Are you one of those everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kinds of travelers? Do you feel better when you know that your bag contains all the unusual and functional items that you could possibly need to deal with every new travel situation? You’ll need a great travel bag to help you stay organized, so let’s take a look at three great options.
Timbuk2 Bag and Gear — Photo courtesy of Beorn Ours
This San Francisco-based company makes great bags with a focus on customization. The Timbuk2 brand is mainly about messenger bags, which are ideal for road trips and work really well for carrying everything from laptops to toiletries. With an over-the-shoulder bag, your items are always easy to access. At the website, you can choose exactly the right bag for you by going through the customization process for style, size, color, design, interior pockets, straps, cases and more. If you’re traveling with a laptop or a tablet, you’ll love the perfect fit and protection that these bags offer.
As you can see from the photo above, you can pack a lot of travel gear into a Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger bag and you’ll find a great choice of other styles to suit any taste, from tote bags to backpacks.
Executive Pro Messenger Brief Bag — Photo courtesy of Travelpro
If you want something more straightforward and unassuming in style, but extremely functional and durable, then Travelpro is worth a look. You’ll find carry-on bags of all descriptions alongside larger luggage, as well as a wide range of travel bags suitable for short trips and that are capable of catering to travelers with laptops. Lots of zip compartments, expandable storage and padded sleeves, for laptops or tablets, make Travelpro bags very practical.
They come in standard colors and are very popular with business travelers seeking practical carry-on luggage for flights. You’ll also find adjustable straps and handles, and a range of rolling, trolley-style bags with telescopic handles. There are options to suit any budget as well. The Executive Pro Messenger Brief pictured is a solid choice.
Cozmo Waterfield Bag — Photo courtesy of Waterfield
Seeking something stylish to protect your electronics when you travel? You need to check out the Waterfield range. You’ll find a great selection of leather bags, hard cases, messenger bags and more. There is a high level of customization on offer and a reassuring focus on keeping your laptop, tablet or other electronics and accessories safe and accessible when you travel.
These are versatile bags with all sorts of innovative and enticing features that allow you to squirrel away all those important bits and pieces. You’ve also got a good choice of color combinations, sizes and straps. We particularly like the Cozmo bag, which is pictured, but there are lots of other options.