what laptop bags are people using for 17" laptops?

just bought my new laptop and looking for a bag, i dnt want anything fancy, just a shoulder messenger type to fit the laptop, mouse and small lacie external hdd, was looking at the crumpler savvy large , just wondering if maybe i should go for a decent bag instead.

Tumi or Targus make good stuff

ThinkTank URban Disguise 60

Thinktank Airport Check In

I use a Targus City Gear Miami Messenger...got it from BB about a year ago...great bag, holds everything with your laptop.

I have a Compudaypack i also use to carry my photo and my laptop together..

You really can't go wrong with Brenthaven:

www.brenthaven.com

Sensibly designed and incredibly tough and long lasting. Can't fault them.

Might look at KATA. I have the 103 ruck sack, fits my laptop just fine

http://www.kata-bags.com …=28&perentId=4&​ProdLine=4

nutsnbolts wrote in post #4972238
ThinkTank URban Disguise 60

Thinktank Airport Check In

airport check-in doesnt look to bad, the UD60 is just to big

stargazer77517 wrote in post #4973253
Might look at KATA. I have the 103 ruck sack, fits my laptop just fine

http://www.kata-bags.com …=28&perentId=4&​ProdLine=4

after a messenger bag as i will have a backpack with all my gear

HighLife wrote in post #4972574
I use a Targus City Gear Miami Messenger...got it from BB about a year ago...great bag, holds everything with your laptop.

I have a Compudaypack i also use to carry my photo and my laptop together..

not to bad now to find someoen in aus who stocks them

MusoD wrote in post #4972863
You really can't go wrong with Brenthaven:

www.brenthaven.com

Sensibly designed and incredibly tough and long lasting. Can't fault them.

look great but dont seem to offer the messanger style

edit they do, hmm decisions

thanks guys

CIDER wrote in post #4974543
look great but dont seem to offer the messanger style

edit they do, hmm decisions

thanks guys

I have two of the Brenthavens, the current Prolite III (http://www.brenthaven.​com/catalog-prolite-iii-mac.html) and what ever the equivalent of it was called before the Prolite replaced it. Both of them offer plenty of strage space and protect the 17" MacBook Pros very well.

One of them is around 4 years old and still looks pretty much as new, except for the odd bit of paint that has come off the metal zips. I'm completely impressed with them.

Sadly the case I want doesn't fit in the charger. Take that into consideration before purchase.

But this one is next on my list:

http://www.casesbypeli​can.com/app-1495.htm

If it came in carbon fibre I'd be happy.

I use the best bags made. Handmade in San Francisco, comes with a neoprene sleeve for the laptop which then fits inside the messenger style bag. Pricey, but worth every penny. and fits the charger too.

Way cool buckle choices too: paraglider or seatbelt buckle.
me

Duh, would help if I included a link, no? I'm sick so forgive me.
http://www.sfbags.com/​index.htm

Check out STM, many options in NSW. Mine doubles up well as an alternative camera bag also. Centre compartment is padded. They are very hard wearing.
I have the Large Loop 17".
http://www.stmbags.com​/backpacks.php

im looking at this pag now Tenba PM-17C Messenger Shoulder Bag - for Up to a 17" Laptop, Photo Gear and Accessories (Olive) http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ails&Q=&sku=411​860&is=REG , the brenthaven would be nice but $99 USD then $225 USD to ship to me in Aus just doesnt sit right

CIDER wrote in post #4980535
the brenthaven would be nice but $99 USD then $225 USD to ship to me in Aus just doesnt sit right

Now that wouldn't sit right with me either!

I've had a Crumpler Team Player XL for two years. It's done a great job protecting my PB 17; it's an easy 'carry' (as a climber for many years this is important); it has useful pockets and awesome capacity; and I now frequently use it as a camera bag. I'm happy.

The one downside - it's unobtyrusive black on the outside, but a particularly virulent baby diarrhea / puke green inside.