OT. Need laptop bag for new MB M1 16"

[tbike4]

This subject has probably been beat to death but I will bring it back if the collective does not mind.

I have had a Brenthaven for probably 15 years to lug around my 13" MBP and it looks barely used. It won't fit the 16" so I need something that is put together well and will last many years.
NOT looking for a sleeve since the laptop will have a form fitting hard shell that goes into the laptop bag. I don't want big, just enough to put in some cords, power brick and small hard drives so it needs a sturdy strap.

I found this> Never heard of it. https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Design-E...54&sr=8-1&th=1

So I am thinking a $200 budget. Yeah Tumi is nice and about $600. I have a Tumi briefcase bag that is 20 years old. Still going strong. It was a gift and probably the best bag money can buy. YMMV.

[batman1425]

Originally Posted by tbike4

I found this> Never heard of it. https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Design-E...54&sr=8-1&th=1

I have 2 peak design bags. A friend from school is one of the founding members and I got one of the first runs of Everyday Backpacks. It's awesome. I use it daily and love it. I ordered an Everyday Sling a few years later for my camera. Both are excellent quality, well thought out, and mine have been very durable. Smart looking as well. I get lots of compliments on the backpack. Would recommend.

[bikinchris]

I suggest Think Tank bags. I have several and they are super tough:
https://www.thinktankphoto.com/colle...QaAoKsEALw_wcB

[.RJ]

Check out Etsy - lots of really good options.

I have one of these, naturally, and I'm really pleased with it but I"m not sure if they're still available anywhere.

[ftf]

I have two peak design bags, they are both really nice, but more camera oriented.

[Dired]

https://packhacker.com/

[Turkle]

I have used dozens of different types of laptop messenger bags here in NYC. The only one I've found that I didn't immediately destroy is made by Crumpler. They're out of Australia and make a bunch of high-end camera bags.

https://www.crumpler.com/au/strength...ger-black-002/

Seriously, these are the only bags that I've found that can actually handle the abuse of a daily NYC commute. The rest pretty much immediately disintegrate.

Good luck on your search, let us know what you come up with!

[CMiller]

I still have a Waterfield bag in case you're interested. Even if not, I wholly recommend them. Great quality bags, made in San Francisco, and the founder is a cyclist. They have a lot of cool cycling bags too.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=270320

https://www.sfbags.com/collections/cycling-accessories