Best backpack for laptop

Your laptop sees a lot of handling while traveling taking it out for the TSA screening, bringing it back out to squeeze in a few minutes of work in the lounge, repacking it to board, and so on. Getting a dedicated laptop backpack will make sure that your prized possession is kept safe and snug in its sleeve and easily removed or returned when you need it to be.

Derek Meister of Best Buy's Geek Squad recommends travelers keep in mind five key considerations when buying a new laptop bag: protection, storage space, organization, comfort, and style. Most importantly, you'll want to find a backpack with a padded, laptop-specific pocket that's large enough to fit your machine, and maybe even waterproofing depending on your use.

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Then, consider what else you'll likely be carrying and how a backpack can help keep you organized so that accessories aren't bumping into each other and smaller items won't get lost.

While a short commute may let you feel like you can get away with a less comfortable bag, you'll definitely start to notice if the straps dig in if you're adding a stroll around a new city to your afternoon. Make sure your straps are padded and adjustable and that they can fit over a winter coat, if needed. And, of course, your favorite color might be a bonus.

We took all of these factors into account and talked to a few seasoned travelers to find the absolute best laptop backpack picks on the market.

• Best All-in-one Laptop Backpack: Nomatic Travel Pack
• Best Anti-theft Laptop Backpack: Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L
• The Stylish-yet-comfortable Pick: Herschel Little America
• Best TSA-friendly Laptop Backpack: SwissGear ScanSmart
• Best Charging Laptop Backpack: Kroser Laptop Backpack with Charger
• The Amazon Best-seller: Matein Travel Backpack
• Best for 15-inch Laptops: Samsonite Xenon Backpack
• Best for 17-inch Laptops: Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe
• Most Durable Laptop Backpack: Thule Crossover Backpack
• Best Budget-friendly Pick: Kroser Laptop Backpack
• The Best Rolling Laptop Backpack: Kenneth Cole Reaction 4-wheel Laptop Backpack
• Best Waterproof Laptop Backpack:Fjällräven Kånken
• Best Covert Camera and Laptop Backpack: Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 25L
• Best Convertible Laptop Backpack: Samsonite Mobile Solution Convertible Backpack
• Best Leather Laptop Backpack: Kenneth Cole Reaction Manhattan Colombian Leather Laptop Backpack