How to choose a laptop bag for travellers

Over the years, as technology and the Internet continue to boom, the use of products that can allow users to gain access to the Internet has also been on the rise. One of such products is the laptop and not only does a laptop allow people to gain access to the Internet, it has also become a working tool – for many people, all the activities their job requires them to perform can all be carried out using their laptops that’s why their laptop have become an important item in their lives and just like you may have guessed, they’ll need to carry it with them while travelling.

Travelling with your laptop isn’t difficult but selecting a laptop bag for your travels is the tricky part. Many people make the mistake of not properly selecting a good laptop bag to carry their laptops while travelling and they end up purchasing a bag that’s not comfortable for them or purchasing a bag that’s incapable of protecting the laptop if the need arises. There are a lot of factors one has to consider before buying a laptop bag like the size, weight, durability, etc., and in this guide, we’ll be taking a look at all the factors you should consider before selecting a laptop bag for your travels, so you don’t end up buying something that doesn’t work for you.

Size

When purchasing a laptop bag, ensure that the laptop bag is large enough to comfortably contain your laptop and it’s small enough to fit into the overhead bin i.e., if you are on a plane.

The laptop bag should have enough room to contain not only your laptop but its charger and other accessories you may need.

Weight

Just because your laptop bag is big, it doesn’t mean it has to be heavy. Hence, the weight of the bag is another thing you have to consider when choosing a laptop bag for your travels.

Since your laptop and other accessories you’ll need for your journey are already heavy enough, ensure that the laptop backpack you are choosing is as light as possible. 

Durability and Material

This is one very important aspect you should always consider when selecting a laptop bag. It’s as important as the size and weight of the laptop bag.

Choose a laptop bag that’ll be able to protect your laptop from drops, knocks, and unfavourable weather conditions, e.g. rain. Make enquiries about the material used in making the bag and then check if it’s waterproof or not. Also, check if the material is durable i.e., it’ll be able to resist abrasions, it won’t easily wear or tear, etc.

Straps and Handles

Laptop backpacks are great because they carry your laptop and other accessories you may need leaving your hands free to do other things like checking your Twitter feeds, holding onto your plane ticket, and just about anything you’d like to do with your hand, unlike its handheld counterpart that requires you carry the laptop bag with your hand.

When choosing a laptop bag, ensure that it has strong, durable straps that are capable of carrying the weight of the items you’ll put into the bag without tiring your shoulders in the process. Also, the handles and straps should sit comfortably on your shoulders.

Laptop Pockets and Compartments

A good laptop backpack should have a laptop compartment and multiple pockets to store or carry your laptop and other items you’ll need. The laptop compartment should be well padded to ensure that your laptop will be safe from drops and knocks that could damage your laptop at all times.

The pockets should be carefully designed to ensure that they’ll be able to store your chargers and cables without tangling or squashing them. It should have pockets that can be zipped up tight to ensure that items like your USB sticks and other peripherals are kept safe. Then it should still have room for other items like your wallet, phones, keys, etc.