground, so I'm assuming it would arrive early next week They're shipping from Seattle, and I'm on the other side of the continent (Boston)

 

Well, tomorrow is Wednesday....and maybe, just maybe it will get there sooner than that! You never know Yeah...Seattle <<<<<< to Boston >>>>>>>>> And, you will get a tracking number, so at least you will be able to track it!
A bit of distance! LOL


Cin

 

If people actually read the signs it would be much faster too!