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r/BuyItForLife•
splatterdash

Looking for a flexible & durable 14" laptop backpack

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Hi BIFL,

I'm looking for a waterproof backpack that can store most importantly my 14" laptop with its expanded battery pack (as safe and secure as possible), along with my other various trinkets. I carry a lot of stuff all the time: external HDD, external phone battery, tablets, books, chargers, pens, a small umbrella, various pouches, etc. Preferrably it also has an external storage for water bottles.

Does anyone have any good recommendations? I live in Europe, so I imagine most brands can be shipped there.

Thanks in advance!

Posted Jan 3, 2017, 2:21 AM UTC

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ThunderousApache•

I have a jansport backpack, lifetime warranty. However I am in Canada and I vaguely recall someone flaming the CS of jansport somewhere else in the world, so ymmv.

As with many other companies, they really just don't make them like they used to. Still a decent bag, but I'm not sure I would call it BIFL anymore though.

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Redsparow1•

I would take a look at Timbuk2, they have had quite a few sales recently. They make a lot of stuff for folks who commute on bike, so it is pretty waterproof. They have a lifetime warranty.

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MrWheelyke•

If you get the timbuk2 bag get it through their customizer so that it gets made in the US. Last time I check that was how it worked.

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sumowot•

I just went through this myself, and ended up getting the eBags TLS Slim Professional laptop bag. I think its pretty sweet - minimalist style, lots of storage containers, hardened charger compartment, not massive.

The one I really wanted was the GoRuck GR1 but I dont have that kind of money. Boxing week sale netted the eBags bag at 25% off plus free shipping, so jump on it if you want it.

http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/tls-professional-slim-laptop-backpack/249582

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splatterdashOP•

The eBags TLS Slim seems like what I'm really looking for ~ I will take a look, thanks! How has your experience been overall? Is the build strong and durable enough for extended use?

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zen_dudeism•

Jansport, or Timbuk2. Lifetime warranty and replacement. I've had them and never had to replace one, which is a testament to their durability, but I know one person who has replaced a clip or strap after taking his Timbuk2 bag all over the world for 15 years.

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crimsonfancy•

Crumpler are padded and waterproof with lifetime warranty. I have several over the past 15 years and never a reason to return for repair. https://www.crumpler.com/au/about-us/

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