It's Christmas time and I'm in search of a new bag. I have a laptop bag that I've been using for years but it doesn't work that well anymore. I'm looking for something lightweight that will let me easily get to a pocket without ripping open a bunch of velcro. I like bags that can keep pens organized and will typically be carrying a tablet and on occasion a 15" mobile workstation laptop. I like clean, simple looking bags.

What kind of bag do you use? Anyone have a recommendation?

11/19/2012 9:01:04 AM

I got this in school and am still using it at work, it's been 7+ years

http://www.mobileedge.com/premium-laptop-backpack.html


very good quality.


I have a friend who's had this bag for the last several years and he's never said anything bad about it. It still looks pretty good.

http://www.mobileedge.com/heritage-premium-laptop-messenger-black.html


I know they make some smaller lighter versions that might be of more use to you, but quality wise I've never had an issue with Mobile Edge.

11/19/2012 9:15:15 AM

I bought a messenger bag from Stitch and I love it

11/19/2012 9:22:24 AM

depends on what i'm doing...

i have a $300 tumi i use most of the time... it's 4 years old and looks brand new.

I just got a Nice Swiss Gear laptop back-pack for field work.

For interviews etc. i use a real leather one from j crew.

11/19/2012 9:22:33 AM

i need suggestions for a new bag as well....add to my topiks

11/19/2012 9:59:29 AM

I like the aesthetics of the Mission Workshops bags, minus the velcro flaps they look pretty nice
http://missionworkshop.com/products/advanced_projects/vx-messenger-bag.php

I wish the Monty had better pen organization

11/19/2012 10:07:59 AM

I prefer backpacks. I got an Ogio from my last job and I love it. It's nice to have both hands free if I need to carry in supplies to an appointment.

11/19/2012 10:28:46 AM

If I had more to carry I might go with a backpack, I just don't need all that

11/19/2012 11:16:50 AM

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11/19/2012 1:53:47 PM

I saw that but it was expired when I tried to reply

11/19/2012 2:04:20 PM

11/19/2012 2:05:30 PM

I think I've seen that before, where was that from? Not what I'm looking for, but a field tech here needs something like that.

11/19/2012 2:24:58 PM

from the iPad thread

11/19/2012 2:53:53 PM

http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4210138&prodFindSrc=paramNav

I got the large screen bag even though my laptop is 13.3". Gives me a little extra room for my knick knacks when only traveling with carry-ons.

11/19/2012 3:01:53 PM

this is my daily bag http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707161-REG/Vanguard_UP_RISE_38_UP_Rise_38_Messenger_Bag.html

the insert is never used even when i switch it from my work bag to a camera bag except in rare occasions

11/20/2012 5:12:41 AM

I have an older version of this:

http://www.rei.com/product/809172/rei-quantum-messenger-bag

It looks like the newer one has a few more pockets.

11/20/2012 8:26:23 AM

What I said in the other thread still holds true:

Quote :

"jack spade classic bags that are stylish, functional, and last forever the sale section has some great deals http://www.jackspade.com"

[Edited on November 20, 2012 at 10:16 AM. Reason : balls]

11/20/2012 10:15:33 AM

i actually have a jack spade, i use it for situations when I need a nicer bag. for everyday use though, its just not comfortable enough.

right now the rei quantum and mission workshops bags are top of my list

11/20/2012 10:25:21 AM

you already have one?

you're awesome.

11/20/2012 10:29:47 AM

i can't take credit, it was the wife

(it was probably my money though, hmmm)

[Edited on November 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM. Reason : also a sweater and tie]

11/20/2012 11:37:50 AM

I have this from 6 yrs ago...i hardly use it
http://hidesign.com/buy/leather-bags-work-hopkins-03

i like this
http://hidesign.com/buy/leather-bags-work-vespucci-03

11/20/2012 11:59:33 AM