How to Choose the Right Laptop Case to Travel With

Traveling is a way of life for some, while others travel only occasionally for business or pleasure. Whatever the reason for your travel, a laptop is often at the top of the list. There are many laptop cases and bags to choose from to ensure that your laptop travels safely.

The important thing to do is assess your needs and shop for a case accordingly.

1.      Fashionable laptop cases. If style is your thing, then you’ll be wanting a laptop bag that reflects your personal style; something with detail, perhaps a bright color. Cabrelli  and Knomo make women’s business bags that marry style and function effortlessly. You can pick a bag that suits you and feel confident that you will have the features and convenience you need as well.

2.      Rolling laptop bags. This is an essential feature for many people who find their bags get too heavy with a laptop and work files inside. Rolling cases are easy to handle and take stress off the neck, back and shoulders. Samsonite and High Sierra make rolling business cases and rolling laptop backpacks that will give you the room you need for all of your essentials.

3.      Leather laptop bags. For a more polished and professional look, you might opt for a leather bag. Nothing feels as elegant as a leather briefcase. In addition, leather is durable and rugged and can withstand years of use. Oftentimes, leather bags look better with age. They take on a well worn patina that leather lovers covet. For the best leather bags available, you must look at Hartmann, Kenneth Cole Reaction and Johnston & Murphy.

Best All Around Bags Leather Duffels & Laptop Messenger Bags

Leather, I love leather!!  Leather is a great material for so many things! It is sturdy, dependable, long lasting and resistant to everyday dust and dirt. Always fashionable, dresses up any outfit and leather bags always seem to be in style.  In particular I am a huge fan of leather duffel bags and leather laptop messenger bags; I have both and cannot say enough about them, they serve so many purposes!!

Leather Duffel Bags are great for weekend travel, the gym or as an all around great carry-on luggage piece. Sometimes when I am carrying a book, water bottle and a sweater, I will even use a leather duffel as a handbag!  Leather duffel bags are so versatile!!  Some great choices and top selling leather duffels include:

• Passage 2 Vaquetta Leather 18” (765550) and 21” (765540) Duffel Bags – Both of these are great choices depending on what size you are looking for.  A nice feature of the 21” bag is the additional pockets on the exterior for extra storage and organization.
• David King Leather Two Pocket Duffel (302) – A top seller from David King, this 19” leather duffel has a large main compartment, two gusseted pockets on the front, large end pockets and an adjustable removable shoulder strap.
• Korchmar La Romana Expandable Duffel (L1185) – An absolutely stunning duffel, the crème de la crème of duffel bags.  The La Romana is made of full grain glove soft pebble grain cowhide trimmed with full grain oil tanned saddle leather, fully lined and comes with an adjustable, removable shoulder strap. A higher-end expandable duffel but you will definitely be getting your money’s worth with this one.

Leather Laptop Messenger Bags are great for work for both male and female executives, a nice alternative to the traditional briefcase; also a wonderful bag to sport around town with your laptop in tow as a unisex cross body bag.  Leather laptop messenger bags are terrific, if you do not have one, it definitely is time; Kenneth Cole and David King have some great choices:

• Kenneth Cole Risky Business Leather Laptop Messenger Bag – The most popular Kenneth Cole, selling at a nice $100 price point!  Kenneth Cole sure has a way with leather and style while still keeping it affordable.  Kenneth Cole’s Risky Business is a fully lined, single gusset flap over style messenger bag with many organizational features and a sleek, modern appearance.
• David King Distressed Leather Laptop Messenger Bags the 6153 and the 6111 – Two great  distressed leather messenger bags from David King.  If you are looking for a hipper more laid back look, distressed is the way to go. With a padded laptop section, an inside zipper divided section and a great organizer both these messenger bags serve it up right

So if you want to purchase two types of leather bags to accommodate all your business, travel and everyday needs, the leather duffel bag and a laptop messenger bag are the perfect choices!  Check out these Kenneth Cole, David King and Passage 2 at IrvsLuggage.com today!!!

Business Cases, Briefcases, Messenger Bags and More for Airline Travel

As you plan for your next business trip, take a few minutes to visualize how the trip will go – What will the weather be like? Will you stay in a comfortable hotel? Will you have enough time to prepare for your meetings? As prepared as you might be, the unthinkable happens. Darn your luck! You never imagined your trusty leather briefcase would break just as you were getting in the cab to go to your hotel. Just perfect! Luckily for you, Irv’s Luggage has dozens of great business case options to choose from.

Business cases come in many sizes and shapes: rolling and non-rolling; simple two-handle bags, backpacks and messenger bags, among others. Even with so many options, there is a business case for you! If you are someone on the go who wants a secure, reliable business case that will also hold your laptop, you won’t go wrong with a laptop backpack by JanSport. Most people will recognize Jansport from their youth, carrying around books in their trusty backpack; but the brand has grown and improved with time. JanSport Backpacks are available in many different styles and the colors they come in will fit any personality or occasion necessary. With additional padding to hold laptops in place, you will not have to worry about your valuables with these backpacks.

For something a bit more modern, some men and women today are switching to messenger bags as business cases. Messenger bags are extremely convenient – just throw it over your shoulder and go – and come in a variety of styles: buckle, Velcro, zipper, front-flap, half-flap and full-flap; and materials: leather, canvas and polyester. Some of the most popular leather messenger bags we offer are from David King. Made of the highest quality leathers, with adjustable shoulder straps and large spacious pockets, David King messenger bags are worthwhile lifelong investments.

Now if you’re a “no-frills, I like my bags simple and clean” kind of person and are looking for a classic business briefcase, look no further than a briefbag by Samsonite Luggage. With briefcases available in both soft side and hard side exteriors, Samsonite leads the pack in quality and style. Their business and laptop cases range from classic gusseted ballistic nylon briefcases to leather business cases with expansions and multiple add-ons to fit an ever-changing crowd.

The most unique business case option we have would be the lawyer’s briefcase. This briefcase is distinctive in shape and style, with interior file pockets with one specifically designed to hold a laptop along with a security feature on the outside, either a key and lock or a combination lock to keep your important documents, files and folders protected from prying eyes. The Johnston & Murphy Lawyer’s Briefcase is no exception. With three interior pockets, an organization panel with pen loops, USB pouch, business card pockets and Quick Retrieve™ compartment for easy access to electronics, an easy-grip padded fixed handle and lifetime warranty this briefcase will last a lifetime.

Traveling on business may not be as easy as 1,2,3 but here at Irv’s Luggage we strive to make it a little easier for you to navigate these complex waters. From leather briefcases to laptop backpacks and everything in between, Irv’s Luggage has the perfect business case for you!