Waterproof backpac for 15.4inch laptop in the UK

Hey

I was just wonderin what backpack that is waterproof should I buy for my 15.4inch laptop? btw im in he UK so il need uk sites/bags.

I have seen this one http://www.targus.com/uk/product_details.asp?sku=TEB001EU
but it says its weather resistant does that mean it will keep the laptop dry when its raning heavly?

thanks

 

water resistant is somewhere in between nothing and waterproof. it most likely means that they have sprayed some sort of dupont or 3M chemical that helps with water repellance

as to fully waterproof, i personally go for something with a rubberized interior lining for full protection such as the timbuk2 bags. There's a smaller company in the US that i'm a huge fan of www.tombihn.com and i believe that they have waterproof bags although design wise it's a matter of taste.

Here's a post that has a bunch of bag manufacturers on it
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=1351678#post1351678

 

I dont want to spend over £50 on a bag. Do you know if the crumpler mcbain lovechild messenger bag is any good?
here is the crimpler link http://www.we-sell-crumpler.co.uk/Products.asp?PrdID=45

 

If your concern is rain and not keeping your laptop dry while white water kayaking, get a backpack (nylon or leather) that is water resistant and then find a good water repellent spray and seam sealer.



You may need to reapply the water repellent spray once a year or so as it does wear off over time. Seam sealer is likely overkill if the bag is already water resistant and then treated with a waterproofer.

You can find the spray at a sporting goods shop for around $10-$15.

Granger and Nikwax are both great brands but ask the experts at your friendly local sporting goods shop for more info.

 

I just posted this in another thread but i think you might find it useful, it was aimed at somebody else, but you get this picture from it.

I got mine off Amazon.co.uk i think but the bag is about £30-35