11-inch Laptop Shoulder and Messenger Bags
While laptops are designed to be portable, getting them safely from point A to point B can be difficult. A messenger bag designed to transport 11-inch computers can help protect your device from scratches and has padding for protection from any accidental knocks or drops.
What styles of messenger bags are there?There are three main styles to choose from depending on your needs. They are:
- Commute messenger: This style of a messenger bag is designed to be able to safely transport a laptop in addition to other supplies that you may need for work or school. This bag may have a compartment for your computer, additional interior and exterior compartments for notebooks, and even an exterior pouch for a drink.
- Briefcase: This slim laptop bag is compact, though it often has exterior pockets for accessories. You can remove the strap and carry the bag just by the handles.
- Vertical messenger: These bags are taller than they are longer, which may make it easier to travel if you need to ride a bus or a bike to get to your location. They often have a large flap and clasp to keep the bag secure.
Laptop cases can be made from a variety of materials. These materials include:
- Leather: Laptop messenger bags made from leather are designed to be durable. Full-grain leather and top-grain leather can give these bags a luxurious appearance. Leather is also resistant to rain and snow, meaning it will help keep your laptop safe from the environment.
- Canvas: This material is made from either cotton or linen. While plain canvas material itself is not weatherproof, laptop cases made from this material may have a special wax coating for more protection.
- Nylon: This synthetic material makes a lightweight messenger bag that is resistant to tearing. The material is naturally water-resistant, though you can also find a laptop bag that has been coated in vinyl to make it more weatherproof.
- Rubber: This material has a lustrous finish that is resistant to water. It is very similar to leather, though it may be more resistant to tearing.
A laptop case should be easy to transport and comfortable to wear. When looking for a messenger bag, consider:
- Adjustability: The messenger bag should sit comfortably at your hip or waist area. To ensure that the bag is comfortable even if you plan to wear it for a long period of time, look for a laptop case that has an adjustable shoulder strap.
- Closure: This refers to the way the messenger bag stays securely closed. A bag may have a zipper, Velcro, or a button. While zippers are generally the most secure, a button or Velcro closure gives you quick and easy access to your laptop when you need it.
- Fit: Not all bags will fit every computer securely. You may want to consider a messenger bag that is designed for the particular size of you laptop.