2 years, 4 months ago
I'm looking for a rolling laptop bag similar to the Wenger Patriot... any suggestions on which is the best and why?
I am soon to become a traveler where I'll be working in another city 4-5 days out of the week, coming home on weekends. I need a good, sturdy, solid rolling laptop bag that can survive being used every single day of the week, and is easy to get through airport security since I'll be flying every single week.
Anyone have experience with one they'd recommend? I'm looking for personal experience here, not just a google search.
Requirements: Needs to be roomy, but not burdensome. Must fit as a carry-on that can be stowed under the seat or in an overhead bin in something as small as a regional jet (like a CRJ) Separate sleeve for laptop not required. Must have enough space for things like tissues, a book or two, Bose QC3 headphones, some documents/file folders, and cords of various types (webcam, power, mouse, travel external HDD, etc.)
Anyone have experience with one they'd recommend? I'm looking for personal experience here, not just a google search.
Requirements: Needs to be roomy, but not burdensome. Must fit as a carry-on that can be stowed under the seat or in an overhead bin in something as small as a regional jet (like a CRJ) Separate sleeve for laptop not required. Must have enough space for things like tissues, a book or two, Bose QC3 headphones, some documents/file folders, and cords of various types (webcam, power, mouse, travel external HDD, etc.)
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M$3 Answers
I suggest you buy Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Carrying Case on amazon.com for just $67.95. According to domeboy on his review, this rolling laptop bag is "topnotch" for travelers. Happy New Year!!!
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"Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Carrying Case
Price: $67.95 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
Technical Details
* Kensington Edge: Body-hugging contour panel on carrying case and weight distribution system reduce shoulder fatigue by 35% when carrying.
* Carrying case made of1680 Denier Ballistic nylon - protects against abrasions, punctures and tears
* Telescoping handle provides lighter pulling weight due to a more upright carrying case position.
* Padded rear compartment and convenient pocket for on-the-go access to air tickets, etc.
* SnugFit(TM) sleeve suspends and wraps computer in snug protection
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Top notch for Uber Travelers, July 31, 2005
By domeboy "domeboy" (Rochester, New York United States)
I'm a consultant and I spend quite a bit of time banging around between airplanes, rental cars and in and out of buildings. I have no less than 12 different laptop bags at home, from rollers to backpacks and over the shoulders. As you can tell, I have been searching for the right one. I recently bought this one due to the nice looking lightweight handle. Most roller bags look like roller bags. This one looks like a larger over the shoulder bag that has rollers. And that's exactly what it turned out to be......"
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"Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Carrying Case
Price: $67.95 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
Technical Details
* Kensington Edge: Body-hugging contour panel on carrying case and weight distribution system reduce shoulder fatigue by 35% when carrying.
* Carrying case made of1680 Denier Ballistic nylon - protects against abrasions, punctures and tears
* Telescoping handle provides lighter pulling weight due to a more upright carrying case position.
* Padded rear compartment and convenient pocket for on-the-go access to air tickets, etc.
* SnugFit(TM) sleeve suspends and wraps computer in snug protection
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Top notch for Uber Travelers, July 31, 2005
By domeboy "domeboy" (Rochester, New York United States)
I'm a consultant and I spend quite a bit of time banging around between airplanes, rental cars and in and out of buildings. I have no less than 12 different laptop bags at home, from rollers to backpacks and over the shoulders. As you can tell, I have been searching for the right one. I recently bought this one due to the nice looking lightweight handle. Most roller bags look like roller bags. This one looks like a larger over the shoulder bag that has rollers. And that's exactly what it turned out to be......"
