Recommend me a laptop backpack!

[3rdCrucisLancers]

Can anyone recommend a good backpack for a 15.6" laptop? I'm looking for one that I can use as my carryon for the flight to Indy, so ideally it'd have space for clothes, toiletries, etc., to spare me the cost of a checked bag (also, I hope to make an earlier flight, and I have lots of unhappy experience with lost baggage). Preferably something I can get from Amazon prime.

[Klep]

I've been using the same backpack since 5th grade, so I can't say what the market is like myself, but Amazon seems to have a product category for people like you:

http://www.amazon.com/Laptop-Backpacks-Accessories/b?ie=UTF8&node=335604011

[Fireangel]

Check your yellow pages for local manufacturers; I have a saddle leather laptop satchel that can easily carry my laptop, power brick, accessories and three gamebooks, along with a notebook and a folder for unit/character sheets. Minus the books it makes for a good overnight bag + laptop. Thing was locally made by a local artisan who travels from mall to mall with an artisan fair. IIRC it cost about $100-120 (my daughter surprised me with it over ten years ago after she saw me salivating over it, so I don't remember the actual price).

Great way of supporting your local economy.  ;)

[Peter Smith]

I've been thrilled with my blue SwissGear bag. It fits my 15.4" Lenovo W510 without a problem, and it is very flight friendly (it was my +1 carry-on bag for the honeymoon). I'd recommend this model: http://www.amazon.com/SwissGear-SA1908-ScanSmart-Backpack-Black/dp/B002OHDIWY/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1311709371&sr=1-1

[omega2010]

I'm also using a Swiss Gear backpack.  My 16-inch laptop barely fits in there but I love the extra pockets on it.

[Your Name Is]

I've been thrilled with my blue SwissGear bag. It fits my 15.4" Lenovo W510 without a problem, and it is very flight friendly (it was my +1 carry-on bag for the honeymoon). I'd recommend this model: http://www.amazon.com/SwissGear-SA1908-ScanSmart-Backpack-Black/dp/B002OHDIWY/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1311709371&sr=1-1

My Swissgear is also an excellent backpacki. been using it 4 years now. My Targus one lasted one year, however. Avoid those.

[3rdCrucisLancers]

Thanks everyone! I ordered a Swissgear last night. I'm sure my soon-to-be wife will be blown away by how manly I look sporting it.

[Peter Smith]

Which one did you end up going with?

[3rdCrucisLancers]

Which one did you end up going with?

The SwissGear SA1908. Both you and Chunga recommended it.

[Peter Smith]

The SwissGear SA1908. Both you and Chunga recommended it.

Remind me to get your opinions on it at GenCon. Bonus points if you have it handy so I can compare to mine.

[Your Name Is]

Like I said, I'm extremely satisfied with mine. My HP laptop in it is on its last leg. After that. laptop bookbag becomes used for other things until I get a tablet or saddle bag.