Recommend a bag for MBP 15

[nahsor]

I am a college student in need of a messenger bag or even a nice backpack for my MBP. It should be able to fit
-MBP
-a book or two
-a couple notebooks

The main thing is that I absolutely need it to be waterproof because it rains and snows a lot over here and so if a big can't handle that, then it is worthless to me. I don't even want to risk getting my MBP wet. I also don't want something flashy as I want to be able to take it to work. My absolute upper limit is $100 but the cheaper the better Anyone have any suggestions? I would prefer a messenger bag but will settle for a backpack if it is more secure against weather extremes

 

[thegoldenmackid]

For that price range I would recommend purchasing an STM bag or getting a regular bag and a ColcaSac.

 

[iGary]

Tom Bihn, but it's going to cost you more than $100.

 

[natebookpro]

Timbuk2 has some awesome bags that are very well designed and will last you a long time. They provide great protection for your laptop and plenty of room for books. They retail for about $120 but if you keep an eye out for deals you can usually get one for about $70 or $80.

 

[nahsor]

I already have a belkin case so I won't be needing to buy one.

 

[gilbert1020]

I would recommend the Kensington Contour
Great backpack will hold all of the things you need and more.
Waterproof, lumbar back support, and great design retails for about 65.00 USD. Great reviews on Amazon, I would definately look into the Kensington Contour

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-62...=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1247161162&sr=8-4

 

[Diane2boys]

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[nahsor]

I would recommend the Kensington Contour
Great backpack will hold all of the things you need and more.
Waterproof, lumbar back support, and great design retails for about 65.00 USD. Great reviews on Amazon, I would definately look into the Kensington Contour

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-62...=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1247161162&sr=8-4

This looks nice but I am not a big fan of Kensington. I have not had good experiences with their backpack

what about something like this:

http://www.sailgb.com/p/OverBoard_Carbon_Waterproof_Messenger_Bag/

I don't need something that is completely submergeable in water. Just something that can handle rain. I want something that also looks halfway decent

 

[nahsor]

I ran across this Patagonia bag and it seems like a good one. It is a little expensive for my budget but Patagonia does make quality products and this also has warranty for life. Has anyone had an experience with this bag?

http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/half-mass-messenger-bag?p=48274-0-796

 

[dacreativeguy]

Get a simple sleeve to protect the computer and then you can get any bag you want. You also don't want to be a target, so if your bag screams "computer bag", all eyes will be on you.