What is the best backpack to carry a MacBook Air, iPad, and iPhone?
by
shawnmiller
asked 4 months ago
Seriously? I saw somebody with all three of these the other day and I just don't understand it.
Sew your own out of all that money you must have. :)
I'd say a multi-compartmental case? A friend of mine has a case for his MBP that has a little pocket for the Magsafe. I'm sure there's something similar that couple carry both. Alternatively, you could use the same kind of case, and just put a piece of cardboard or something in the middle, to separate the iPad and MBI, since collectively they're probably skinnier than a MBP.
iPhone could probably fit with the Magsafe in the pocket.
That's not a backpack (which I missed the first read) per say, but this is something you could carry in your arm, or keep all three together and then put it in any backpack
I think Massengill makes a bag for that.
Like leather? Like intensely high quality and very (very) expensive leather?
This company loves to make their stuff fit Mac products. Check them out.
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/
Watch him fit an iPad and Macbook Air into almost every one of his products (read: show off all of his expensive mac products ;)):
http://www.youtube.com/user/saddlebackLeather?feature=g-u-u
edit: I actually like this company a lot but he is a little bit of a turkey. After a while of saving, I just ordered a satchel to take my Android tablet to work with me. They support a lot of charity work and travel to Africa a lot to do it. It's worth noting that their products really are legitimately top notch leather products. He has a good life story, too, that you can read on their website.
Most of the bags I'm seeing designed for the Macbook Air, have a spot for an iphone up front. Also, they have plenty of other compartments that would snuggly fit an ipad. http://www.amazon.com/Casual-Compartment-Backpack-MacBook-13-3-inch/dp/B002YRKJQM or http://www.amazon.com/MacCase-Combo-Backpack-Sleeve-MacBook/dp/B000MUZE1I look good. Honestly, I'd probably be too scared to put that much stuff in one bag. If someone steals that from you, they just made off with $2-2.5k. HOLD ON TIGHT AT ALL TIMES!
Oh, this one looks pretty awesome. The macbook would be a little loose, but it has spots specifically for an iphone and an ipad + power adapters and cables for everything. Also, it looks nice! :) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754104-REG/Incase_Designs_Corp_CL55337_CL55337_Compact_Backpack_for.html
It's not a backpack, but it seems to be quite functional and customizable.
http://lifehacker.com/5881905/the-undfnd-one-bag-transforms-into-whatever-kind-of-messenger-bag-you-need
Watch the video, it's pretty impressive.
I prefer a messenger style bag, and use an older version of this to carry all my gizmos: http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/command-laptop-messenger-2012
It folds out for airport security and you can even throw a camera organizer in it. They even make phone pouches for the strap, if you want to go that far. Tons of pockets, pretty weather resistant, and I've been able to fit an Air, iPad, Kindle, and other crap in it without trouble.
Their customer service is absolutely top notch too.
Personally, I really like the Swiss Gear backpacks. http://www.amazon.com/Wenger-GA-7305-14F00-SwissGear-Computer-Backpack/dp/B000NONHYY is the one I have. The nice thing about these is that they are in many stores so I can look at the model I want before I order the cheapest price.
The recycling container.
I don't understand why they can't all just be tossed into the same bag.
When I was playing the road warrior game, my backpack (non computer specific) held my computer and cell phone and everything else without special compartments.
one that says "fanboy" in big letters?
13 Answers answer
Sort By: