Protection is paramount; look for a suspended laptop compartment so the device doesn't hit the ground when you set the bag down. Quality zippers (like YKK) dictate the lifespan of the bag.
Updated Apr 5, 2026
EV-PROII-SK-B
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Targus
Targus Slipskin TSS932 Carrying Case (Sleeve) for 14" Notebook-Black-TAA Compliant
TSS932
$20.99

BOSS
Boss Carry Bag for VE-22 Vocal Performer
CB-VE22
$76.99

HP
HP Travel Plus Carrying Case for 14" Notebook-Graphite Blue
A2CE2AA
$84

Advantage Gripware
Advantage Gripware Scrim Bag, Holds 21" Scrim Set
M640
$86

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Porta Brace QRS-PTZ Rain Cover for PTZ Cameras
QRS-PTZ
$92.07

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Briggs & Riley Baseline Expandable Essentials Kit, Plum
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$99

SKB
SKB iSeries Injection Molded Waterproof Case for Shure Wireless Systems
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$209.99

SKB
SKB ATA 24" Rolling Cymbal Vault Case with Handle and Wheels
1SKB-CV24W
$239.99

SKB
SKB iSeries 3i-1717-10 Waterproof Utility Case with Think Tank Padded Liner, Black
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Tenba
Tenba Cineluxe Shoulder Bag 24 for Professional Camcorders, Cinema Cameras and ENG Rigs
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Jackson
Jackson Molded Case for King V, Rhoads Electric Guitars
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Pelican 1560TP Watertight Wheeled Hard Case with TrekPak Divider System, Black, Bundle with PC1569 Lid Organizer
015600-0050-110 K
$403.95

SKB
SKB rSeries 2016-17 Industrial Roto Molded Waterproof Utility Case, STAC System, Empty
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$474.99

Jason Cases
Jason Cases OWC Thunderbay 4 Case
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Hardcase 22" Case with Wheels and Pull Handle for Bass Drum, Black
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Porta Brace
Porta Brace Polar Cold Weather Protective Cover for Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro
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$279

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Briggs & Riley Baseline Black Deluxe Hangable Kit
$139

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SanDisk Professional G-RAID SHUTTLE 4 Pelican iM2500 Storm Carry-On Case
$299.99

Briggs
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$99

Lenovo
Lenovo 15.6 Laptop Casual Toploader T210 (Blue)
$19.99

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Briggs & Riley Underseat Cabin Bag, Hunter
$279

Pelican
Pelican 1560TP Watertight Wheeled Hard Case with TrekPak Divider System, Black, Bundle with PC1569 Lid Organizer
$403.95

Briggs
Briggs & Riley Baseline Black Expandable Cabin Bag
$319

Turtle
Turtle Carrying Case for the LaCie 2big RAID Array (Black)
$164

TUMI
TUMI Brief Sycamore Slim Harrison, Cognac-1502071221
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Turtle
Turtle Waterproof Case with Foam for SanDisk Professional G-Technology G-SPEED Shuttle 4-Bay RAID Array
$339

Turtle
Turtle OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID Array Waterproof Wheeled Case (Black)
$339

ProX
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iRobot
iRobot Roomba Clean Base Dirt Disposable Bags (3-Pack)
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S.T.
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TUMI
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Briggs
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$319

Briggs
Briggs & Riley Underseat Cabin Bag, Ocean
$279

Porta Brace
Porta Brace Lightweight & Silent Pro Audio Organizer Case with Suede Strap
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Pelican
Pelican 1150 Watertight Hard Case with Foam Insert-Orange
$56.95

SKB
SKB iSeries 3i-1717-10 Waterproof Utility Case with Think Tank Padded Liner, Black
$244.99

SKB
SKB Universal Equipment/Mixer Bag, 15x15x5", Black
$74.99

Gator Cases
Gator Cases G-TOURTRK3022HS ATA Wood Flight Truck Pack Trunk Case with Casters, 30x22x22"
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Laptop bags have no operating costs. Occasional cleaning or waterproofing sprays are the only minor maintenance expenses.
Common Failure Modes
Zippers bursting off the track or wearing out are the most common failures. Shoulder strap hardware snapping under heavy loads can result in dropped laptops.
Protection is paramount; look for a suspended laptop compartment so the device doesn't hit the ground when you set the bag down. Quality zippers (like YKK) dictate the lifespan of the bag.
Quality bags last 5-10 years. Zippers and shoulder straps fail first.
Top-rated laptop bags & cases brands include Abt, Briggs, Case Logic, SKB, Porta Brace and more. Covala Shopping tracks 104 laptop bags & cases from 50+ brands.
Laptop bags have no operating costs. Occasional cleaning or waterproofing sprays are the only minor maintenance expenses.
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