What's a good "College" notebook bag?

[ivan1234]

I've probably had over a dozen over the years and the best so far is my Jack Spade messenger. Stylish, functional, and economical.

 

[pjrobertson]

I love my STM Loft bag. Room for my laptop, power charger, pads and a book (depending on size). I couldn't find the color scheme of mine though; mine is a Grey on Light Grey design (light grey in place of the orange in regards to the linked bag). It has held up very well and the padding for the laptop is great. The down side is you will not fit many books in it. Carrying books was not a concern for me as I had a office that I kept most of my books in (I was GA at the time).

Also the price for the STM bags is quite affordable, ~$55.

+1 for STM. It's a little bit more than other bags around, but everything fits perfectly (no room for papers, files etc as mentioned above) but seeing as it's so small it's easy to take another bag with you.

One of the other good things is that it doesn't look like a laptop bag, (the laptop is stored upright as opposed to the more usual horizontal way) so it's less likely to be stolen.

 

[jeffe]

I bought this one from northface...love it

http://www.ebags.com

 

[i0Nic]

I have a Crumpler backpack and it's by far the best bag I've ever had. I've flirted around with messenger style bags but they're just not comfortable and are awkward.

 

[Stridder44]

I've been looking at this backpack from Incase: http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/nylon-backpack-cl55034/3

I'm also in College and want something nice I can carry a notebook in + schoolwork. Went and checked it out at the Apple Store today. It's a damn nice backpack. LOTS of spaces and compartments. I'm totally buying one when I get my NEW-HOPEFULLY COMING THIS TUESDAY OR THE NEXT-MacBook Pro.

 

[secretpact]

I have a Crumpler backpack and it's by far the best bag I've ever had. I've flirted around with messenger style bags but they're just not comfortable and are awkward.

Hey i0nic, which backpack do you have? just curious

 

[gonnabuyamac]

i just ordered a crumpler messenger bag - the "considerable embarrassment" for my 15" MBP. I've heard a lot of good stuff about their bags.

 

[mankar4]

if you want a more stylish bag which is great for a 15", papers, and 1 or 2 books (trust me, you wont want to carry books in your hand for 4 years), this bag is awesome:

http://www.jackspade.com/shop/product.php?productid=19618&cat=306&sku=CH8446765C401

a little pricey, but well worth it over time. It looks great both as I ride my bike in athletic shorts and when I walk into a med school interview in a $1000 suit.

 

[JoshLV]

I use the Axio Fuse II backpack, one of the best out there.

I will also be attending Uni in August. The thing is, I ride a Sportbike (Yamaha R1), and it's really fast, which can sometimes cause for a bumpy ride. Does this bag keep the laptop snug, and safe? Does it have enough room for a notepad, 15" notebook, power adapter, and a school book?
Thanks to all for the good suggestions.

 

[me_94501]

I love my STM Loft bag. Room for my laptop, power charger, pads and a book (depending on size). I couldn't find the color scheme of mine though; mine is a Grey on Light Grey design (light grey in place of the orange in regards to the linked bag). It has held up very well and the padding for the laptop is great. The down side is you will not fit many books in it. Carrying books was not a concern for me as I had a office that I kept most of my books in (I was GA at the time).

Also the price for the STM bags is quite affordable, ~$55.

Oh, I swear by my STM. Don't forget the STM Alley, though. It's basically the same bag as the Loft, but not as hip and a little less expensive. And as far as backpacks go, I like the Evolution.

Too bad they discontinued the Sphere backpack, though.

 

[skyrider007]

I will also be attending Uni in August. The thing is, I ride a Sportbike (Yamaha R1), and it's really fast, which can sometimes cause for a bumpy ride. Does this bag keep the laptop snug, and safe? Does it have enough room for a notepad, 15" notebook, power adapter, and a school book?
Thanks to all for the good suggestions.

It's extremely secure, there's a clip-on chest belt thingy as well. Highly recommended. The backpack is fully padded and has loads of space for your books and gears.

 

[x86isslow]

I don't have a notebook bag, i just put my laptop in a sleeve (http://applesac.com) and put that into my backpack. I have an EMS hiking bag… handles great even with a lot of books- an older version of this bag.

 

[hassouni]

I've been reading this thread and been looking for a solution to my own problem. I have a backpack and a messenger bag that I use depending on how much other stuff I'm carrying. With my old, now defunct PB, I had an incase sleeve which I just shoved into either bag. This was clearly foolish, since the sleeve was very thin and the PB suffered a lot of knocks. Is there anything like the Tom Bihn hard sleeves that can be used both horizontally and vertically? Their site says each one will only work well in one direction. If not, are there any messenger/courier style bags that have detachable sleeves that will work well in a backpack?

 

[BlueScreenX]

This Louis Vuitton is perfect.

US$2,180 from eLuxury.com - http://www.eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?id=11688170

lulz

 

[dallas112678]

This Louis Vuitton is perfect.

US$2,180 from eLuxury.com - http://www.eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?id=11688170

You know your a high roller when you computer bag costs as much as the computer itself.

 

[skiffx]

Pullged a trigger on JACK SPADE one

 

[huussi]

goincase.com link

Ordered this one after researching for a week. Looks nice, and seems to be the perfect size for my needs

 

[skiffx]

goincase.com link

Ordered this one after researching for a week. Looks nice, and seems to be the perfect size for my needs

Excellent choice as well !

 

[Salty Pirate]

anybody know which is the lightest bag with the best protection?

 

[Bootsie]

I want The King Single backpack when I get my MBP. I have a few of their bags already (mostly photography stuff) and I love them, great quality, they are a little pricey, but worth it IMO.

http://www.crumplerbags.com/Cart/index.php?catId=5

 

[Baderous]

and what about a sleek backpack that is just as protective?
maybe it's just my taste that's different, but you guys use such big backpacks.. what for ? :|

here's mine:
http://www.techair.co.uk/store/productdetails.asp?ProductId=92

 

[hassouni]

I'm debating between the Spade bag, and a Crumpler/Bailey/Chrome bag + sleeve. Any recommendations? I'd also like a very sturdy sleeve that can stand up to backpack + book use


PS, how come the Spade bag is $185 in the physical Apple Store, but $150 online?

 

[OrangesOfCourse]

goincase.com link

Ordered this one after researching for a week. Looks nice, and seems to be the perfect size for my needs

I was looking for a bag just like this... i love the color and the style... i just need it for a 17". Does anyone have any suggestions?

I just bought the 17" Hi-Res Macbook Pro. I can't wait!