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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Siobhan Grogan

15 best laptop bags and backpacks to keep your tech safe whilst looking stylish

We stashed our own laptop inside every bag we tested and carried each to meetings, on public transport and even on work trips away - (iStock/The Independent)

Whether you lug your laptop to work every day or take it with you when you jet off on holiday, it’s time you show your tech a little more love by investing in one of the best laptop bags on the market. With everything from important documents to precious photos stored on our laptops, we don’t want to risk damaging, or even scratching, these essential, pricey pieces of kit while we’re out and about. However, help is at hand, as the best laptop bags are specially designed to keep your device safe and protect it from sudden downpours during your commute.

These bags usually have a padded pocket for the machine itself and sometimes have room to store extras, including cables and chargers. Laptop bags come in all shapes and sizes, so you won’t always need to look like you’re on your way to a meeting, either. With everything from smart leather messenger bags to casual backpacks and roomy totes available, think about whether you’ll need to cram your gym kit or a bottle of water in the same bag, or even if you’ll want the bag to double up as luggage during a weekend away.

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