Gift idea for mom: good laptop bag?

[nquinn]

Mom is picking up a Macbook Air this year.

Looking for some gift ideas. Anyone have suggestions for a good macbook air / 13" sized carrying case that's comfortable and nice looking but not too expensive? Maybe $50 or under range? Doesn't have to be leather or anything super fancy, just nice.

Also considering:
- USB-C hub
- Bluetooth mouse... hate the magic mouse though, thinking about something else and open to ideas
- USB-C thumb drive

if you have suggestions for any of those

 

[Big Bad D]

I love Tom Bihn bags, but can be bit expensive - although great quality and design.

 

[diane143]

I bought a Brenthaven in early 2009, for my 2008 unibody MacBook. I am still using it with a 2015 MBP. I think mine was the Eclipse, and the model that looks most similar now is the Collins. It was considered a sleeve, but with a handle. It has a slash pocket on the front where I clip pens to and put my power cord in if I need it (the pocket doesn't have a zipper). I can't say enough about its durability - though I have no idea if current models are as tough as the one I bought 10+ years ago.

 

[FirePak]

Timbuk2 should make something close to that budget.