Messenger bags are a hip and comfortable way to carry your laptop, documents, and other materials. The laptop messenger bags below were chosen based on their manufacturers' reputation, design features, and plain old good looks. Most of the bags below run between nearly $100 and $200, but will last you a long time.
~ October 10, 2010 
PricegrabberThe Manhattan Portage West Side laptop messenger bag offers dual zip exterior pockets, a strap for connecting to your rolling luggage, compartments below the flap, water resistant coating, and a padded laptop sleeve that can fit laptops up to 15". Also available in olive, black, and dark brown.
PricegrabberOne of Timbuk2's best-selling messenger bags, the very roomy Commute is great for travelers in particular because it has an innovative laptop compartment that unzips to lay flat so you can breeze through TSA airport security. Other features include a waterproof flap, plush lined laptop compartment for laptops up to 15" (larger size also available), pass through for your rolling luggage, interior organizer panel, and a rubberized bottom. Available in several other colors.
Timbuk2Timbuk2's online bag designer lets you customize the fabrics/colors (over 50 to choose from!) and other fine details for your new messenger bag (or backpack or tote). The laptop messenger comes in three sizes and has a molded foam laptop enclosure built in, as well as many organization pockets.
PricegrabberThe Chrome Soma messenger laptop bag is a vertical messenger bag with a padded laptop compartment to fit laptops up to 15.4". Other features of the Chrome Soma bag include a weatherproof liner with seam binding to military specs, cross-chest stabilizer, file folder and pockets for smaller items, and a seat-belt buckle release that doubles as a bottle opener!
PricegrabberDespite its odd name, this laptop messenger bag is a streamlined laptop messenger bag that can carry laptops up to 15". Water resistant, slim fitting, and with multiple organization pockets as well as dual quick release straps and a lifetime guarantee, the Considerable Embarrassment may actually make you proud. Available in several colors.
PricegrabberFor a stylish though less casual/sporty messenger bag for work, the Kenneth Cole messenger laptop bag has a sleek urban and professional appeal, with rich full grain nappa leather and an attractive front flap. Inside, there's a padded laptop pocket, interior full length pocket, front zipper pocket organizer, and rear "easy access" pocket. An adjustable shoulder strap with sliding pad is a unique comfort consideration for a business-oriented bag.
bbp Industries LLCBBP (formerly Bumbakpak) has two hybrid bags that conveniently convert from an ergonomic low-riding backpack to a single strap messenger. The Hamptons Hybrid contains multiple compartments on the flap and also a hidden top-loading laptop compartment (versions fitting laptops up to 17"). The more streamlined, book bag version, Hauler Hybrid, has a lightly padded laptop divider (for laptops up to 15.4") and assorted interior pockets.
