Computer Backpacks

When purchasing a backpack for your laptop computer, it's important that you look for a backpack that is strong & durable, fits your laptop correctly, and won't cause you any health issues when you wear it on your back. And, of course, you want to find a computer backpack that is affordable too!

Since laptop computers are fragile, check that the backpack is made of strong materials that will protect it. You don't want a computer backpack that is too thin. Make sure it has adequate padding, so that if you do ever drop your backpack by accident, the laptop will still be protected.

You'll also need good padding if your backpack will ever be stored next to other luggage or travel items that could fall on top of it. Check the stitching on the straps on the backpack too. You don't want the straps to ever come loose, causing your backpack to fall off. If you'll be wearing your computer backpack in the rain or bad weather, you might also want to check that the backpack is weatherproof, so your laptop isn't damaged by wet weather.

Laptops come in many different sizes, and so do backpacks. Make sure you get a backpack that is the correct size for your laptop. If you get one that is too big, the laptop computer can dislodge and won't be well protected. If you get a backpack that is too small, the laptop won't fit (obviously!).

You can check the size of your laptop by going to the manufacturer's website. Laptops are measured by screen size, and vary from 10 inches (for a small netbook) up to 17 inches or even more (for a high powered "portable desktop" computer). Also consider the cables and other accessories you might need to take with your laptop.

You might need to carry a power adaptor, a few USB cables, perhaps some blank rewritable CD-Rs or a USB data stick. You'll need a computer backpack that can store all these things, so look for one that has several compartments where you can store them all separately.

Not only does this make you better organized, it also protects your laptop and your accessories from hitting each other and causing damage. If you'll be accessing your computer backpack while travelling, look for a backpack with easy to access compartments to store your most frequently used items.

Finally, make sure you get a computer backpack that won't hurt your back. If you have a particularly large laptop and a lot of accessories, it can be quite heavy to carry around. Make sure you use both shoulder straps on the backpack, never wear a computer backpack over a single shoulder.

This can cause back pain later on. Look for a backpack that is comfortable when you wear it, and that distributes the weight of your laptop computer evenly across your back, so you won't lean to one side or the other. It might seem insignificant now, but it can save you from back pain in the future.