5I love the autumn season. The colors, the cool crisp air, the smell of burning wood and leaves, and jackets. I love jackets and coats. Any excuse to have more pockets to carry more gadgets and electronics. But what to do in the hot summer months?I’ve never been in favor of the “man-purse.” I’d have to turn in my man card if I ever carried one. However I have no problem carrying a computer bag – it’s a sneaky way to get around the man card thing.My computer bag was starting to get bulky and a pain in the back, and I had seen a couple coworkers with tech backpacks so I began looking at some. One of the features that caught my eye and swayed me on this pack is the ScanSmart pocket for the laptop – I’ll talk about that in a bit.DesignOn the outside, the top handle is durable heavy duty plastic. It is held in place by thick plastic rivets, and has a metal attachment for attaching carabiner-type clips.The shoulder straps are padded, and have a pocket for storing small items – you won’t store a smartphone there.

I was able to clip my smartphones belt clip to the front of the strap while we were walking around Washington, D.C. and that was nice to have it within easy reach.The sides of the outside have tall pockets – I’ve kept sunscreen bottles in there. Also on the sides are netted water bottle holders.The backside of the backpack has what SwissGear calls Airflow – supposed to allow air to circulate better through and not leave your back soaked in sweat. It seemed to do pretty good – we were in DC with mid-80’s in July, so if you’ve been there you can imagine the humidity.Function/PerformanceThe SwissGear ScanSmart backpack has three main pockets. The first pocket on the front, which I call Pocket 3, is the smallest of the main pockets. It contains a divided section that has dedicated places for pens, cd’s, charging cables, plugs, etc. It also has a detachable clip with a key ring for keeping keys secure.Pocket number two is a large generic pocket. I keep folders, laptop chargers, external mouse for my laptop, etc in this pocket.

There isn’t much to say about this pocket outside of a pouch at the top that is designed to hold mp3 players. It is located near an opening designed to feed a headphone cord through to the player.Finally, the main pocket. This is one of the features that helped my purchasing decision. The pocket for the laptop is the ScanSmart pocket. You can slide up to a 17” laptop in the sleeve and secure it with the velcro strap. vortex 4500 backpack for saleThe pocket is designed, as shown in the picture, to zip totally open. teton 3400 backpack reviewsThisallows you to leave your laptop in the backpack when going through airport security. c2 backpack hudThis does require that you not put anything in the sleeve with the laptop, and not have anything under it. solo 475 backpack sprayer

Going through security at Chicago’s O’Hare airport was not a problem. The TSA agents said nothing about it. Going through Miami’s security, I asked the agent if it was ok to leave the laptop in. She smiled and said, “Oh yeah, you’ve got the airport approved bag! I wish more people used those!” Keep in mind your experiences may vary by location and personnel. stihl br 350 backpack blower priceYou may run into an agent having a bad day who wants you to take the laptop out and put it in the bin.supreme backpack 13awAlso in the main pocket is what SwissGear calls a “floating” pocket for tablets. My 10” Samsung Galaxy Note 10 fit in pretty well, but the Nexus 9 and iPad Air 2 fit much nicer in that.ProtectionThe padded sleeve pocket for the laptop feels like it protects well enough. I’m not about to toss it around with the laptop in there to test, but I feel like it would protect it in a fall or drop.

Price/ValueThe SwissGear ScanSmart retails on SwissGear’s website for $70. I found mine for quite a bit cheaper on Groupon. You can also find them on Amazon for around $60.Wrap UpThe SwissGear 1696 ScanSmart backpack has become my daily carry for all my tech gear. It’s durable, holds my stuff, and makes getting through airport security just a little bit easier. *We reviewed a retail unit of the SwissGear ScanSmart backpack purchased by the reviewer5 Lenovo IFA: VIBE P1 And VIBE S1 Smartphones T-Mobile Announces Video Calling CapabilitiesThere are 2 possibilities for you. Either you get a backpack which is certainly better for your back considering how much weight you're probably going to carry. On the other hand you could just get a bag to hang over your shoulder. If you can't really decide here is a list of the Top 10 Laptop Bags, including backpacks: Best Laptop Bags 2016 | Laptop Bag Reviews - Comparaboo The best rated Laptop bag right now is the SwissGear SA1908 ScanSmart Backpack.

