Waterproof Bag/Backpack for 13.3" Laptop (Dell M1330)

Hello fellow Hexites,

I've been looking around for a rucksack that I can use to chuck my laptop in, so I can cart it off to university each day on my bicycle.
The problem at the moment with taking it in a normal backpack is the weather...I'm having to put the thing in 2 carrier bags first to stop it getting soaked through.

Therefore, I'm looking for a laptop backpack. Things that are fairly important to me:

>Fits the laptop (or ideally the laptop in its sleeve) fairly well (so 13.3" - 14" I suppose)

>Waterproof!


It would also be nice if it could fit in at least a ring binder or 2, so I can take my notes along as well.
In an ideal world, it would be nice if this compartment could also be waterproof, but this is not essential.

I am appealing to anyone who can find such a bag, or knows a retailer who might offer such a contraption. :)

Thanks for all your help everyone,
Best regards

I think the Hexus guys use Pakuma bags, and afaik they have been pretty happy with them. No idea whether they've subjected them to England's finest weather systems, but might be a good place to start. I think they are available from Scan too...

I personally just use a Targus messenger style case, that seems to keep the worst off, but doesn't guarantee its waterproof, so may not be as good for the uses you need.

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Originally Posted by dave87

I think the Hexus guys use Pakuma bags, and afaik they have been pretty happy with them. No idea whether they've subjected them to England's finest weather systems, but might be a good place to start. I think they are available from Scan too...

I personally just use a Targus messenger style case, that seems to keep the worst off, but doesn't guarantee its waterproof, so may not be as good for the uses you need.

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Thanks Dave, I'll look at them.
Waterproof isn't entirely essential, but something that's at least water resistant is a necessity.
The bag that I'm currently carrying the laptop in is absolutely terrible...all my notes and books seem to get sodden by the time I reach the university, so I have absolutely no faith in putting a laptop in there!

I use the sleeve it came with and mt techair backpack. its not got wet yet.