Summer is sadly coming to an end in the northern hemisphere [insert sad trombone sound here …]. So if you’re gearing up for your fall travels, perhaps it’s time to invest in some new kit?
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These four laptop backpacks are worthy of any flashpacker in need of a durable, high capacity pack with plenty of room for everything a modern traveler could dream of carrying.
#1: SwissGear Travel Gear ScanSmart Backpack 1900
The name is a bit of a mouthful (“SwissGear Travel Gear ScanSmart Backpack 1900”), but this pack offers almost everything a gear-heavy traveler could want. It’s lightweight, made of durable polyester, and opens quickly and easily making TSA checkpoints a breeze. The interior is large enough to hold your laptop and plenty of other essentials. Available now for around $70 (USD).
Other features include:
- Comfort shoulder straps
- Organizer
- Water bottle pocket
- Audio interface
- Easy Access laptop compartment (Side Entry)
- Airflow Back System
- Can fit most laptops up to 17″
#2: DAKINE Jewel Laptop Backpack
Dakine’s Jewel Pack is specifically made for women and is available in six different colors and prints. It offers a variety of organization features including a separate side access laptop compartment, large main compartment and multiple pockets. The large front pocket is even an insulated cooler pouch that will keep a lunch or drink cold. Available now for around $60 (USD).
Other features include:
- Capacity: 26L / 1600 cu. in.
- Fits most 14″ laptops
- Organizer pocket
- Insulated cooler pocket
- Mesh side pockets
- Plush lined sunglasses pocket
#3: adidas Climaproof Menace Backpack
Like everything adidas puts out, the Climaproof Menace Backpack is designed to take on anything you can throw at it. It’s targeted at athletes and outdoor adventurers who need a bag that can survive a daily beating.
This pack features adidas’ Climaproof water-resistant fabric, a large main compartment with laptop protection as well as pockets for electronics and a water bottle. There’s also a separate compartment at the bottom of the bag that is ventilated to keep dirty/wet shoes or clothing separate from your other gear. Available now for around $70 (USD).
Other features include:
- Premium reflective zippered pocket on the front for quick access
- Multi-use gear pocket and a rear laptop and tablet compartment that holds up to a 17″ laptop
- Additional zippered side pockets contain one insulated cooler pocket and one tricot-lined media pocket
- Ergonomic, padded airmesh pods on the back panel and sublimated airmesh shoulder straps with LoadSpring technology provide breathability and ultimate comfort
#4: The North Face Surge II Charged Laptop Backpack (Men’s and Women’s)
Like every bit of kit from The North Face, their Surge II Charged Laptop Backpack features a rugged construction durable enough to tackle the outdoors. But it’s also designed with plenty of features to keep gearhead flashpackers happy as well.
The Surge is The North Face’s flagship laptop pack with a dedicated laptop compartment, large main compartment and plenty of room for organization. This rugged pack comes in both a men’s and women’s version featuring a range of colors from basic black to bright neon prints and trims. Available now for around $230 (USD).
Other features include:
- Dedicated lie-flat laptop pocket with neoprene tablet sleeve
- FlexVent injection-molded shoulder straps
- Comfortable, padded air-mesh back panel with Spine Channel
- Padded, winged, stowable hip belt
- Removable sternum strap
- Integrated Joey T55 battery to keep you powered up for those long haul flights
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