What do you guys recommend? Mine is on its last leg and im going to retire it like next month or sooner. Im looking for something thats not totally expensive but more bang for buck.

 

Hard or soft?

I have a timbuk2 or however they fuck they spell their name and I like it. It is a soft case, keeps water off, etc

 

I've always been a fan of Booq bag, in particular their Vyper line --> http://www.booqbags.com

They're not exactly cheap, but maybe you'll find something you really like.

 

Soft is preferred. Hmm Ray, those bags look ok, but ill keep my options open.

 

The one I have cost 20 dollars. It is pretty good. Not bulky. You can drop it and I'm pretty sure nothing important will break...

 

Backpack, messenger or sleeve?

 

North American or African Swallow?

 

I've been around the block a few time with the Targus-type "traditional" styled laptop cases (messenger's I guess). Never did find one I really liked.

Got a Victorinox Laptop Backpack about 18 months ago and like it a lot better. On Sale for under $100 incl tax.

This one (or very, very similar): http://www.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/...product=32361&

 

Enjoy....

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Personally, I have a Booq Vyper Sleeve for my MBP that fits into their Python Bag.

I wish they brought back the BOA back from 2 years ago. That was an awesome bag.

 

For everyday use I use my Lenovo bag that came with my laptop.

For sport I have a Duter Giga Office



For business trips I have a Saddleback leather bag, yes it's expensive but a sweet bag/backpack that gets a lot of compliments.

 

heard lots of good things about timbuk2 and booq.

 

Also since you're into photography...

you may want to consider bags from crumpler, kata and a few other well made bag companies. They all offer some nice bags with laptop and photography support.

 

Tenba Messenger bag.

 

http://www.sfbags.com/

End all and be all of laptop bags/cases. Yes, their a bit pricey, but I promise the custom fits and quality are worth it.

 

Ogio has some trendy stuff.

http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=515

 

My experience is that bang for the buck <> inexpensive. The better more expensive bags more than make up for their costs in durability and longevity.

I have the ubiquitous Tumi. It was an Xmas gift from my wife. I know Tumi is thought to be overrated and over-expensive, but I am still using the same bag 8 (eight!) years later. It looks like new. No frays. No tears. It doesn't even get dirty. It has been on several hundred flights and carried basically daily. I think it was $350. Expensive, but I think I will get at least 12 years out of it.

I am not saying to run out and buy a Tumi, but don't assume cheap is a bargain.

 

I have a Wenger (Swiss Army) ballistic nylon laptop case from a Circuit City sale a couple of years back-- its comparable model is about $50 now, I believe. Both Wenger and Victorinox use the Swiss Cross; I believe both have lifetime guarantees on their cases and knives.

Various models of Wenger and Victorinox bags are usually between $20 and $80 and can be found in Target, Marshalls, Office Depot, Best Buy, on-line (I've used e-bags for other stuff, but it has laptop cases), etc.