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Finding the right backpack
Phannypax
Phannypax the PantyhaxTexasRegistered User regular
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I've had a backpack for many years now and it's starting to wear out so I need to get a new one. I would like to get a backpack that can also fit my Dell Studio 17" laptop. I can find plenty of 17" laptop backpacks online, but I know that sometimes depending on the laptop they may or may not actually fit. I am also a student at a university where I walk to class a lot and I carry many textbooks/spirals with me. So my ultimate question is if anyone knows of a spacious laptop backpack that can comfortably fit a 17" laptop, and would be comfortable. Thanks!
P.S. I would like something a little affordable for a college student with a slightly above minimum wage job.
P.S. I would like something a little affordable for a college student with a slightly above minimum wage job.
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I'd go with Chrome's largest size and a sleeve for the laptop. Life warranty and built to last.
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/messenger-bags/metropolis-buckle-bag---large.html
cheaperthandirt.com has a pretty good backpack I've seen used and it's not too expensive.
Yeah, but consider the $160 an investment. And the stabilizing strap works great. Also SECRET POCKET.
Yeah, it's not actually advertised, but it's this unnoticeable velcro opening along one of the side seams. It's only on the largest size though.
What's the difference between a backpack and a "laptop backpack"?
They generally have built-in padded sleeves.
I know it's a bit , but I have had one I bought at an apple store since 2003.
This thing has seen five continents, a war zone, driving across africa, lots and lots of airplanes, third world buses and taxis.
It looks practically brand new and outlived every single piece of luggage ever owned.
Seems like a waste. Why not just get a laptop sleeve and then you can use whatever backpack you want? Then you can also use the laptop sleeve when you don't need it in a backpack?
I used a standard military issue backpack which are usually 50-100 and a 20 dollar laptop sleeve/messenger bag thing for 6 years, including two deployments and numerous cross country trips. I replaced the cheap plastic buckles on the sleeve that connected the sleeve to the shoulder strap with the metal carabeners (Sp?) people hand out to advertise shit and haven't had any other problems since.
To each their own though, like I said, that one backpack linked looks like some high-quality stuff and I don't doubt it'd fit your criteria.
http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=894
If you want to make sure you have enough space, then go with this, plenty of compartments and space.
http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Backpack-Designed-Notebooks-TXL617/dp/B0001EMM10/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1329078119&sr=8-7
I linked this in the thread that Essee just posted a link to but I'll put it here. I have a 17" Dell XPS, it's a monster and fits quite easily into the laptop compartment of this backpack, with plenty of room to put other stuff in there too. It's even on sale right now!
I use it for school and it's pretty comfortable to carry around with my books and stuff in there. I don't really carry it around much with the laptop and other stuff inside but like I said, my laptop is a monster and it+the charger weighs somewhere in the neighborhood of 15lbs, so having that with other stuff on my back for long periods of time sucks. If I'm not mistaken the Studio laptops are much more reasonably sized so this shouldn't be a problem for you.
Alternately, there's also this route:
http://www.amazon.com/North-Face-Surge-Daypack-Black/dp/B000NB2NWY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1329136620&sr=8-7
Around $90, maybe less if you find a sale. Look around for last years model as they are usually cheaper and identical. This bag is large enough for serious books, as a serious backpack. I've owned mine for 5 years, used it daily, and during camping. It's held up great. My girlfriend liked it so much when we started dating she bought one for herself. It's comfortable to wear, holds enough, but it's not TOO big. Comfortable on a bike, too. It has nice touches with the pockets organization and a unique pocket for the power cord, which is very handy. It's good in rain, so you won't have to worry about your stuff.
Give it a look, because I think it will work perfectly for you.
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