![]() ![]() ![]() The Timbuk2 Command has hardware that was thought out very well, supplementing an aluminum hook-and-loop system with Velcro support. Plastic buckles – like those of the Mobile Edge Eco and 5.11 Rush Delivery – can be a more pragmatic choice, but could potentially be less durable and, in the mind of many users, less visually pleasing. The Wowbox Bookbag demonstrates a solution for this problem with its sidepockets that, while appearing like traditional belt-style straps, are actually controlled by simple magnetic snap-on buckles – although the straps on its front still need to be fastened manually. While the bronze buckles on the Sechunk Vintage Military are a fitting look for the bag, unstrapping a belt everytime you need to reach for a pen or a piece of gum can be an annoyance. Hardware: This is partially an aesthetic consideration, of course, but it’s also a practical one. The CoolBell Convertible, for example, has hidden backpack straps that can be easily unzipped at a moment’s notice, allowing you to spread its weight across both shoulders, and the Timbuk2 Command comes with an optional cross strap that cyclists can use to make sure the bag stays snug while they’re peddling. Most options out there will also have some sort of briefcase handle, but some have even gone a step beyond that. While all messenger bags, by definition, should have a shoulder strap, take care to select one that’s easily adjustable, and outfitted with some nice padding to keep it from agitating your trapezius in transit. Straps and Handles: Once you’ve established a shortlist of bags that are suitable to you, in terms of the space and compartments they offer, the next most important prerequisite to consider is whether a bag is properly equipped with straps and handles that make carrying it comfortable. The Timbuk2 Command features a cushioned laptop compartment that’s divided in two, so you can also pack a tablet, and it can even be unzipped from the bag, to allow for easy scanning at the airport. While some models – like the Sechunk Vintage Military – offer little or no padding, and others –like the Wowbox Bookbag – are much too loose to keep your computer snug and secure, there are also plenty of well-thought-out models on the market. So, with that in mind, look for well-fitting, cushioned laptop slots with padding to protect your computer. Secondly, as laptops are often both expensive and loaded with valuable data, you’ll want to keep them as safe as possible. So, make sure you select a bag with a spot big enough for your computer. While 17-inch laptop compartments – like that of the Lifewit Tactical Briefcase or CoolBell Convertible – are quite common, others – like the 15-inch pocket on the 5.11 Rush Delivery – are smaller. Firstly, quite simply, make sure that you select an option with a laptop slot that’s at least as large as your laptop. Laptop Storage: This consideration is twofold. Some of these additions are the Lifewit Tactical Briefcase – a multiple-pocket offering that’s substantial enough to double as carry-on luggage, the Sechunk Vintage Military – which doesn’t offer much protection to laptops but still makes a serviceable overnight bag, and the Timbuk2 Command – an excellent choice for urban professionals that’s well equipped with a host of compartments and features.Ī few factors to keep an eye out for in this category: ![]() If you want something with more space and a lower price, the Lifewit Tactical Briefcase is a worthwhile, if understated option.ĭuring this round of updates, while the CaseCrown Campus, Timbuk2 Classic and Chrome Night Series Citizen were all removed due to availability issues, the Travelon Anti-Theft and Ibagar Canvas were also eliminated in order to make room for our new inclusions. The Timbuk2 Command and Kenneth Cole Reaction Risky Business are our top cloth and leather options, respectively, partly because they come from brands that are well known to produce quality apparel. We bumped an offering from Wowbox that had poor long-term reviews and availability, but the rest of our suggestions have not changed. ![]()
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