Awesome laptop messenger bags you can buy right now

So, you’re in the market for a new bag. Or maybe you’re looking to buy a new bag for someone else. Either way, you’re looking for some new gear and you’ve decided that a backpack is not the way to go. Which is where a messenger bag might be the better option for your laptop.

If you agree with that sentiment, then we’ve got the list for you. We’ve put together a roundup of the best laptop messenger bags you can buy right now. Features and price points will vary, but hopefully you’ll be able to find the right fit for you.

So let’s jump right in.

Some fantastic laptop messenger bags

Peak Design

There’s no doubt about it: Peak Design makes some great bags. The Everyday Messenger certainly fits the bill. This bag offers plenty of storage, even if it’s measured at just 16L. That’s due in part to the 3L expansion, thanks to the company’s MagLatch system.

The Everyday Messenger can fit up to a 13-inch laptop, so be aware of that. But there’s enough room inside for an additional tablet. There are dedicated pockets as well, including two external zipper pockets. The internal pockets are stretchy, so you can fit various-sized items within, including water bottles.

The bag is 100% weatherproof, featuring a 400D nylon canvas shell — which is DWR impregnated and double PU-coated. The UltraZip external zippers are designed to handle every day use, for a very, very long time. It has a luggage passthrough, and a padded briefcase handle.

The Everyday Messenger from Peak Design is available now from the company’s website. It comes in black and Ash.

Buy Peak Design Everyday Messenger for $219.95

Case Logic

The Case Logic laptop bag is a pretty straightforward design. It’s slim, light enough, but offers plenty of protection, storage capacity, and accessibility. The dedicated laptop compartment is padded, offering up some additional protection on the inside.

There is a dedicated slip pocket that’s designed to keep documents safe, accessible, but separate from the rest of the bag’s contents. Daily accessories can be stored in the front pocket for quick reachability, and it has room to store a power brick if you’re bringing one with you.

The laptop bag from Case Logic is designed to fit a laptop with a display up to 17.3 inches. It has a clamshell design, which means it can be opened completely and laid out flat if you really need to dig into its depths. The handles are neoprene-lined, and the longer strap can be removed if desired.

The Case Logic laptop bag is available now in black from Amazon.

Buy Case Logic laptop bag for $28.95

Timbuk2

This is the Classic Messenger from Timbuk2. Right out of the gate it comes in three different sizes, depending on what kind of storage you need — and the size of your laptop. The small variant will hold up to a 13-inch MacBook, while the medium size can hold up to a 15-inch laptop. And the large variant will hold up to a 17-inch laptop, which means it will fit the brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro just fine.

Overall storage availability will change depending on the size of the bag, of course. The large model has six slip pockets available, while there is one main zippered compartment. The inside of the bag offers a range of organization, including a dedicated laptop compartment, pockets for small accessories, and more. There is an internal pocket for a water bottle, and Timbuk2’s Napoleon side-entry pocket so you can reach things without opening the whole bag.

Timbuk2’s Classic Messenger also features some clever design implementations, including “low profile top grab handle for easy heave-ho; Partially concealed flap buckles with bottom compression straps for subtle and secure closure; Smart hook and loop placement for fast, easy closure and reduced sweater-pilling; Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights.”

Inside, there’s an easy-to-clean TPU liner, an adjustable shoulder strap, and the bag’s body material is rugged 150D poly tweed.

The Classic Messenger is available in a range of colors from Amazon, depending on the size you choose.

Buy Timbuk2 Classic Messenger between $89 – $161.50

Waterfield

The Waterfield team make bags that are premium in build and look, without necessarily breaking the bank. In this case, this is the Staad attaché laptop messenger brief. The bag comes in a different forms, starting with the Waxed Canvas version. You can also choose 1050 Denier Ballistic Nylon body, too.

The flap is full-grain premium leather, as is the handle.

There is also a full size option and a compact size. The full-size option can hold a laptop up to 16 inches. There is also a dedicated tablet compartment, which can hold up to a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the full size. And that’s with a Magic Keyboard attached. Meanwhile, if you go with the compact size you’ll be able to fit up to a 14-inch laptop, and the tablet compartment will hold up to a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, too, along with the Magic Keyboard attached.

The Staad attaché laptop messenger bag is available now from Waterfield’s website.

Buy Waterfield Staad attaché laptop messenger bag for $269

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