Best rucksack for a 17" laptop?

FHKJ

Sadly I have to cycle to work most days with my 17" laptop on my back. As I am adding a few miles on the way, I need a proper way of carrying it (together with a shirt/wallet etc). Currently I have a 'sling' style Incase backpack, but it slides everywhere and is driving me nuts!

Advice please, thanks, FJ

equinefunk

Have a look at Crumplebags. I have the New Dehli can lug a 17" laptop plus my DSLR, Lenses & Strobes. That would be too big but the I'm sure there would be something in the range.

FOAD

Anything by Swissgear ftw. Absolutely superb bags IMHO.

kerzane

i use this

http://products.lowepro.com/product/Mes ... 960,23.htm

it's a shoulder bag, but has a light strap that goes around your waist, which can keep it in place on your back while cycling. quite high quality, good quality, will take a shower of rain too. fits plenty other stuff in too, and looks decent, i have the browny one. got one on ebay pretty cheap. recommend.

good luck.

White Line

I have a Crumpler bag. It's good, but a bit on the small side for carrying loads of stuff.

I've just ordered a custom messenger bag with a laptop insert from Timbuk2 (in large). So, I'll see how that is.

So far though, I'd recommend Timbuk2. I had fun creating my bag.

donnie murdo

Bags for laptop:-

Lots to choose from depending on budget...

Knog(can get at Wiggle)
http://www.knog.com.au/Category.aspx?categoryId=3

Howies (pricey)
http://www.howies.co.uk/section.php/92/0

Crumpler (all over)
http://crumpler.co.uk/?categroy=Laptop_ ... category=2

Chrome (CRC or Stif)
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/laptop-bags.html

Bagaboo (Hungarian)
http://bagaboo.hu/en/bags/

Freitag (have fun making yer own) made from truck curtain siders sides
http://www.freitag.ch/shop/FREITAG/page ... detail.jsf

Can also buy here in UK:
http://www.londongraphics.co.uk/acatalo ... _Bags.html

Timbuk2 (make yer own again)
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/home

Rapha (for the ultra ponce)
http://www.rapha.cc/products/luggage

FHKJ

Thanks guys. Love the look of the Howies, but leather looks HEAVY!!!

Timbuk2 looks the most comprehensive offering, how long are you having to wait White Line before yours arrives? Have you ordered a laptop sleeve as well?

Thanks, FJ

White Line

They're saying it'll be ten working days till I get it. Three to process and make it and whatnot, then UPS will have it for up to seven working days. Although, when I ordered my bag from Crumpler, in Germany, it came a lot quicker than I was told. So, who knows. I might have it this time next week.

Oh, and yes, I ordered a laptop insert too for when I need to take my laptop into uni.