Over a thousand customer reviews have been analyzed to rank this backpack the best Laptop Bag. With a rating of 9.4 this is a pretty good choice. If you rather decide on a messenger bag type there is also something for you on Comparaboo. The latest bag ranked third in this category is Case Logic 17-Inch Security Friendly Laptop Case. You can always check Comparison Shopping - Best Reviewed Stuff | Comparaboo for any other product comparison. The answer to your question depends on the type of bag you want to carry. Many college students have migrated from backpack style bag that they maybe have used in high school to a messenger style bag that is worn over one shoulder. Both are valid ways of transporting your stuff to class everyday, it just depends on which form factor your prefer. As a student, I would imagine that you are going to be looking for the best value in a bag, whether it's a backpack or a messenger bag. You want something to transport and protect all the items you listed and then some, but you still need it not to cost a semesters tuition.

With all the options out there, how do you choose the best bag to meet you needs? You mentioned that you have a MacBook Air and an iPad. In trying to choose the best bag to meet your needs, would it make sense to choose a company that specializes and only makes bags for Apple portables? These bags would be custom designed to fit your specific Air and iPad vs. a generic bag made for a generic size laptop and tablet. A generic bag that needs to be all things to all users might have your hardware rattling around when running to class trying not to be late because you've overslept due to all night gaming binge. Apple products are way to expensive for that. So not knowing whether you prefer a backpack or a messenger style, I'll propose one of each. The feature list is long for each and the prices are below what many bags with the same features are selling for. If you have a 13" Air, each one is available with a custom designed Sleeve that offers additional protection. Each is worth a look. Good luck in your search!

MacBook Pro Messenger Bag MacBook Pro Backpack You need a laptop backpack or a laptop bag? If you are looking for a laptop bag then you can buy the Targus CitySmart Slipcase or HEX Fleet Collection 15-Inch Laptop Duffel for MacBook Pro or 17.3-Inch Eco-Friendly Canvas Messenger Bag.These laptop bags come with enough space to carry a MacBook, iPad, Tablet, some tools & gadgets. The main compartment has enough space to carry some books, binders and some other study materials. Get more details here Best Laptop Bag for School/College StudentsIf you are searching for the best school laptop bag this year 2016, there are some great choices to consider where I found these 3 bags top of all.1. Asus ROG Nomad Backpack3. Ice Red AVA Urban Laptop BackpackAmazonBasics laptop bag is extremely comfortable and lightweight. It has some extra pockets to store additional accessories like cables, chargers, and stationary items. The bag has enough space to hold laptops or tablets of 7 to 17-inch sizes, so you don’t need to worry about the size.

And you will be amazed after listening its price, which is only $17.Ice Red AVA urban is one of the best designed and low price laptop backpacks around. And most importantly, you can purchase it by spending just $70. This vertical bag contains a section that can hold 10 to 15-inch laptop and various other pockets for storing electronic and stationary items. It is very lightweight laptop container which will not add an extra bulk on your shoulders.If you have got a large 17″ gaming laptop, and you need to carry all your essentials with you, the Asus ROG Nomad backpack is at its best. This is not just a lappy bag. It can also carry an additional tablet device as well as wide range of other items including mouse, keyboard, cables, power supply, controllers, lunch box, hat, gloves, and various kinds of apparel. This backpack may feel little bulky, but in reality it’s not. $160 price may seem too high for a backpack but for the long run, it’s nothing. And interestingly, you can get it at the cheapest price by using a comparison shopping engine.