The 13 Laptop Bags That’ll Make You the Most Stylish Person on Your Commute
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Looking the part at work starts with the obvious: a sharp suit , combed hair, and perhaps a nice spritz of office-friendly cologne . But your efforts are wasted if you're hauling your laptop around in a bag that screams "summer intern." Sorry, backpacks. ( Some backpacks are fine , but we're going to have to say no to most.) For a more polished vibe, you'll want a messenger bag , briefcase , or whatever suitably grown-up name you prefer for a laptop bag.
The best laptop bags balance professional style with everyday practicality. They should have carry handles and a shoulder strap, a padded sleeve to protect your laptop, and enough organizational pockets to keep chargers, keys, and other small essentials safe and accessible. They should look good, feel substantial, and be made from quality materials that can survive commutes , business trips , and whatever else the work week throws at you. These are our favorite laptop bags that check all those boxes.
Bellroy Via Work Bag
If you just want to keep it simple, this is it. Bellroy makes a great laptop bag that can fit a 16-inch laptop and whatever else you'll need for work. The branding is minimal, and the shape is inoffensive. Just a great option all around.
Herschel Gibson Messenger Tech Bag
Herschel makes a nice laptop bag for the nice price of $120. It's a bit bulky, and the canvas exterior doesn't have a luxury feel. But no one can deny it's a great work bag. It'll hold up to abuse. The monochrome branding is tasteful. And it fits everything you need. A great option.
Lucchese Cosimo Briefcase
There's a lot of durable nylon and canvas on this list, but if you're looking for luxury that'll last forever, you're not going to beat leather. For us, Lucchese does it best (for a great price) with this gorgeous Italian veg-tanned leather. The Western flair is there, but it's not enough to make you stand out in your big-city office.
Tecovas Bartlett Slim Briefcase
If you're working in Dallas, Denver, or Jackson Hole, the Tecovas Bartlett bag is the look for you. The cowhide has a saddle-leather look, so it's got an Americana feel to it. It's another great all-around laptop bag from another one of the Western brands that are leading the way for American menswear at the moment.
Everlane ReNew Transit Backpack
If you really must use a backpack, make it this one from Everlane. The shape is nice, and we found it to be extremely durable. Plus, you can buy a it in a few colors without the branded badge. And at just under $100, it's a really nice deal for something that will last you a while.
Rains Messenger Bag
If you live somewhere rainy or just want to make sure your tech is protected from the elements, you'll want to go for something waterproof. Rains makes one of our favorite messenger bags at an affordable price, and it fits an up-to-16-inch laptop while being fully waterproof.
Bennett Winch Canvas Briefcase
You'll definitely impress all your colleagues if you show up to the office with a Bennett Winch briefcase. The brand makes one of our all-time favorite backpacks , which works just as well as a briefcase from a functional standpoint, but if you want something that looks just a touch more professional, this is it.
Lululemon Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag 20L
Lululemon?! Yep, the athleisure giant makes a surprisingly sleek little work bag. It's a tote, not a briefcase, but that makes it better in some cases. It's got more space, so it can be a work-plus-gym bag or a work-plus-groceries bag. And the nylon material is durable and super easy to clean.
Métier Closer All Day Briefcase
We've been blown away by anything we've touched from Métier. This laptop bag—fittingly named the "Closer" briefcase—is divine.
The leather-trimmed suede is buttery soft, but the bag has enough internal structure to stand on its own. It's got pockets for your computer, passport, pens, pencils, and whatever else you're going to have in a work bag. If you want luxury, this is the one to get.
Tumi Sycamore Slim Brief
If you want something super sleek, we've always loved TUMI's Sycamore. It comes in black or cognac leather, which gives it a sophisticated and understated finish. The clean look is perfect for the office, though if your laptop is larger than 14 inches (or larger than 15 inches for a MacBook), you'll need something with a bit more space.
Troubadour Apex Backpack
Okay, fine, another backpack. If you have an especially large laptop, try downsizing . If that's not an option, Troubadour's Apex backpack has a laptop sleeve that'll fit a 17-inch laptop. And since it's a backpack, it does a great job of dispersing all the weight you've got in there.
Filson Rugged Twill Original Briefcase
It's the bag that defined the #menswear era. It's the bag that menswear guys on Twitter (X, excuse me) are still telling you to buy. And you know what... it's as trusty and as cool as it's ever been. No matter how popular it gets, you can't deny the twill-plus-leather look is just perfect.
Rimowa Never Still Briefcase
We're always going to recommend Rimowa . If you're doing a lot of travel for work, nothing is going to serve you like this briefcase. It's slim, sleek, and durable. Plus, it has every little compartment you'd ever need in a laptop bag. Yes, it's expensive, but you're paying for that extra luxury.
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