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M$
Michael, welcome to the frequent flyer club! You’ll soon realize how important a role luggage will play in your life going forward. Regarding your question, I have a Briggs and Riley expandable overnighter computer brief, purchased around 3-3.5 years ago and my experience with it has been nothing short of spectacular. First, the bag lets me organize my stuff really well. It has separate compartments and lots of pockets for all the gear I need. I can also carry a change of clothes in it, which is great for the overnight trips. Second, the wheels are really smooth and I make minimal effort pulling it when running from gate to gate at the airport. And I must mention the famous BR lifetime warranty. I accidentally broke a wheel last year and their customer service was out of this world. They repaired the bag no questions asked and at no cost to me even after three years of use. I am now actually thinking of upgrading to a newer model – the rolling expandable brief. It has a lot of the same features!
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M$
Hi Michael,
we are seller for this kind of bags and in 20 years we built a good experience.
A lot of traveler use Tumi bags (http://www.tumi.com), which are amazing but quite expensive. We sell them in our shop (not on-line) but you can find them both online and offline. I really love these bags because they are extremely robust, well organized (you have one specific pocket for everything you need to store) and they offer special features such as the T-pass (when airport employees check your bag, you don't need to extract your laptop. you just have to use a zip to open the bag as a book). The main problem of these bag is that they are very expensive..
In order to meet the needs of travelers without spending so much money, we are offering two Italian brands, which produce great trolley and business bag at an affordable price (and we are selling lots of these bags because of the good quality and price).
The first trolley I'd like to suggest you is designed and produced by NAVA design. It is a company based in Milan, quite famous for its design creations. I like this trolley mainly because of the colours (inside and outside) and its internal organization, which includes a notebook case and lots of pockets. It is made of nylon and leather and you can chose to buy a bag of the same line. If you look at the photos, it is the blue one.
Here is the link if you want to have some more detail http://www.comelity.com/en/items2/Travel-Bags/Trolley/Nylon-Leather-trolley/
The second trolley I'd like to suggest you is a Piquadro trolley. The brand is famous all over the world and, also in this case, you get the maximum quality and design at an affordable price. The structure and the feature are pretty similar to the first trolley: it is made of nylon and leather, great design and great internal organization. It is a little bit more expensive than the other one, mainly because it uses more leather. If you look at the photos, it is the black one!
Here is the link if you need some more detail: http://www.comelity.com/en/items2/Travel-Bags/Trolley/Computer-wheeled-briefcase/
Regards
we are seller for this kind of bags and in 20 years we built a good experience.
A lot of traveler use Tumi bags (http://www.tumi.com), which are amazing but quite expensive. We sell them in our shop (not on-line) but you can find them both online and offline. I really love these bags because they are extremely robust, well organized (you have one specific pocket for everything you need to store) and they offer special features such as the T-pass (when airport employees check your bag, you don't need to extract your laptop. you just have to use a zip to open the bag as a book). The main problem of these bag is that they are very expensive..
In order to meet the needs of travelers without spending so much money, we are offering two Italian brands, which produce great trolley and business bag at an affordable price (and we are selling lots of these bags because of the good quality and price).
The first trolley I'd like to suggest you is designed and produced by NAVA design. It is a company based in Milan, quite famous for its design creations. I like this trolley mainly because of the colours (inside and outside) and its internal organization, which includes a notebook case and lots of pockets. It is made of nylon and leather and you can chose to buy a bag of the same line. If you look at the photos, it is the blue one.
Here is the link if you want to have some more detail http://www.comelity.com/en/items2/Travel-Bags/Trolley/Nylon-Leather-trolley/
The second trolley I'd like to suggest you is a Piquadro trolley. The brand is famous all over the world and, also in this case, you get the maximum quality and design at an affordable price. The structure and the feature are pretty similar to the first trolley: it is made of nylon and leather, great design and great internal organization. It is a little bit more expensive than the other one, mainly because it uses more leather. If you look at the photos, it is the black one!
Here is the link if you need some more detail: http://www.comelity.com/en/items2/Travel-Bags/Trolley/Computer-wheeled-briefcase/
Regards
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M$
This is a good start, but I've seen this review on at least two web sites during my search and, as stated in the question, was looking for an answerer to give me something with personal experience.