Laptop backpack advice needed

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JKO <newsgroups@orrbit.co.uk> writes:
> I'm looking for a backpack for a 15" laptop that is big enough to be
> used as a university bag as well. Ideally I'd want it to be waterproof
> rather than just showerproof. Shortlist at the moment is:
> Targus XL Backpack
> Dicota BackPac Rain
> Toshiba BackPack Pro

Alternative suggestion: Don't get a laptop backpack.

Get an internal backpack that is hydration compatible and a padded sleeve for
the laptop.

The hydration system frequently goes into an unpadded sleeve right against the
back. A laptop sleeve will be needed for padding.

You will have a proper suspension system and the backpack does not look
like a laptop backpack.

The backpack is built to be in the woods where it rains.

I use a Kelty Redwing which can also double as a carryon luggage at
the airport.

Conway Yee

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops,uk.comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Be careful. Putting books and a laptop in the same backpack is an
invitation to cracking the screen if you set it down wrong and quickly.


JKO wrote:

> Hi folks,
> Hope this is the correct group for this query - apologies if it's not.
>
> I'm looking for a backpack for a 15" laptop that is big enough to be
> used as a university bag as well. Ideally I'd want it to be waterproof
> rather than just showerproof. Shortlist at the moment is:
> Targus XL Backpack
> Dicota BackPac Rain
> Toshiba BackPack Pro
>
> The Toshiba Pro looks huge (which is good) but I can't find any info on
> its weatherproof-ness. The other 2 have integral rain covers but are
> smaller, but may be "big enough". Can anyone comment on their day-to-day
> practical usefulness?
> Thanks for reading.
> John