backpacks with laptop holder/compartment?

[Norticprincess]

I have a Targus one from 2005 that still looks fine. I believe they now make one that is checkpoint friendly so you don't need to completely remove the laptop from the bag.

[frangoldsmith]

I just bought one at Eddie Bauer that has padding and space for a laptop. It has a lot of pockets but is still pretty streamlined.

[mdgirl]

When I was in grad school I used a laptop sleeve, that way I could carry it around in different bags securely (and when you go through security you can leave it in the sleeve).

[315bride]

I have one from Tumi. It's not cheap, but it has all the features I need and I love it.

It's this one:

[love1999]

I have a Swiss Gear one that my company gave me that is great...I use it for my carry on on my personal trips as well as business trips. They have them at Staples and I think they are between $70-$80. I've used it a ton and it still pretty much looks brand new. It has a nice padded section for the laptop that snaps closed. I think it is the Swiss Gear Synergy Computer Backpack.

[poppet]

I just bought the ebag weekender motherload (I think that is the name). It is amazing and has a special laptop compartment. I am able to get DD and myself packed for a month to Europe in it! I'm in love!

[sillygoosegirl]

I have an Overhaul 40 from The North Face, and love it. It's comfortable and pretty big, but still fits under the seat in front of me on the airplane. I use it weekly for work travel, and I plan to use it for my upcoming 6 week trip to South America.

[FrozenSunshine]

I have a Dell backpack that I got for free, but I love it so much more than my briefcase style one.

[sunnydaze31]

I have a North Face Borealis backpack that fits my 15" laptop. The pocket doubles as a holder for a hydration system so it's not as padded as a backpack specifically designed for a laptop, but I've never had any issues with that.