Best Packpack for Macbook Pro

http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/laptop-backpacks/revolution-small-laptop-backpack/

I've been using this bag for almost 3 years (well the previous model) and it rocks. Its comfortable to wear and protects your laptop quite well. I fully recommend it!

 

INCASE CANVAS BACKPACK

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24140175@N02/5425728535/

 

I have the Surge model from North Face. Pricey but after over a year of beating it there is still minimal signs of usage. I expect it to last another 6 to 8 years easily. Just saw the Surge II that is better if you want to tote a tablet along too. Either one, I highly recommend.

http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/...&storeId=207&catalogId=10201&searchTerm=surge

 

http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Backpack-Designed-Widescreen-TSB167US/dp/B0037TRWTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344897936&sr=8-1&keywords=Targus+A7+Commuter+Backpack

I haven't used any of those bags, OP I can however recommend the above, from personal use.

I use this bag for transporting my laptop to uni and back.(Uni starts again in october) It is water resistant and very spacious... Had quite a few books in there, my charger, external hard drive and wired mouse with my usb. Generally targus products are very good.

Apparently it weights 1.25kg, but I don't really notice the weight. My laptop is not a macbook, my laptop weights almost 3kg. Pretty sturdy bag in my opinion. Got the bag back in late july, started using late september.

Offers a lot of protection everywhere, it emphasizes protection where the laptop is situated. If you want any pictures of the compartments, I could take a few

 

+1 for the Surge. Best backpack I have ever owned.

 

I swear by this bag. 10 global circumnavigations later, and it's still with me.

 

So what have we decided on as the best backpack? I see these all the time but which is best?

THULE 20L looks to be the king.
http://youtu.be/L8yaaJDFSCs

BOOQ lots of good reviews on this also
http://youtu.be/0kwCgMhRZjU

Inclase Sing Pack nice thin and light.
http://youtu.be/-M_UGEc7yDA

STM nothing special
http://youtu.be/-M_UGEc7yDA

Timbuk2 Q - Sideload backpack section.
http://youtu.be/9DfjtbG4Xlo

 

Thule has problems with the zippers some of them came off after just few weeks of use. I was going to buy one because the Thule brand is known to be good but after reading several negative reviews concerning the quality of the stitching of the zippers I decided to buy 2 Pelican cases.

 

+2 Second Recommendation for the Surge from North Face.

You can get the first edition for $100.
Dedicated laptop sleeve with cushioning on the bottom so the laptop never hits the floor.
Indestructible bag, and holds the mac perfect. (retina in my case)
I travel 20 days out of the month, and its held up just perfectly.
Perfect bag as far as im concerned.

 

I got this

http://www.brenthaven.com/macbook-cases/prostyle-slimpack-blkwht

and I'm really happy :-D

 

I watched the youtube on this pack and it looked a bit flimsy. But I take your word for it that this is a great case since your a retina man.

 

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I know it's a little more then you were looking to spend , but the Tom Bihn bags are amazing. Mine is a little over 4 years old and is just as solid as the day I bought it.

http://www.tombihn.com

 

Agree! I don't own any of their backpacks...yet, but their stuff is top notch and seem to last forever. My only complaint is that their backpacks aren't really laptop bags, so there isn't a special section or holder for the laptop, but it does work well with their brain cell.

 

Another vote for Tom Bihn- and you can get a vertical brain cell which suspends your laptop in the backpack, I don't think i've ever seen better protection for a laptop.
http://www.tombihn.com/laptop_bags/TB0390.html

 

Saddleback Leather - Backpack. 100 year warranty.

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Classic-Backpack?sc=8&category=1288

 

http://www.coteetciel.com/boutique/bags/rucksack.html

GET ONE.

 

I have the InCase Campus backpack (grey/orange) and I absolutely love it.

http://goincase.com/products/detail/campus-pack-cl55376

 

very interesting with the wide variety of back packs people have. Thanks for sharing.

 

This is what I (ab)use

OGIO Renegade RSS

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...goryID.57614000/categoryID.57614900/list.true

Totally worth it with a dedicated and suspended laptop compartment !!!

If not that, then it's the Surge from North Face !

 

m5, i had the ogio renegade before getting the surge.
It lasted exactly one week, with the weight of the retina and a few other things causing the left strap to start ripping from its attachment point at the top of the bag. Immediately returned it and got the Surge. Havent had one issue with the Surge.