Laptop Backpack Guide: Waterproof, Leather and Travel Picks
Your laptop backpack protects an expensive device every day, so it is worth choosing carefully. This guide covers size, materials and the styles we bring from China.
1. Measure your laptop
Check the screen size (13", 14", 15.6", 17") and the actual dimensions of your laptop. The sleeve inside the bag should be slightly bigger. Sellers list compatible sizes — ask us if it is not clear.
2. Pick the material
- Nylon or polyester: light and often water-resistant, like Waterproof Laptop Backpack.
- Leather: a premium office look, like Vegetable-Tanned Leather Laptop Backpack — heavier and needs care.
3. Think about capacity
If you carry a charger, files, lunch and a jacket, a bigger bag such as Large Capacity Computer Backpack keeps things organised. For trips, a travel model like Men's Mountaineering Travel Luggage Backpack adds space for clothes.
4. Comfort features of a good laptop backpack
- Padded straps and back panel.
- A padded laptop compartment that keeps the device off the bottom of the bag.
- A top handle for carrying in the hand.
- A luggage strap to slide over a trolley handle when travelling.
5. Security
Hidden back pockets and lockable zips help in crowded buses and markets.
Office or travel?
For daily office use, choose a slim bag with a clean look. For travel, choose capacity and comfort. Many people buy one of each.
Ordering
Backpacks are light enough for air shipping. Pay 40% advance and the rest on delivery — read how the advance works. See all backpacks and our school backpack guide.
Caring for your bag
Empty the bag regularly, wipe nylon with a damp cloth and air-dry it after rain. For leather, use a leather conditioner now and then and keep it away from direct sunlight. Do not overfill the bag — heavy loads stretch zips and seams over time.
FAQ
Is “waterproof” fully waterproof?
It is the supplier’s description of the fabric. Seams and zips can still let water in during heavy rain.
