Stylish men’s laptop bags that are perfect for commuting
By: Connor Taylor-Parton
Christmas is around the corner, and shortly following is the new year, which means now is the perfect time to shop for gifts for friends, family, or even for yourself. Nowadays, most workers, regardless of the industry they work in, own a work laptop. They’re convenient, lightweight, portable, and powerful enough to run your programs, whether financial software or creative programs.
We have to keep in mind that they are still expensive and store important data on them, which is why it’s also vital that they’re looked after and protected from the weather or any potential damage, especially while you’re commuting.
The best protection you can have is by packing it into a bag designed specifically for laptops. This is because they have additional padding and water-resistant protection.
Depending on your work environment, you may favour a particular style of laptop bag, perhaps more sleek in a professional setting or more casual in a more creative environment. And there are also various ways of carrying your bag, with the most common being on your back as a backpack, on your side as a briefcase strapped over your shoulder like a messenger bag or simply held dangling.
We’ve gathered a great selection of the most stylish laptop bags for men, including all of our favourite styles.
Briefcase
Mark Ryden Laptop Briefcase
S$33.40 S$92 at Lazada Singapore
For a minimalist approach, consider this Mark Ryden Laptop briefcase. The shiny water-repellent exterior keeps your belongings dry, and it has pockets for your mobile phone, documents, and even a cup for your morning coffee or water. All compartments are accessible with the impressive Ykk zipper, which is fifteen times stronger than a traditional nylon zipper.
P&D Men Briefcase
Shopping for luxury but on a budget? P&D’s briefcase is almost half-price and has everything you need in a laptop bag for work. With multiple storage compartments, a padded laptop sleeve that can fit a laptop up to 15.6 inches, and a shoulder strap that can be detached as you please, this is the ideal bag for most commuters. It’s made with a high-density wear-resistant polyester fabric.
Backpack
Samsonite ITECH-ICT 15.6inch Water Resistant Laptop Backpack
S$49.90 S$199 at Lazada Singapore
Samsonite’s ITECH-ICT is lightweight, sleek, and has plenty of storage space, fitting laptops up to 15.6 inches, which is easily slid into the wide opening. Worn on your back, this is great for anyone who cycles or commutes and prefers their belongings attached to them at all times. It has an overall causal and simple design. The ergonomically adjustable strap design paired with the soft backrest makes for comfortable wear.
Mark Ryden Lightweight Laptop Backpack
Inspired by a more traditional backpack design, Mark Rydens’ lightweight laptop backpack has a magnetic buckle to conceal the 15.6-inch laptop compartment and the 7.9-inch tablet pocket in the front pocket. The waterproof material it’s made from will keep the weather at bay, and the durable Ykk zipper will keep everything securely zipped up.
Armaggeddon Shield 3 Gaming Laptop Backpack with Security Lock
S$34.90 S$49.90 at Shopee Singapore
Security was at the front of mind when designing this backpack. With an anti-theft code lock zipper to keep everything inside unreachable unless you know the code, your mind is at ease knowing your belongings are safe. There’s the capacity to accommodate laptops up to 15.6 inches, and there’s even a built-in USB charging port so you can charge your mobile on the go.
Bellroy Transit Workpark
This streamlined backpack cleverly organizes work, life and gym gear in a minimalist design that’s office appropriate.
Loewe Military Full-Grain Leather Backpack
Loewe's backpack references traditional military styles with a refined, modern finish for the city. Crafted by artisans from supple full-grain leather, it's fitted with a buckle-fastening laptop sleeve alongside a generous main compartment.
