Laptop ruck sack type thing.

[dwardo]

Hi all,

I am after a Rucksack type afair, have various bits n bobs to swap or cash. I can usually do most of what i need from my phone but its hard work so i now need to carry my laptop. Its not for the woods or awt just for work use. I dont want anything too flash looking as some of my customers are in "questionable" areas Needs to hold a laptop safely and a few small tools.
Thanks.

 

[Robbi]

i have a laptop padded shoulder bag if thats any good that has pockets and zips and things for tools etc ?

 

[Edcraft]

I've got one of these. great bags

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swissgear-G...DLR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335210853&sr=8-1

 

[dwardo]

i have a laptop padded shoulder bag if thats any good that has pockets and zips and things for tools etc ?

They do look good... Thanks for the link.

i have a laptop padded shoulder bag if thats any good that has pockets and zips and things for tools etc ?

Some pics would be great if you get a chance.

 

[mrcairney]

I recently picked up the 511 12, takes a 15". I know you're looking for swaps, but if you're stuck.

 

[Robbi]

here ya go.

 

[spandit]

I've got a Sony Vaio rucksack - can post pictures tomorrow if you're interested. It's like a normal backpack but with a padded compartment for a laptop - plenty of space for other stuff

 

[sandbender]

"...I dont want anything too flash looking as some of my customers are in "questionable" areas Needs to hold a laptop safely and a few small tools..."

A few centuries ago when I was a roadie/theatre technician anything that wasn't hanging off my belt would be carried in an old battered Berghaus Munro backpack. Along with spare clothes, tools and such I'd also cart my Apple Powerbook 150 around in there.

It was safe from knocks and bashes because I had fashioned a sleeve for it using corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap and lots and lots of gaffa tape.

The sleeve did its job, both it and the laptop still exist, they just don't get out as much these days.

Making that kind of sleeve is fairly straightforward and will alow you to use whichever backpack or shoulder bag you think will fit in with your surroundings.

 

[dwardo]

here ya go.

Thankyou for posting pictures but i need something backpack style as a lot of my customers premesis requires a walk, usualy with a load of rubbish in my hands.
Thansk anyways.

 

[dwardo]

I've got a Sony Vaio rucksack - can post pictures tomorrow if you're interested. It's like a normal backpack but with a padded compartment for a laptop - plenty of space for other stuff

That would be a worth a look thanks. PM the pics over when you get 5 minutes.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

A few centuries ago when I was a roadie/theatre technician anything that wasn't hanging off my belt would be carried in an old battered Berghaus Munro backpack. Along with spare clothes, tools and such I'd also cart my Apple Powerbook 150 around in there.

It was safe from knocks and bashes because I had fashioned a sleeve for it using corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap and lots and lots of gaffa tape.

The sleeve did its job, both it and the laptop still exist, they just don't get out as much these days.

Making that kind of sleeve is fairly straightforward and will alow you to use whichever backpack or shoulder bag you think will fit in with your surroundings.

Yep- this is a very good solution- I use a normal rucksack that is far better featured than most dedicated laptop bags (and doesn't advertise that you have a £1000 bit of kit inside), and my laptop is just chucked inside within a purpose made laptop wallet. Loads availiable very cheaply on the net, including ebay- made out of things like neoprene etc, and will give a resonable level of protection to your computer (which actually tend to be pretty robust these days).

 

[NS40]

I've been using a Nike Epic II backpack for a few years now and it's a tremendous bit of kit.

It has a secure laptop slot inside sited close to your back. A combination of the highly padded back and the hard plastic shell keeps you laptop nice and safe. I used to use it with a 15.1 inch laptop which fitted perfectly although now use a 10.1 netbook which it still hold perfectly securely.

It's comfy to wear, has a mesh air-flow type padded back. Two main pockets on the outside with an internal pocket and loads of slots for pens, keys, documents etc. There's another pocket on the base which is ideal for storing power leads for quick access without having to root about in the rucksack

It's pretty space age-ish and they even have a few camo versions if that appeals..

Theres a review of it HERE (although from reading it appears they've now stopped making them..oops). Might still be some looking about out there somewhere though I'm sure.

 

[dwardo]

I've been using a Nike Epic II backpack for a few years now and it's a tremendous bit of kit.



It has a secure laptop slot inside sited close to your back. A combination of the highly padded back and the hard plastic shell keeps you laptop nice and safe. I used to use it with a 15.1 inch laptop which fitted perfectly although now use a 10.1 netbook which it still hold perfectly securely.

It's comfy to wear, has a mesh air-flow type padded back. Two main pockets on the outside with an internal pocket and loads of slots for pens, keys, documents etc. There's another pocket on the base which is ideal for storing power leads for quick access without having to root about in the rucksack

It's pretty space age-ish and they even have a few camo versions if that appeals..



Theres a review of it HERE (although from reading it appears they've now stopped making them..oops). Might still be some looking about out there somewhere though I'm sure.

Looks great but you are unfortunately right on both accounts, discontinued.

 

[spandit]

That would be a worth a look thanks. PM the pics over when you get 5 minutes.

Sorry for the delay in replying, been away.

Here are some pictures:

It's a good little pack and the Vaio badge could be unpicked very easily (you could sew on a BCUK patch instead!)