Ask HN: Laptop bag for 15“ Macbook Pro for inclement weather

#1

Post by tmaly » Wed, Sep 23, 2015, 7:38 PM UTC

I frequently take Metro North Railroad in the Northeast of the US. Since we have all four seasons of weather, I am looking for a comfortable laptop bag that is easy to walk with, waterproof/water-resistant, and easy to open and use in lap to code while on the train. What would you suggest for a 2015 15 inch MacBook pro?

Re: Ask HN: Laptop bag for 15“ Macbook Pro for inclement weather

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Post by dtournemille » Wed, Sep 23, 2015, 7:44 PM UTC

Some good options http://www.cio.com/article/2852390/laptop-computers/top-12-l...

Re: Ask HN: Laptop bag for 15“ Macbook Pro for inclement weather

#3

Post by WorldMaker » Wed, Sep 23, 2015, 7:45 PM UTC

My favorite source of laptop bags for several years now has been Waterfield Designs: http://sfbags.com

Although I tend towards custom-fit sleeve cases that I can slide into the other things I own (such as my trusty LL Bean backpack), all of their bags have a great quality and seem durable enough to likely last well against the weather. There's also a bunch of nice touches, such as their messenger bags use "airplane buckles" for easy one-handed access.

Re: Ask HN: Laptop bag for 15“ Macbook Pro for inclement weather

#4

Post by lsiunsuex » Wed, Sep 23, 2015, 8:10 PM UTC

Though they don't make mine specifically anymore (http://imgur.com/a/6LtYY) oakley has some great, rugged bags.

http://www.oakley.com/en/mens/bags-accessories/bags-backpack...

Very rugged bags and I've carried 3 15 inch laptops in mine at once.

Re: Ask HN: Laptop bag for 15“ Macbook Pro for inclement weather

#5

Post by tqh » Wed, Sep 23, 2015, 8:11 PM UTC

My favorite: http://www.thewrendesign.com/new-ppc-cement-laptop-bag-desig...

Waterproof test: https://vimeo.com/39962259

Re: Ask HN: Laptop bag for 15“ Macbook Pro for inclement weather

#6

Post by tmaly » Wed, Sep 23, 2015, 8:19 PM UTC

WorldMaker wrote: post #3

My favorite source of laptop bags for several years now has been Waterfield Designs: http://sfbags.com Although I tend towards custom-fit sleeve cases that I can slide into the other things I own (such as my trusty LL Bean backpack), all of their bags have a great quality and seem durable enough to likely last well against the weather. There's also a bunch of nice touches, such as their messenger bags use "airplane b…

the city slicker bag looks really nice.