Being able to work remotely is one of the main advantages of owning a laptop, but you’ll also need to consider a dedicated laptop bag if you want to travel with it more easily.

After all, while the portability of MacBooks, Chromebooks and others make laptops great solutions for eking out a bit of productivity away from the office, you don’t want it to sustain any damage when away from the desk.

We’ve already got a great list of the best backpacks for carrying tech around if you want ample back support and storage space, but here we’ll be detailing shoulder bags, satchels and more casual options.

If that’s more along the lines of what you’re looking for, dive into the picks right here.

Our Top Pick: Best Laptop Bag

For

  • Great build quality Comfortable strap Classic design

Against

  • Can be prone to squeaks while walking

Eastpak has been doing bags so long that it’s pretty clear it knows a thing or two.

The Delegate messenger bag is a classic, with a thick and strong strap that only gets more comfortable on the shoulder the more you use it, and plenty of pockets for your bits and bobs.

It’s also nicely padded to make sure that valuables like laptops aren’t bashed around too much while you move.

Eastpak’s usual build quality is also present and correct, with durable zips and solid components meaning you won’t be worrying about replacing it any time soon.

  • Great styling Single-handed magnetic buckle closure Expandable design with external carry options

  • Expensive

Peak Design makes a range of great bags that are excellent if you need to pack in a big range of stuff when you’re on the go.

When it comes to laptops, we like the Everyday Messenger, which has sleeves internally to make storing a 13-inch laptop, tablet or set of documents really easy.

It makes sorting out your bag super easy, which we always appreciate.

  • Huge amount of pockets Eco-friendly materials Well priced

  • Velcro can snag on mesh pockets

If you’re looking for a softer look than Eastpak’s bag, and are also keen to try to reduce your consumption of man-made materials, Mobile Edge’s ECO messenger could be a great option.

Its all-cotton canvas is hardy, with plenty of pockets and smart dividers, including a small window for ID if you want to display it easily.

There’s also a dedicated, specially-padded compartment to hold your computer, to give you the peace of mind you want as you move around.

  • Super cheap Zippered accessory pockets Sturdy design

  • Basics branding isn’t very attractive

By being designed specifically for laptops, as well, this means it’s nicely padded, and you can also pick it up in a wide variety of sizes to make sure that it’s perfect for your particular needs.

  • Convertible design Padded laptop compartment Affordable price

  • Extra straps take up valuable space

The Solo Duane Hybrid bag gives you the best of both worlds, and it does so at a pretty low cost. The hybrid design means that you can quickly and easily convert between over-the-shoulder carry and backpack-style carry depending on your needs.

It’s well-padded for optimum protection and has plenty of space to organise your accessories in the zippered front pockets.

The design is subtle, but fairly attractive, in our opinion. It’s a winner all around.