By request – Samsonite Laptop Bag

In my comments the other day someone asked what I use to carry my computer.

I have two computers – an HP PC which is a bit heavier than my 15 inch MacBook Pro. I am more inclined to carry my mac just in a normal structured bag where it can’t move around, but I always carry my PC in my laptop bag.

Before I gave it away, this Lin and Leo bag used to hold my laptop.

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Now I have a khaki nylon Samsonite laptop bag with orange lining. It has a padded shoulder strap, two backpack straps and two short handles for carrying it in the hand. There are velcro and zipper fastening pockets which hold each of these options when you are not using them. If you so wish you can conceal all the handles so that you can carry the bag under your arm or pack it into a cabin bag. It is also expandable.

Orange lining. I love it!
Orange lining. I love it!
You can see the loops for the various carrying options. The backpack straps zip into the pocket visible on the right hand side of the photograph.
You can see the loops for the various carrying options. The backpack straps zip into the pocket visible on the right hand side of the photograph. At the top of the panel is a concealed zip which holds the padded shoulder strap.
The front of the bag. At the top of the darker panel is a concealed zip which holds the padded strap.
The front of the bag.
Expandable
Expandable
The backpack straps out of their little pocket. They clip into the D-rings in the corners
The backpack straps out of their little pocket. They clip into the D-rings in the corners. Excuse the knee!
Outside pocket with pen loops
Outside pocket with pen loops
With the shoulder strap. This strap stays in its small pocket when not in use.
With the padded shoulder strap. This strap stays in its small pocket when not in use.
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Showing shoulder strap – also removable. It has its own little zippered pocket where it is stored when not in use.

I don’t normally like these kinds of bags. But I really like this one. I have, believe it or not, considered using it as a handbag. And coming from me, that is high praise indeed.

The model number and details
The model number and details

 

 

Author: Janet Carr

Fashion, beauty and animal loving language consultant from South Africa living in Stockholm, Sweden.

8 thoughts

  1. Thank you for the post. That seems to be a really versatile bag. Can you also wear it on your shoulder? Do you remember what it is called? Have looked online but cant seem to find anything similar.
    Thanks

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    1. I have just added a photo with the shoulder strap. There is an adjustable removable shoulder strap which is nicely padded. When you are not using it, it stores in a little pocket on the side.

      I am not sure what it is called to be honest. I will have a look and see if I can find the model name on it. I found it on the sale table and pounced!

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  2. Ohh, thank you for the post!! I love it! That’s the type of thing I am looking for, comfortable and at the same time, beautiful.

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  3. What an excellent design! I am thankful to not need to carry a laptop but have struggled to find something functional to do so. I have a regular brief case style bag but over the shoulder is awkward, across the body is worse, and in the hand it’s just too heavy!

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  4. How versatile! I love it. I am a Khaki/Orange lover (olive green eyes which influence my colour choices – except for the ubiquitous black 🙂 I have always used and liked Samsonite going back to the original rounded lovely three pieces I received in the early/mid 60’s. They still look like new and the colour was Marina Blue – still remember LOL

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    1. I have a lovely blue Samsonite case coming up on the blog in a few days. I use it to carry my bigs and pieces around for teaching. It is like a huge handbag on wheels. I am dying to see what you think of it Pat!

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