Rugged Laptop Bag For MB Pro

[Christopher11]

I have one for my 2012 MacBook Pro 15. I bought it in 2005 and still using it! It was made by Fellowes, but I can't seem to find another. I bought a newish MB Pro 15 and would like to get one. I keep a lot of stuff in it: cables, external drives, etc. I like that it's rugged, and has a reinforced bottom, so even if you drop it, which I never do, it has some protection. I was wondering if you have a favorite. Thank you for any replies.

 

[singjai]

I'd definitely go with Filson. I have the original briefcase which I use now and the large briefcase, which is now serving as a tool bag. The large briefcase is unfortunately discontinued but you can probably find on eBay. See some of my posts on it here and do some research on your end to see what suits you. Tons of people have used these bags for 20+ years and the style hasn't changed at all. Let me know if you have any questions and happy to help.

FILSON 257 BRIEFCASE 6 YEARS LATER (ALMOST) – THE STYLISHTIC

FILSON TALON ERA VS CURRENT ERA COMPARISON – THE STYLISHTIC

 

[Christopher11]

Thank you! I will check them out now.

 

[Christopher11]

Wow, beautiful. I love that style. Really tasteful. It's probably out of my price range though. This Fellowes bag was about 50. I wouldn't mind another of this quality.

 

[singjai]

Wow, beautiful. I love that style. Really tasteful. It's probably out of my price range though. This Fellowes bag was about 50. I wouldn't mind another of this quality.

Ah right, the price is pretty steep for these, especially new.

Well if you've got time to wait it out, Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, etc. is a good place to find some gently used ones. None of mine have been purchased for retail price either, but it's very unlikely to get any of these two briefcases in great shape for under $100. My links on the blogs provide a decent discount over retail but still carries a hefty price tag.

Best of luck on your search!