Got stuck in a research hole looking for a new laptop/travel ... • Aaron Parecki

Got stuck in a research hole looking for a new laptop/travel bag. Can't quite find anything that fits all my requirements though. Must be able to fit the following:

• Laptop: 7.75" x 11"
• Keyboard: 5.5" x 15.25"
• Headphones: flattens to 6.5"x7.5"x1.5" or collapses to 6.5"x5"x3"
• Kindle, notebooks: 5"x7"
• DSLR: 3.5" x 4.5" x 6"
• Battery: 3.5" x 6.5" x .75"
• Various wires and cords

For reference, I can currently fit everything in my small Tumi sling bag, except the keyboard sticks out the top by an inch and so I can't zip up the compartment. That bag would be perfect if it were just a little taller.

I want something that doesn't *look* like a backpack, and is nice enough looking to carry in a semi-professional setting. Most backpacks with two straps are too casual looking, and most of the one-strap slings are too small. More zippers are generally good, since I tend to carry lots of little things that would all get lost in a single compartment.

The only ones I've found so far that are close are:

• https://www.amazon.com/Targus-13-3-Inch-Tablet-Backpack-TSB80704/dp/B00KVLM9GQ
• https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-31374701-Travel-Sling/dp/B00Q845R8W
• https://www.amazon.com/Victoriatourist-Travel-Canvas-Shoulder-Lightweight/dp/B01HU9EE1Y

Any suggestions?

Portland, Oregon, USA

Mon, Jan 16, 2017 3:53pm -08:00 #bag #travel

14 replies
Have you written a response to this? Let me know the URL:
- Emre Yildirim www.facebook.com/10101373755005866
  
  What's your budget? If you want *really* nice, get a Billingham bag. They're mostly geared towards photographers, but I use mine as regular bags as well. Handmade in England, so they're not cheap. They do last decades though and look really nice, especially as they age. https://www.billingham.co.uk/photographic/bags.html
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 8:35am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Samara Matson Wartes www.facebook.com/10204930393595570
  
  Have you checked out llbean? I've been getting backpacks from them since I was a kid. I'm sure they have some more professional-looking bags also that may fit your description. Their items last a long time from my experience.
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 4:21am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Madi Cahill www.facebook.com/10151928652126504
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Backpacks-Multipurpose-Rucksack-14-5-Inch-KAUKKO/dp/B0197X78H8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 maybe?
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 1:12am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Madi Cahill www.facebook.com/10151928652126504
  
  i linked the wrong one hold up
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 1:10am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Aaron Parecki www.facebook.com/11500459
  
  So close! It's a little too short... needs to be 15.5" tall inside
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 1:10am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Aaron Parecki www.facebook.com/11500459
  
  Madi Cahill OH YEAH and the bag you googled on your phone in like 30 seconds was the one she went with. MADI what bag should I get!!
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:58am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Madi Cahill www.facebook.com/10151928652126504
  
  Even I remember this. We spent an entire evening talking about it. LOL
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:57am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Lillian Karabaic www.facebook.com/550539683
  
  DO YOU SEE WHY I ENDED UP ON THE FLOOR WHEN TRYING TO FIND A BAG?
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:49am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Aaron Parecki www.facebook.com/11500459
  
  I am already overwhelmed by that website
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:46am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Lillian Karabaic www.facebook.com/550539683
  
  Also check this website: http://www.carryology.com/
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:45am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Aaron Parecki www.facebook.com/11500459
  
  ... yes
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:45am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Lillian Karabaic www.facebook.com/550539683
  
  Remember?
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:45am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Lillian Karabaic www.facebook.com/550539683
  
  Remember when you made fun of my research hole for a bag?
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:45am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Chris Mccraw www.facebook.com/10105662346549000
  
  My sister bought a bunch of bags and tested them all out. She settled on the ebags line. I like my http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/mother-lode-tls-weekender-convertible/143101?productid=1370034 very much - you can conceal the backpack straps, but then it still looks like (potentially somewhat thin - it's expansible) carry on luggage. My full-size keyboard and pretty big laptop fit in there. Since you seem like you could get by with less, not sure if this is taller enough but it's what I'd recommend on the basis of how solid my ebags luggage is maybe this one:
  
  Tue, Jan 17, 2017 12:38am +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)

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