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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Adam Doud

The best laptop backpacks in the US – tested

Peak Design, North Face, Tomtoc and Pelican Laptop bags displayed in a collage
While you can toss a laptop into just about any bag, the best laptop backpacks are specially tailored to pamper what is likely one of your most expensive (and delicate) possessions. Photograph: Courtesy of: Peak Design; Macy's; Tomtoc; Pelican Products

Whether you’re flying across the country on vacation, meeting with an important client downtown or just heading to your local coffee shop for work, there is a good chance you’re bringing a backpack along, with a laptop squirreled away inside.

While you can toss a laptop into just about any bag, the best laptop backpacks are specially tailored to pamper what is probably one of your most expensive (and delicate) possessions. That means a padded pocket lined with soft non-scratch material, easy access to your computer without unpacking everything and lots of extra pockets for portable mice, chargers and other accessories. Add in all of the standard backpack considerations such as capacity, comfort and durability, and you have a lot of factors to consider.

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